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� �o� . <br /> � C ITY OF ORONO <br /> RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL <br /> y�' c�~� i� � � �► <br /> j�kESH��� N�. _ <br /> ANALYSIS: <br /> 1. "Variances shall only be permitted when they are in harmony with the general purposes <br /> and intent of the ordinance..." <br /> The proposed variance will be in harmony with the intent of the Zoning Code as the proposed <br /> structure will be screened from view by the vegetation and natural berm that exists between <br /> the Garage and North Shore Drive. <br /> 2. "Variances shall only be permitted... when the variances are consistent with the <br /> comprehensive plan." <br /> This statement is true;the variance would allow for the preservation of trees on the Property. <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 reasonable manner, <br /> however, the proposed use is not permitted by the official confrols. <br /> The re-construction of the Garage in the proposed location is reasonable on this <br /> wooded, 1.0 acre residential property. <br /> b. The plight of the landowner is due to circumstances unique to his property not created <br /> by the landowner. <br /> The existing tree stands combined with the location of the existing (& proposed) <br /> home on the Property result in a unique circumstance allowing for the Garage to <br /> be almost completely screened from views off the Property. <br /> c. The variance, if granted, wil/not alter the essenfia!character of fhe locality." <br /> The garage will be screened adequately year-round, will be aesthetically <br /> interesting and keeping with the style of the proposed home, and will screened <br /> from views from off of the property. This condition is met. <br /> 4. "Economic considerations alone do not constitute practical difficulties." <br /> The Owner has not requested consideration based on economic criteria. <br /> 5. "Practical difficulties also include but are not limited to inadequate access to direct sunlight <br /> for solar energy systems. Variances shall be granted for earth-sheltered construction as <br /> 3 <br />