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FttP MM-StKS 8 No««mb«r 2004 P«09 3 of 4 7,070 s.f.Os.r 412 s.r*288 s r.474 s.f. 0-75 (oy.)(5.8%)(4.07%)(6.7%) 75 - 250 8,610 s.r.2.152 5 s f. (25%) 4.780 s.f.* (54.6%) 4.501 s.f. (522%) 4,783 5 f (55.5%) After exclusion of fabric or plastic-lined landscape beds During the review staff was unable to replicate the exact hardcover and lot coverage levels as were approved in 2001 Staff was able to verify however, that the structural reductions which were required with the 2001 approval were completed, as were the hardcover reductions with the exception of the plastic liner under the rock and landscape beds If the liners were removed, they have since reappeared. Therefore, the numbers used for this current variance request arc the result of the most recent survey and hardcover analysis as updated on October 19,2004. Structuml Coverage Variance In 2001, a structural coverage variance was granted in order to construct an addition in conjunction with significant removals from the lakeside deck. Tire applicants are requesting to increase the stiuctural coverage level 191 .s f. above that uhich was approved in 2001. Hardcover Variance In 2001, variances were gronted to allow hardcover within the 0-75* zone am! 75*-250 ’ zone to exceed the allowed levels, 'lire applicants are rcquc.sting variances to exceed the previously approved limits by 2R2 s.f. in conjunction with the rebuild and reorientation of their lakeside deck. The plastic liner in the rock landscape areas was to be removed as part of the 2001 variance approval It appears from the most recent survey that the plastic is still there or has returned Hardship Statement Applicant has completed the Hardship Documentation Form attached as Fxhibit B, and should be asked for additional testimony regarding the application Hardship Analysis /n considering applications for variance, the Planning Commixtion shall consider the e/Jcci of the proposed vmrionce upon the health, safety and welfare of the commanlty, existing and antkipated 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 Canunhslon shall consider recommending approval for variances from the lUermI provisions of the Zoning Code in Instances where their strict enforcement would cause undue hardship because of circumstances unique to the Individual property under eonslderorton, and shall recommend approval only when il h demonstrated that such actions will be in keeping with the spirit and Intent of the Orono Zoning Code, Staff finds that llrerc is no hardship by which to grant hardcover variances in excess of the 2001 approval. Additionally, there is no hardship for inaeasing the already excessive level of structural coverage on the properly. The deck and pool could be rearranged to utilize the previously approved hardcover and structural coverage levels. 1