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FINDINGS <br />1. <br />2. <br />This application was reviewed as Zoning File #2161. <br />The property' is located in the LR-IB, Single Family Lakeshore Residential <br />Zoning District. <br />3.The Orono Planning Commission reviewed this application on August 19, 1996, <br />and on a vote of 6-0 recommended approval of the proposed variances based <br />upon the following findings: <br />A.The 75-250 ’ hardcover increase from 38.1% to 40.8% is primarily a result <br />of locating the proposed garage more than 20' irom the street lot line to <br />allow for off-street parking which is critical in this neighborhood There <br />is minimal excessive extraneous hardcover which could be removed to <br />mitigate the hardcover variance. The small size of the lot is a significant <br />factor in the need for the hardcover variance. <br />B.The 6’ variance to the 30' garage street setback requirement is justified <br />based on the topography of the lot and the need to minimize driveway <br />hardcover while providing an optimum level of off-street parking. <br />C.The garage side setback variance ?c allow a 3' west side setuacl; u <br />justified based on the hardship of two mature trees which would be <br />jeopardized by construction of a garage meeting the required side <br />setbacks. Further, the proposed location of the garage allows for <br />extension of the west wall of the garage to assist in accommodating <br />drainage from the neighboring property along the lot line wiuiout <br />negatively affecting applicants' existing residence. <br />D.The 245 s.f. increase in lot coverage, which results in a 146 s.f overage <br />from the 1,500 s.f allowed, is primarily caused by replacing the existing <br />18'x20' garage with a 22'x27.5' garage that includes an interior stairwell <br />in lieu of an outside stairway. The justification for the increase in lot <br />coverage is the safer walkway access provided by an enclosed stairway <br />system. <br />Page 2 of 7