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h <br />i? <br />n <br />V <br />..FILE (P05-3106 <br />4 April 2005 <br />Page 4 of 4 <br />Hardship Statcnent <br />Applicant has completed the Haidship Documentation Form attached as Exhibit B, and <br />should be asked for additional testimony regarding the application. <br />Hardship Analysis <br />/m cmuUtriHt appUcaHomt for varianct, tke Ptaaatag Coaaalssioa shall consider the effect of the <br />proposed variance npon the health, srfetp and welfare of the connmnlty, existing and anticipated trpffic <br />conditions, Hghtandalr, danger tffire, risk to the pnhllc spfety, and the effect on values of property In <br />the surronntdng area. The Manning Commission shall consider reconanendlng approval for variances <br />ftam the lUer^ provisions of the Zoning Code In Inaanca where their strict enforcement would cause <br />undue hardship because of drcumstauees unique to the Individual property under consideration, and <br />shall recommend approval only when H Is demonstrated that such actions wUI be In beeping with the <br />spirit and Intent of the Orono Zoning Code. <br />Staff finds that while the proposed porch addition will not increase the hardcover on the <br />property significantly, the structural coverage will increase and the nature of the <br />har^ver will change. <br />Issnes for Consideratioa <br />1. Are the changes proposed strictly aesthetic? <br />2. Does the size of the proposed open porch addition continue to contribute to the <br />overcrowding of the neighborhood? <br />3. Should the i^licants be permitted to construct to the 10* side setback line on the east <br />while there is only a 3.S* setback on the western side lot line? <br />4. Alt diere any other issues or concerns with this application? <br />Staff Recomnicndatioa <br />Planning Staff recommends approval of a hardcover and structural coverage variance to <br />construct a minimal covered entry of SO s.f.. Additionally, Staff recommends removal of <br />the rock fire ring within 75* of the lake, and all fabric/plastic landscape liners. <br />Alternately, should the Planning Commission feel that the applicants* porch proposal is <br />reasonable; perhi^M in addition to the above listed hardcover removals additional <br />driveway hai^ver removals are warranted. <br />i