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1/11/2019 Permit Detail <br /> 9.The conditions do not apply generally to other land or structures in the district in which said land is located. <br /> Response: N/A <br /> 10.The granting of the application is necessary for the preservation and enjoyment of a substantial property right of the applicant. <br /> Response: LOT AREA&LOT WIDTH VARIANCE REQUEST: <br /> As part of this hardcover variance application,we are requesting a variance from the City of Orono to maintain the existing lot area and lot width. <br /> The practical difficulty of this particular lot in terms of lot area and lot width is that both are below the minimum requirements(Lot Area: 2 acres; Lot <br /> Width: 200 feet).We are not proposing a change to the existing lot area of 1.12 acres,or to the existing lot width of 161.2 feet(See Survey).Thank <br /> you for your consideration. <br /> 11.The granting of the proposed variance will not in any way impair health,safety,comfort,morals,or in any other respect be <br /> contrary to the intent of the Zoning Code. <br /> Response: Hardcover Variance: <br /> In summary,we are requesting the City's approval to maintain a slight hardcover reduction from the existing 29.6%hardcover to a proposed <br /> 29.25%.We make this request due to the practical difficulty of the shape/configuration of this lot resulting in a long driveway,and because we <br /> contend,we are making a very concerted effort to comply with current setback requirements in lieu of building within the established grandfathered <br /> structure and hardcover.We are removing all structures and hardcover that are too close to the lake and reducing the impact to the neighbors. We <br /> feel this approach is better for the lake,the neighbors and the environment.Thank you for your consideration. <br /> 12.The granting of such variance will not merely serve as a convenience to the applicant,but is necessary to alleviate <br /> demonstrable difficulty. <br /> Response: Hardcover Variance: <br /> Driveway Length:The practical difficulty of this particular lot requires for a longer than average driveway to access the buildable area,which results <br /> in 4.74%of the total Hard Cover(Diagram HC-2).This long driveway percentage alone accounts for the 4.25%increase to the allowable hardcover <br /> that we are requesting in this variance.The existing driveway accounts for 7.06%of the total Hard Cover(Diagram HC-1). <br /> a.The proposed house size is well under the allowed 20%structural coverage(Diagram HC-2). <br /> https://www.citizenserve.com/Admin/PermitController 2/2 <br />