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FILE#LA19-000020 <br /> 15 April 2019 <br /> Page 2 of 5 <br /> Section 78-1403-Structural Building Coverage: <br /> Total Lot Area Total Structural Coverage <br /> 7,571 s.f. (0.17 acre) Allowed: 2,000 s.f. [Sec. 78-1403(a)2] <br /> Existing: 1,117 s.f. <br /> Proposed: 1,483 s.f. <br /> Section 78-1680 and 78-1700-Hardcover Calculations: <br /> Stormwater <br /> Overlay District Total Area in Allowed Existing Proposed <br /> Tier <br /> Zone Hardcover Hardcover Hardcover <br /> 2,649 s.f. 2,399 s.f. 2,535 s.f. <br /> Tier 3 7,571 s.f. <br /> (35%) (31.7%) (33.5%) <br /> Applicable Regulations: <br /> Side Yard Setback Variance(Section 78-350) <br /> The existing home on the property is situated 3.4 feet from the east side lot line.There is no <br /> garage on the property.The applicant is proposing to maintain the 3.4 foot setback for the <br /> garage addition as well as the additions over the existing home to facilitate additional square <br /> footage.The property is nonconforming as to width, and per 78-350, may utilize a setback no <br /> less than 7.5 feet. The footprint expansions on the west side of the home will be conforming at <br /> 8 feet where a 7.5 foot setback is required. <br /> Front Yard Setback Variance (Section 78-350) <br /> Though the lot is nonconforming as to area, and therefore eligible for the front yard setback <br /> reduction exception found in Section 78-350(b)(3)that is based on the surrounding setbacks, <br /> the neighboring front yards are 30 and 33 feet. The 2nd story additions will primarily conform to <br /> the 30 foot front setback;the proposed covered entry porch at 23 feet will not encroach nearer <br /> to the street than the existing footprint but will be a new setback encroachment requiring a <br /> variance. <br /> Driveway Setback Variance(Section 78-1405) <br /> The existing gravel driveway will be reduced and moved west to accommodate access past the <br /> home and provide access to the side load garage addition in the rear.There is an existing privacy <br /> fence on the west lot line screening this driveway and its' impacts from the adjacent neighbor. <br /> Please see the City Engineer's comments attached as Exhibit H regarding the driveway and <br /> maneuverability. <br /> Governing Regulation:Variance(Section 78-123) <br /> In reviewing applications for variance, the Planning Commission shall consider the effect of the <br /> proposed variance upon the health,safety and welfare of the community, existing and <br /> anticipated traffic conditions, light and air, danger of fire, risk to the public safety, and the effect <br /> on values of property in the surrounding area. The Planning Commission shall consider <br /> recommending approval for variances from the literal provisions of the Zoning Code in instances <br /> where their strict enforcement would cause practical difficulties because of circumstances unique <br /> to the individual property under consideration, and shall recommend approval only when it is <br /> demonstrated that such actions will be in keeping with the spirit and intent of the Orono Zoning <br /> Code. Economic considerations alone do not constitute practical difficulties. Practical difficulties <br />