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FILE # LA22-000001 <br />22 Feb 2022 <br />Page 2 of 7 <br /> <br />elimination of a separate nonconforming property as practical difficulties supporting the requested variance(s). <br />Additionally, they have provided their supporting documentation regarding Practical Difficulties attached as <br />Exhibit B, and should be asked for additional testimony regarding the application. <br /> <br />Planning Staff Practical Difficulty Analysis: Regarding practical difficulty, Staff finds that the elimination of a <br />nonconforming lot is a positive improvement from an average lakeshore setback perspective, as well as the <br />overall reduction of hardcover between the 3 properties. The hardcover variance requested may be supported <br />by practical difficulty as an improvement from the existing condition, however the new driveway hardcover <br />proposed (on the Oare lot) is not supported, nor is it permitted by code. Staff does not find practical difficulties <br />exist which support the requested lot area variance to permit a guest house use. <br /> <br />LOT ANALYSIS WORKSHEET <br /> <br />Section 78-350 & 78-1279 – Setbacks: <br />The proposed diving lot line will not result in any of the existing buildings becoming nonconforming; a minimum <br />of 10-foot setback from the new lot line is proposed for the existing home and the detached garage. The <br />elimination of the separate “Swenson” lot results in the average lakeshore setback as applied to the Abbott and <br />Oare properties becomes more conforming and more consistent with the other properties along the lake on this <br />side of Casco Point Road (see Exhibit I). <br /> <br />Section 78-350 – Lot Area/Width: <br />Based on the proposed distribution of the “Swenson” property, the currently nonconforming-sized Oare <br />property will become conforming within the LR-1C district with respect to minimum lot area and lot width. The <br />Abbott property will conform to lot area. The lot width will remain the same. <br />Property Required Existing Proposed <br />Abbott <br />2941 CPR <br />21,780 s.f. (0.5 acres) <br />100’ <br />27,584 s.f. (0.63 acre) <br />90 feet <br />37,600 s.f. (0.86 acre) <br />90 feet (no width change) <br />“Swenson” <br />2965 CPR <br />21,780 s.f. (0.5 acres) <br />100’ <br />21,240 s.f. (0.48 acre) <br />±20 feet Eliminated <br />Oare <br />2967 CPR <br />21,780 s.f. (0.5 acres) <br />100’ <br />20,851 s.f. (0.47 acre) <br />±80 feet <br />32,075 s.f. (0.73 acre) <br />±100 feet <br /> <br />Section 78-1403 – Structural Building Coverage: <br />Following the property line changes each property will conform to the structural coverage limitation. <br /> <br />Abbott Total Lot Area Total Structural Coverage <br />2941 CPR Existing: 27,584 s.f. (0.6 acre) <br />Proposed: 37,600 s.f. (0.86 acre) <br />Allowed: 20% <br />Existing: 3,163 s.f. (11.4%) <br />Proposed: 3,905 s.f. (10.3%) <br />Oare Total Lot Area Total Structural Coverage <br />2967 CPR Existing: 20,851 s.f. (0.47 acre) <br />Proposed: 32,075 s.f. (0.73 acre) <br />Allowed: 20% <br />Existing: 3,453 s.f. (16.5%) <br />Proposed: 4,697 s.f. (14.6%) <br /> <br />