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CITY OF ORONO RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL NO. 6 6 01 1. FINDINGS OF FACT: 1. This application was reviewed as Zoning File #16-3864. 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 RR -1 B, One Family Rural Residential Zoning District. 3. The Property contains 4.02 acres in area and has a defined lot width of 311 feet. 4. The Property is within Tier 5 and hardcover is not limited according to the Stormwater Quality Overlay District. 5. Applicant has applied for the following variance[s]: a. Variance to permit construction of a guest house closer to the street than the principal structure (Sections 78-1434 and 78-1435). b. Variance to permit plumbing consisting of a shower or bathtub in an accessory building closer to the street than the principal structure (Section 78-1437). 6. The Applicant has applied for the following conditional use permit: a. Guest house CUP (Section 78-418) 7. In considering this application for variances and conditional use permit, 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: Variance Analysis: 1. "Variances shall only be permitted when they are in harmony with the general purposes and intent of the ordinance." The proposed variances will be in harmony with the intent of the Zoning Code as the proposed accessory structure will be screened from view by the topography and vegetation that exists between the proposed structure and Willow Drive. 2. "Variances shall only be permitted when the variances are consistent with the comprehensive plan." The variances would allow for the guest house to be located in the most screened portion of the Property.