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FILE* 04-2981 Fabruary 10, 2004 Pag* 3of 4 Hardcover Calculations; Hardcover Zone 0-75 75 - 250 TOTAL 0. 250’ 250 - 500 Total Area In Zone 12,070 s.f. 30,120s.f. 22,060 s.f. Allowed Hardcover Os.f (0%) 7,530 s.f. (25%) 7,530 s.f. 6,618 s.f. (30%) Existing Hardcover 2,608 s.f.* (21.61 %) 4,731 s.f.* (15.7 %) 7,339 s.f. 550 s.f.* (2.5 %) Previously Approved 10-27.2003 No change 4,922 s.f. (16.3 %) 7,530 s.r. No change Proposed Hardcover 2,556 s.f. (21.18%) No change 7,478 s.f. 550 s.f. ( 2.5%) After exclusion of fabric or plastic-lined landscape beds Hardcover Setback Variance The applicant is proposing a nninor reduction in hardcover within the 0-75’ zone, in order to remove the existing deck and replace with a smaller stone patio. Currently, there is a total of 2,608 s.f. of hardcover in this zone where none is allowed. This hardcover consists of a home, deck, patio and retaining walls. There is currently 21.61% hardcover in the 0-75’ setback zone, and a total of 25% or 7,530 s.f. for the combined areas of 0-75’ and 75 ’- 250’ setback zones. The applicant is proposing to reduce this level by 52 s.f.. The existing grade level deck is located entirely within the lake setback. Any proposed change in the hardcover within the 0-75’ setback zone requires a variance as the hardcover level in the area is non-conforming at 21.61%. The applicant is proposing to reduce the hardcover level by 52 s.f. with the removal of the existing deck and adding a smaller stone patio to achieve a level within the 0-75’ zone of 21.18%. Hardship Statement The applicant has completed the Hardship Documentation Form, attached as Exhibit B, and should be asked for additional testimony regarding the application. Hardship Analysis In considering applications for variance, the Planning Commission shall consider the effect of the proposed variance upon the hetdth, safety and welfare of the community, existing and anticipated traffic coiuUtions, light and air, danger of fire, risk to the public safety, and the effect on values of property in the surrouttding area. The Planning Commission shall consider recommeruting approval for variatues from the literal provisions of the Zoning Code in instances where their strict enforcement would cattse undue hardship because of circumstances unique to the individual property tutder consideration, and shall recommend approvrd only when it is demonstrated that such actions will be in keeping with the spirit and intent of Orono Zoning Code. The applicant wishes to remove a total of 52 s.f. of hardcover from the 0-75’ zoi.e. The deck will be removed; therefore a variance is required to put nonconforming hardcover back in the form of a non-structural patio. 7 i i • r 1 r- > ^