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, <br /> . , . ; . <br /> � <br /> �� O CITY OF ORONO <br /> RESOLUTION OF THE CIT�COUNCIL <br /> �� ��' No. � b 7 1 � <br /> G <br /> �AkESH �� <br /> , <br /> �I <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 /> � lakewar.d, or further into the side setback areas than the existing home. <br /> fl. The variance to construct an attached garage and 2 %2 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 /> I the Property which is substandard lot area and lot width establishing that there are <br /> practical difficulties. <br /> ; <br /> i). '�The Applicants propose to use the Property in a reasonable manner not permitted <br /> y the official controls, <br /> j). he circumstances unique to the Property were not created by the Applicants. <br /> k). ,�4pproxirrlately half of the existing home footprint exists in a nonconforming <br /> cation, '�he proposed project will be consistent with the neighbofiood, and will <br /> ot advensely impact adjacent lakeshore properties. <br /> I). he granting of the proposed variance will not in any way impair health, safety, <br /> omfort or morals, or in any other respect be contrary to the intent of this chapter. <br /> m). he gran�ng of the requested variance will not merely serve as a convenience to <br /> t e Appliaants, but is necessary to alleviate demonstrable difficulty. <br /> 4. The Ci Council considered this application at a meeting held on December 12, 2016 <br /> includin the findings and recommendations of the Planning Commission, reports by City <br /> staff, co ments tyy the Applicants and the public, and the effect of the proposed variances <br /> on the h alth, safety and welfare of the community as well as the impact on properties in <br /> the vicini . <br /> i <br /> � <br /> � 2 <br /> I; <br /> I <br />