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Turning the attic space into living space requires raising the existing roof. The applicant has not <br />provided floor plans but has provided 3 optional views of the new roof line. The new roof line <br />will need to meet the 30’ height requirement. Based on the elevation view provided by the'*" <br />applicant, it appears this will not be an issue. The applicant is aware of the height limitation and <br />will design the project to meet it. <br />Statement of Hardship: <br />The applicant has included their statement of hardship in Exhibit A. The applicant should also <br />be asked for their testimony regarding this issue. <br />Issues for Consideration: <br />1. The existing residence was built in 1960 prior to current zoning standards. <br />2. The raising of the roof will not affect the adjacent neighbor. <br />3. If the subject property were in one acre zone, it would meet the side yard setback requirement. <br />4. Lot coverage by structure is not increasing with the proposed project. <br />5. Other issues raised by the Planning Commission. <br />Staff Recommendation: <br />Staff recommends approval of the side variance to convert the attic space into living area of the <br />existing residence with the condition the project meets the 30’ height requirement. <br />Additional Survey Work Required <br />areApplicants have provided a partial survey confimiing ihe existing right side setbacks which <br />the subject of the requested variance. However, the only other survey on file does not conlimt <br />the setbacks for the remainder of Ihe house. Staff is concerned that the addition and/or Ihe <br />proposed overhangs on the rear of the left side of the addition may encroach into the 50 ’ required <br />tear y^_ Applicants will be required to provide a survey contlmiing setbacks for the entire <br />house before this is forwarded *o to Council. <br />#02*2848 Petcr/Amy Goshgarian <br />too Orono Orchard Road <br />11/15/2002 <br />Page 2 of 2 <br />1