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TO; Chair Smith and Orono Planning Commission Members Ron Moorse, City Administrator FROM: Wendy Bottenberg, Zoning Administrator/Planner DATE: SUBJECT; November 15,2002 #02-2851 Kevin Curley & Wendy Kellett 1291 Briar Street Variances -- Public Hearing Zoning District: Lot Area: RR-IB One Family Rural Residential District (2 acre) 17,500 s.f. (.40 acre) Exhibits: A Application B Survey C Topographic Map D Hardcover Calculations E Views F Photos of Property Pertinent Code Section: 1, Section 10.28, Subdivision 5 (B): Front Yard Setback; To permit a porch to be 22.4’ from the front lot line where 50’ is required for the RR-IB zoning district. 2. Section 10.28, Subdivision 5 (B): Side Yard Setback: To permit a porch to be 24.8’ from the side lot line where 30’ is required for the RR-IB zoning di.strict. Application Summary: The applicants have requested front yard and side yard setback variances to construct a front porch to the existing residence. The proposed porch is to replace an old porch that was removed when the house was resided. The proposed porch will be 6 ’ X 6 ’ (36 s.f). The existing residence is 28.4’ from the front property line, where 50’ is required in the RR-IB zoning district. The proposed porch is to be located 22.4’ from the front lot line where 50’is required and 24.8’ from the side lot line where 30’ is required. The property is located in the 500-1000’ hardcover zone. The existing residence and the proposed porch are still well within the allowed 35% hardcover at 21.2% (3,718 s.f). I he property is sewered. The proposed porch will result in an increase of structural coverage on the lot to 1.728 s.f (9.8® b) where 1,692 s.f (9.6®/o) exists and 2,625 s.f (15%) is allowed. #02-2851 Kevin Curle>/Wcndy Kellen 1291 Briar Street I I/I5/2002 Page I of3