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To:Mary Butler, Mayor Mark E. Bernhardson, City Administrator Orono Council Members Orono Planning Commission Members From:Michael P. Gaffron, Asst Planning & Zoning Administrator Date:November 12, 1986 Subject: #1088 Dale McCurdy, 4041 North Shore Drive Variance - Public Hearing Zoning District - LR-IB Application - Hardcover variance to construct a detached garage List of Exhibits Exhibit A Exhibit B Exhibit C Exhibit D Exhibit E Application Plat Map Property Owners List Survey Hardcover Calculations By Staff Pertinent Facts: 0-75* Hardcover: Existing « 0% (no change proposed) 75-250* Hardcover: Existing = 5,075 s.f. Proposed = 5,907 s.f. Discussion: 24.6% 28.6% This is a request to construct a detached 2-car garage which will increase applicant*s hardcover above the 25% limit in the 75-250* setback zone. You will note upon visiting the property that applicant has an extremely steep driveway leading down to the house, with an existing 1-car detached garage near the road at the top of the driveway. There is not room up above to expand the 1-car garage, which is used by applicant mainly in the winter when the steep driveway is a problem. There is no way to construct a new garage at the base of the hill near the house without adding hardcover, since 2-car garage over the existing driveway apron/parking area would leave little room for backing out, would encroach too near the existing sewer lines on the property, or would require major excavation and extensive retaining walls in order to avoid the sewer lines. It appears that it is very necessary to provide a backup apron at the base of the hill to avoid cars having to back up the driveway. Note that the sewer lines on applicant*s property exist there without easements. This would be an appropriate time to request that easements for the sewer lines be granted to the City.