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� <br /> � <br /> ' FILE 08-3371 <br /> July 21,2008 <br /> Page 2 of 2 <br /> Structural Coverage: <br /> Allowed Existin Pro osed <br /> � 3,088 s.f. 15% 2,240.8 s.f. � 10.89% 2,273.8 s.f. 11.05% <br /> Hardcover Calculations: � <br /> Hardcover Total Area Allowed Proposed <br /> Zone � in Zone Hardcover hardcover <br /> 500-1000 20,581.6 s.f. 7,204 s.f. (35%) 5,208 s.f. (25.3 %) <br /> (excluding roadway) <br /> -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- <br /> Setback Variances <br /> The addition would be 33.8 feet from the right of way of Briar Street. The existing porch is <br /> 37.1 feet from Briar Street. A 50 foot setback is required. - <br /> Hardship Statement <br /> Applicant has completed the Hardship Documentation Form attached as Exhibit B, and <br /> �should be asked for additional testimony regarding the application. <br /> Hardship Analysis • • • <br /> In considering applications for variance, tl:e Planning Commission sl:a[1 consider t1:e effect�of tlte proposed <br /> 'variance upon tlte liealt/z, safery and welfare of t/:e community', existing and anticipated traffic conditions, <br /> ligl:t and air, danger of fire, risk to tl:e public safety, and t/ie effect on values of property in t1:e surrounding <br /> area. Tl:e Planning Com�nission sl:all consider recommending approva! for variances from tJ:e literal � <br /> provisions of tlze Zoning Code in instances w/iere tlieir strict enforcement would cause undue /:ardsl:ip <br /> because of circumstances unique to tl:e individual property under consideration, and slzall recommend <br /> approval only wl:en it is demonstrated tltat sucJt actions wi!!be in keeping witle t/ie spirit and intent of tlie <br /> Orono Zoning Code. <br /> Issues for Consideration � <br /> Would the addition be compatible with the surrounding area? If this property were zoned R- <br /> 1B, a zoning district that requires a half acre lot, the front setback would be 30 feet. The <br /> houses to the north on Briar Street have similar setbacks. The house to the south was built in <br /> 1992 so it has the required 50 foot setback. But because of an angle in the roadway it lines � <br /> up with the other houses on the block. <br /> Are there any other issues or concerns with this application? <br /> Staff Recommendation <br /> Planning Staff recommends approval. <br />