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Melanie Curtis From: Melanie Curtis Sent: Monday, September 29, 2014 11:44 AM Subject: 3505 Crystal Place- Revised Info Attachments: Accessory Structures 2014.pdf; Hardcover Information Packet-2014.pdf; Structural coverage 2014.pdf; Survey Requirements- March 2014.pdf; 3505crystalpl.pdf; admin@ci.orono.mn.us_ 20140929_112710.pdf; Variance Application - March 2014.pdf The numbers below are based on the attached survey dated 11/13/13. The reported lot area is 13,837 s.f.. The reported existing structural level from the survey is 1,892 s.f. or 13.6% which leaves approximately 183 s.f. of structure available to add. Tier 3 allows 35% total hardcover = 4,842.9 s.f. Structural coverage limit is 15% = 2,075 s.f. total footprint (including covered porches & upper level open decks) LR-1C district setbacks (principal) = Front 30'; Side Street 15'; Rear 30'; interior side 10' Detached garages = cannot be located closer to the street (in the front) or side street than the house is located. Minimum accessory building setback (for an accessory building less than 750 s.f. in area) is 10 feet from the house and 10 feet from the rear lot line. According to the survey, there is approximately 43 feet of space between the south wall of the house and the south/rear lot line where a garage may be possible. However, the structural coverage level may prove to be the difficult part. A structural coverage variance would need to be granted by the City Council in order to exceed 15%. It is possible; however staff cannot provide a definite outcome. Because there is no existing covered parking on the property the Council may find it reasonable to permit a small/minimal detached garage. A variance application packet is attached. If there are additional or more specific questions please let me know. Melanie Melanie Curtis Direct 952.249.4627 Planning &Zoning Office 952.249.4620 Email: mcurtis(o)ci.orono.mn.us Website: www.ci.orono.mn.us 1