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FILEM4.2966 27 February 2004 Pages d4 Backgroand The existing home at 847 Tonkawa Road was removed and a new residence is currently under construction. In conjunction with the construction of the new residence, the homeowner is proposing to remove the existing, failing timber wall and wooden stair system and replace the wooden stair system with a durable and less visible granite stair system. Additionally, the homeowner is proposing to remove the 8’ existing timber wall with a re*graded slope and intermittent glacial boulder outcroppings and low boulder walls. These boulder walls and outcroppings are proposed to have significant vegetative screening which will reduce the visual appearance of the boulders and create a more natural looking slope from the lake. LOT ANALYSIS WORSHEET LR.IB Lot Area Lot Width Required 43,560 s.f. (1 acre)140’ Actual 64,870 s.f. (1.4 acre)150’ Hardcover Zone Total Area in Zone Allowed Hardcover Existing Hardcover Proposed Hardcover 0-75 A & A ■ 8,250 s.f.Os.f (0%) 377 s.f (4.5 %) Accounting for the stairs, landing and timber uail 350 s.f. (4.2%) Accounttngfor the stairs, landing and timber wall Hardcover Setback Variance City Code 12*1282 allows for the installation of stairs, lifts and landings in the place of major topographic alterations on steep slopes. The nature of the topography on this property’s lake yard is very challenging, and a stair system is necessary for the homeowner to access the lake. The existing limber wall, stairs, and landings within the 0-75’ setback zone constitute 4.5% hardcover. The proposed stair system and re-grading of the slope to eliminate the timber wall and replace with short boulder walls will be a minor reduction in hardcover with a percentage of 4.2. Hardship Analysis /a eoiutderiHg appikoHotu/dr wimee, the Planning Commission shall consider the effect of the proposed variance upon the health, sajtty 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 varlencts from the Utaral provblotu of the Zoning Code In Inaances where their stria enforcement would cause undue hardship because of circumstances unique to the Individual property under consideration, and shad recommend approval only when it is demonstrated that such actions wilt be in keeping wish the spirit and intent of the Orono Zoning Code.