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CITY OF ORONO RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL NO. 6796 FINDINGS OF FACT: 1. This application was reviewed as Zoning File #17-3965. 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 LR -1C Zoning District, which requires 1 acre minimum lot area and 100 feet of lot width, measured at the 75 setback and at the lake. 3. The Property contains 0.29 acres in area and has a defined lot width of 60 feet at the 75 foot lake yard setback. 4. The Property is within Tier 1 and hardcover is limited to 25 % according to the Stormwater Quality Overlay District. 5. Applicant has applied for the following variance[s]: a. Lake Yard Setback b. Hardcover c. Lot Width d. Lot Area 6. In considering this application for variance, 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: 1. "Variances shall only be permitted when they are in harmony with the general purposes and intent of the ordinance ...." The lot width and lot area variances requested are consistent with the general intent of the Ordinance. The lake yard setback variance for retaining walls within the 0-75 is reasonable and necessary to address support the permitted stairs which will be set into the grade. The hardcover variance to allow excess of 25% is reasonable to accommodate the stair access to the lake. 2. "Variances shall only be permitted . . . when the variances are consistent with the comprehensive plan." The variances resulting in a permit for construction of a single