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f . ♦ After exclusion of fabric or plastic-lined landscape beds M3-2962 Nevcmbtr 17,200J Page 4 of? Lot Area Variance The applicant is proposing to tear down the existing home and rebuild a new home. Because Ac lot is only 0.47 acres in area when 0.50 acres is normally allowed a lot area variance is required. The lot meets Ae widA requirement of 120’ when 100’ is required. Hardcover Variance Cunently a large home exists within boA Ac 0-75 ’ zone and Ae 75-250 ’ zone. The applicants are proposing to tear down this structure and rebuild a new home entirely within Ae 75-250 ’ zone. The applicants have also agreed to remove Ae boaAouse near Ae shoreline, Acreforc no variance is required for Ae 0-75 ’ zone. However, Ae applicant is proposing a 3,895 s.f. home, 72 s.f. of walk, and 1,060 s.f. of driveway in Ae 75-250 ’ zone which puts the hardcover for Ae zone at 44% requiring a variance. Lot Coverage by Structures Variance The applicants are proposing to tear down Ae existing house and rebuild a structure 3,895 square feet in size. This figure doesn’t include any second story decks. This proposed house footprint puts Ae lot at 19% structural coverage when 15% is allowed Aus requiring a variance. The existing house meets Ae 15% structural coverage limit. Hardship Statement Applicant has provided a brief hardship statement in Exhibit A, and should be asked for additional testimony regarding Ae application. Hardship Analysis tn considering applications 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 traffic conditions, light and air, danger of fire, risk to the public safety, and the effect on values of property In lltt surrounding area. The Planning Commission shall consider recommending approval for varlanca from the literal provisions of the Zoning Code In Instanca where their strict enforcement would cause undue hardship because of circumstances unique to the Individual property under consideration, and s'’oll recommend approval only when it is demonstrated t!tat such actions will be In keeping wUh the spirit and Intent of the Orono Zoning Code. Staff finds that Aerc are no viable hardships to approve Ae hardcover and structural coverage variances as proposed. Staff would consider supportmg a hardcover variance due to the shallowness of Ae lot and Ae need for a driveway tum-around however, not Ae proposed 44%. This 44% also doesn’t include any decking or patio and staff feels Aat the 44% has Ae potential to get even larger in Ae future. Staff has advised the applicants to re-work their proposal to allow for a minimal driveway, front walk and some decking or patio. The applicants have been advised Aat staff is not entirely opposed to a hardcover variance how ever Ae proposal needs to be re-worked to a hardcover percentage much less Aan Ae proposed 44%. The applicants are also proposing a variance to allow 19% structural coverage. Staff advised Ae applicants that variances to this requirement are hardly ever granted on