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Practical Difficulties Documentation Form Page 7 of variance proposal. <br /> 2. Plight of homeowner is due to circumstances unique to the property not created by landowner. <br /> a. The west side of the house is positioned near the property line as to the original building <br /> permit/variance for the house.The east side elevation terrain drops off quickly creating construction <br /> challenges and the ability to access the back yard on somewhat level terrain. Positioning the addition at <br /> 3ft off the property line eliminates these challenges. <br /> b.The addition placed at the 3ft mark,allows the eat pole placement to be at level grade. <br /> c. Presently,the retaining wall is intact and performing well.At the 10 ft setback,the integrity of the <br /> wall maybe compromised.The east pole would be placed on the hill as well as a tie-back pier foundation <br /> would be needed underground to support the pole due to the downward slope.(Similar to rope on a <br /> tent pole underground).This support system would not be possible due to home sewer pipe and <br /> drainage is this location. <br /> d. As mentioned above the city sewer pipe and the home drainage are placed In the area needed for <br /> additional support of the east pole. <br /> e. The addition placed at the 3ft mark allows for the lower level window to remain open and uncovered, <br /> allowing for natural sunlight to the lower room. <br /> (Looking at the picture of the back of house the meter to the east and the end of the wheelbarrow to <br /> the west represent the coverage of the window at the 10 foot setback. <br /> f. In keeping with the fire code,5/8 sheet rock will be used on the west wall and 50 percent window <br /> coverage. <br /> 12. The difficulty is clearly evident,proved in the following challenges to a 10 ft west side setback. <br /> a. Our lot size is unique,the house is positioned near the west side property line as originally approved <br /> by the city of Orono. <br /> b. Our proposed position of the addition would allow the elevation to remain consistent with the <br /> natural slope of the yard allowing the east post to be placed at level grade and without the additional <br /> underground support. (tie back pier foundation). <br /> c. The access to the backyard would remain on level ground. <br /> d. The integrity of the retaining wall is not challenged. <br /> e. At 10ft the sewer and drainage area do not allow for additional support needed. <br /> f. At 10ft the lower level window would be blocked from natural sunlight. <br /> # 3914 <br />