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FILE i04-3056 <br />11 October 2004 <br />Page 3 0(4 <br />Hardcovr Cakwlafiowit <br />Hardcover Zone Total Area in Allowed Exisling Proposed <br />Zone Hardcover Hardcover Hardcover <br />SOO-1000 6.747 s.f.2.361 s f. <br />(35%) <br />2.307 s.f.' <br />(34%) <br />2.387 s.f. <br />(35.4 %) <br />AAcr exclusion of fabric or plastic*lined landscape beds <br />Front Yard Setback Variance <br />The applicants' existing home is set back 105 ’ from the front property line. The lot is 50 ’ <br />by 135’ and there is no location that would be conforming with regard to the principal <br />structure. The proposed 20 ’ x 30 ’ garage will meet principal structure setbacks and will <br />not be located nearer to the street than adjacent homes. Additionally, the garage and <br />alterations to tvalkways and driveway as proposed will be 0.4% over the allowed 35% <br />hardcover allowance for this property. <br />The applicant shares a driveway that is partly on the adjacent property to the we.st. There <br />is a cross-ea.sement for this shared driveway, although the shared portion extends outside <br />the easement. <br />llardahl|i Statement <br />Applicant has completed the Hardship Documentation Form attached as Uxhibit B, and <br />should be asked for additional testimony regarding the application. <br />Hardship Analysis <br />tn eomtUtrbtg mpplkmtkms for wertenre. fkt Ptmnmfmg C«mmh»hn eoittUft the effect »f the <br />prepoted emrtamce upon the kemttk, ufeiy end wt^mre ofOte coemmtmlty. exbtimg end mnttctpmted trtffic <br />cemdkhmt. tight mmd mlr, dmmger of fire, rhk to thepmhtk lofety. omd the effect om raluet of property in <br />the SMtromtrdtng oreo. The ftormlmg Cormmhslott shot! eomtUer recottmendimg opprov^ for variances <br />from the literal provtUons of the Zomhtg Code I* liuimaees where their ttrkt enforcement would comse <br />undue hardship heeause of clrcurrrttorKes unique to the htdlviduol property under eorulderatlon, and <br />shall recommend approval only when It Is demonstrated that such actions will be In keeping with the <br />spirit and Intent of the Orono Zoning Code. <br />If the Planning Commission feels that the setback location of the existing home and the <br />size of the lot arc hardships there may be justification for granting a variance in this <br />situation. <br />Issues for Consideration <br />1. This garage will substantially remove the applicants’ house from view from the street <br />All you will sec from the street is the garage. While there arc other 600 s.f. garages <br />in the neighborhood, they are normally to the side or the rear of the house. Wilt this <br />garage, as oriented, be out of character with the neighborhood? <br />2. Would a 600 s.f. garage with the narrow end facing the street be more acceptable? <br />3. Are there any other issues or concerns with this application?