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4�ON0 CITY OF ORONO <br /> RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL <br /> *1\**-1e,<IkEsH00" <br /> NO. 7676 <br /> FINDINGS OF FACT: <br /> Al. The analysis contained within staff memos and the 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-1C One Family Lakeshore Residential Zoning District. <br /> A3. The Property contains 0.3 acres in area and has a defined lot width of 50 feet. <br /> A4. The Property is within Tier 1, and hardcover is limited to 25% according to the <br /> Stormwater Quality Overlay District. <br /> A5. The Applicant has applied for a hardcover variance to convert non-structural driveway <br /> hardcover to structural building hardcover. <br /> A6. The proposed garage addition will conform to all zoning setback requirements. <br /> A7. 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 /> ANALYSIS: <br /> B1."Variances shall only be permitted when they are in harmony with the general purposes <br /> and intent of the ordinance . . . ." The hardcover variance resulting in a reduction of <br /> legally nonconforming hardcover is in harmony with the ordinance. <br /> B2."Variances shall only be permitted . . . when the variances are consistent with the <br /> comprehensive plan." The requested variance results in a reduction of hardcover, which <br /> is consistent with the goals within the Comprehensive Plan. <br /> B3."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 /> 2 <br />