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Discussion The applicants property is one of many lots with a lot area just under 5 acres along Orchard Park Road. Exhibit B is the plat map of properties surrounding the site. The lots east of Orchard Park Road are developed residentially. Relocating the house on this property will not change the use or character of the property. The existing house i.s located only 20 ’ from the side lot line and 41' from the front property line. No variance for the new house location is required. In 1992 the City of Orono issued a permit for construction of a garage. The garage is the accessor}^ building that would remain on the property following relocation of the house. The building is functional but has not been completed. The Planning Commission should discuss the completion of the building and determine what condition the building should be in prior to removal and relocation of the principal building, or if the building should be removed. (What about future of other acc. bldgs?j Required Setbacks Front 100' Side 50' Rear 100' Proposed Setbacks Front 350' Side 126' Rear 230' * Existing shed is 167 from the front property line. A variance is required to permit the building to remain. Applicant’s statement of hardship The applicant’s hardship statement is included as part of Exhibit A. Applicant should also be asked for his testimony regarding the variance requests. Options for Planning Commission Action 1 . Recommend approval of variance to permit the lot to be considered a RECORD LOT. 2. Recommend approval of the variance to permit the accessoiy building to remain on the property located closer to the front property line than the location of the principal building. #01-2695 Thomas Adams 500 Orchard Park Road Variances Page 2 of 3