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FILE#LA19-0000105 <br /> 21 Jan 2020 <br /> Page 2 of 5 <br /> Planning Staff Practical Difficulty Analysis: Regarding practical difficulty,Staff finds the <br /> applicant's request for a variance to allow the minimum building adjustment necessary to <br /> conform to the floodplain and shoreland low floor elevations is reasonable.The variances are <br /> supported by the practical difficulties resulting from the existing building location on the <br /> property, as well as the existing elevations of the floor and ceiling. <br /> LOT ANALYSIS WORKSHEET <br /> Section 78-1279-Setbacks: <br /> LR-1A Required Existing Proposed <br /> West Side 15' 18.2' No change <br /> East Side 15' ±219' No change <br /> Lakeshore 75' 53' No change <br /> The building is entirely lakeward of the average lakeshore <br /> Average Lakeshore <br /> setback line. <br /> Section 78-1403-Structural Building Coverage: <br /> The lot exceeds 1.99 acres and is therefore not subject to structural coverage limitations. <br /> Section 78-1680 and 78-1700-Hardcover Calculations: <br /> Stormwater Total Area Allowed Proposed <br /> Overlay District in ZoneHardcover Existing Hardcover Hardcover <br /> Tier <br /> Tier 1 107,655 s.f. 26,913 s.f. 14,115 s.f. 149 s.f. No Change <br /> (25%) (13.1%) w/in 75' <br /> Applicable Regulations: <br /> Lake Setback&Average Lakeshore Variances (Section 78-12791 <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 />