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MIl�TUTES OF THE . . <br /> ORONO PLANNII�TG CONIlVIISSION <br /> Tuesday,February 20,2007 <br /> • � � 6:00 o'clock p.m. ' <br /> (#07-3262 Alexander Design Group, Continued) - <br /> 2. A side setback variance to allow a five foot side yard setback where a ten-foot setback is <br /> normally required ancl five feet currently exists; � <br /> • 3. Hardcover variances to allow 17 percent hardcover within the 0-75 foot zone where 0 percent <br /> is normally allowed and to allow 32.1 percent within the 75-250 foot zone where 25 percent is <br /> normally allowed and 273 percent currently exists; <br /> � 4. Technically a height variance is required as the lowest level is by definition the first story and <br /> the additions make this a three-story house where only 2-1/2 stories are allowed. . <br /> The hardcover was calculated not taking into account the 0-75 foot zone on the eastern portion of the <br /> property. Based on the presence of the 929.4 OHWL contour elevation found in the wetland and the <br /> integral connection between the wetland and Lake Minnetonka, Staff would apply the 75-foot lake <br />� setback to this area as well. However, Staff has not adjusted the applicants' submitted hardcover • <br /> number to reflect this new information. <br /> � Curtis noted the hardcover numbers listed in the table are incorrect and that the correct hardcover <br /> figures are found on page one of the report. <br /> Planning Staff recommends the Planning Commission determine whether or not it is reasonable to <br /> allow expansion of this residence to increase the magnitude of the existing nonconformities. Some <br /> level of setback encroachment and hardcover overage may be reasonable. The height variance to <br /> technically make this a three-story home should be carefully considered. <br /> Beck stated when they discussed this application with Staff,it was noted that if all of the normal <br /> setbacks are taken into consideration,the building area would be very small and would be impossible <br /> — - -- o eal wiCh,which constitnte�a hardslup.- -- � <br /> Alexander stated it is important to note the small buildable area of the lot and that their proposal does <br /> not go closer to the lake. Alexander stated since the basement in the house is only seven feet tall,it <br /> does not meet the six foot requirement. , <br /> . Curtis stated the basement defmition was just revised by the Council at the last meeting and it does not <br /> meet either the old definition or the new definition of a basement and that is why it is being considered <br /> a story. C'urtis stated it does currently exist as a story and the top story is a half-story. <br /> Alexander stated it is more than 50 percent. Alexander stated the basement is not finished area. <br /> Curtis stated Staff would look at that level as being defined a story. � <br /> Alexander inquired whether it would be defined a story even if it is not eight-feet tall. <br /> PAGE 20 . <br /> � <br />