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CITY OF ORONO RESOLUTION OF THECITY COUNCIL NO. 67 " / 5 air and open space between the addition and the neighboring homes. The lake setback of the proposed home is an improvement over the existing. The variances are in harmony with the Ordinance. 2. "Variances shall only be permitted ... when the variances are consistent with the comprehensive plan." The lot width, lot area, and setback variances allowing construction of a single family residence in a residential zone are consistent with the Comprehensive Plan as well as the character of the neighborhood. The variance to permit 28% hardcover which is a reduction from the existing site conditions is consistent with the comprehensive plan's lake protection philosophy. 3. "Variances may be granted when the applicant for the variance establishes that there are practical difficulties in complying with the zoning ordinance. 'Practical difficulties,' as used in connection with the granting of a variance, means that: a. The property owner in question proposes to use the property in a reasonable manner, however, the proposed use is not permitted by the official controls. The request to permit construction of a new home with a tiered deck, on a substandard lot within the 10 foot side setback and average lakeshore setback appears to be reasonable as the adjacent properties do not appear to be adversely impacted; the mature vegetation and topography separate the Property -from adjacent neighbors. The height of the new portion of the home will be lower than the existing garage to which it is being connected. b. The plight of the landowner is due to circumstances unique to his property not created by the landowner. The height of the existing garage, the slope, the shape and size of the Property were not the result of actions by the Applicants. The nearest structures on the neighboring properties are offset and set back sufficiently to allow for light, air, and open space between each of the homes. c. The variance, if granted, will not alter the essential character of the locality." The setbacks or defined height of the proposed new home will not alter the character of the neighborhood. The setback of the proposed home and tiered decks within the 10 -foot side setback is consistent with the small setback nature of the neighborhood. The proposed open post construction of the tiered decks will permit drainage to be maintained. Stormwater drainage in this neighborhood is challenging.