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4. 5. 6. Proposed hardcover on the property is 252 s.f. or 3,27 % in the 0-75' zone, and 4,797 S.f. or 33.54 % in the 75-250* zone. Proposed lot coverage by structures is 11.7 %, well below the 15 % maximum allowed. The Orono Planning Commission reviewed this application on March 18,2002 and recommended approval of the requested variance as presented on a vote of 7-0, conditioned upon removal of the 252 s.f deck located near the lakeshore in the 0-75* zone. The City Council makes the following findings of hardship and justification in regards to this application: b. c. d. e. The existing residence is in a non-conforming location because it is partially within the 0-75’ zone, and because it encroaches past the average lakeshore setback defined by the locations of the two abutting lakeshore residence structures. Applicants propose to remove the nonconforming residence and replace it with a new residence, attached garage and decks located completely outside of the 0-75' zone and behind the defined average lakeshore setback line, resulting in a conforming residence location, but still resulting in an e.\cess of hardcover in the 75-250' zone. Potential methods to reduce hardcover in the 75-250' zone include reducing the footprint of the proposed residence and garage; moving the proposed residence and garage nearer the street; and reducing the size of the driveway. The proposed footprint ofhouse and garage at 2,565 s.f. or 1 l,7%oflotarea is not excessive for a conforming lot in the LR-IC District. Keeping the proposed residence relatively in line with adjacent lakeshore residences will avoid a ‘domino ’ effect which would negatively affect the neighbors ’ average lakeshore setbacks. Moving the proposed house and garage closer to the road could have a negative impact on applicants’ views of the lake which would be impeded by the location of existing neighboring homes which are both conforming or nearly conforming to the 75' lakeshore setback. Page 2 of 7