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Primary Issues for Discussiou: 1.The typical setback for the neighborhood has been established as 40-45' from the lot line. Should a variance be approved to permit additional encroachment into the setback? 2. The garage is nearly in conformance, 8.5' off the property line, as a 24' X 24' building, however an additional 240 s.f. would require the building to encroach further toward the property line, to a setback of about 7' where IS' would now be required. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends denial of variances to permit additional structure ahead of the existing setback due to the following: The Municipal Code has a provision that states lots in any district, where the average depth of at least two existing front yards or buildings within 150' of the lot and within the same block the required front yard shall not be less the average depth of existing front yards. Technically, the building would need a variance to encroach closer to the street than the adjacent buildings. The intent is to create a consistent appearance to the neighborhood, and would not allow one house to block the view of the street from another. • The existing residence is 41* from the front property line where 50' is required for lots in the RR-IB zoning district. Approval of variances would enhance a non-conforming building. The proposed 27* front set^ck (23* if covered porch is included) is less than Orono's 'A acre zone front setback standard of 30 and 1 acre fimnt setback of 35'.) • —9 sVvxrviJL<$l Planning Commission Options for Action: 1.Approval of variances based on the Statement of Hardship. 2. Denial of variances, stating reasons. 0^ Table, requesting further information and provide direction to the applicant. 4. Other Action. • ■ #2579 Jones atd Coidace Kemna 1110 Willow Drive South Variances May IS. 2000 pagi-4 1 i i