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, � �O�V� C ITY OF ORONO RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL ��'�, tiG~ No. 644 � kEsxo� ii. Recommendation to approve the structural coverage variance to permit construction of the shed conditioned upon the applicants solving the identified stormwater issues and providing a landscape plan. This motion passed with a vote 5 in favor and 1 opposed. � 4. a. The Property has approximately 12,197 square feet (0.28 acre) acre in area and has 41 feet in width at the OHWL and 45 feet at the 75-foot setback. b. The Property is located in Tier 1 of Orono's Stormwater Quality Overlay District and is limited to 25% hardcover based on gross lot area. c. The Applicants' proposal results in a total of 2,897 square feet or 23.75% hardcover where 25% is the maximum permitted. d. The Applicants propose to add 145 square foot (footprint) addition to the garage to accommodate additional storage within the home. e. The home addition is proposed 12 feet from the road, 5 feet closer than permitted, in order to remain in line with the existing street setback of the home. A 2-foot cantilever is proposed on the south side of the second story. f. The setback distance from the home to the paved, traveled roadway is 35 feet due to the orientation of the road and the property line. g. The proposed 144 square foot shed will meet the required 10 foot side yard setback, the 15 foot setback from the side street, and the required 30 foot setback from the rear lot line. h. The shed is proposed to conform to City Code Section 78-1440 regarding consistent exterior materials with the principal structure. The opening for doors on the proposed shed will be less than 6-feet in width; no driveways are proposed to the shed. i. The Applicants have proposed to install or maintain existing vegetative screening around the shed to reduce the appearance of massing from the adjacent properties. j. The Applicants' home does not have a basement or storm shelter; the Page 2 of 6