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CITY OF ORONO <br /> RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL <br /> s NO. 6852 <br /> t'kfsH0°. <br /> FINDINGS OF FACT: <br /> 1. This application was reviewed as Zoning File #LA18-000019. The analysis contained <br /> within staff memos and the exhibits attached to the aforesaid memos, all minutes from the <br /> above mentioned meetings, and any and all other materials distributed at these meetings <br /> are hereby incorporated by reference. <br /> 2. The Property is located in the LR-1 C Zoning District. <br /> 3. The Property contains 0.47 acres in area and has a defined lot width of 60.5 feet. <br /> 4. The Property is within Tier 1 and hardcover is limited to 25 % according to the Stormwater <br /> Quality Overlay District. <br /> 5. Applicant has applied for the following variance[s]: <br /> a. 75- Lakeyard Setback <br /> b. Hardcover in the Lakeyard <br /> c. Lot Area <br /> d. Lot Width <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 . . . ."The applicant is proposing to construct a new single <br /> family home in a residential lot which is consistent with the intent of the ordinance. <br /> The lot width and lot area variances are consistent with the general intent of the <br /> ordinance. Due to the unique grading on the street side of the lot and the dip in the <br /> shoreline on the lakeside. The building footprint of the lot is constrained. The 75 <br /> foot lakeyard setback and hardcover seem reasonable and in harmony. <br /> 2. "Variances shall only be permitted . . . when the variances are consistent with the <br /> comprehensive plan." . The variances resulting in a permit for a new single family <br /> residence in a residential zone that is moving farther away from the lake then the <br /> existing home is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan. <br /> 2 <br />