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Hardship Analysis <br />FILE #04-3011 <br />May 11, 2004 <br />Page 3 of 3 <br />In considering applications for variance, the Planning Commission shall consider the effect of the <br />proposed variance upon the health, safety and welfare of the community, existing and anticipated traffic <br />conditions, light and air, danger of fire, risk to the public safety, and the effect on values of property in the <br />surrounding area. The Planning Commission shall consider recommending approval for variances from <br />the literal provisions of the Zoning Code in instances where their strict enforcement would cause undue <br />hardship because of circumstances unique to the individual property under consideration, and shall <br />recommend approval only when it is demonstrated that such actions will be in keeping with the spirit and <br />intent of the Orono Zoning Code. <br />Staff finds that due to the existing vegetation, the orientation of the existing driveway and <br />the location of wetlands to the rear of the property there is a hardship to justify granting the <br />front yard setback variance as well as the variance to be nearer the front lot line than the <br />principle structure. Should the applicants be required to meet the 100' front yard setback <br />significant tree removal would be needed. There is an existing clearing at the location <br />where the detached garage is proposed and little vegetation removal would be required. <br />Issues for Consideration <br />Are there any other issues or concerns with this application? <br />Staff Recommendation <br />Planning Staff recommends approval of the variances as requested. Because the site plan is <br />not a certified survey, a survey will be required before this is presented to Council for final <br />action. <br />3