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3545 Ivy Lane Narrative <br />Average Lakeshore Setback Variance Request <br />6/19/2024 <br />To Orono City Staff, Planning Commission and City Council: <br />We have recently purchased the property at 3545 Ivy Place and would like to redevelop this special lot <br />with a new single-family home. As we have begun the planning, we’ve learned that although there is <br />currently a similar home on the property, we will need an Average Lakeshore Setback (ALS) variance to <br />redevelop there. <br />Currently, the ALS would not allow the current or a new home to be built without a variance. This <br />property is located at the end of Ivy Place and has only one adjacent neighbor. That neighbor’s home is <br />behind this one but has some land that extends to the side of this property, providing lakeshore access <br />which is why a variance is needed. <br /> <br />The proposed home meets all other requirements and is aligned to the Orono Comprehensive Plan. <br />Similar to the current structure, this will be a walkout rambler to not increase massing, set-back beyond <br />75 feet from the shore, with an impervious surface of 18% (below the 25% maximum), with a height <br />under 22’. The placement of the new home is very similar to the current structure, does not cause any <br />new obstacles for the adjacent neighbor, and improves the sight lines. The styling of the home is also <br />similar to others in the neighborhood. <br /> <br />We’ve been searching for the right lakeshore property for over 5 years and are so excited to have the <br />opportunity to redevelop this special lot on Casco Point. We respectfully request that the ALS variance <br />be granted so we can start the building process. <br /> <br />Thank you, <br />Beth Flynn-Ferry and Mark Ferry <br />Owners, 3545 Ivy Place <br /> <br />161