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e � . FILE#06-3179 <br /> Y 10 March 2006 <br /> Page 3 of 4 <br /> y , <br /> Structur�tl Cover��e: <br /> Total Lot Area Total Structur�l Covera e <br /> 18,180 s.f. (0.42 acre) Allowed: 2,727 s.f. (15%) ; <br /> �, Pro osed: 2,355 s.f.(13%) <br /> r <br /> . ) <br /> H�rcicover Calculations: ' <br /> ;; � <br /> H�rdcover Total Area in Allo�ved Previously Existing Proposed <br /> ' Zone Zone Hardcover APProved H�rcicover Hardcover , <br /> Hardcover <br /> � 0—75 6,570 s.f. 0 0.� O�s.f. O�s.f.* O�s.f•. <br /> (0/o) (0/o) (0/o) (0/o) <br /> � 3,572 s.f. <br /> 75—250 2 905.5 s.f. �30,70�0� 4,194 s.f.* 4,291 s.f. <br /> 11,610 s.£ �25%) *bnsed on c:rrrent (36.12%) (37%) <br /> str�ve�ed!ot n�•ea <br /> * After exclusion of fabric or plastic-Iined landscape beds <br /> ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ <br /> Hardcover Variance <br /> ; The applicants have proposed to remove an existing deck and add a patio with pergola <br /> ' and a new covered porch entry. Within the 75' -250' zone the property's hardcover is <br /> currently 622 s.f. over the previously approved level (Resolution No. 1820). The <br /> applicants are requesting to fiirther exceed that number by an additiona197 s.f.. <br /> ; ; Hardship Statement <br /> � ! Applicant has completed the Hardship Documentation I'orm attached as Exhibit B, and <br /> � should be asked for additional testimony regarding the a�plication. <br /> , , <br /> . � � <br /> � Hardship Analysis ' <br /> i Iir consicleri�rg applications for variance, t/re Pltr�u�l�rg Contn:isslo�r sha/1 co�rsitler llre effec! of tlre � <br /> proposerl varlance«pon Ihe lrealt/1,safety nnd welfare of t/re can��uinity, exisli►rg and arrticipaterl lrrrffic ; <br /> • � COIKI/1I0/IS� !ig/rt and nlr, rlanger of frre, risk!o t/re ptrb/!c safely, a�rd!he effect o�l va/ues of properfj�in , <br /> � 1/re surroi�nrling nren. Tlte P/nnniirg Comn:lssiorr shal!consitler recoi�trire�rding npproval for var}n�rces ; <br /> i fran Uee /itern!provisions of the Zoni�rg Code in lnsta�rces w/rere thePr strict enforce�ne�rt worr/rl cause i <br /> ' unrlue har�ls/1!p because of circinnstarlces irnique to Plte In�livldual propert�� �urder constdernlion, n�rtl <br /> skn!/ reconrme�rtl npprovnl only w/ren !t is de�nonstrnted that suclt rrclioi�s wfl! be f�t keepi�rg wit/r llre <br /> � spirit anrl t�rterrt of the Orono Zo�riug Cnrle. , <br /> � Please review the findings and conclusions of Resolution No. 1820 (attached as �xhibit <br /> G). Staff f nds th�tt alihough ihere may be hardships inherent with the property io justify � <br /> , the level of hlydcover variance which was approved in 1985, the existing amount <br /> � exceeding the previously approved levels and the fiirther increase proposed in ihe opinion ; <br /> of staff seems excessive. Tlle Planning Commissioil should discuss the options or <br /> hardcover reniovals to accommodate the new iinprovemenis, however the new hardcover ; <br /> will consist of struciural hardcover and the only available hardcover for consideration of ' <br /> � a "tr�de of�' is nonstructural hardcover. Siaff does not btty the argumeni that the ' <br /> "exception" status of these lois supports 1 hardcover vari�nce. They do not need a fiirther � <br /> ,► vari�ice beyond the 19851evels in order to be completely livaUle. ' <br /> 3 , <br />