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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 />1. This application was reviewed as Zoning File # LA18-000067. The analysis contained <br />within staff memos and the exhibits attached to the aforesaid memos, all minutes from the <br />above mentioned meetings, and any and all other materials distributed at these meetings <br />are hereby incorporated by reference. <br /> <br />2. The Property is located in the RR-1B Zoning District. <br /> <br />3. The Property contains 0.24 acres in area and has a defined lot width of 75 feet. <br /> <br />4. The Property is within Tier 2 and hardcover is limited to 30% according to the Stormwater <br />Quality Overlay District. <br /> <br />5. Applicant has applied for the following variance[s]: <br />a. Side yard setback <br />b. Accessory structure forward of the principle structure <br />c. Front setback <br /> <br />6. In considering this application for variance, the Council has considered the advice and <br />recommendation of the Planning Commission and the effect of the proposed variance <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 proposed single detached garage is in harmony with the <br />intent of the City Code. The proposed location on a substandard lot forward of the principle <br />home and located in the front and side setbacks should not impede sightlines or change of <br />character of the neighborhood, which follows the general intent of the ordinance. <br /> <br />2. “Variances shall only be permitted . . . when the variances are consistent with the <br />comprehensive plan.” Adding a detached single car garage as an accessory structure where no <br />garage is located on the property is consistent with the comprehensive plan. <br /> <br />3. “Variances may be granted when the applicant for the variance establishes that there are <br />practical difficulties in complying with the zoning ordinance. ‘Practical difficulties,’ as used in <br />connection with the granting of a variance, means that: <br />a. The property owner in question proposes to use the property in a reasonable manner, <br />however, the proposed use is not permitted by the official controls.