01-17-2017 Planning Commission Packet

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FILE#17-3887 17 Jan 17 Page 2 of 5 Section 78-350-Lot Area/Width: LR-1B Lot Area Lot Width Required 21,780 s.f. (0.5 acre) 100' @ OHWL&75' SB Actual 19,125 s.f. (0.44 acres) ±40' @ OHWL&±58' @ 75' SB Section 78-1403-Structural Coverage: Total Lot Area Total Structural Coverage 19,125 s.f. (0.44 acres) Allowed: 2,868 s.f. (15%) Existing: 1,197 s.f. (6%) Proposed: 2,334 s.f. (12%) Section 78-1700-Hardcover Calculations: Stormwater Total Area in Allowed Existing Proposed Overlay District Zone Hardcover Hardcover Hardcover Tier Tier 1 19,125 s.f. 4,781 s.f. 4,900 s.f. 5,251 s.f. (25 %) (25.6%) (27.5%) Applicable Regulations: Side Setback Variance (Section 78-350) The applicant proposes to connect an existing detached garage which is situated 1.3 feet from the south side lot line to the home with an addition.This connection would result in the detached garage becoming part of the principal structure.The existing home is conforming with respect to setbacks; the connection would make the principal structure nonconforming as the house would no longer meet the required 10-foot side setback. Hardcover Variance (Section 78-1700) In addition to the number of additions and/or modifications to the existing home; a new detached garage is also proposed. This would increase the hardcover level of the property from the existing nonconforming level of 25.6%to 27.5%(a 351 square foot increase). 25% is the Tier 1 hardcover limit. Governing Regulation:Variance (Section 78-123) In reviewing 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. Economic considerations alone do not constitute practical difficulties. Practical difficulties also include but are not limited to inadequate access to direct sunlight for solar energy systems.