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!: Zoning File #1647 June 11, 1991 Page 2 Hardcover Existina Allowed Applicants Oprion A Staff Option B 75-250' 250-500' 33.9% 13.4% 25% 30% 33.7% 15.9% 28.9% 20.8% Lot Coverage:12.5%15%14.3%14.3% Pertinent Facts - 1 . The applicant proposes to remove his existing 412 s.f. detached garage and replace it with a 624 s.f. garage. This construction will also en;ail some additional driveway. 2.In discussions with the applicant, staff has suggested a second plan, discussed in this memo as Option B, which reduces the number and extent of variances needed. Please refer to Exhibits F and G to compare Options A and B. 3.The applicant recently purchased the vacant lot formerly known as 3401 East lake Street, and ha.T legally combined the two properties. However, even with the additional lot, the gross lot area is just under 12,000 s.f. or about 0.27 acre in this 2-acre zone. 4."Stubbs Bay Creek", which flows from Lake Classen to Stubbs Bay, flows through the rear of the property. This is a major drainageway for north central Orono, and staff recommends that any variances granted with this application be conditioned on the applicant granting the City a 20' drainage easement centered on the centerline cf the creek. 5.The 929.4 normal lake elevation contour is somewhat east of the mouth of the creek, hence a portion of this property is in the 75-250' setback zone, with the remainder in the 250- 500' zone. There is approximately 277 s.f. of rock withw ^ ^ ' — - - - -K ^ mm plastic on the property, which would have to be removed as part of the recent Council directive on hardcover. The plastic could be replaced with nonwoven fabric weed barrier if the property owner desires. Option A vs. Option B Referring to the variance request table at the beginning of this memo. Option A requests a 5' setback between the garage and the house, and a 20' setback to the creek. Under Option A, the garage would extend closer to Eastlake Street and Bayside Road than the required 50' front and side street setback. Some widening of the driveway would be necessary with this plan. 1