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FILE # 17-3887 <br />17 Jan 17 <br />Page 2 of 5 <br />Section 78-350 - Lot Area/Width: <br />LR -1B Lot Area Lot Width <br />Required 21,780 s.f. (0.5 acre) 100' @ OHWL & 75' SB <br />Actual 19,125 s.f. (0.44 acres) ±40' @ OHWL & ±58' @ 75' SB <br />Section 78-1403- Structural Cover <br />Total Lot Area <br />Total Structural Coverage <br />19,125 s.f. (0.44 acres) <br />Allowed: 2,868 s.f. (15%) <br />Proposed <br />Existing: 1,197 s.f. (6%) <br />Proposed: 2,334 s.f. (12%) <br />Section 78-1700 -Hardcover Calculations: <br />Stormwater <br />Total Area in <br />Allowed <br />Existing <br />Proposed <br />Overlay District <br />Zone <br />Hardcover <br />Hardcover <br />Hardcover <br />Tier <br />4,781 s.f. <br />4,900 s.f. <br />5,251 s.f. <br />Tier 1 <br />19,125 s.f. <br />(25 %) <br />(25.6%) <br />(27.5%) <br />Applicable Regulations: <br />Side Setback Variance (Section 78-350) <br />The applicant proposes to connect an existing detached garage which is situated 1.3 feet from <br />the south side lot line to the home with an addition. This connection would result in the <br />detached garage becoming part of the principal structure. The existing home is conforming with <br />respect to setbacks; the connection would make the principal structure nonconforming as the <br />house would no longer meet the required 10 -foot side setback. <br />Hardcover Variance (Section 78-1 <br />In addition to the number of additions and/or modifications to the existing home; a new <br />detached garage is also proposed. This would increase the hardcover level of the property from <br />the existing nonconforming level of 25.6% to 27.5% (a 351 square foot increase). 25% is the Tier <br />1 hardcover limit. <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 />also include but are not limited to inadequate access to direct sunlight for solar energy systems. <br />