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"cLO4ieN CITY OF ORONO <br /> RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL <br /> No. 7606 <br /> A'ESHO¢' <br /> FINDINGS OF FACT: <br /> Al. The analysis contained within staff memos and tie exhibits attached to the aforesaid <br /> memos, all minutes from the above-mentioned meetings, and all other materials <br /> distributed at these meetings are hereby incorporated by reference. <br /> A2. The Property is located in the LR-1 B, One Family Lakeshore Residential Zoning District. <br /> A3. The Property contains 0.21 acres in area and has a defined lot width of 65 feet. <br /> A4. The Property is within Tier 1 and hardcover is limited to 25% according to the <br /> Stormwater Quality Overlay District. The existing hardcover level of 35% will not be <br /> changed or increased by this application. <br /> A5. Applicant has applied for the following variances: <br /> a. Average Lakeshore Setback Variance <br /> b. 75-Foot Lakeshore Setback Variance <br /> c. Rear, Street Setback Variance <br /> A6. In considering this application for variances, the Council has considered the advice and <br /> recommendation of the Planning Commission and the effect of the proposed variances <br /> upon the health, safety and welfare of the commJnity, existing and anticipated traffic <br /> conditions, light and air, danger of fire, risk to the public safety, and the effect on values <br /> of property in the surrounding area. <br /> ANALYSIS: <br /> B1."Variances shall only be permitted when they are in harmony with the general purposes <br /> and intent of the ordinance . . . ." The Property includes difficulties in its area and width, <br /> and location of the existing home. No footprint expansions are proposed. The 2nd story <br /> within the average lakeshore setback should not further impact the existing views of the <br /> lake for the adjacent properties. All proposed expansions maintain the existing building <br /> setbacks on the non-conforming property. This criterion is met. <br /> B2."Variances shall only be permitted . . . when the variances are consistent with the <br /> comprehensive plan." The proposed variances for the 2nd story additions are consistent <br /> with the comprehensive plan by maintaining the use of the single-family home. <br /> 2 <br />