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, <br /> ' ' 09-3390 <br /> January 20,2009 <br /> Page 3 of 3 <br /> Hardship Analysis <br /> In considering applications for variance,tlie Planning Commission sl:all consider the effect of t/:e proposed <br /> va�iance upon tl:e/:ealth, safety and welfare of t/:e community, existing and anticipated traffic conditions, <br /> lig/it and air, danger of fire, risk to t/iepublic safety, and t/:e effect on values ofproperty in t/ie surrounding <br /> . area. T/te Pla►ining Commission sl:all consider recommending approval for variances from t/ee literal <br /> provisions of t/te Zoning Code in instances wleere tlzeir strict enforcement would cause undue ltardsl:ip <br /> because of circumstm:ces unique to tl:e individual property under consideration, and s/iall recommend <br /> approval only wl:en it is demonstrated t/:at suclz actions will be in keeping witlr tlze spirit and intent of t1:e <br /> Orono Zoning Cod� <br /> Issues for Consideration . <br /> Staff finds a precedent has been set regarding approval of the requested width variance. The <br /> City routinely reviews these types of requests, and grants them when no other land is <br /> available for acquisition and the applicant has demonstrated that all other requirements can <br /> be met. The lot was legally created prior to adoption of the current zoning standards, which <br /> � require 1 acre and 140' of width. Thus, the Planning Commission should recommend that <br /> the width vaxiance be approved. . <br /> _ The hardcover variances result from the relatively unusual shape of the lot. If the driveway <br /> strip were instead an easement the variances would not be required as hardcover within a <br /> driveway easement is not included in hardcover calculations. This portion of the driveway <br /> drains to a low area to the east that extends across several lots. This area appears to have no <br /> outlot, function like a rain garden. <br /> Are there any.other issues or concerns with this application? <br /> � Staff Recommendation <br /> Planning Staff recommends approval of the lot width and hardcover variances to have 34.58 � <br /> percent in the 250 to 500 foot zone and 54.62 percent in the 500 to 1,000 foot zone. <br /> , <br />