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I FILE #04-3056 11 October 2004 Page 3 of 4 Hardcover Calculations; Hardcover Zone Total Area in Zone Allowed Hardcover Existing Hardcover Proposed Hardcover 500 - 1000 6,747 s.f.2,361 s.f. (35%) 2,307 s.f.* (34 %) 2,387 s.f. (35.4 %) After exclusion of fabric or plastic-lined landscape beds Front Yard Setback Variance The applicants’ existing home is set back 105 ’ from the front property line. The lot is 50 ’ by 135 ’ and there is no location that would be conforming with regard to the principal structure. The proposed 20 ’ x 30 ’ garage will meet principal stnicturc setbacks and will not be located nearer to the street than adjacent homes. Additionally, the garage and alterations to walkways and driveway as proposed will be 0.4% over the allowed 35% hardcover allowance for this property. The applicant shares a driveway that is partly on the adjacent property to the west. Tlicre is a cross-easement for this shared driveway, although the shared portion extends outside the easement. Hard.ship Statement Applicant has completed the Hardship Documentation Form attached as Exhibit B, and should be asked for additional testimony regarding the application. Hardship Analysis /m considering appiications for variance, the Planning Commission 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 values of property in the surrounding area. The Planning Commission shall consider recommending approval for variances from the literal provisions of the Zoning Code In instances where their strict enforcement would cause undue hardship because of circumstances unique to the Individual property under consideration, and shall recommend approval only when It Is demonstrated that such actions will be in keeping with the spirit and intent of the Orono Zoning Code. If the Planning Commission feels that the setback location of the existing home and the size of the lot are hardships there may be justification for granting a variance in this situation. Issues for Consideration 1. This garage will substantially remove the applicants’ house from view from the street. All you will see from the street is the garage. While there are other 600 s.f. garages in the neighborhood, they are normally to the side or the rear of the house. Will this garage, as oriented, be out of character with the neighborhood? 2. Would a 600 s.f. garage with the narrow end facing the street be more acceptable? 3. Are there any other issues or concerns with this application? - Am