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