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<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />CITY OF ORONO <br />RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL <br /> <br />NO. ________________________ <br /> <br /> <br />2 <br /> <br /> <br />FINDINGS OF FACT: <br /> <br />1. This application was reviewed as Zoning File #18-3997. The analysis contained within <br />staff memos and the exhibits attached to the aforesaid memos, all minutes from the above <br />mentioned meetings, and any and all other materials distributed at these meetings are <br />hereby incorporated by reference. <br /> <br />2. The Property is located in the LR-1A One Family Lakeshore Residential Zoning District. <br /> <br />3. The Property contains 3.0 acres in area and has a defined lot width of 320 feet. <br /> <br />4. The Property is within Tier 1 and hardcover is limited to 25% according to the Stormwater <br />Quality Overlay District. <br /> <br />5. Applicant has applied for the following variances: <br />a. Lake Setback Variance <br />b. Average Lakeshore Setback Variance <br /> <br />6. 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 community, 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 /> <br />ANALYSIS: <br /> <br />1. “Variances shall only be permitted when they are in harmony with the general purposes <br />and intent of the ordinance . . . . The requested average lakeshore setback variance is in <br />harmony with the Ordinance as the most adjacent neighbors are situated so that their lake <br />views will not be impacted by the changes to the existing home. The additional mass of <br />the roof areas within the 75-foot lake setback will not be closer to the lake than existing <br />and will not negatively impact the views into the Property from the lake. This criterion is <br />met. <br /> <br />2. “Variances shall only be permitted . . . when the variances are consistent with the <br />comprehensive plan.” The variances resulting in a permit for construction of <br />modifications to the residence, without footprint expansions, within the setbacks in a <br />residential zone are consistent with the Comprehensive Plan. This criterion is met. <br /> <br />