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A lot area variance is required due to the lot being 11,888.75 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 does not permit an <br />accessory building on a 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 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 very 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. (Exhibit C). There is no feasible way to reduce the area of the driveway yet have it <br />remain functional. The parking area adjacent to Highwood Road will also be retained. It is <br />necessary given the narrowness 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 />Statement of Hardship: <br />This is an existing lot which was platted prior to current zoning standards. 1 here 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 />Issues for Consideration: <br />1. The lot w as platted 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 Highwood Road <br />Variances <br />3/l3.'2002 <br />Page 2