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FILE#04-29ae 27 Ftbra«iy20M Pag* 3 of 4 Background The existing home at 847 Tonkawa Road was removed and a new residence is cuncntly under construction. In conjunction with the construction of the new residence, the homeowner is proposing to remove the existing, failing timber wall and wooden stair system and replace the wooden stair s)^tem with a durable and less visible granite stair system. Additionally, the homeowner is proposing to remove the 8 ’ existing timber wall with a re-graded slope and intermittent glacial boulder outcroppings and low boulder walls. These boulder walls and outcroppings are proposed to have significant vegetative screening which vnll reduce the visual appearance of the boulders and create a more natural looking slope from the lake. LOT ANALYSIS WORSHEET LR-IB Lot Area Lot Width Required 43,560 s.f. (1 acre)140’ Actual 64,870 s.f (1.4 acre)150 ’ Hardcover Zone Total Area in Zone Allowed Hardcover Existing Hardcover Proposed Hardcover 0-75 8,250 s.f 0s.f (0%) 377 s.f* (4.5 %) Aeeountlngfor the stairs, landing and timber wall. 350 s.f (4.2 %) Aeeountlngfor the stairs, landing and timber wall. Hardcover Setback Variance City Code 12-1282 allows for the installation of stairs, lifts and landings in the place of major topogr£q;>hic alterations on steep slopes. The nature of the topography on this property ’s lake yard is very challenging, and a stair system is necessary for the homeowner to access the lake. The existing timber wall, stairs, and landings within the 0-75 ’ setback zone constitute 4.5% hardcover. The proposed stair system and re-grading of the slope to eliminate the timber wall and replace with short boulder walls will be a minor reduction in hardcover with a percentage of 4.2. Hardship Analysis In consld*rlng applications for variance, the Planning Com ilsslon 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 valua of property In the surrounding area. The Planning Commission shall consider recommending approval for variances from the literal provlsloiu of the Zoning Code In btstanea where their stria enforcement would cause undue hardshio because of circumstances unique to the Individual property under consideration, and shall recommend approval only when It Is demonstrated that such actions wilt be In keeping with the spirit and Intent of the Orono Zoning Code. 3 J