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Structural Coverase: FlLGi04>2e91 10 March 2004 PiQ4 3 of4 Total Lot Area Total Structural Coverage 77,112 s.f. (1.8 acre)AUowed: 11,566 s.f. (15%) Proposed: 2,437 s.f. (3 %) Front Yard Setback Variance This property is L-shi^d and the wider portion is the soudi part of the lot along North Arm Drive. The applicants’ home is set back 132’ from the front property line, the home and driveway are situated on the eastern portion of the lot, the existing and future septic tanks are located on the flatter portion of the rear yard, and a creek bed runs from north to south on die property making locating a detached garage difficult. The applicant would also like to utilize the existing driveway for die garage. There is not sufficient space available to locate the garage behind the principal structure setback as the creek bed creates a valley of tm-level ground and the driveway would most likely have to cross the creek bed. The applicants have proposed additional screening along the proposed garage to screen the structure from North Ann Drive. Hardship Statement Applicant has completed the Hardship Documentation Form attached as Exhibit B, and should be asked for additional testimony regarding the application. Hardship Analysb In eonsUtrlng appUeatlonsfer varianct, tht Planning Commission shall consider the ^ect ofite proposed variance upon the health, safety and warfare of tha community, existing and andclpatui tra/Jle conditions, U^t and air, danger of fire, risk to the public safety, end the affect on values ofproperty iu die sttrnandlng area. The Ptanntng Commlssbm shall eotisUar recommending approval for vertenets from the literal provisions of the Zoning Coda In Instances where their strict enforcement would cause undue kardshty because of circumstances unique to the IrulMduet property under eonsUerotlon, end shell recommend approval only when It Is demonstrated that tuck aettons will be In keeping with tha spirit and Infant of tha Orono Zoning Code. Staff finds that due to the conditions of the lot; the creek bed, the loc^on of the septic systems and existing driveway there are hardships to justify granting the variamce for the garage to be constructed closer to the front street setback than that of the principal building. However, staff did not find a hardship to encroach into the required 50 ’ front yard setback. The views from the road and the golf course to the south will be shielded by the additional trees the applicant is proposing. 3 IJ