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CITY OF ORONO <br />RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL <br />NO. X643 <br />FINDINGS OF FACT: <br />1. This application was reviewed as Zoning File #16-3837. The analysis contained within <br />staff memos and the exhibits attached to the aforesaid memos, all minutes from the above <br />mentioned meetings, and any and all other materials distributed at these meetings are <br />hereby incorporated by reference. <br />2. The Property is located in the RR -1 B Zoning District. <br />3. The Property contains 0.61 acres in area and has a defined lot width of 99.89 feet. <br />4. The Property is within Tier 3 and hardcover is limited to 35 % according to the Stormwater <br />Quality Overlay District. <br />5. Applicant has applied for the following variance[s]: <br />a. Lot area variance; <br />b. Lot width variance; and <br />c. Side yard setback variances. <br />6. In considering this application for variances, the Council has considered the advice and <br />recommendation of the Planning Commission and the effect of the proposed variances <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 />1. "Variances shall only be permitted when they are in harmony with the general purposes <br />and intent of the ordinance..." The lot area, lot width variances requested are consistent <br />with the general intent of the Ordinance. There is adequate space for light air and open <br />space between the proposed home and the 15 foot+ setbacks requested. The variances <br />are in harmony with the Ordinance. <br />2. "Variances shall only be permitted... when the variances are consistent with the <br />comprehensive plan." The variances resulting in a permit for construction of a single family <br />residence in a residential zone are consistent with the Comprehensive Plan. <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 />