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k FILE #05-3117 13 June 2005 Page 3 of 4 Hardcover Calculatioos: Hardcover Zone Total Area in Zone Allowed Hardcover Existing Hardcover Proposed Hardcover 0-75 6,797 s.f.Os.f (0%) 560 s.f.* (8.2%) 415 s.f. (6.1%) 75-250 3,500 s.f. (25%) 4,500 s.f.* (32%) 3,500 s.f (25%) * After exclusion of fabric or plastic-lined landscape beds Lot Area & Lot Width Variances The applicants’ property has a total lot area of 20,797 s.f. and lot width of 61 ’ at the shoreline and 125 ’at the 75 ’ setback where 43,560 s.f. in area and 140 ’ of width is required. These variances arc required to rebuild any home on this property. Hardcover Variance The applicants are proposing to utilize the existing paver walk, concrete stair system in place for lake access and intend to come back to the City for permits to construct a new, safer lake access. Additionally, the applicants intend to remove the boathouse storage structure, but would like to have the work done in the winter months so the shoreline can be accessed from the lake. 0-75* Land Alteration In order to restore grades to a functional condition after removal of the existing house, minor regarding will be required at the top of the bluff and in the upper 25 ’ of the 0-75 ’ zone. The City Engineer’s comments address the need for slight revisions of the original proposed grading plan to provide for more positive direction of stormwater flows. Revised plans have been submitted by the applicants and at the time of this report are being reviewed by the City Engineer. Conformance with the City Engineer’s comments is required prior to Council action. Hardship Statement Applicants have completed the Hardship Documentation Form attached as Exhibit B, and should be asked for additional testimony regarding the application. Hardship Analysis In consUertng appMcalhnt for variance, the Planning Commission shall consider the effect of the proposed variance upon the health, safety and welfare of the community, existing and anticipated traffle conditions, light and air, danger offire, risk to the public safety, and the effect on values of property In the surrounding area. The Planning Commission shall consider recommending approval for variances from the literal provisions of the Zoning Code In Instances where their strict enforcement would cause undue kardship because of drcumstances unique to the Individual property under consideration, and shall recommend approval only when It Is demonstrated th:n such actions will be In keeping with the spirll and Intent of the Orono Zoning Code.