06-21-2022 Planning Commission Packet

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FILE#LA22-000029 21 June 2022 Page 2 of 4 LOT ANALYSIS WORKSHEET 4111 Section 78-420—Accessory Building Setbacks (<1,000 s.f.): RR-1B Required Proposed Front 50' ±135' Rear 15' +100' East Side 15' +100' West Side 15' 20' Section 78-420—Lot Area/Width: RR-1B Lot Area Lot Width Required 87,120 s.f. (2.0 acres) 200' Actual 138,004 s.f. (3.17 acre) 430' Section 78-1403—Structural Building Coverage: The property exceeds 1.99 acres,therefore structural coverage limits do not apply. Section 78-420—Building Height= Maximum 30 feet defined height; accessory buildings may not exceed height of principal building: Peak Height Defined Height Principal Building ±16 ±12 Proposed Pole Building 17.3' 15' • Applicable Regulations: Height Variance(Code Section 78-420) The City Code requires accessory buildings to not exceed the height of the home on a property. For a property with a single story home, or rambler-style home it would not allow a traditional barn or rural pole barn-type of building with taller side walls.The applicant's proposed building will be well below the permitted 30-foot defined height limitation, however is limited by the height of the home. The proposed building will be located to the rear of the home, and will be set on grade that is approximately 10-feet lower than the front of the home.The proposed pole building is less than 1,000 square feet and is proposed in a permitted location. 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 •