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� r <br /> t � FILE�1�3789 <br /> November 12,2016 <br /> Psge 5 of 3 <br /> 3. Canstruction as proposed will not a�preciably alte� the character of the neighborhood, <br /> as the new garage replaoes a garage in appraximately the same location that existed <br /> until 2{}ll. <br /> 4. Economic considerations are not a factor in this request. <br /> 5. Actess to sunlight: NA. <br /> 6. Use variance?: NA <br /> 7. Use as 2-family dwelling?NA <br /> 8. The condition of a smail, constrained lakeshore lot is common in Orono, but compared <br /> to many others, this lot due to its size and the 2-acre zoning standards functianally has <br /> no bufldable area as oompared to other lots which are wider, deeper and have more <br /> flexibility. <br /> 9. The property is unique in that very few lots in Orano of this size abut a creek that is <br /> considered as lakesE�ore, but this condition does affect other nearby lots along Eastlake <br /> Street which are subject to the same regulations. <br /> 10. The ability to have a garage would appear to be necessary for the preservation and <br /> enjoyment of any substar�tial property right. <br /> 11. Granting of the variances would not impair health, safety, comfnrt or morals and <br /> appears#o be generally in keeping with the intent of the Zoning Code. <br /> 12. Granting the variances in order to have a minimum sized garage is necessary to afleviate <br /> a demonstrated practica!difficuhy. <br /> Neighbor Comments <br /> An additional neighbor comment was received on November 9 in support of the variance <br /> request�Exhibit E). <br /> Issues for Consldera�on <br /> 1. Does the Planning Commission find that that the property owner proposes to use the <br /> property in a reasoneble manner which is not permitted by an afficial control? <br /> 2. Does the Planning Commfsslon find that the variances, if granted, will not alter the <br /> essential character of the neighborhaod? <br /> 3. Does the Cammission�nd it necessary to impose conditions in arder to mitigate the <br /> impacts created by the granting of the requested variance{s)? <br /> 4. Are there any other issues or concerns with this application? <br /> S�ff Recommer�datEan <br /> Applicant has adjusted elements of the garage design to reduce visual impact of the height of <br /> the garage,and minimized to the extent possible the impacts of a de�tached garage at the <br /> proposed locatfon on the neighbor's lake views. 5taff recommends approval subject to: <br /> - Applicants to remove all hardcover items as praposed,including reconstructian of <br /> driveway to meet proposed hardcover percentage of 48.996, <br /> - Grading and d�ainage plan to be carefully implemented to avo�d impact to <br /> neighbaring praperties. <br />