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ITS OF ORONO RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL FINDINGS OF FACT: 1. This application was reviewed as Zoning File #16-3806. The analysis contained within staff memos and the exhibits attached to the aforesaid memos, all minutes from the above mentioned meetings, and any and all other materials distributed at these meetings are hereby incorporated by reference. 2. The Property is located in the LR -1 B, One Family Lakeshore Residential Zoning District. 3. The Property contains 0.8 acres in area and has a defined lot width of 101 feet in width at the OHWL and 102 feet at the 75 -foot setback from the OHWL. 4. The Property is within Tier 1 and hardcover is limited to 25% according to the Stormwater Quality Overlay District. The proposed plan results in 24.9% hardcover 5. Applicant has applied for the following variances: a. Lot area variance b. Lot width variance c. Average Lakeshore setback variance 6. In considering this application for variances, the Council has considered the advice and recommendation of the Planning Commission and the effect of the proposed variances 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 ...." The lot area, lot width variances requested are consistent with the general intent of the Ordinance. The requested average lakeshore setback variance is in harmony with the Ordinance as the most adjacent neighbors' lake views will not be impacted by the Applicants' new home. 2. "Variances shall only be permitted ... when the variances are consistent with the comprehensive plan." The variances resulting in a permit for construction of a single family residence on the Property in a residential zone are consistent with the Comprehensive Plan. N