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CITY OF ORONO if 6124730510 03/13/98 15:50 i5l :06/07 N0:638 9. Economic considerations alone shall not constitute an undue hardship if reasonable use for the properly exists under the terms of this chapter. Economic factors may be a consideration with this cipplication a!l· rhe uppficanl has stated the hardcover variance is necessary to build a house in keepin~ with the value of the lot. 1. Th.e property meets lot area and width requirements. Constructing a residence that meets ull t;tming requirements should not be pr(lblematic. 2. The main deck on the lake side of the residence is a non-encroachment on the average 1nkeshore setback as it is at ground level without a railing. The deck and spa on the s<>uth side of the residence may be considered an encroachment ifit is 6' above grade or 30 11 above grade with a raiiing. This second deck is not shown in the elevation druwings. The applicant has indicated that this dec,k will be constructed to either be a non-encroachment or pulled back behind the average lakeshore line. 3. The amount of hardcover could be reduced hy having the driveway coming straight in from the street. A sign.ificant amount of grading would be needed to do th.is, however. An existing driveway is existing in the approximate location of the proposed driveway. This proposed option uses existing grades. 4. The applicant has stated there will not be sufficient off street parking if the loop driveway is not allowed. Staff feels this should not be a problem as there is a total or five garage stalls on the property in addition to the parking areas in front of them. 5. Allowing a hardcover variance for new construction on a lot meeting all zoning requirements may set a negative precedent. 6. The brick columns near the street are non-encroachments and are allowed by code. 7. The applicant is proposing to construct u stormwater detention pond in the natural swale on the south side of the property. The applicant has stated this is being done to offset the hardcover variance, The Planning Commission and City Cmmcil have historically not looked favorably upon using storrnwater ponding in lieu of meeting hardcover requirements on residential properties. 1#2348 M,;ry Jane llauur I UO .Bohns.Pulnt '.ifoad /.'a,ianca March I /S, 19.98 Pag115 l