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. R Christine Mattson From: Christine Mattson Sent: Monday,August 15, 2016 4:50 PM To: Mike Johnsrud Cc: Jeremy Barnhart; Roger Peitso Subject: RE: 135 Luce Line Ridge Attachments: septic.pdf Mike I've responded to your questions below in red. Roger, I left you a voice message earlier. I am looking at purchasing 135 Luce Line Ridge in Orono. I would like to initially discuss putting up an accessory building. I have downloaded the application packet but I have some questions about your process. My initial questions are: 1. The lot is 2.68 acres. I wouldn't be building more than a 1200 sq. ft footprint. I believe the property is a PRD. Can you please tell me what the setbacks would be? The setbacks for an accessory structure vary depending upon the size of the structure proposed. Attached is the Accessory Structure information sheet. 135 Luce Line Ridge is located in the RR-1A zoning district. However, setbacks (building envelope) are determined by the PRD Resolution No. 1709 (attached). An accessory structure must not be located nearer the front/street lot line than the house. Also, in addition to the setbacks based on size, a proposed accessory structure must be a minimum of 10 feet from other buildings; 20 feet from the drainfield; and 10 feet from other parts of the septic system. 2. Would you have exact placement/specifications on the existing sepfic system? If yes, would these available to me? a. Initially I would like to place the structure on the north/northwest corner of the existing driveway. I have attached a copy of the as-built location of the septic system from 1987. As Roger has stated above, we cannot assure this location is accurately depicted. The location should be verified. 3. I've read that accessory buildings cannot be placed closer to the street than the house. This, along with whatever the side and rear setbacks are, may be difficult to do in that location. I want to hold to that; however, I do not know what the setbacks are. Would it possible/feasible to obtain a variance if it is necessary? a. I would be mirroring the aesthetics (cedar, brick, angles, etc.) of the house on this new structure b. I would be trying to retain the trees and vegetation of where I believe the septic drain field is currently According to the PRD Resolution No. 1709 the front setback is 50'. Any proposal of an accessory structure forward (streetward) of the principal structure would require a variance. Part of the variance request requires stating what the practical difficulty is for requesting a variance. You will need to describe why the accessory structure needs to be forward of the principal structure, i.e. is there no legal alternative location? 4. Would it be possible to meet someone from your office out at the property? a. We are having our inspection next Tuesday, August 16. b. If that day doesn't work, I can make it when it's convenient for you. i