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Application Summary: The applicants are requesting variances to tear down an existing residence and build a new residence in approximately the same location on the lot. The proposal involves moving the new residence back a few feet to 1^ more in alignment with adjacent properties, conformance to side yard setbacks and structural lot coverage. •The new residence will result in an increase in hardcover coverage in the 0-75' setback area to 1,012 s.f. (26.7%), where 999 s.f. (26.3%) exists and 0 s.f. (0%) is allowed. •The new residence will result in an increase in hardcover cover.age in the 75-250' setback area to 2,321 s.f. (26.2%), where 2,183 s.f. (24.7%) exists and 2,212 s.f (25%) is allowed. •The new residence will result in an increase in structural coverage to 2,150 s.f (15%) where 1,918 s.f (13.4%) exists and 2,150 s.f (15%) is allowed. Stafl/ApDlicant Discussions: Plan #1: The first plan was submitted on April 17,2000. From the onset, the applicant wished to conform with zoning codes as best as possible. The first set of plans had several issues dealing with lot coverage, hardcover coverage and lakeshore setback. The applicant decided to take the plans and redesign them. Plan #2: In May of 2000, the applicant came forw-ard with a second set of house plans. This set of house plans is the latest. The redesign eliminated the lot coverage variance meeting the current zoning standard of 15%. However, lakeshore setback and hardcover coverage variances in the 0-75' and 75-250' setback areas are still required. Staff has discussed with the applicant that an average lakeshore setback variance is not required, however location of the propos^ residence does not meet DNR minimum recommended standard for General Development lakes of 50'. Orono zoning ordinance requires residences to be 75’ from the lakeshore. However, because this lot and the two adjacent properties are the only three lots on Concordia which arc 50' wide, in 1995 the adjacent property to the north was granted variances to construct a new residence 50' from the shoreline so that new residence would not be inconsistent with its adjacent residences. The three residences are in alignment with each other. In 1995 the applicants constructed a detached garage on the property meeting all required setbacks. Statement of Hardship ; The applicants have included their statement of hardship in Exhibit B. The applicants should also be asked for their testimony regarding this issue. 02581 John/Kristin Gehring 1687 Concordia Street Variances 5/15/2000 Page 2