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• The three season porch will not result in an increase of hardcover coverage in the 75-250’ setback area. Proposed is 2,535.4 s.f. (24.1%) where 2,535.4 s.f. (24.1%) exists and 2,625 s.f. (25%) is allowed. The City of Orono Building Official reviewed the proposal, inspected the concrete slab and verified that frost footings will be built under the slab, therefore the three season porch can be built on it. Statement of Hardship; I I • The applicants have included their statement of hardship in Exhibit B. The applicants should also be asked for their testimony regarding this issue. Issues for Consideration; 1. Structural lot coverage is increasing but still below the allowed 15%. 2. Massing is not an issue in this proposal in staff’s opinion. The three season porch is approximately 80 ’ from the OHWL and is located on the lakeside of the residence. The adjacent property to the north lake view is directed to the east. The topographic map shows the property to the east rises and really does not have a view of the lake to the west, therefore it will not be adversely affected by the porch. 3. The 10' setback may interfere with the existing patio door since the proposed panel design is in 4' increments. 4. A 10 ’ setback will yield a 9' wide porch which would be less useful than a 12’ wide porch. 5. The hardcover in the 75-250’ setback zone is not increasing. It will remain at 2,535.4 s.f. (24.1%). 6. The residence was built well before current zoning standards were adopted. 7. The only variance requested and granted for this property was in 1977 for remodeling and an addition to the existing residence. 8. Does the Planning Commission have additional issues or concerns with this proposal? Staff Recommendation: Recommend approval of average lakeshore and side yard setback variances for the three season porch. H2609 Alan'Maxine Opheim 1985 Fagerness Point Road Variances~p.2