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r <br />#02-2913 <br />July 21,2003 <br />Page 3 <br />Structural Coverage; <br />Total Lot Area Total Structural Coverage <br />9,500 s.f. (0.22 acre)Allowed: 1500 s.f. (15%) <br />Existing: 2459.7 s.f. (25.9%) <br />Proposed: 2439.2 s.f. (25.7 %) <br />Staff Proposal: 2409.2 s.f. (25.4%) <br />Hardcover <br />Zone <br />Total Area in <br />Zone <br />Allowed <br />Hardcover <br />Existing <br />Hardcover <br />Proposed <br />Hardcover <br />0-75 3750 s.f.0s.f <br />(0%) <br />386 s.f.* <br />(10.3%) <br />386 s.f. <br />( 10.3%) <br />75 - 250 5750 s.f.1437.5 s.f. <br />(25%) <br />3641.16 s.f. <br />(63.3%) <br />3285.16 s.f.* <br />(57.1%) <br />3503.16 s.f. <br />(60.9%) <br />3147.16 s.f.* <br />(54.7 %) <br />Side Yard Setback Variance <br />The applicants request a variance to encroach 5 ’ into the side yard setback where a 10 ’ setback <br />is required. <br />Hardcover Variance <br />The applicants request a variance in order to change their hardcover amounts. This change <br />would result in a decrease in the total square footage in hardcover on the property by 2.4%. <br />This is due to a proposed a change in the lot coverage by structure. The applicants have <br />proposed a reduction in the lot coverage by structure percentage by 2.4%. <br />Hardship Statement <br />The applicants have provided a detailed hardship statement in Exhibit B, and should be asked <br />for additional testimony regarding the application. <br />Hardship Analysis________________________________________________ <br />In considering applications for variance, the Planning Contmbslon shall consider the effect of the <br />proposed variance upon the health, safety and welfare of the community, existing and anticipated <br />traffic conditions, light and air, danger offire, risk to the public safety, and the effect on values of <br />property in the surrounding area. The Planning Commission shall consider recommending approval <br />for variances from the literal provisions of the Zoning Code in instances where their strict <br />enforcement wnild cause undue hardship because of circumstances unique to the bidlvlduat <br />property under consideration, and shall recommend approval only when It is demonstrated that such <br />actions will be In keeping with the spirit and intent of the Orono Zoning Code. ____ <br />Staff would make the following recommendations in regards to the criteria for ’’rnidue <br />hardship” pertinent to this application: <br />JL