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(0 <br />TO:Chair Smith and Orono Planning Commission Members <br />Ron Moorse, City Administrator <br />FROM: Paul Weinberger, Assistant Zoning Administrator <br />DATE:August 16,1998 <br />SUBJECT: #2420 Robert C. Ryan Jr. <br />Variances-Public Hearing <br />Zoning District: RR-1B One Family Rural Residential District (2 Acre) <br />Lot Area:70,881 square feet (1.62 acres) <br />Application: The applicant has proposed to construct a 90' wind tower as an additional <br />source for electricity to serve his property. Mr. Ryan in his hardship statement has indicated the <br />need for the structure results from periodic NSP power outages, sometimes days at a time. <br />Staff contacted NSP about power outages along Christine Avenue. NSP reported the area h^ seen <br />10 power outages since July, 1997. They did indicate all power outages are counted, even if they <br />are only seconds at a time. <br />This application requires the following variances: <br />1. Structure height to exceed 30*. The applicant has requested a 90' wind tower, exceeding the <br />allowed height by 60 feet. <br />Pertinent Ordinances: <br />Section 10.28, Subd. 5(A): Height Regulations in the RR-IB Zoning District <br />Section 10.28, Subd. 5(B): Lot Requirements <br />Section 10.75, Subd. 1: Height of Structures - Special Provisions <br />U2420 Robert C Ryan Jr. <br />3535 Christine Dri\e <br />yartance <br />9/21/98 <br />Page I <br />1