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FILE #LA22-000040 15 August 2022 Page 2 of 4 LOT ANALYSIS WORKSHEET Section 78-1279 – Setbacks: The existing timber retaining walls are made with narrow timbers which are tiered and support the hillside of the property. The existing landscape timbers are not well suited to support the slope. The existing and proposed stair and wall configuration allow for the existing lake access. The new walls are proposed to utilize the existing footprint and will be constructed at the same setback from the lake. No retaining walls are permitted within the 75 foot lakeshore setback. Section 78-1680 and 78-1700 – Hardcover Calculations: Retaining walls are exempt from hardcover totals for the property. Therefore the retaining walls are excluded from the hardcover calculations. Applicable Regulations: Lake Setback Variance (Section 78-1279) Retaining walls are not permitted within 75’ of the lake, in order to replace the existing wall system, with an expanded footprint a setback variance has been requested. 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. Preserving and protecting the existing lake yard slope is in harmony with the intent of the ordinance. The