06-15-2015 Planning Commission Packet

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Date Appfication Received: OS/20/15 Da#e Application Considered as Complete: 05/2A/15 60-Day Revlew Period Expires: 07/i9/15 To: Chair Leskinen and Planning Commission Memb�rs Jessica Loftus, City Administrator From: Melanie Curtis, Planner V Date: 10 June 2015 SubJect: #15-3744,John Brunello, 190 Orono Orchard Road S Variances Public Hearing ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2oning District: RR-16,One Family Rural Residential, 2-acres/200' width Lot Area: 67,235 square feet{1.5 acre) Lot Wtdth: 120 feet @ the 50' setback Appticailon Summary: The applicant is requesting Iot area, lot width and side street setback variances to allow construction of a new residence to be situated 30.5 feet from the side street lot line where a 50 foot setback is required. Lot area and lot width variances are also requested. Staff Recommendation: Planning Department Staff recommends approval of the variances. Pertlnent Zoning Ordinance Sections Sec. 78-420.Area, height, !ot width and yard requirements. �Ist of Exhibits Exhibit A. Application Exhibit B. Practical Difficulties Form Exhibit C. Proposed Survey Exhibit D. Praposed Plans and Elevations Exhibit E. Code Excerpts Exhibit F. Aerial Photo Fxhibir G. Srte Pfiotos Exhibit H. Property Owners List Fachibit l. Plat Map Background The subject pfoperty is a corner lot located within the RR-16, rural residential district which requires a minimum of 2 acres. The applicant is proposing to construct a new single family home on the property and is requesting lot area, lot width, and side street setback variances in order to do so. The property is 67,235 square feet or 1.5 acres in area and has 1�0 feet in width when measured at the front building setback where z.0 acres in area and 200 feet in width are required.The applicant is proposing a side street setback of 30.5 feet from the Waadhill Avenue side street where a 50-foot setback is required. All other setbacks will be met. The Cit�s Engineer has re�iewed the plans and identified the propased driveway does not meet th� required 100 foot setback#rom the corner and should be redesigned; a complete in depth engineering re�iew will be c�nducted at the time of the building permit.