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� <br /> ' ' FILE#10-3477 � <br /> • 13 July 2010 <br /> Page 2 of 2 ` <br /> LOT ANALYSIS WORK$HEET <br /> Lot Area/VUidth: , <br /> LR-1 B Lot Area Lot Width <br /> Re uired 43,560 s.f. 1.0 acre 140' -- <br /> Actual 13,926 s.f. 0.31 acre 76' <br /> Hardcover Calculations: <br /> Hardcover Total Area in Allowed Existing/Allowed proposed <br /> Zone Zone . Hardcover Hardcover- By Hardcover <br /> 2007 Variance <br /> 0—75 5,115 s.f. 0 s.f 136 s.f.* 136 s.f. <br /> (0%) (2.6%) (2.6%) <br /> 75—250 g,221 s.f. 2,055 s.f. � 3,171 s.f.* 3,358 s.f. <br /> (25%) (36.6%) (40.8%) <br /> *After exclusion of fabric or plastic-lined landscape beds <br /> ---------------------------------------------------------------=-------------------- <br /> Hardcover Variance - . <br /> The property is a new construction which received hardcover variances in order to <br /> . construct the 2,012 square foot home and 1,113 square feet of driveway and sidewalks <br /> within the 75'-250' zone. The applicant is proposing to exceed approved hardcover by <br /> 187 square feet with the patio. They propose to use pervious pavers. <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, the Planning Commission shall consider the <br /> effect of the proposed variance upon the health, safet}r and welfare of the community, <br /> existing and anticipated traffic conditions, light and air, danger of fire, risk to the public <br /> safety, and the effect on values of property in the surrounding area. The Planning <br /> Commission shall consider recommending approval for variances f�om fhe literal <br /> provisions of the Zoning Code in instances where their strict enforcement wou/d cause . <br /> � � undue hardship because of circumsfances unique to the individual property under <br /> consideration, and shall recommend approval onty when it is demonstrafed that such <br /> actions will be in keeping with the spirit and intent of the Orono Zoning Code. <br /> Staff finds that the applicant has a reasonable use of the property and the hardcover <br /> proposed is not supported by a hardship. Further, the applicant has not demonstrated <br /> that enforcing the hardcover provisions of the Zoning Ordinance deprive the applicant of. <br /> the reasonable use of their property. <br /> Issues for Consideration <br /> Are there any other issues or concerns with this application? � . <br /> Staff Recommendation <br /> Planning Staff recommends denial of the hardcover variances for the project. <br />