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FILE#LA19-000081 <br /> 21 Oct 19 <br /> Page 2 of 4 <br /> Rr-1B Lot Area Lot Width <br /> Required 87,120 s.f. (2.0 acres) 200' <br /> ±300 '(irregular) @ 150'/ <br /> Actual 133,435 s.f. (3.06 acre) ±300' (irregular) @ OHWL <br /> Section 78-1403-Structural Building Coverage: <br /> Structural coverage limitations do not apply as the property exceeds 1.99 acres. <br /> Section 78-1680 and 78-1700-Hardcover Calculations: <br /> Stormwater Total Area Allowed <br /> Overlay District in Zone Hardcover Existing Hardcover Proposed Hardcover <br /> Tier <br /> Tier 1 133,435 s.f. <br /> 33,358 s.f. 10,778 s.f. 0 w/in 11,027 s.f. 0 w/in <br /> (25%) (8.1%) 75' (8.3%) 75' <br /> Applicable Regulations: <br /> Lake Setback Variance (Code Section 78-1279) <br /> There is an existing barn on the property which is no longer functional and is in disrepair.The <br /> applicants want to replace the barn in a similar location and setback yet improve the <br /> encroachment to the lake. Lake Classen is a natural environment lake requiring a 150-foot <br /> setback from the OHWL.The new barn will be 124-feet from the OHWL. The OHWL is situated <br /> upslope slightly from the open water as there is a wetland along the shoreline.The setback <br /> proposed from the open water of the lake is about 145 feet. <br /> Governing Regulation:Variance (Section 78-123) <br /> In reviewing applications for variance, the Planning Commission shall consider the effect of the <br /> proposed variance upon the health, safety and welfare of the community, existing and <br /> anticipated traffic conditions, light and air, danger of fire, risk to the public safety, and the effect <br /> on values of property in the surrounding area. The Planning Commission shall consider <br /> recommending approval for variances from the literal provisions of the Zoning Code in instances <br /> where their strict enforcement would cause practical difficulties because of circumstances unique <br /> to the individual property under consideration, and shall recommend approval only when it is <br /> demonstrated that such actions will be in keeping with the spirit and intent of the Orono Zoning <br /> Code. Economic considerations alone do not constitute practical difficulties. Practical difficulties <br /> also include but are not limited to inadequate access to direct sunlight for solar energy systems. <br /> Variances shall be granted for earth-sheltered construction as defined in Minn. Stat. § 216C.06, <br /> subd. 2, when in harmony with this chapter. The board or the council may not permit as a <br /> variance any use that is not permitted under this chapter for property in the zone where the <br /> affected person's land is located.The board or council may permit as a variance the temporary <br /> use of a one-family dwelling as a two-family dwelling. <br /> According to MN §462.357 Subd. 6(2)variances shall only be permitted when: <br /> 1. The variance is in harmony with the general intent and purpose of the Ordinance.The <br /> variance to allow construction of the barn is in harmony with the zoning code;the <br /> requested setback variance on this Property is generally consistent with the intent of <br />