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r • FILE #05-3092 14 March 2005 Paga3of4 Hardcover CakalatioBi; Hardcover Zone Total Area in Zoae Allowed Hardcover Extetiog Hardcover Proposed Hardcover 500-1000 27,086 s.f.9,480 s.f. (35%) 2,186 s.f.* (8%) 5,616 s.f. (20.7 %) After exclusion of fabric or plastic-lined landscape beds Lot Area and Lot Width Variances The applicants’ property is the result of the combination of 4 - 50’x 135’ lots with a total area of 27,086 s.f. and lot width of 135’ where 87,120 s.f. in area and 200’ of width is required. These variances are required to rebuild any home on this property. Side Street Setback Variance The applicants have proposed a 40’x 65’ home situated with the front door facing Dickinson Street and the garage accessing off of Keene Avenue. This proposal meets the 50’ front and rear yard setbacks as well as the 30’ side yard setback. However the proposed house does not meet the required 50’ side street setback rather is proposed to be located at 35’from the side street property line and 52.5’ from the traveled right-of-way. Additioruliy, the curb cut of the driveway is not permitted at a width greater than 20’ at the street. The driveway as proposed would need to be reduced at the curb. Hardship Statement Applicant has completed the Hardship Documentation Form attached as Exhibit B, and should be asked for additional testimony regarding the application. Hardship Analysis /n eomMUttU^ appHcaHom for vortonce, Ike PtomiiHg Commtahn shell consider the effect of Ike prepeoed rorlence npon Ike keohk, spfety end welfore of Ike community, existing and anticipated traffic conditions, llgkt and air, danger of fire, risk to Ike public safety, on values of property In the surrounding area. The Planning Commission shall consider recommending approval for variances from Ike Utera! provisions of the Zoning Code In Instances where their strict enforcement would cause undue hardship 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 Code. Staff finds that there is hardship to justify granting the lot area and lot width variances as the property is a small lot, similar to the rest of the lots in the immediate small lot neighborhood located within a 2-acre zoning district. Regarding the side street setback variance, should the Planning Commission And that due to orientation of the property, the immediate neighborhood, and the nature of the dead end side street there is hardship Justifying a 35’ side street setback a variance may be warranted. Issues for Considcnition Are there any other issues or concerns with this application?