11-16-2015 Planning Commission Packet

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FILE#15-3794 ' 12 Nov 15 Page 2 of 4 LOT ANALY515 WORKSHEET Sections 58-50(2) 78-420,78-1404, 78-1434. 78-1435& 78-1605-Setbacks: RR-16 Required Proposed Front 50' 142' Rear 50' 440' East Side 30' 100' West Side 30' 105' Wetland 40'(30' buffer+10') 80' Septic System Treatment Area 20' 20' House Location 50' +350'from front/street lot line Section 78-420- Lot Area/Width: RR-16 Lot Area Lot Width Required 87,120 s.f. (2.0 acres) 200' Actual 308,653 s.f. (7.09 acre) 278' Section 78-1403-Structural Covera�e: The property exceeds 2.00 acres in area therefore lot coverage limitations are not applicable. Applicable Regulations: Setback Variance (Code Section 78-1434&78-14351 According to City Code Section 78-1434 an OAS must meet principal structure setbacks for the appropriate district. Additionally City Code Section 78-1435 states: no detached garage or other accessory building shall be located nearer to the front or street lot line than the principal building on that lot. The subject property is over 600 feet deep; the home under construction is located approximately 330 feet from the street. The applicant is proposing to construct the pole building in a clearing of trees, streetward of the home so as not to impact the existing views of the lake to the south. The pole shed will be screened from Bayside Road by the existing trees and other vegetation. The pole shed will also be screened by trees from both adjacent properties. Governing Regulation:Variance (Section 78-123) In reviewing applications for variance, the Planning Commission shall consider the effect of the proposed variance upon the health, safety and welfare of rhe community, existing and anticipated traffic conditions, light and air, danger of fire, risk to the public safety, and the effect on values of property in the surrounding area. The Planning Commission shall consider recommending approval for variances from the literal provisions of the Zoning Code in instances where their strict enforcement would cause practical difficulties because of circumstances unique to the individual property under consideration, and shall recommend approval only when it is demonstrated that such actions will be in keeping with the spirit and intent of the Orono Zoning Code. Economic considerations alone do not constitute practical difficulties. Practical difficulties also include but are not limited to inadequate access to direct sunlight for solar energy systems. Variances shall be granted for earth-sheltered construction as defined in Minn. Stat. § 216C.06,