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Additional structure on the property also adds additional hardcover to the property. The entire <br />addition would be located within 75’ of the lakeshore. The total net increase in hardcover within 75’ <br />of the lake would be 300 s.f. A 36 s.f. stair entrance would be r.rmoved to make room for the <br />addition. The total hardcover would be 1,031 s.f. which is 25% of the land area within 75’ of the <br />lakeshore. The total hardcover figure does not include the landscaping plastic, an underground <br />garage, and the paved width of Crystal Bay Road. The City of Orono has traditionally looked at <br />equal removal of existing hardcover, but not necessarily allowing removal of driveway or <br />landscaping plastic for structural additions. The structural addition within 75’ of the lakeshore <br />requires variances to allow a new portion of a builuing within 75’ of the lake. <br />The new structure would encroach 8’ into the required average lakeshore setback. This property is <br />52’ wide lot at the lakeshore. The entire neighborhood was platted with 50’ being the average lot <br />width. The average lakeshore setback distance is measured by drawing a straight line between each <br />of the neighboring residences. No building can be added or expanded closer to the lake than the <br />average distance between those two structures. The average lakeshore setback regulations are <br />intended to protect lakeshore views for neighbors. It is this t>T3e of neighborhood, where the houses <br />are located relatively close to one another, that the lake views are most impacted by surrounding <br />development. <br />It is Staffs conclusion the front yard setback and side setback encroachments are due to the size of <br />the proposed additioi* and are not direct hardships created by the property. Tne size of the porch <br />could be reduced. The 50' setback to Ciy stal Bay Road and the 10’ setback to the side property line <br />could be met by reducing the size of the addition. <br />Staff Recommendation: <br />Staff recommends denial of the application due to the entire addition being located within 75’ of the <br />lakeshore. The addition could not be done w ithout the need for variances. The property has a total <br />of 1,397 s.f. of structure. Due to the amount of existing hardcover and building already within 75’ of <br />the lakeshore a variance to allow additional hardcover or structure is not warranted. <br />Options for Action: <br />1. Recommend approval. <br />2. Recommend denial, stating reasons. <br />3. Table, giving applicant diretiion. <br />4 Other action. <br />«02-2S01 KilMc<nMclln <br />Page 3 of 3