09-15-2008 Planning Commission Packet

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i ' . , • 08-3367 . . September 15,2008 Page 3 of 4 � Hardcover• � Hardcover Area in Allowed Existing Proposed Zone Zone Hardcover Hardcover* hardcover . 0-75 4,649.7 s.f. � � . 0 s.f. 0 s.f. 0 s.f. 0% 75-250 - 8,078.3 s.f. 2,015 s.f. 4016.8 s.f. 3,614 s.f. � � 25% 49.7 % 44.7% Tota1 for 12,728 s.f. 2,015 s.f. 4016.8 s.f. 3,614 s.f. Property *Not including any plastic or fabric under landscaping. _ . � -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- � Variances . Structural Coverage—The proposed gazage addition will be about 15 square feet smaller than the existing garage. The sta.irs will be widened from three feet to four feet, increasing structural.coverage by about 15 square feet. (See Exhibit F.) Proposed structural coverage �would be 411 squaxe feet more than allowed. • � Hardcover—Hardcover would be rearranged per attached E�ibit G. � Setback Variances -A shed roof would be constructed over the north five feet of the main � � floor and extended to cover the existing deck. The front part of this roof is already a shed • • roof but at a slightly lower pitch. The reax part is a gable roof. The roof currently covers four feet of the existing deck. Tt would be extended another six feet to cover fhe whole deck. - Because the north wall of the house angles away from the lot line toward the lake,the area � � . , within the setback would be about 4 feet wide. � • � Hardship Statement Applicant has completed the Hardship Documenta.tion Form attached as Exhibit B, and should be asked for additional testimony regarding the application. � Hardship Analysis . In considering applications for variance, the Planning Commission shall consider the effect of the proposed � variance upon tl:e healt/:, safety and welfare of the communiry, existing and anticipated traffic conditions, Iig1:t m:d air, danger of fire,risk to tlie public safety, and t11e effect on values of property in the surrounding area. Tl:e Planning Commission shall consider recommending approva[ for variances from the literal . provisions of tke Zoning Code in instances where their strict enforcement would cause u�idue hardship because of circumstances unique to tlte individual property under consideration, and shall recommend approval only wlien it is demonstrated t/tat such actions wil!be im keeping with the spirit and intent of t/ie Orono Zoning Code. ' • Issues for Consideration Are the attached ga�°age and widei�steps necessary to make reasonable use of the prope�°ty? A review of approved variances would seem to indicate that an attached garage is a necessity. Many hardcover vaxiances could be eliminated by constructing a house with a detached garage close to the street. The widening of the steps to four feet, the width allowed steps to the lake, is reasonable and is offset by the reduction in the size of the garage.