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FILE#06-3183 <br /> 10 May 2006 <br /> _ Page 5 of 5 <br /> compatible ui relation to the suitability of public waters to safely accoinmodate <br /> _ these watercraft;Not applicable. <br /> Issues for Consideration <br /> 1. The home as proposed lias a walk-out level and a sub-basemeiit below the walk-out <br /> level. While the honie meets the 30' height liinitation, we have reviewed the plans <br /> with respect to the nuinber of stories anci it appears that the proposed retaining walls <br /> and the sub-basement are an attempt to aclueve the third story. What is the Planniiig <br /> Commission's interpretation of the City's building height definition (listed above) <br /> and the defuution of"story above grade"with respect to this plan? <br /> 2. What are the impacts of the retaiiung walls when viewed from the adjacent propei-ty? <br /> Should an extensive screeiliiig plan be incoiporated? <br /> 3. The plans for the 0-75' zone will need to be revised in order for Tom Kellogg to do a <br /> complete review. Prior to that happening, does the Planning Commission feel that <br /> there are changes that should be incoiporated? <br /> 4. As the vegetation matures will the walls be screened from views year round? <br /> 5. Are there any other issues or concerns with this application? <br /> Hardship Statement <br /> Applicant has completed the Hardship Documentation Form attached as Exhibit B, and <br /> should be asked for additional fiestimony regarding the applicatioiz. <br /> Hardship Analysis <br /> L: consitlering app[fcatiofrs for varit�nce, the Plaftning Commission sltall conslder t/ie effect of the <br /> proposed variance upo�e tlte Itealtli,safety a�zd welfare of tlie con:munity, eiisti�rg aitd ai:ticipaterl traffrc <br /> co�:ditions, light antl a�r, da�tger of fire, risk to tke public sufery, �uirl the effect on valrres of property iu <br /> f/te surrounding area. Tlre Plan�ring Conrn:ission s/eall consirler recoranientling upproval for variances <br /> frofn the literal provisions of t/re Zo�ti�rg Code in instances w/iere tlieir strict enforcestent worcld cause <br /> ctndue/earrls/�ip becarrse of circumstances �nzique to the inrlivirlual property [uzder consideration, mtd <br /> sha[1 recontntentl approval only w/ten ii is tlemonstrated ihat such uctions will be in keeping wiUt tlre <br /> spirit a�ttl inteitt of t/ie Orono Zo�ting Code. <br /> Staff Recommendation <br /> Plaiuung Staff recommends approval of the lot width and lot area variances. The <br /> applicant must submit a revised, detailed landscape and construction plan for the work , <br /> proposed in the 0-75' zone. However, due to tlie unresolved issues detailed in the "Issues <br /> for Consideratioti" staff recommends that the application be tabled. <br /> 5 <br />