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r <br />M04-3009 <br />May 12,2004 <br />Page 4 <br />Structural Coverage: <br />Total Lot Area Total Structural Coverage <br />16,283 s.f. (0.37 ac.)Allowed; 2442 s.f. (15.0%) <br />Proposed: 2661 s.f. (16.3 %) <br />Hardcover Calculations : <br />Hardcover <br />Zone <br />Total Area <br />iu Zone <br />Allowed <br />Hardcover <br />Existing <br />Hardcover <br />Proposed Hardcover <br />0-75'6,183* s.f. 0%900 sf( 14.8%)56 sf (1%) <br />75-250'10,100* s.f 2,525 s.f (25 %)2,126 s.f (20.8%)4,297 sf (42.5%) <br />Totals 16,283 s.f 2,525 sf 3,026 sf 4,353 sf <br />Hardship Statement <br />Applicant has provided a hardship statement, and should also be asked for his testimony regarding the <br />application. <br />Hardship Analysis <br />In consldtrlng applications for variance, the Planning Commission shall consider the effect of the proposed <br />variance upon the health, safety and welfare of the community, existing and anticipated traffic conditions, light <br />and air, danger of fire, risk to the public safety, and the effect on values of property in the surrounding area. The <br />Planning Commission shall consider recommending approval for variances from the literal provisions of the <br />Zoning Code in instances where their strict enforcement would cause undue hardship because of circumstances <br />unique to the individual property under consideration, and shall recommend approval only when it is <br />demonstrated that such actions will be in keeping with the spirit and intent of the Orono Zoning Code. <br />Staff finds that substantial hardship exists to support the lot area variance. This lot has had a home on it <br />for decades, is served with all utilities, and is similar in size to most other lots in the neighborhood, <br />Staff finds no hardship that would support a variance to the 15% limit on lot coverage by structures. The lot <br />is suitably sized and shaped that a substantial home and garage of over 2400 s.f. footprint can be developed <br />without the need for variances. <br />As noted above, staff finds a number of hardships that might support a variance for hardcover on the site, <br />including; <br />• Lot shape (323 s.f. quantifiable) <br />- Need for backup apron due to County Road (261 s.f proposed is acceptable to staff) <br />- Length of lot, relationship to lake setback of homes on either side (not quantified...)