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FILBKM-IMO <br />a March 2004 <br />Pag#4of4 <br />requesting a hardcover variance within the 75’-250’ zone for 44.98% where 25% is <br />normally allowed. <br />The adjacent homes have hardcover in the 75’- 250’ setback zone between 30%-50.4%, <br />The applicants’ request does not seem to be out of line for this neighborhood. <br />Hardship Statement . , , _ <br />Applicants have completed the Hardcover Documentation Form attwhed as Exhibit B, <br />and should be asked for additional testimony regarding the application. <br />HArdihip Anilytii <br />In eonsUiflng oppUcalionM for vortanco, tho Ftanntng Commiulon ihaU consider the effect of the <br />proposed vartance upon the health, sofetp and weffare of the community, existing and anticjpated tr^ffle <br />condkhni, tight and air, dangar offlra, rt$k to tha public tofatg, and tha offaa on yaiuasofptopay In <br />tha aurrounding area Hanning Comnduion thatt eomldar racommonding approvai for vananeas <br />pom tka Utarai provltloiu of tha Zoning Coda In butaneaa whara thair strict aitforcamant would causa <br />undue hardship bacausa efctrcumstancas uniqua to tha IndMdualproparty under consideration, and <br />shaU rocommond approvai onty whan it to damonatratad that such actions wtti ba In keeping with the <br />spirit and huant of tha Orono Zoning Coda. <br />Staff finite that due to the size of die lot foere is a hardship in order to grant the variances <br />requested. The existing hardcover on the property is 11% in die 0-75’ zone and 47% <br />within the 75*-250’ zone. The he applicants are reducing die overall and all of the <br />will be met with the new residence. The proposed deck is minimal, only 121 s.f. <br />and meets all of die setbacks. <br />Issues for Consideration <br />Are there any other issues or concerns with fois application? <br />Staff Recommendation <br />Plarming Staff recommends approval of die variances as requested.