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Hardcover in the 0-75' setback area is 9.1%, and no hardcover changes are proposed. <br />Hardcover in the 75-250' zone is 29.0%, and no hardcover changes are proposed. Note Orono policy <br />states that a second story may be added when the foot print of the building is not increasing <br />regardless of hard cover excesses, therefore a variance for hardcover in this area is not necessary. <br />The adjacent residence to the southeast is on somewhat higher ground, and may currently enjoy <br />minimal views over the existing residence, which may be reduced by the second story addition. <br />However, the main views of the lake for that house are to the east and not affected. Existing <br />vegetation will also act to limit neighbors’ views hence it is unlikely that average lakeshore setback <br />is a significant issue for this property. No neighbors have indicated a problem to siaff as of this <br />writing. <br />Lot coverage by structures currently is approximately 8.8%, will remain the same and well within <br />the 15% limitation. <br />Statement of Hardship; <br />The applicants have included their statement of hardship in Exhibit C. The applicants should also <br />be asked for their testimony regarding this issue. <br />I.ssucs for Consideration; <br />1. The second story is not changing the footprint of the existing residence. It is increasing living <br />space but not increasing structural coverage or hardcover. <br />2. Are any neighbors’ views of the lake negatively impacted by construction of the second story. <br />Is the shape of the shoreline sufficient hardship to justify the granting of an average lakeshore <br />setback variance? <br />3. Although the lot size is conforming with an area of approximately 1.5 acres, nearly half of the <br />lot is in the 0-75' setback zone. <br />4. Is the shape of the lot and the curve of the shoreline, as well as the fact that lake exists on both <br />the north and east sides of the property hardships that are unique to the property? <br />5. Does the Planning Commission have additional issues or concerns with this proposal? <br />Staff Recommendation; <br />Recommend approval of average lakeshore setback and lakeshore setback variances for <br />construction of a second story addition. <br />U26I7 Doug Olson/Barbara Bowers <br />2601 West Lafayette Road <br />Variances-p. 2 <br />'ll