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I Variance Application (June 2003) 383 Park Lane Stewart & Oina Hansen e)chlk>it ^ DESCRIPTION OF REQUEST Background Upon review of the minutes of previous Planning Commission minutes, it is abundantiv clear that the City of Orono is concerned about structural coverage creating a “massiveness*' on smaller lakeshore lots as well as reducing the runoff towards the lake. After meeting with Mike Gaffron and Lyle Oman, we have developed a plan, which reduces the overall structural coverage on die aide of the home and reduces overall hardcover on bodi the lake and street sides of the home. In addition, the prim^ intent of die proposed construction is to “soften” and reduce the current “massiveness" feeling of the home as viewed from the street Tbe attached survey only shows the addmons, not the reducdons. Street (EaaQ Side We propose construction of a 6* x 20* covered entry which will reduce the "massive” feelina of one large wall as you view from the street The existing “temporary** entry was 6’ x 6’ and was not covered. A pictwe has been attached to help the reader understand the issue. A drawing of the proposed entry is also included with this application. The variance required for this is a side yard setback of 5* where 10* is normally required. The house is currently at 3* and the proposed entry is 2' Crom the outside wall of the house. ^ ^ In adilnon, we propose to remove a 3* x 22.5* and an 10* x 5* section of the driveway and plant some shrubbery underlain with mulch to help blend the house into the neighborhood. No variance required for this, we are just attempting to “softer.” the view and blend h ivith the neighborhood. It is also our goal to have some sort of covered entry for safety and convenience reasons but this is 8ccond:iiy to the aesthetics of the home. Lake (West) Side We propose to remove a portion of the existing deck and relocate the stairs farther to the north. This will reduce the structural hardcover by 59.5 feet In addition, it will create a more “open” feeling as you walk towards the lake. ^ Furthermore, we propose to rebuild the existing deck and reduce the distance from the house by 18** across the entire width (30.0). This will further reduce the structural hardcover by 45.0 square feet Since this « a rebund, it will also require a side yard setback of 3’ where 10* is normally required. The edge of the deck will not protrude any farther into the setback than it currently docs or than the house protrudes. A table is atuched which outlines these changes ss well as provides estimated completion dates. Description Net Effect to 75 ’ - 250* Setback Zone Esdmated Compledon Date • Replace 6* x 6* platform and stairs on street (east) side that uas in place before the Scop VCbrk Order. No change.Completed pending removal of the stop work order. Consuuct additional pbeform , * If with roof pitch of 6/12 on street (eat:) side to match that of the house. See attached drauing. There is no cha.nge to the ovetaS hardcover since the platform u-Ql + 84.0 (6.0’ X 14.0) square feet (suuctural). • Platform is completed pending removiJ of the stop work order: Roof to be completed as soon as possible upon acceptance Iqr the City. «9