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FILE # 17-3972 October 16, 2017 Page 2 of 5 Section 78-350- Lot Area/Width: DISTRICT LR -1C Lot Area Lot Width Required 12,780 s.f. (0.5 acres) 100' Actual 10,823 s.f. (0.248 acre) 57' Section 78-1403- Structural Coverage: Total Lot Area Total Structural Coverage 10,823 s.f. (0.248 acre) Allowed: 2,164 s.f. (20%) Proposed Existing: 1,876 (17.3%) Proposed: 2,204 s.f. (20.3%) Section 78-1700 -Hardcover Calculations: Stormwater Total Area in Allowed Existing Proposed Overlay District Zone Hardcover Hardcover Hardcover Tier 2,705.75 s.f. 4,952 s.f. 4,952 s.f. Tier 1 10,823 s.f. (25 %) (45.75%) (45.75%) Applicable Regulations: Detached Structure Side and Rear Setback (78-1436 The applicant is proposed to build a new larger detached garage but maintain the same 4.3' side and 3.6' rear setbacks as the already existing garage. The new garage will be angled slightly different to create a more conducive access for the vehicles. Hardcover Coverage (78-1700) The applicant currently has 45.75% hardcover already existing on the parcel. They are changing structural coverage, but they will not be increasing or creating new hardcover with this proposed project. The applicant is requesting to maintain their 45.75% hardcover for the variance request. Structural Coverage (78-1403) The applicant is requesting a 20.3% structural coverage variance which is increased from the existing 17.3% structural coverage. City Code was recently amended to increase the amount of hardcover to 20% structural coverage, which is 2,164s.f. for this site. The applicant has proposed 2,204 sf, 39.4 s.f. over the allowed amount to create a larger detached garage. The proposed garage is being placed over existing asphalt so it does not alter the hardcover calculations of this parcel. 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