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FILE#LA20-000021 <br /> May 18 2020 <br /> Page 2 of 4 <br /> RR-1B Lot Area Lot Width <br /> Required 87,120 s.f. (2.0 acres) 200' <br /> Actual 43,580 s.f. (1 acre) 220' <br /> Section 78-1403-Structural Building Coverage: <br /> Total Lot Area Total Structural Coverage <br /> 43,580 s.f. (1 acre) Allowed: 8,716 s.f. (20%) <br /> Existing: 1,660 s.f. (3%) <br /> Proposed: 2,740 s.f. (6%) <br /> Section 78-1680 and 78-1700-Hardcover Calculations: <br /> The property is not located in the Storm water Overlay District and no have a hardcover <br /> limitation. <br /> Applicable Regulations: <br /> Side yard Setback Variance (Code Section 78-420) <br /> There is an existing home on the property in a nonconforming location.The applicants wish to <br /> build an addition to the home for garage space. There are challenges due to the existing <br /> location of the home, location of the septic and the substandard lot area. <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 a home addition is in harmony with the zoning code; <br /> the requested setback variance on this Property is generally consistent with the intent <br /> of the ordinance. <br />