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�`��p CITY OF ORONO <br /> RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL <br /> s�, G� No. 66 `d � <br /> lqkFSHo4`` <br /> ANALYSIS: <br /> Variance Analvsis: <br /> 1. "Variances shall only be permitted when they are in harmony with the general purposes <br /> and intent of the ordinance..."The proposed variance will be in harmony with the intent of <br /> the Zoning Code as the structure is existing. The conversion of the garage to a guest <br /> house will be conforming with respect to setbacks, and height. <br /> 2. "Variances shall only be permitted...when the variances are consistent with the <br /> comprehensive plan." The variance resulting a guest house use within the existing <br /> nonconforming residential garage in a residential zone is consistent with the <br /> 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 difFculties,' 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 reasonable manner, <br /> however, the proposed use is not permitted by the official controls. <br /> The size of the garage was not the result of actions by the Applicants. A guest <br /> house is permitted on residential properties which meet the size requirement. The <br /> 164 square feet of additional structure is minimal, reasonable, and will not result in <br /> the building appearing to be too massive on the Property. <br /> b. The plight of the landowner is due to circumstances unique to his property not created <br /> by the landowner. <br /> The detached garage is an existing building on the Property not constructed by the <br /> Applicants. <br /> c. The variance, if granted, wil/not alter the essential character of the locality." <br /> The Property is 1.25 acres in area, the proposed guest house use within the <br /> existing detached garage will not alter the character of the neighborhood.The total <br /> footprint of the detached garage exceeds the limit by 164 square feet, however <br /> 151 square feet of the overage is open deck and will not be as impactFul on the <br /> appearance of massing. <br /> 4. "Economic considerations alone do not constitute practical difficulties."The Applicants have <br /> not requested consideration based on economic reasons. <br /> 3 <br />