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gOt�O CITY OF ORONO <br /> RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL <br /> 1**:`, NO. 7682 <br /> Ho <br /> A3. The Property contains 0.64 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 an average lakeshore setback variance. <br /> A6. 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 Property includes difficulties in its long, narrow <br /> depth, size, proximity to the lake, and the orientation of the homes on adjacent properties. <br /> The proposed improvements are scaled appropriately for the Property and do not appear <br /> to adverselyimpact lake views enjoyed byneighbors. This criterion is met. <br /> p J Y 9 <br /> B2."Variances shall only be permitted . . . when the variances are consistent with the <br /> comprehensive plan." The proposed variance to construct an addition to the existing <br /> home is consistent with 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 /> a. The property owner in question proposes to use the property in a reasonable <br /> manner; however, the proposed use is not permitted by the official controls. The <br /> request to allow the addition in the proposed location, partially within the average <br /> lakeshore setback, appears to be reasonable considering the location and <br /> orientation of the neighboring homes and lot shape and size. <br /> b. The plight of the landowner is due to circumstances unique to his property not <br /> created by the landowner. The shape and orientation of the Property and the <br /> location of the neighbors' homes result in a limited legal building envelope. The <br /> location of the addition should not significantly impact the existing views of the <br /> lake for the neighbors. The circumstances are unique to the Property; and <br /> 2 <br />