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! <br />Statement of Hardship; <br />The applicants have included their statement of hardship in Exhibit A. The applicants should also <br />be ask^ for their testimony regarding this issue. <br />lituei for Consideration! <br />I. The proposed location of the garage addition flou-s with the existing floor plan. Staff agrees that <br />the garage location at the north side of the house is appropriate considering the existing floor plan, <br />and significant unplanned interior remodeling would be needed to reverse it if the garage addition <br />was attached to the south end of the house. That would also require significantly more fill than the <br />current plan... <br />2. The garage is very large at 675 square feet. Could it be downsized and angled differently, <br />resulting in less encroachment into the side yard setback? The residence was built in the late 1960 ’s <br />in its present location, prior to current zoning ordinances but generally in compliance w ith all codes <br />tu that time. The goals of the RR-1A 5-acrc District arc to preserve open space and a rural character. <br />Would a smaller garage that maintains a setback of approximately 30' (the standard for Orono's 2- <br />acre zone) be more appropriate than the proposed 12 ’ setback, given the concerns of the neighbor and <br />the intent of the current zoning district? <br />3. Other issues raised by the Planning Commission. <br />Options for Action: <br />1. <br />2. <br />3. <br />4. <br />Recommend approval of variances as requested. <br />Recommend denial of variances, stating reasons. <br />Table for plan revisions or further information. <br />Other action. <br />601^2691 J Eric A Christine Menge <br />340 Turnham Road <br />%'cfftances <br />7/9/2001 <br />Pagt3