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���p CITY OF ORONO <br /> RESOLUTION OF THE CITY�COUNCIL <br /> �� G; No. � b 7 1 � <br /> �qk�sxo¢� <br /> c). The variance to allow construction of the elevator dormer on the Property which is <br /> substandard with respect to area and width will alleviate a practical difficulty <br /> inherent to the Property and was not created by the Applicants. <br /> d). The proposed setback does not exceed beyond the existing footprint and is not out <br /> of character with this neighborhood. <br /> e). The proposed elevator dormer is minimal and is not proposed to extend more <br /> lakeward, or further into the side setback areas than the existing home. <br /> f). The variance to construct an attached garage and 2 %z story additions to the <br /> residence is in harmony with the general intent and purpose of the Ordinance. <br /> g). The variance to permit improvements to the existing residence in a residential <br /> district is consistent with the comprehensive plan. <br /> h). The Applicants have provided a survey reflecting the limited building envelope on <br /> the Property which is substandard lot area and lot width establishing that there are <br /> practical difficulties. <br /> i). The Applicants propose to use the Property in a reasonable manner not permitted <br /> by the official controls; <br /> j). The circumstances unique to the Property were not created by the Applicants. <br /> k). Approximately half of the existing home footprint exists in a nonconforming <br /> location; the proposed project will be consistent with the neighborhood, and will <br /> not adversely impact adjacent lakeshore properties. <br /> I). The granting of the proposed variance will not in any way impair health, safety, <br /> comfort or morals, or in any other respect be contrary to the intent of this chapter. <br /> m).The granting of the requested variance will not merely serve as a convenience to <br /> the Applicants, but is necessary to alleviate demonstrable difficulty. <br /> 4. The City Council considered this application at a meeting held on December 12, 2016 <br /> including the findings and recommendations of the Planning Commission, reports by City <br /> staff, comments by the Applicants and the public, and the effect of the proposed variances <br /> on the health, safety and welfare of the community as well as the impact on properties in <br /> the vicinity. <br /> 2 <br />