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File #2340 February 3, 1998 Page 3 Lot 2 is technically a "front lot" and in this case is proposed for construction of a duplex, i.e. a single building with two dwelling units, on a single lot. Under Orono's ordinances this duplex lot could not be split to have two separate owners. The result is that at least one of the units will be a rental, and/or possibly both will be rental. Regarding lot standards: Lot 2 meets the 0.5 acre minimum lot size required (Note that the duplex CUP Ordinance, Section 10.20, Subd. 3 (I), does nol require additional lot area for a duplex; and Shoreland Ordinance Section 10.56, Subd. 16 (A) (1) requires area minimum of 17,500 s.f (0.40 acre) for a duplex within 1,000' of a general development lake if not riparian, or 26.000 s.f. (0.60 acre) if riparian. This duplex lot does not meet the area standard for being riparian, i.e. this is a factor to account for in to determining whether the duplex lot could have lake access). Lot 2 meets the 135' minimum width for a duplex (shoreland ordinance requirements) as measured along the east frontage of Lot 2 abutting Ouilot A. {The Zoning Code identifies the shortest side of a corner lot such as this, as the 'front'. However, in this case the side abutting Outlot A will function as the front lot line and if the line abutting Outlot A is formally defined as the front lot line by City action, the lot could be considered as conforming in width for a duplex lot. The intrusion of the AfJVCC lift station into the site suggests that this would be an appropriate conclusion, given the impacts that intrusion has on the building envelope for this site). The duplex proposed for Lot 2 meets the 15' required depth of the side yard adjacent to the back lot access ou»’ot (Outlot B), i.e. equal to the "side street yard" setback for the district, which in LR-lC-1 is 15'. The side and rear yards are correctly shown or *he drawings (also see staff sketch, Exhibit E). Section 10.03, Subd. 27 (C) (4) states that no more than two residences may be served via an access outlot (Outlot B) but applicant's plan has three units being served by Outlot B. The solution is to design a duplex with a separate access driveway coming off the road outlot, Outlot A. - Hardcover for Lot 2 is shown as 7.3% in the 75-250' zone where 25% would be allowed, and 50% in the 250-500' zone where 30% would be allowed. However, the 250-500' zone should be credited with unused hardcover allowance from the 75-250' zone, because an unused hardcover allowance can be transferred to a zonefiirtheL from the lake while still meeting the intent of the code. This is demonstrated below: