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� #06-3200 1374 Rest Point Circle <br /> May 11,2006 <br /> Page 3 <br /> Variance Hardship Statement <br /> Applicants have provided a ha.rdship statement, a.ncl should also be asked for their testimony <br /> regarding the application. <br /> Hardship Analysis � . � <br /> Lt co�tsitlering t�pplicrttioirs for variunce, tbe Plruruing Connnission s6u/1 consider t/ie effect of t/re proposetl <br /> vr�ri�u:ce irpon ike herr/tli, strfety a�t�! welfare of tfie cont�ninrity, existing «nrl auticiprrtet!trr�ffrc conrlitions, <br /> !ig/tt and air, dai�ger of frre, risk to t/re public safety, [rnrl t/te effecl o�t valtres of property in the srrrrounrling <br /> area. T/ie P/afr�tiug Commission sltr�ll consirler reco��r»ienrliicg approval for variances frotn ilre literal <br /> provisio�rs of t/ie Zo�iing Code in insiances ►vkere t/leir strict eirforcenreirt worrlrl carrse ruulcre hards/iip <br /> becarrse of circiu�rstances rurique lo tlie i�:clivirlrra! properly unrler co�rsiderrrtion, rurrl slea/1 reco��r��:e�rrl <br /> approval o�rly w/een it is demo�rstrated t/�at srrc/1 acfions will be in keeping �vith the spirit �utd intent of tlee <br /> Orono Zoni�tg Code. <br /> Staff finds that the hardcover variance request is primarily a result of the applicazit wanting to <br /> keep the pool and its associated patios, walls, etc. The 5-9-06 hardcover calculations indicate <br /> � 671 s.f. of hardcover is associated with the pool ui tlie 0-75' zone. Adding this to the 75-250' <br /> zone yields a proposed 75-250' hardcover equivalent of 6727 s.f or 36.6%. The City's 1999- <br /> - � 2004 review of lakeshore rebuilds suggested that for lakeshore lots with 75-250' zones of 16,000 <br /> to 20,000 s.f., only 2 of 6 properties were granted variances, and those only for 28%. The other 4 <br /> met the 25% limitation. From staff's perspective, while the pool is an attractive amenity for this <br /> site, it results in excess llardcover and staff fails to see a hardslup to allow it to remain, especially <br /> based oil its nonconfornung location. � <br /> The gazebo is an adjunct to the pool. The gazebo is just lakeward of the average setback line, <br /> but it does ineet the 75' setback. Its 144 s.f. footprint accounts for just under 1% of the 75-250' <br /> zone proposed hardcover. Staff believes the gazebo lzas minimal if any impact on neighbor's <br /> views of the lake. <br /> There is no justification to consider variances to the height ordinances for tliis site. The house <br /> and site plan should be revised to nzeet the height limits. <br /> LOT ANALYSIS WORKSHEET <br /> Lot Area/Width: <br /> LR-1B Lot Area Lot Width <br /> Required 43,560 s.f. (2.0 acre) 140' <br /> Actual 28,500 s.f. (0.65 acre) 131'/ 138' (meets 80%rule) <br />.,. <br />