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- #06-3171 905 West Ferndale Road <br /> January 11,2006 <br /> Page 5 <br /> � <br /> Hardship Analysis <br /> bt coitsidering applicatiars for vuritr�rce, the Plrnt�ti�tg Co»rniission s/eul!consrder ihe effect of the proposed <br /> variance upoir t/1e lteabli, sufery «�tt! welfare of the commturity, ea;ist�ng a►td anticipated truffrc coi:rlitions, <br /> , ligltt und air, dm:ger of fire, risk to ihe ptrblic safety, and t/re effect o�r va/ues of property in tfre surroundii:g <br /> areu. Tire Plunfri�rg Commission s/rull consltler recanmending approvu/ for variances from 11ee literul <br /> provisions of t/ie Zonifrg Code �ii instances where Hreir strict enforceme�tt would cause turdue hardship <br /> becaerse of circumstunces unic�ue to tfie i�t�lividua! property trftder consideration, «�td skrr/l reconrmend <br /> approva!only w/ee�r N is de��:nnstratetl t/iat such «ctrons wi/!be in keeping wit/� the spirit und i�rte�tt of the <br /> Orono Zo�ring Code. <br /> Staff finds that the proposed deck and stairway relocation and reconstruction results in a slight <br /> hardcover reduction on the property, and results in stri.icture being located further from the <br /> shoreline. In considering whether the deck could be located in a more conforming location, staff <br /> would note that the only portion of the lower yard more than 75' from the shore is a small <br /> 10'x20' triangle 90' west of the accessory building, and located in the 1 QO-year floodplain below <br /> elevation 931.5'. From a visual perspective, staff feels that approval of the requested variances <br /> will have no negative impacts. <br /> If Planning Commission concludes that the proposed deck size and location is appropriate, it <br /> may be worthy of consideration as to whether any other areas of hardcover on the site, in either <br /> the 0-75' or 75-250' zones, should be removed. <br /> Issues for Consideration <br /> 1. Are any concurrent additional hardcover removals appropriate? <br /> 2. How do the comments by the adjoining property owner affect Plaiuiing Commission's <br /> view of this application? <br /> 3. Are there any other issues or concerns with this application? <br /> Staff Recommendation <br /> Staff recommends approval as proposed. <br />