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3.Section 10.03, Subd. 14 (C): Lot Coverage: In all zoning districts, for all lots of 0-1.99 acre in total area, the total combined footprint areas of all principal and accessory structures shall not exceed 15% of the lot area. Variance Request: To permit 3,576.45 s.f (23.2%) of lot coverage, where 3,589 s.f. (23.3%) exists and 2,305 s.f. (15%) is allowed. Planning Commission Recommendation and Application Summary: The Planning Commission voted on November 15, 1999 and January 19,2000 to table the application so the applicant could redesign a lakeside deck to conform more with Orono’s zoning code. The applicants have applied for variances to replace an existing second story deck on the lakeside of the house. The deck, floor boards and joists that were built into the house originally are rotting. The deck extends 4' from the house and is the full width of the house (54.2'). In addition to replacing the existing deck the applicant is proposing to add a small section onto the deck. The section would be approximately 8' x 12' to allow a sitting area. The house was built in 1959 at its present location and has not been added onto. The driveway is shared with neighbors through an easement and the lot is undersized for its zoning district. Brief Summary of proposed changes: The applicants were advised by the Planning Commission to stay within the square footage of the existing deck with no increase in structural or hardcover coverage on the lot. The new site plan (Exhibit B) is attached. The Planning Commission tabled the application at the request of the applicants. The applicants have revised the plans addressing the following concerns: Structural Coverage: The existing structural coverage for the lot is 3,589 s.f. (23.3%), including the existing deck which is 216.8 s.f. The redesigned deck is 204.45 s.f., a reduction of 12.55 square feet. The reduction of the deck reduces the structural coverage on the lot to 3,576.45 s.f. (23.2%). A variance is still needed for lot coverage. Hardcover Coverage: The hardcover percentage in the 75-250' setback area is currently 6,960 s.f (77.11%). The removal of landscape fabric on the lot (829 s.f) and redesign of the deck reduces the hardcover from 6,960 s.f (77.11%) to 6,118.45 s.f. (67.7%). A variance is still required for hardcover within the 75-250* setback area. Average Lakeshore Setback: The redesigned deck does not encroach further into the average lakeshore setback. It will be located approximately 24' from the property line and will not hinder the adjacent neighbor’s views of the lake. Because of the unusual lot configuration to the north, the existing deck encroaches 55' into the average lakeshore setback. (See Exhibit D). A variance is still needed for average lakeshore setback. m43 Ted/Judy Edin 3024 Casco Point Road Variance 3/20/2000 Page 2