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��o CITY OF ORONO RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL yF �� NO. r� � � ...� �'�xFsxo��' A2. The Property is located within the LR-1C Single Family Lakeshore Residential District which requires a minimum lot area of 0.50 acre and a minimum lot width of 100 feet for construction of a single family residence. A3. The Property is 10,740 square feet(0.25 acres) in area,being 62 feet in defined width. The property is considered as legally nonconforming with regard to lot area and lot width. A4. The property is located within Storm Water Quality Overlay District Tier 1 which allows 25%hardcover. The proposed new residence will result in total hardcover on the property of 3,179 s.f.or approximately 29.6%,exceeding the m�imum overall hardcover allowance for the Property. The portion of proposed hardcover within the 0-75' zone where no hardcover is normally allowed is 110 s.f. A5. Regarding the lot area and width variances, lakeshore lots on the western shore of Crystal Bay were platted between Shadywood Road and the lakeshore in the 1890s. These lots were typically 50-60 feet in width, and varied in depth due to the relatively straight road and curvilinear shoreline. The applicants' lot is at one of the "pinch points" where the lot depth is relatively short. On a majority of the originally platted lots individual cabins were built, which over time have been remodeled or replaced with larger homes. In a small number of cases, two or more lakeshore lots have been combined to create a larger lot, but a majority of the properties remain as single lots and most are significantly smaller than the 1/2-acre requirement of the LR-1C district. The fact that Applicants' property contains an existing residence and has been assessed for and is connected to municipal sewer and water, are factors which inherently support the granting of lot area and width variances for construction of a new residence. A6. With regazd to the hardcover percentage and location variances,because of the attachment of the proposed garage to the proposed house,the garage becomes part of the house and as required by code is proposed to meet the 30' street setback. This results in additional length of driveway as compared to a side-load detached garage, while allowing for a 10'x10' backup apron and room for off-street guest parking. Off-street parking and the ability to enter the road in a forward movement are features critical in maintaining traffic safety along Shadywood Road. The proposed driveway is not much wider than the garage doors. The proposed grade-level patio extends approximately 6 feet past the average lakeshore setback line but at the low level is not considered as a view encroachment. The patio does constitute approximately 110 s.f. of hardcover in the 0-75' zone where hardcover is not normally allowed. Total hardcover proposed on the site is 3,179 s.f. (29.6%)where 2,685 s.f. (25%) would normally be allowed. Potential reductions to reach the 25% limit would likely require a home re-design given the site conditions of proximity to Shadywood Road and the need for minimum driveway, backup apron and sidewalks to serve the residence. 2