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MM-Mlf Junt 21, 2004 PaScJofO Total Lot Area Total Structural Coverage 18.796 s.f (0.43 acres)Allowed: 2,819 s.f (15%) Proposed: 2,702 s.f (14%) Hardcover Calculariona Hardcover Zone 500-1000 Total Arta in Zone 18.796 s.f. Allowed Hardcover 6.578.6 s.f. (35%) Existing Hardcover Information not provided_____ Proposed Hardcover 5.370 s.f (28.57%) * After exclusion of fabric or plastic-lined landscape beds Lot arca/widlh variances This property sits within a small lot neighborhood in a 2.0 acre zoning district. Many of the lots on this street as well as Tonka Avenue have substandard let areas. Because this property is less than a Vi acre, where 2.0 acres in normally reqiiired and has a defined width of 150’ when 200’ is required, variances to area and width must be approved in order for the applicant to construct a new residence. Front and Side Yard Setback Variances Because of the namre of the small lot neighborhood the applicant has proposed !4 acre setback standards when the 2.0 acre setbacks are required. The applicant has proposed a 30.5’ front yard setback when 50’ is normally allowed under to 2.0 acre slandar^. The applicant has also proposed a 49.4* north side yard setback and a 19.3* south side yard setback when 30* is required under to 2.0 acre standards. This requires approval of front and side (north and south) yard setback variances. Hardship Statement Applicant has provided a brief hardship statement in Exhibit B, and should be asked for additional testimony regarding the application. Hardship Analysis _______________________________________________ In eoHsUtrinf mppttattiota for yariancf, tfie Piannhii Commitsion thaU consider the effect of the proposed vorimmee t^on the heolth, sofety and welfare of the community, existing end mticipoted ttoffk condMoms, tight end tie, danger of fire, risk to the pubtk safety, and the effect on values of property In the surrounding area. The Hanning Commiulon shaU consider recommending approval far variances from the literal provisions of the Zoning Cede 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 rite Orono Zoning Code._____________ Staff finds that a hardship exists with relationship to the lot area and lot width variance requests. The lot was established prior to adoption of the Zoning Ordinance and is thmfore a legal lot of record.