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FILE •04-3C50 <br />V 20C4 <br />Pas* 3 Of 3 <br />along Minnetonka Avenue measures 175* in^^idth. <br />RR-IB Standardf <br />The proposed house and 988 s.f. detached garage meet all setback, lot coverage, and <br />hardcover standards of the RR-IB district. <br />Driveway **curb cut** <br />The proposed angled driveway, while 20’ wide in section, is about 28 ’ in width where it <br />crosses the lot line and will have to be slightly modified in width or orientation to meet <br />the 20’ limit. <br />Hardship Statement <br />Applicant has completed the Hardship Documentation Form attached as E.xhibit B. and <br />should be asked for additioital testimony regarding the application. <br />Hardship Aaal>‘sb <br />In amstderlng •ppfkmrtom for vmrhmce, the Ptamtlng Cemmhthm skmtt eetitUer the effect of the <br />propotetl Yorionce upon the heohh, to/eiy and welfare of the conrnmnhy, cxlttlng and anticipated traffic <br />eonditiont, light and air, danger of fire, rbk to the public %afety. and the effect on valuet of property in <br />the surrounding area. The Hanning Conunission shall consider recommending approval for variances <br />from the literal provbhms of the Zoning Code in instances where their strict enforcement would cause <br />undue hardship because of circumstances unique to the individual property under consideration, and <br />shall recommend approval only when it b demonurated that such actions will be in keeping with the <br />spirit and intent of the Orono Zoning Code. <br />Staff finds that os the lot is similar in size with the lots in the immediate neighborhood, <br />and that there is no odditional land for the property owners to acquire in order to make <br />their lot confonning in area and w idth. <br />Issues for Consideration <br />1. Although a variance was granted, docs the Planning Commission feel that the <br />accessory building located within the right-of-way should be removed as part of <br />this review? <br />2. Are there any other issues or concerns with this application? <br />Staff Recommeodation <br />Planning Staff recommends approval of the lot width and lot area variances with the <br />following stipulation: <br />1. The new construction will be required to conform to the hardcover, lot coverage, <br />and setback regulations.