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CITY OF ORONO <br /> RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL <br /> 5 8 2 <br /> � � ��~ <br /> NO. <br /> 1\01L4' IJ <br /> kBSHO� <br /> c. Structure to Structure Setback Variance <br /> d. 0-75' Hardcover Variance <br /> 6. In considering this application for variance, the Council has considered the advice and <br /> recommendation of the Planning Commission and the effect of the proposed variance <br /> upon the health, safety and welfare of the community, existing and anticipated traffic <br /> conditions, light and air, danger of fire, risk to the public safety, and the effect on values <br /> of property in the surrounding area. <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 /> Granting the lake setback and average lake setback variances to allow the Improvements <br /> to be constructed within 150-feet of the OHWL and within the average lakeshore setback <br /> would be consistent with the majority of the large lot properties in Orono and will likely not <br /> alter the essential character of the locality. The hardcover variance requested to permit <br /> the stepping stone pavers is not in harmony with the ordinance which serves to limit <br /> hardcover surfaces within 75-feet of lakes. <br /> 2. "Variances shall only be permitted... when the variances are consistent with the <br /> comprehensive plan." <br /> Based on the size and orientation of the Property as well as the location of the existing home, <br /> granting of the proposed setback variances would not be contrary to the intent of the <br /> Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Code. The hardcover variance requested to permit the <br /> stepping stone pavers within the 75-foot setback is inconsistent with the comprehensive plan <br /> goals to limit and prohibit hardcover within 75 feet of lakes and streams. <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 controls. <br /> The Owner proposes to install Improvements consisting of a pool, patio and deck <br /> which are residential in nature and reasonable from a residential scope. <br /> 3 <br />