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FILE # LA21-000068 October 25, 2021 Page 2 of 4 LOT ANALYSIS WORKSHEET Section 78-420 – Setbacks: RR-1B ZONING DISTRICT Required Proposed Front 50 300 Rear 50 470 Side (North) 30 23 Side (South) 30 50 Section 78-420 – Lot Area/Width: RR-1B Zoning District Lot Area Lot Width Required 87,120 s.f. (2 acres) 200’ @BSL Actual 255,036 s.f. (5.85 acres) 200 feet Section 78-1403 – Structural Building Coverage: The parcel is over 2 acres, structural coverage does not apply Section 78-1680 and 78-1700 – Hardcover Calculations: The parcel is in an exempt zone, hardcover limitations do not apply. Applicable Regulations: Variance from Section 78-420: Side yard setback Variance from Section 78-420: Building Height 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. 14, 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. According to MN §462.357 Subd. 6(2) variances shall only be permitted when: 1. The variance is in harmony with the general intent and purpose of the Ordinance. The intent of the ordinance is to reduce massing with principal structures too close together, and to regulate massing with tall buildings. Neither of these goals will be challenged with the variance. The north property line is a boundary with undeveloped MnDOT