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1 <br />«03-2957 <br />October 20,2003 <br />Page 3 of 6 <br />Structural Coverage; <br />Total Lot Area Total Structural Coverage <br />36.552 s.f. (0.839 acres)Allowed: 5,483 s.f (15%) <br />Proposed: 2.677 s.f (7%) <br />Hardcover Calculations; <br />This property is not subject to hardcover requirements as it is located more than 1000’ <br />feet from any body of water. <br />Rear Yard Setback Variance <br />The applicants are proposing to tear down the existing attached garage and build a new <br />garage with liv ing space above and an 11 x 24 foot addition which connects the new <br />garage and living space to the main house. The applicants are also proposing a detached <br />garage to be located in the southeast comer of the property. <br />Currently, the existing attached garage maintains a 43.5 foot setback to the rear property <br />boundary when 50 feet is required. With the additions, the applicants are proposing a <br />rear yard setback of 32.5 feet when 50 feet is required (11 feet closer than existing). <br />Additionally, the applicants are proposing a second story deck setback approximately 24 <br />feet from the property boundary. <br />Also, the applicants are proposing a 528 square foot detached garage in the southeast <br />comer of the property. Any detached garage under 750 square feet must be located <br />behind the house and 10 feet from the side and rear property lines. The applicants are <br />proposing a setback of 5 feet from the rear property line and 12 feet from the side <br />property line. <br />Hardship Statement <br />Applicant has provided a brief hardship statement in Exhibit A, and should be asked for <br />additional testimony regarding the application. <br />H-.rdshlp Analysis <br />In considering applications for variance, the Planning Conunlsslon 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 of/Ire, risk to the public safely, 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 would cause undue hardship because of circumstances unique to the individual <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 finds there are several hardships which would constitute a rear yard setback <br />variance for the proposed attached garage and living space addition. The property is on <br />its second septic system which precludes any additions from expanding northwest as the <br />mound and septic tanks may be disturbed. Also, the applicant’s well is located directly