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«^0S-3il2 Muy 16,2005 Page S of 8 variance to permit a 10* setback when 30’ is normally required. A 30’ setback for an attached garage to the existing home would not be attainable. Hardcover V ariance The applicant is proposing hardcover variances for the 7S’-2S0 ’ zone and the 250 ’-500 ’ zones to permit 26.7% and 60% when 2S% and 30% are permitted and 40.8% and 54.9% exists respectively. These percentages are based on the property areas should a lot line re-arrangement be permitted. The applicant proposes to remove the existing detached garage and the bituminous drive that currently serves it, and to add an attached garage and living additions to the existing footprint. The applicant proposes to construct an additional story and a half to the existing single story and also to add a lake side deck and use the existing detached garage slab as a patio. This results in a net hardcover reduction of 647 s.f. on the entire property, consisting of removal of 1,067 s.f. of hardcover within the 75’-250* zone and the addition of420 s.f. of hardcover in the 250 ’-500 ’ zone. It is also pertinent to show how the hardcover percentages for the lot at 1190 Wildhurst Trail are affected, as this is the lot included in the lot line re-arrangement. Hardcover within the 0-75’ zone will remain conforming at 0% where the hardcover percentage for the 75’-250 ’ zone is going from 45.79% to 45.98% and in the 250 ’-500 ’ zone from 21.69% to 25.03%. While the 0-75’ zone and 250 ’-500 ’ zones will remain conforming, the 75’-250 ’ zone would rise O.Wo or approximately 6 square feet using the post lot-line re-arrangement areas. Structural Coverage V ariance The applicant is also requesting a structural coverage variance to permit 16.5% structural coverage when 15% is normally allowed. The 16.5% is based on the lot area if the lot line re-arrangement is accepted. If a lot line re-arrangement were not accepted, the proposed structural coverage would be 17% with the current plan. The proposal includes 2,233 s.f of house footprint and a 230 s.f. lake side deck. Currently, the lot is conforming at 2,003 s.f of structure or 13.8%. Hardship Statement Applicant has provided a brief hardship statement in Exhibit B, and should be asked for additional testimony regarding the application. Hardship A nalysis /« comlderlHg appikalloiafor variance, ike Hanning Conunbshn shall consider the effect of the proposed variance upon the health, safety and welfare of the conununlty, existing and anticipated traffic conditions, light and air, danger of fire, risk to the public safely, and the effect on values of property In the surrounding area. The Hanning Commission shall consider recommending approval for variances from literal 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 demonurated that such actions will be In keeping with the spirit and Intent of the Orono Zoning Code. Municipal Sewer Location A Lot Width Impacts Stair finds that a hardship is inherent to the land based on the location of the existing