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FINDINGS 1. This application was reviewed as Zoning File #03-2877. 2. The property is located in the LR-IB Zoning District, where I acre is the minimum required lot area. The property consists of approximately 0.21 acres. 3. The Orono Planning Commission reviewed this application on March 17, 2003 and recommended approval by a vote of 5 to 0. 4. The Planning Commission made the following findings of fact: A. The existing residence was built in 1990, prior to the current zoning ordinance; B. The 8,950 s.f. (0.21 acre) lot with a 50 ’ width docs not meet the minimum lot area (43,560 s.f. or 1 acre) nor lot width (140’) requirements for the district; C. TTiere is no hardship to support the proposed 28.3’ setback from the rear lot line. Therefore, the proposed addition must be located no closer than the required 30’setback from the street, further reducing hardcover and stnictural coverage on the property; D. The application proposes to reduce hardcover from 374 s.f (10.03%) to 337 s.f (9.03%) where none is permitted in the 0 to 75’ hardcover zone by removing a shed, deck and brick patio; E. The application proposes to reduce hardcover from 3,508 s.f (67.2%) to 3,396 s.f (6,^ 06%) where 1,305 s.f (25%) is permitted in the 75’to 250’ hardcover zone by removing brick patio and reducing the main landing deck; F. The application proposes to reduce structural coverage from 2,239 s.f (35%) to 2,016 s.f (22.53%) w'here 1,500 s.f is permitted by removing a deck, shed and by reducing the proposed overhangs to an encroachment of no more than 1.75’; G. The side setbacks will remain 8.4’ on the north side and increase from 5 ’ to 6.5 ’on the south side with the application; H. There is no hardship demonstrated that would support the variances for the proposed decorative wall encroachment, and allowing it would decrease views of the lake enjoyed by t!ie neighboring property owners. Page 2 of 6