Crunk Juice is also the name of a 2004 album by Lil Jon and the Eastside Boyz.
Re: tying the porch roof into the main house... I'll add I'd also go with 5/8 CDX ply for the roof sheathing. That added 1/8 goes a long way to resist uplift , and as you know wind in your area is a BIG issue.
Another approach might be to have a longer overhang at the gables than at the eaves. But again, I think that would look awkward. With the 36 overhang, I will use roof support brackets. I like the look of a generous overhang, and the support brackets. I don't think there are any hard and fast rules. The pitch, and overhang are a balancing act to get the most performance with the least cost.