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n <br />FILE #04-3058 <br />11 October 2004 <br />Page 3 of 3 <br />Shore Drive for the new residence with a 10’ x 12’ shed behind. The location of the <br />proposed home is set far back on the lot requiring a 112’ driveway which results in 1856 <br />s.f. of 75 ’ - 250 ’ hardcover. <br />The driveway could be reduced slightly in width in order to achieve a slight reduction in <br />hardcover as 1 have indicated in Exhibit F. <br />Lot Area & Lot Width Variance <br />The applicant’s lot has 50 ’ in width and 10,000 s.f. or 0.23 acre in area where the LR-IC <br />requirement is 0.5 acre and 100 ’ in width. Variances are required in order to build a new <br />residence on the property. The applicant has proposed a 1,350 s.f. home which meets the <br />zoning district setbacks. <br />Hardship Statement <br />Applicant has completed the Hardship Documentation Form attached as Exhibit B, and <br />should be asked for additional testimony regarding the application. <br />Hardship Analysis <br />7/1 eonsldtrlng applications for variance, the Planning Commission shall consider the effect of the <br />proposed variance upon the health, safely and welfare of the community, exisiing and anticipated traffic <br />conditions, light and air, danger offire, risk to the public safety, and the effect on values of properly lu <br />the surrounding area. The Planning Commission shall consider recommending approval for variances <br />from the literal provisions of the Zoning Code in Instances where their strict enforcement would cause <br />undue hardship because of circumstances unique to the Individual properly under consideration, and <br />shall recommend approval only when It Is demonstrated that such actions will be In keeping with the <br />spirit and Intent of the Orono Zoning Code. <br />Staff finds that there is hardship to recommend approval of the lot width and lot area <br />variances, and should the Planning Commission find that there is a hardship present in <br />order to justify granting some level of hardcover variance for the 75 ’- 250 ’ setback an <br />appropriate level should be discussed. <br />Issues for Consideration <br />Are there any otlier issues or concerns with this application? <br />Staff Recommendation <br />Planning Staff recommends approval of the lot area and lot width variances.