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TO: Chair Hawn and Orono Planning Commission Members Ron Moorse, City Administrator FROM: DATE: Wendy Bottenberg, Zoning Administrator/Planner October 16, 2000 SUBJECT: #2627 Willmar Thorkelson 440 Big Island Variance --Public Hearing Zoning District: RS (Seasonal Recreational) List of Exhibits A Analysis B Application/ Applicant Letter C Site Plan/ Survey D Building Official Notification Letter E Shed Plans F Topographic Map G Photos of Property H Hardcover Calculations I Plat Map J Location Map K Prope1ty Owner's List L Permit Record Pertinent Code Sections (After-The-Fact) Actual Lot Area: 48,781 s.f. (1.12 acres) 1. Section 10.31, Subd. 8 (C): Minimum Setback: The minimum setback from platted street rights- of-way, all structures: 30 feet. To permit a 12' x 24' (288 s.f.) accessory structure to be located 23' from the property line. Application Summary: The applicant has applied for an after-the-fact variance to permit a storage shed to remain on the property. The shed is currently located 23' from a platted, dedicated right-of- way where 30' is required. The accessory structure was built in 1999 without a building permit. The applicant was notified by Orono's building official of the violation, April 1999 and August 2000. The notification letter explains when a building permit is applied for a review of the plans is done to check if it meets City building and zoning codes. (Exhibit D). The applicant had the property surveyed and the survey indicates the shed is located 23' from the street right-of-way, therefore a building permit has not been issued. The shed is currently used for storage of an ATV, yard equipment, gardening tools, supplies and other tools. The property consists of two lots that have been legally combined making it large and odd shaped. The shed is used to house equipment for the back prope1iy. #2627 Willmar Thorkelson 440 Big Island Variance 10/16/2000 Page 1