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( back from that same corner of the existing house. Note that there is currently no house on the southerly lot. But because the new house is set back much further from the southerly property line (31'}, viewing from a possible house on that lot would also be improved over what the existing house afforded. Th us, while we have sited the house to optimize our views, it actually improves the potential sight line s of t he neighboring parcels. Hardcover Variance As you can see from the attached site plan, the increased southern setback will also serve to facilitate water drainage from the high point of land just past the southwest corner of our property. Water w ill flow more naturally from the back of the property to the la ke, thereby minimizing the threat of erosion and lake contamination. There is also a heavy tree line on the west side of the easement forcing us to look closely at ingress, egress, and parking needs . Because parking is not permitted along the easement, and the easement is a fair distance from the public street, we need add itiona l driveway space for the convenience of guests. We must be able to graciously welcome elderly relatives, families with young children, and guests visiting on cold and rainy nights. Keep in mind that the current hardcover on the property is 29.02%. We are reducing it to 27.2%. Also please note that we are moving the new house farther back from the lake than the existing house. A section of the existing house now sits only 65' from the la ke, and we are proposing the new house at 75' or more from the lake . We are meeting all other massing, height, and structure codes. We would ask that you give t houghtful consideration to the hardships of this site and our variance request. Respectfully submitted, ----/'- ----, / I I ~ : ~ ... 7 \_.,,,:. ' <:"_ . ;.,,, .... . ~'· ;;. ., ........ Melissa & Peter Santrach # 3814 RECEIVED FEB 1 7 2016 CITY OF ORONO