03-20-2006 Planning Commission Packet

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' Orono Planning Committee and City Council . Dear Committee and Council Members: We are requesting a variance to provide a new front entry way to our home. We are submitting this request with a survey, hardcover calculation, house drawings and the completed Orono forms, On the front side of the house, the previous front entry overhang was both unattractive and unsafe. It had begun to sag badly with crevices that became a home for hornets. When removed, the entire hollow structure was completely filled with nests. The proposed front entry dimensions and picture are described in the attachments. The new overliang provides a more attractive front to the house comparable to other new Orono homes. It also replaces the current crushed rock cover with pavers in front of a new patio door. This will be used for two chairs to sit on this side of the house. On the backside of the house, we have removed a deck, which was no longer in compliance with code. The deck is replaced with pavers, pergola and two columns. The pavers will provide a stepping area outside of the new patio doors. With the removal of this, the total hardcover variance request is 49 square feet in addition to the existing condition. . For the following reasons, we request this variance: • Original property was platted as an exception property. This is also true for all the properties in the East Lake Street area. Since Orono platted the property as an uncommon situation, we believe and request that there should be continuation of that consideration. � The property hardcover calculation does not include the adjacent outlot which is 1/3`d owned by the homeowner. This outlot is pie shaped measuring approximately 204.0 feet X 200.0 feet by 304.02. The only structures on this are two small storage sheds. If 1/3`d of this property were calculated into the hardcover allotments, we would be within the Orono requirements. • Variance requests and home improvements are comparable to the standards of new homes in Orono and will add to the value and attractiveness of this area. In making these improvements, we will have removed an out of code deck and an unsafe front overhang. Based on these considerations, we request a variance of these 49 additional feet of hardcover. If Orono is unwilling to grant the additional hardcover footage, we propose we remove the concrete walkway in the rear of the house that connects to the patio. This is 54 feet of hardcover thus removing the hard cover to less than its present condition. We appreciate your consideration. Regards, �� , ..��,,. n ;,-�. ;� i:,r�.::,;z;;,:� ,� � �:�:��' •;}•. � t,V .:t �,., � „�`:`• " Et i�` ti:;r• ,�:�.. �.�5;:� �µ:�:} f;•y. ,� .°.�.'y.:=`'�.a 4,� t:�'' f:� f�f �;^� , . � .;�.:�':��`. �y�..::•_,, t... L;;,.