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over 10%. The proposed driveway would require a 5* retaining wall on each side of the <br />driveway, or a sideslope cut of as much as 16' on each side of the driveway to maintain a 3:1 <br />slope. If the Larsons do agree to such an arrangement the City would require all driveway <br />slopes to be located on their property. Thus the 12' of property to be given to the Larsons <br />would not be adequate. A transfer of a minimum 44' would provide all proposed grade <br />changes to be located on the 540 Orono Orchard Road property. The City would encourage <br />the property owners to consider the sloping rather than retaining walls as they are easier to <br />maintain. <br />3. <br />4. <br />The Larsons would have to be a willing participant in the Lot Line Rearrangement. <br />Before variances for the garage and additional living space can be considered the issue of <br />access to the subject properties should be resolved. <br />5. <br />6. <br />7. <br />The alley is currently maintained and plowed by the City. <br />The Minnetonka Bluffs subdivision was platted in 1887. <br />The Larson's must be a willing applicant as the City cannot force a lot line rearrangement or <br />a change in access to the 540 property. <br />ANALYSIS <br />Lot Area and Yards <br />RR-IB <br />(2 acre) <br />Lot Area Lot Width Rear Yard Side Yard Street Yard <br />Required 87,120 s.f.200'50'30'50' <br />500 38,346 s.f.150'50'30'50' <br />540 25,400 s.f 100'50'30'50' <br />Sewer Units <br />Both properties have been assessed and provided with sewer units. <br />§2469/7470 <br />500/540 Orono Orchard Road <br />Lot Lino Rtarrongement/Vacation/Variances <br />5/15/99 <br />Fagil