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bearing. The topography of the lot the bearing of North Shore Drive also follows this <br />alignment creating a ^pezoidal lot. Because of the shape of the lot the existing house on <br />the lot is situated behind the existing house on the applicant's property. If a line were <br />drawn between the two comers of the adjoining homes the applicant would have a <br />buildable area that is only 15’ wide. This would be an undue hardship on the applicant <br />for constructing a home. The applicant is cognoscente of protecting the views of the <br />adjoining property owners. This was accomplished by constructing the house in the same <br />location as the existing structure. The sight lines currently enjoyed by the adjoining <br />property owners will be maintained. <br />Conclusion: We respectfully request that the variances be granted for the property. The <br />existing home wilt be located in the same area as the existing home. The Impervious area <br />has been reduced from 34% to 25%, which is an improvement of over 26%. Sight lines <br />have been maintained for the adjoining property owners. The proposed home is a <br />reasonable and equitable use of the property, which will not have any negative impacts <br />for the adjoining neighbors or the City of Orono. <br />O