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���o CITY OF ORONO <br /> RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL <br /> yF �� NO. r� � � ...� <br /> �'�xFsxo��' <br /> A2. The Property is located within the LR-1C Single Family Lakeshore Residential District <br /> which requires a minimum lot area of 0.50 acre and a minimum lot width of 100 feet for <br /> construction of a single family residence. <br /> A3. The Property is 10,740 square feet(0.25 acres) in area,being 62 feet in defined width. The <br /> property is considered as legally nonconforming with regard to lot area and lot width. <br /> A4. The property is located within Storm Water Quality Overlay District Tier 1 which allows <br /> 25%hardcover. The proposed new residence will result in total hardcover on the property <br /> of 3,179 s.f.or approximately 29.6%,exceeding the m�imum overall hardcover allowance <br /> for the Property. The portion of proposed hardcover within the 0-75' zone where no <br /> hardcover is normally allowed is 110 s.f. <br /> A5. Regarding the lot area and width variances, lakeshore lots on the western shore of Crystal <br /> Bay were platted between Shadywood Road and the lakeshore in the 1890s. These lots <br /> were typically 50-60 feet in width, and varied in depth due to the relatively straight road <br /> and curvilinear shoreline. The applicants' lot is at one of the "pinch points" where the lot <br /> depth is relatively short. On a majority of the originally platted lots individual cabins were <br /> built, which over time have been remodeled or replaced with larger homes. In a small <br /> number of cases, two or more lakeshore lots have been combined to create a larger lot, but <br /> a majority of the properties remain as single lots and most are significantly smaller than <br /> the 1/2-acre requirement of the LR-1C district. The fact that Applicants' property contains <br /> an existing residence and has been assessed for and is connected to municipal sewer and <br /> water, are factors which inherently support the granting of lot area and width variances for <br /> construction of a new residence. <br /> A6. With regazd to the hardcover percentage and location variances,because of the attachment <br /> of the proposed garage to the proposed house,the garage becomes part of the house and as <br /> required by code is proposed to meet the 30' street setback. This results in additional length <br /> of driveway as compared to a side-load detached garage, while allowing for a 10'x10' <br /> backup apron and room for off-street guest parking. Off-street parking and the ability to <br /> enter the road in a forward movement are features critical in maintaining traffic safety <br /> along Shadywood Road. The proposed driveway is not much wider than the garage doors. <br /> The proposed grade-level patio extends approximately 6 feet past the average lakeshore <br /> setback line but at the low level is not considered as a view encroachment. The patio does <br /> constitute approximately 110 s.f. of hardcover in the 0-75' zone where hardcover is not <br /> normally allowed. Total hardcover proposed on the site is 3,179 s.f. (29.6%)where 2,685 <br /> s.f. (25%) would normally be allowed. Potential reductions to reach the 25% limit would <br /> likely require a home re-design given the site conditions of proximity to Shadywood Road <br /> and the need for minimum driveway, backup apron and sidewalks to serve the residence. <br /> 2 <br />