06-17-2019 Planning Commission Packet

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FILE#LA19-000043 17 June 2019 Page 2 of 5 Section 78-305 -Lot Area/Width: LR-1A Lot Area Lot Width Required 87,120 s.f. (2.0 acres) 200' _ Actual 80,116 s.f. (1.83acre) 465' @ 75'/ 441' @ OHWL Section 78-1403-Structural Building Coverage: Total Lot Area Total Structural Coverage 80,116 s.f. (1.83 acre) Allowed: 16,023 s.f. (20%) Existing: 2,845 s.f. (3.5%) Proposed: 3,157 s.f. (4%) Section 78-1680 and 78-1700-Hardcover Calculations: Stormwater Total Area in Allowed Existing Proposed Overlay District Zone Hardcover Hardcover Hardcover Tier _ Tier 1 80,116 s.f. 20,029 s.f. 7,614 s.f. 7,922 s.f. (25%) (9.5%) (9.8%) Applicable Regulations: Lake Setback Variance (Section 78-1279) Properties on Long Lake are subject to a 100-foot setback for structures when served by private septic systems. Currently the subject property is served by a private septic system. The existing home is conforming just at the 100-foot setback line. The applicant's proposal includes removal of an upper level deck to be replaced with a 12.6' x 24.1' single stall garage addition 2 feet into the 100-foot lake setback; and a new stair to the upper deck 3 feet into the setback. 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. Variances shall be granted for earth-sheltered construction as defined in Minn. Stat. § 216C.06, subd. 2,when in harmony with this chapter. The board or the council may not permit as a variance any use that is not permitted under this chapter for property in the zone where the affected person's land is located.The board or council may permit as a variance the temporary use of a one-family dwelling as a two-family dwelling.