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Ilic property is seized with a septic system. The septic s>stem is currently compliant and hiw a <br />capacity lor 4 bedrooms. This addition will not odd to the total number of bedrooms, but rearranging <br />them within the residence and add a room off the master bedroom suite, labeled office on plans <br />(Exhibit D). Therefore a larger .septic system is not required at this time. Orono septic code requires <br />structures meet a 20* setback from a septic drainficld. The addition docs not meet this requirement. <br />However, septic inspector, ('hris Pence, granted a variance so the addition may be located 10 from <br />the drainficld. <br />Structural lot coverage and hardcover is not a problem with this application. No neighboring <br />residences will be impacted by the addition or replacement of the deck. <br />Statcroent of Hardship ; <br />The property wns developed prior to the adoption of the ShorelanJ Ordinance. A large pv)rtion of <br />the lot. including the existing home encroach into the 150' struclurc setback from Natural <br />Environment Lakes. <br />Pssucs for Consideration ; <br />1. TlielSO’ lake setback was adopted after the residence was built. <br />2. The addition meets side yard setback requirem.'nts. <br />3. The proposal diK*s not exceed structural lot coverage or hardcover requirements. <br />4. Other issues raised by the Planning Commission. <br />^laff Rceommendation ; <br />Staff recommends approval of the variaiKC for the addition and replacing the existing deck. <br />Staff has notified the property owner and architect that the addition to the west end of the <br />residence is on the septic drainficld. City ordinances require a 20 ’ setback. They have stated they <br />arc to put in u new septic system. This application may proceed to the City Council for approval <br />with the condition that a building pemiit for the addi’.ion will not be issued until a septic design <br />showing a primary and alternate site is submitted and approved by city staff. <br />The building permit for replacing the deck can be issued once the proposal is approved by the <br />City Council. <br />H2655 Robert and Sancy Lux <br />1209 French Creek Drive <br />I 'ariance <br />110 2001 <br />Page 2 <br />J