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MM-3044 <br />No««mb(r 15.2004 <br />r*gt 3 of <1 <br />ToUl Lot Area Total Structural Coverage <br />18,790 s.f. (0.43 acres)Allowed: 2,818.5 s.f. (15%) <br />Proposed: 2,442 s f (13%) <br />Hardcover Calculations —— --------- <br />Hardcover <br />Zone <br />Total Area In <br />Zone <br />Allowed <br />Hardcover <br />Kxisting <br />Hardcover <br />Proposed <br />Hardcover <br />0-75 7.510 s.f.Os.f <br />(0%) <br />113 s.f.* <br />(1.5%) <br />No Change <br />75-250 ^11,280 s.f.2,820 s.f. ^ <br />(25%) <br />5,984 s f* <br />(53.05%) <br />T.boo s.f. <br />(53.19%) <br />Hardcover Variance <br />Hie applicant has proposed lo construct a larger front stoop in conjunction with the <br />remodel project currently underway. Hie applicant has also proposed u> cover this cntiy <br />with an extension of the roof and pillars as shown in the submitted elevation view. <br />Because the property is currently at a non-conforming hardcover level. 5.9R4 s.f or <br />53.05%, a hardcover variance is requested to construct an additional 16 s.f of hardcover <br />to accomplish the covered entry and a hardcover level of 53.19%. <br />Ilard.ship Statement ^ ^ , , ,, . <br />Applicant has provided a Hardship Documentation form in E.\Iiibit C. and should be <br />asked for additional testimony regarding the application. <br />Hardship Anab'sU <br />/« eomlilerhig applications for t-arhince, the Pianning Commluion shail consider the effect of the <br />proposed variance upon the heaith, safety and welfare of the comnumity, existing and anticipated <br />traffic conditions, light and air, danger of fire, risk to thepuhUe smfetv. and the effect on values of <br />property in the surrounding area. The Planning Commission shall consider recommending approsal <br />for variances from the literal provisions of the Zoning Code In Instances where their strict <br />enforcement would cause undue hardship because of circumstances unique lo the individual <br />property under consideration, and shall recommend approval only when It Is demonstrated that such <br />actions win he in keeping with the spirit and Intent of the Orono Zoning Code._________________ <br />Staff finds that there is no hardship lo grant approval of an additional 16 square feel in <br />order lo accomplish a larger, covered entry. I he property is currently excessively over <br />on hardcover and should not be i>cmiitted ti» increase that percentage, regardless of the <br />project. <br />However, staff docs find that the request is reasonable and a covered entry is something <br />that should be permitted. I hereforc. staff would recommend approval of the covered <br />entry with the stipulation that 16 s.f. of hardcover somewhere else on the property be <br />removed so that the hardcover square footage and pcr». cnlage do not increase.