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