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� r <br /> ���p CITY OF ORONO <br /> RESOLUTION OF TI�CITY COUNCIL <br /> yF � No. 6 6 � � <br /> G <br /> �'k£SH��� <br /> FINDINGS OF FACT: <br /> 1. This application was reviewed as Zoning File#16-3851.The analysis contained within staff <br /> 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 LR-1 C Zoning District. <br /> 3. The Property contains 0.48 acres in area and has a defined lot width of 140 feet. <br /> 4. The Property is within Tier 2 and hardcover is limited to 30% according to the Stormwater <br /> Quality Overlay District. <br /> 5. Applicant has applied for the following variance: <br /> a. Installation of a Half Bath (plumbing) within a nonconforming OAS. <br /> 6. In considering this application for a 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 /> 1. "Variances shall only be permitted when they are in harmony with the general purposes <br /> and intent of the ordinance . . . .". The garage is residential in nature. The proposed Half <br /> Bath within the second story addition of the nonconforming OAS will not adversely <br /> impact adjacent properties and will not be apparent from the exterior. The variances are <br /> in harmony with the Ordinance. The variance is in harmony with the Ordinance. <br /> 2. "Variances shall only be permitted . . . when the variances are consistent with the <br /> comprehensive plan."The variance resulting in a permit for plumbing improvements within <br /> a residential garage in a residential zone is 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 /> a. The property owner in question proposes to use the property in a reasonab/e manner, <br /> however, the proposed use is not permitted by the o�cia/contro/s. <br /> 2 <br />