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LOT ANALYSIS WORSHEET <br />Lot Area/Width: <br />LR-lC Lot Area <br />Required 21,780 s.f. (0.5 acre) <br />Actual 11,971 s.f. (0.27 acre) <br />Hardcover Calculations: <br />Hardcover Zone Total Area in Allowed <br />Zone Hardcover <br />SW0-75 3,148 s.f. 0 s.f <br />(0%) <br />NE 0-75 6,486 s.f. 0 s.f <br />(0%) <br />75-250 2,337 s.f. 584 s.f. <br />(25%) <br />* After exclusion of fabric or plastic-lined landscape beds <br />Hardcover Variance <br />Lot Width <br />100' <br />FILE# 11-3520 <br />11 August 2011 <br />Page 2 of 3 <br />60' SW & 100' NE <br />Existing Proposed <br />Hardcover Hardcover <br />290 s.f. * 417 s.f. <br />(9.2%) (13.2%) <br />2,648 s.f. * 2,610 s.f. <br />(40.8%) (40.2%) <br />870 s.f.* 1,088 s.f. <br />(37.2%) (46.5%) <br />The applicants are requesting hardcover variances in order to address an ongoing issue with <br />access. They have proposed to remove the side-load garage doors and move the doors to the <br />south side for an end-load garage. This will allow them to change the driveway so that they do <br />not need to utilize the neighboring property for access. They are requesting to increase <br />hardcover by 127 square feet in the southwest 0 to 75' zone; reduce hardcover by 38 square <br />feet in the northeast Oto 75' zone; and increase hardcover by 218 square feet in the 75' to 250' <br />zone for a total increase of 307 square feet. <br />Baldur Park Road as it approaches the applicants' property is approximately ±12 feet wide. The <br />applicant is proposing to remove a large blacktop area in front of the garage as it is currently <br />oriented. Some of the blacktop removal is proposed within Puzak's easement resulting in a ±12 <br />wide driveway before it widens out on Puzak's own property. Puzak reviewed the proposed <br />plans and expressed concern regarding the proposed hardcover removals within the area of his <br />easement and emergency vehicle access to his property. Staff discussed the issue with Correy <br />Farniok, Orono's Police Chief and determines that any width in driveway in excess of ±12 feet <br />has no additional emergency access benefit. Puzak may appear at the public hearing to discuss <br />his concerns further. <br />Practical Difficulties Statement <br />Applicant has completed the Practical Difficulties Documentation Form attached as Exhibit B, <br />and should be asked for additional testimony regarding the application. <br />Practical Difficulties Analysis <br />In considering applications for variance, the Planning Commission shall consider the effect of <br />the proposed variance upon the health, safety and welfare of the community, existing and <br />anticipated traffic conditions, light and air, danger of fire, risk to the public safety, and the <br />2