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FILE#06-3216 <br /> ' • � August 10,2006 <br /> Page 3 of 3 <br /> . * After exclusion of faUric or plastic-lined landscape beds <br /> ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ <br /> Sicie Y1rd Setback V�rilnce . <br /> , The north side of the home is currently located as close as 9.9' froni the side lot line and <br /> tapers 12' at its most conforming corner. The applieants are proposing to eonstruct their <br /> attached garage(inclttding the roof overhang) no closer to the side lot line ih�tn 10'. <br /> Hardcover V�riance � � <br /> � The applicants �re proposing to consfruct �i� attached garage and covered porch entry <br /> which are both proposed to be constructed over existing non-structural hardcover. The <br /> property currently has 26% or 5,156 s.f: oi'hardcover within the 75'-250' setback zone; <br /> the applicants are proposing to relocate the parking area of their driveway into the 250'- <br /> 500' zone to eliminate the ileed for a liardcover variance within the 75' —250' zone. <br /> ' Harclship Statement � <br /> , If the Planning Commission desires the applicants should be asked for hardship testimony <br /> regarding the application. <br /> Hardship Analysis <br /> I�r carsideri�rg applicalfars far vririance, 1/re Planiri�rg Co�rwiissio�t slrrrll co�rsi[!er tlee effect of!l1e <br /> proposed i�nrinnce upon tlre healt/r,srrfelJ�nntl►ve�are of the commrrnity, �eislilrg and«nticipnte�l traffrc <br /> carditions, /ig/r1 and nir, da�rger of frre, risk ta the pr►b/ic safely, a�rd t/re effect on vu/tres of property in <br /> 11re strrrotnrrling arerr. T/re Pla�uriug Com�uissian sl�all conslder reco��anenrling npprova! for variances <br /> from the!ilera!provisio�rs of t/1e Zn�ting Code i�r instrrnces r�ltere t/leir strict e�rforceme�rl would crruse <br /> iurdue hartlslrip because of circiunstances ruiique to 1/!e irrtlivitltrnl property [urder consideration, and <br />' sha/!reconrnre�rd npprova! o�r/y ►v/ren it is demo�rslrafed llrat srrc/r rrctiv�rs tvil! be in keepi�rg wit/r t/1e <br /> spirit a�rd inte�rt of tlre Orono Zoning Code. <br /> Staff finds that regarding the location of the existing home and the narrowness of the lot <br /> there is hardship for the side, setback variance. If the garage were required to meet the <br /> 30' setbacks on botlz sides it would have to be const�ucted directly in the middle of the ' <br /> existing home blocking an existing porcli and the main entiy. <br /> • Issues for Consider�tion <br /> Are there any other issues or concerns with ihis application? • <br /> Staff Recommendltion <br /> Planning Staff recommends approval of the sicie setback variance to construct ilie � <br /> attached garage. The applicants' should not exceed fiheir 25% hardcover within the 75'- � <br /> 250' setback zone. The applicanis will also be required to comply with all of the � <br /> . �ngirieer's recommendations. <br /> ' 3 <br />