Agenda Packet Cc - regular meeting 9/12/1988

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Zoning File #1311 August 11, 1988 Page 3 of 3 construct new additions either outside the 0'-75' zone or no closer to the lake than the existing house. There is no question that this property has unique circumstances compared to most other lakeshore in Orono, but is certainly typical of other Fagerness Point properties that have lake on both ends of the lot. Looking at the other variances granted for properties "up and down the line" from Purdy's, the addition of above -grade structure closer to the west lakeshore than the existing house has no precedent ssfnce adoption of the 75' setback in 1975. Certainly, a file search would likely reveal a few such approvals in other areas of the City since 1975, but it would be unusual in this immediate neighborhood. STAFF RNCONMSNDATION From the standpoint of hardcover and runoff, it would seem that the proposed additions can be constructed such that roof drainage can be directed eastward, and with the use of permeable fabric rather than plastic under decorative rockbeds, rainfall infiltration can be maximized, hence this addition can be completed in a manner that will meet the hardcover intent of Resolution #1814, if not the actual percentages previously approved. From the standpoint of view encroachment due to additional above -grade structure in the average lakeshore setback zone, the proposed addition will have an insignificant effect on views currently enjoyed by neighbors. From the standpoint that this addition will create additional above -grade structure closer to the west lakeshore than the existing house, this would be an unprecedented approval in the immediate neighborhood. Planning Commission must determine whether a reasonable hardship exists and whether the lakeshore setback variance is justified. If the Planning Commission recommends approvai, Staff would suggest conditioning that approval on limiting the height of the structure to just the single story proposed at this time, and that all roof drainage be directed to the east side of the property. Planning Commission may also wish to consider structural trade-offs of the various sheds on the property, not only west of the house, but at the Lakeshore east of Fagerness Point Road, which according to plat maps, is still "no-man's-land". ---, ,� ; ��•J `� %mot � . 'T"^ �� c �. c � LiILI- o �- ^ �..:.