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` - • � <br /> .-�� , <br /> Date Application Received: 06/20/2012 <br /> Date Application Considered as Complete:07/05/2012 , <br /> 60-Day Review Period Expires: 09/03/2012 <br /> To: Chair Schoenzeit and Planning Commission Members <br /> �Jessica Loftus,City Administrator , � <br /> From: Melanie Curtis Plannin &Zonin Coordinator ''"� <br /> , g g <br /> Date: 11 July 2012 <br /> Subject: 12-3564, Martin Woody Architects,on behalf of David Scott, 1905 Heritage Drive, <br /> Front Yard Setback Variance <br /> Public Hearing _ <br /> ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- <br /> Zoning District: LR-1A,One Family Lakeshore Residential,2-acres/200' <br /> Lot Area: 46,169 square feet(1.05 ac) <br /> Lot Width: 209' <br /> Application Summary: The applicant is requesting a front yard setback variance to rebuild and <br /> enlarge the existing attached garage.� <br /> Staff Recommendation: Planning Department Staff recommends approval of the front yard <br /> setback consistent with all City engineer recommendations and compliance with the City's <br /> wetland regulations. <br /> Pertinent Zoning Ordinance Sections <br /> • Sec. 78-305.Area, height,lot width and yard requirements. <br /> • Orono Zoning Code Chapter 78,Article XI-Wetlands Protection <br /> List of Exhibits <br /> Exhibit A. Application <br /> Exhibit B. Practical Difficulties Documentation Form <br /> Exhibit C. Proposed Survey/Site Plan <br /> Exhibit D. Wetland Exhibit <br /> Exhibit E. Aerial Overview w/Wetland <br /> Exhibit F. City Code Sections <br /> Exhibit G. Proposed Plans and Elevations <br /> Exhibit H. Submitted Nardcover Calculations <br /> Exhibit I. BING Birds eye Aerial Photos <br /> Exhibit J. Property Owners List <br /> Exhibit K. Plat Map <br /> Background <br /> The property owner is proposing to rebuild the attached garage on the existing home within the <br /> required 50-foot front yard setback area. The current attached garage is situated 35 feet from the <br /> front lot line where a 50-foot setback is required. The applicant's plan includes extending the <br /> footprint of the garage to the west and constructing a basement beneath for additional storage. All <br /> new construction must meet the setback requirements therefore,the expansion toward the west <br /> and the basement require variance approval. <br /> , <br />