02-17-2009 Planning Commission Packet

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� FI LE#09-3391 26 January 2009 Page 3 of 4 Hardcover Calculations: Hardcover Total Area Allowed Existing proposed Hardcover Zone in Zone Hardcover Hardcover 0—75', 4,867 s.f. 0 s.f 223 s.f."` 223 s.f. (0%) (5%) (5%) 3,876 s.f. � (28.4%) 75'—250' 13 670 s.f. 3,417 s.f. 5,010 s.f." ' (25%) (36.6%) 4,037 s.f. � (29.5%) =after applying the 161 s.f. of concrete w/in 0-75'zone 250'—500' 1,753 s.f. 525 s.f. 1,576 s.f.* 521 s.f. (30%) (89.9%) (29.7%) *After exclusion of fabric or plastic-lined landscape beds ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Hardcover Variance The applicant has proposed a 2,690 s.f. home with an attached 2-stall garage. The proposed 193 s.f. detached, one-stall garage is located in the 250'-500' zone. The home is proposed to have a 25' wide x 15' deep (including stairs) patio on the lake side of the home, a large, walled planter and a lower patio which is situated almost completely underneath the home. These features including driveway and sidewalk account for 28.4% hardcover within the 75' —250' zone. According to hardcover policy the additional concrete hardcover located near the lake has been applied toward the 75' — 250' zone resulting in a level of 4,037 s.f. or 29.5% hardcover in this zone. The staircase is considered allowed hardcover within this area and therefore has not been applied � toward the 75'-250' zone. Lot Width Variance ' The proposed home will meet the required 10' side yard setback on both sides and the deficiency in lot width has not negatively impacted the site drainage with the size of home and grading plan as proposed. . Hardship Statement Applicant has completed the Hardship Documentation 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 effecf of the proposed variance upon the health, safety and welfare of fhe community, existing and anticipated tra�c conditions, light and air, danger of fire, � risk to the public safety, and fhe effect on values of property in the surrounding area. The Planning Commission shall consider recommending approval for variances from fhe literal provisions of the Zoning Code in instances where fheir strict enforcement would cause undue hardship because of circumstances unique to the individual property under consideration, and shall recommend approval only when it is demons�rated that such actions will be in keeping wifh the spirit and intenf of the Orono Zoning Code. 3