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CITY OF ORONO RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL hardcover is proposed to decrease being the site closer to conformance with the ordinances. The lot includes challenges with the small size in the LRAC zoning district and the orientation towards the lake. The lot is also challenged with the existing Crystal Bay Road that runs through the lake yard of the property. The average lakeshore setback is proposed to stay the same distance for the new deck compared to the existing deck but will increase the square footage in this setback. The applicant should demonstrate practical difficulties to support the expansion in this location. The visual impact to the property to the east is somewhat minimal as the existing garage in that location blocks lake view. 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 family residence in a residential zone are consistent with the Comprehensive Plan. 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 applicant is proposing to keep the existing foundation to maintain the existing footprint of the home. The proposing upper level addition is a reasonable use of the property. There is no space to build a conforming structure. b. The plight of the landowner is due to circumstances unique to his property not created by the landowner. The applicant is working within the existing footprint of the home, which was not created by the current landowner and will be maintaining the existing rear, side, lake yard setbacks. They hardcover, driveway width and average lakeshore setback are all being altered from the existing home. And c. The variance, if granted, will not alter the essential character of the locality. " The proposed addition and remodel of the existing home will not alter the character of the neighborhood. 4. "Economic considerations alone do not constitute practical difficulties." Economic considerations have not been a factor in the variance approval determination.