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CITY OF OROS RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL c. Structure to Structure Setback Variance d. 0-75' Hardcover Variance NO. 6. In considering this application for variance, the Council has considered the advice and recommendation of the Planning Commission and the effect of the proposed variance upon the health, safety and welfare of the community, existing and anticipated traffic conditions, light and air, danger of fire, risk to the public safety, and the effect on values of property in the surrounding area. ANALYSIS: 1. "Variances shall only be permitted when they are in harmony with the general purposes and intent of the ordinance..." Granting the lake setback and average lake setback variances to allow the Improvements to be constructed within 150 -feet of the OHWL and within the average lakeshore setback would be consistent with the majority of the large lot properties in Orono and will likely not alter the essential character of the locality. The hardcover variance requested to permit the stepping stone pavers is not in harmony with the ordinance which serves to limit hardcover surfaces within 75 -feet of lakes. 2. "Variances shall only be permitted... when the variances are consistent with the comprehensive plan." Based on the size and orientation of the Property as well as the location of the existing home, granting of the proposed setback variances would not be contrary to the intent of the Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Code. The hardcover variance requested to permit the stepping stone pavers within the 75 -foot setback is inconsistent with the comprehensive plan goals to limit and prohibit hardcover within 75 feet of lakes and streams. 3. "Variances may be granted when the applicant for the variance establishes that there are practical difficulties in complying with the zoning ordinance. 'Practical difficulties,' as used in connection with the granting of a variance, means that: a. The property owner in question proposes to use the property in a reasonable manner, however, the proposed use is not permitted by the official controls. The Owner proposes to install Improvements consisting of a pool, patio and deck which are residential in nature and reasonable from a residential scope.