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r— <br />Discvssioa: <br />The existing residence that m built in 1920 vvnil be removed A lot u-idth \'ariance is required <br />due to the lot being 51 feel wde where I4(T is required in the LR-IB zoning district. <br />A lot area variance is required due to the lot being 1 1,888.75 s.f. (.27 acre) where 43,560 s.f. is <br />required in the LR-IB zoning district. <br />An accessory building variance is required because Orono zoning code docs not permit an <br />accessory building on a |m)perty without a principal structure. Currently there is an e.xisting <br />accessor)- building (detached garage - 20* x 22 ) located on the property. A garage is not <br />proposed in the new residence plans, so this building will be the only garage/storage facility on <br />the property. The applicants have submitted building plans for a new residence and the detached <br />accessory building will remain. <br />Hardcover: <br />A hardcover variance in the 500-1000’ setback zone is required because access to the detached <br />garage is in the 500-1000' setback zone. This area is a \-ery small portion of the property. It is <br />also the only access to the garage and is provided via a driveway easement at the rear of the <br />property. There is no feasible way to reduce the area of the driveway >-el have it remain <br />functional. The parking area adjacent to Highwood Road will also be retained. It is necessary <br />given the nanowTiess of that road. <br />Note that the 250-500’ setback zone will be at 29.3% where 30% is allowed. Crediting the 500- <br />1000* setback zone with the unused 250-500’ hardcover (77 s.f.) reduces the 500-1000* overage <br />to just 109 s.f <br />Stalcmcnt of Hardship: <br />This is an existing lot which was platted prior to current zoning standards. There is no additional <br />land to combine with the property. The detached garage is in good condition and will be used as <br />a garage. <br />luucs for CoBsidcratioB: <br />1 . The lot was platted prior to current zoning requirements. <br />2. A residence previously existed on the properly. <br />3. The detached accessory building is in good structural condition. <br />4. The proposed plan for the new residence does not include a garage. <br />*03-2111 Jim Cusack <br />4140 Hi|h«t>od Road <br />Renew Variances <br />4/21/2003 <br />Page 2 of 3