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FILE#LA22-000014 <br /> April 18,2022 <br /> Page 2 of 5 <br /> DISTRICT LR-1B Required Proposed <br /> Street 17.5' 140' <br /> Side (North) 10' 35' <br /> Side (South) 10' 30' <br /> Lakeshore 75' 75' <br /> The proposed pool and patio project The proposed improvement has a <br /> Average Lakeshore is a permitted improvement within maximum final grade 11.5 feet <br /> the average lakeshore setback with a above existing grad where 3.5 is <br /> 3.5 feet height limit. permitted. <br /> Section 78-330—Lot Area/Width: <br /> DISTRICT Lot Area Lot Width <br /> Required 43,560 s.f. (1 acres) 140' <br /> Actual 43,378 s.f. (0.99 acre) 140' @ 75'/120' @ OHWL <br /> Section 78-1680 and 78-1700—Hardcover Calculations: <br /> Stormwater <br /> Overlay District Total Area in Allowed Existing Proposed <br /> Zone Hardcover Hardcover Hardcover <br /> Tier <br /> Tier 1 43,378 s.f. 10,844.5 s.f. 7,386 s.f. 10,305 s.f. <br /> (25%)* (17%)* (24%) <br /> *Calculated by Staff <br /> Applicable Regulations: • <br /> Average Lakeshore Setback Variance (78-1279) <br /> The average lakeshore setback allows construction of patios and accessory structures less than <br /> 42 inches above existing grade. <br /> The patio and pool as proposed are shown to have a final elevation of 964. The lowest abutting <br /> existing grade to the project is 952.5. The project will be elevated 11.5 feet above existing grade <br /> where only 42 inches(3.5 feet)is permitted. The extremely low grade was created from the <br /> demolition of a previous home(2011) which is inconsistent with the neighboring, 'natural' <br /> grading patterns. Following the contour of the natural slope of the neighboring property <br /> suggests the 956 contour would be more representative of the existing natural grade, which staff <br /> could support. The applicant is requesting a taller improvement with a final grade at 964, which <br /> would create an 8 foot elevation. <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 />