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A lot area variance is required due to the lot being 11 ,»88.75 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 does not permit an <br />accessory building on e property without a principal structure. Currently there is an existing <br />accessory 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 properQr. The applicants have submitted building plans for a new residence and the detached <br />accessory building Mill remain. <br />Hardcover: <br />A hardcover variance in the 500-1OOO* setba.k zone is required because access to the detached <br />garage is in the 500-1000* setback zone. This area is a ver>' small portion of the propert>\ It is <br />also the only access to the garage and is provided via a driveway easement at the rear of the <br />property. (Exhibit C). There is no feasible way to reduce the area of the driveway yet have it <br />remain hmctional. The parking area adjacent to Highwood Road will also be retained. It is <br />necessary ’ given the narrow-ness of that road. <br />N^e 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* overaee <br />to just 109 s.f ^ <br />Statement of Hardship: <br />TOs is an existing lot which was planed prior to current zoning standards. There Is no additional <br />property. The detached garage is in good condition and will be used as <br />Issues for Consideration: <br />1. The lot was planed prior to current zoning requirements. <br />2. A residence previously existed on the property. <br />3. The detached accessory building is in good structural condition. <br />•02-2760 Jim Cusack <br />4140 Hifh\%ood Road <br />Variances <br />3/13/2002 <br />Page 2