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Discussion The applicants property is one of many lots uith 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 arc developed residcntially. Relocating the house on this property will not change the use or character of the property. The existing house is located only 20’ from the side lot line an 141’ 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 accessory building that would remain on the property following relocation of the house. The building is functional but has not been complet^. The Planning Commission should discuss the completion of the building and determine what condition the building should be in prior to remoxal nd relocation of the principal building, or if the building should be removed. Ill’hat about future of other acc. bldgs?I Required Setbacks Front 100* Side 50 ’ Rea.- 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 liardship statement is included as part of Exhibit A. Applicant should also be asked for his testimony regarding the variance requests. Options for Planninu Commission Action I. Recomntend approx al of variance to permit the lot to be considered a RECORD LOT. 2. Recommend approx al of the variance to permit the accessory building to remain on the property located rloser to the front property line than the location of the principal building. ■01 *2695 Thonui AJjm* 500 OrchatJ Pjik RojJ Vartaoett Pa|(2or}