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#OS-3147 January 17,2006 P�ge 4 of 4 - Structural Coverage Variance This property contains less than 10,000 s.f. whereby Section 78-1403 allows for construction of 1,500 s.f. of structural coverage. While the proposed covei�ed entry does not constitute new hardcover, it does constitute new strtiictiu•al coverage. The proposed covered entry will also be constructed underneath existing overhangs. While the eaisting overhangs are not considered structural coverage, the addition of the covered entry now makes the entire square footage structural coverage. Inchiding the 37 s.f. covered entry this propet-ty will contain approximately 1,756 s.f. of structural coverage (or 28%), which is 256 s.f. in excess of the 1,500 s.f. peimitted, requiring approval of a variance. Hardship Statement The applicant did not complete the hardship documentation form as this component was added to the conditional use permit. See attached Eahibit B regarding the proposal. Hardshi Anal sis Irr considering app/icalio�rs for vnri�rnce, t/re Plan�ring Comnrissio�t shnll co�rsider t/te effect of t/te proposer!variance upon the Irealtli,sufety and welft�re of t/le cannumiry, e.i•isti�rg ruid anticrpated traffrc co�rditia�s,/ig/N rtnd«ir, rluirger affrre, risk to tke ptrblfc safety,arrd tlre effect o�t values of property in tlre st�rrounding area. Tlre Planiring Co»imission sknN consider recomn:enrling approval for vuriu�tces froin tl�e literal provisioirs of t/re Zo�iing Code in i�rstuirces►vliere t/reir strict e�rforcemeirt would cause�utdue Irrrrds/rip because of circu�a�stuiices unique to tlte i�r�livirluul property u�trler co��siderrrtion, �ard shall recomme�rd rrpprovr�/only wlren it is demoiislrnted t/1at suclt actions wil!be in keepin�with !he spirit und intent of!!re Orono Zonhrg Code. Staff finds that there are no inherent hardships to the land to allow for a covered entry. While this is a hardship lot with respect to its lake proaimity and small lot area, the request for a covered entry is merely aesthetic with the hardships stenmling from the locatioii of the existing home. Because requests for covered entries are becoming extremely common and partly considered for safety, the Plaiuung Conunission rnay want to come to a consensus under what circumstances they will be granted. Issues for Consideration 1. Should additional structural coverage be added to the property, when the property "as is" is 219 s.f. over on structiu�al coverage? 2. Are there any other issues or concerns with this application? Staff Recommendation The Plaiuiing Commission should discuss the hardships of the lake proxiinity and small lot area in making a reconu�lendation to the Council.