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, FILE#14-3664 May 15,2014 Page 3 of 7 Structural Covera e: Total Lot Area Total Structural Covera e 5,237 s.f. Allowed: 1,500 s.f. Existing- includes house, garage, det. garage extension: 1442 s.f. Pro osed: 1,435 s.f. - includes house, deck, shed Hardcover Calculations: Note: Area of traveled Crystal Bay Road is excluded from the hardcover calculations. Stormwater Total Allowed Overlay Area in Hardcover Ezisting Hardcover Proposed Hardcover District Tier Zone Tier 1 5,237 s.f. 1,309 s.f. 1,975 s.f.* Undefined 1,832 s.f. Undefined (25 %) (37.7% w/in 75' 35.0%) w/in 75' * Excludes underground garage Note that while Crystal Bay Road is not a dedicated roadway, and there is not a`front lot line' to measure from,the LR-1C front street setback standard is 30';the proposed house will be located 25' from the traveled road which is not uncommon in this neighborhood. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Practical Difficulties Statement Applicants have completed the Practical Difficulties Documentation Form attached as Exhibit E, and should be asked for additional testimony regarding the application. Practical Difficulties Analysis In considering applications for variance, the Planning Commission shall consider the effect of the proposed variance upon the health, safety and welfare of the community, existing and anticipated traffic conditions, light and air, danger of fire, risk to the public safety, and the effect on values of property in the surrounding area. The Planning Commission shall consider recommending approval for variances from the literal provisions of the Zoning Code in instances where their strict enforcement would cause practical difficulties because of circumstances unique to the individual property under consideration, and shall recommend approval only when it is demonstrated that such actions will be in keeping with the spirit and intent of the Orono Zoning Code. In this application, the property owner proposes to use the property in a reasonable manner, i.e. for residential purposes, in a manner similar to other homes on the block, on a parcel similar in size to a number of others in the immediate neighborhood. The small lot was created and developed for residential use long ago, a circumstance not created by the owner. The proposed new residence will result in a home that is similar in scope to other homes in the immediate neighborhood on small lots with substandard setbacks and will not alter the character of the locality