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TO: FROM: DATE: / Mayor Callahan and Orono Council Members Ron Moorse, City Administrator Jeanne A. Mabusth, Building & Zoning Administrator July 6, 1993 COUNCIL MEETING JlJl 1 2 CITY OF ORONO SUBJECT: /?1835 David and Ellen Phelps, 1950 Fox Ridge Road - Variance - Resolution Additional Exhibits J - Letters from Property Owners in Support of Applicants ’ Proposal Brief Review of Application Applicants propose a 13.2x22.6 addition to the northeast/street side of the existing residence. The expansion will provide additional room for an expanded family room and a two stall garage. The residence is already located within a substandard street setback. The new addition will encroach approximately 11’ closer to the street lot line (existing is 35.5 ’, proposed is 24.4’). Please review Exhibits H and I, note property is located out of the shoreland area of the protected tributary. The Planning Commission adopted the applicants ’ hardships and approved the variance request as proposed without conditions. The enclosed approval resolution has been drafted per the findings and hardships set forth by both Planning Commission and applicants. Applicants noted the following hardships: 1. 2. Septic drainfield and tanks are located to the immediate west side of residence. • • The house is located 24.4’ from the east lot line limiting expansion. 3. House is already located within a substandard street setback at 35.5 ’. 4. At the rear of the property, topography slopes to the wedand. 5. 6. 7. Most improvements do not involve bedroom additions resulting in potential impact on existing septic system. The addition will be placed over an existing driveway bed that would have been useless for future septic expansion. Fox Ridge Plat has an average lot area of 1 + acres and is subject to 2 acres zoning standard. Please review the enclosed staff memo and minutes of the meeting for more backgroimd on the discussion.