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MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, May 9, 2005 7:00 o'clock p.m. PUBLIC COMMENTS None ZONING ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT 7. #05 -3103 JACK AND KAKI OLSON,1966 SHADYWOOD ROAD — VARIANCE Jack and Kari Olson, Applicants, were present. Curtis stated the applicants are requesting a number of variances to construct a 20' by 20' detached garage on their property to replace a one -stall tuck -under garage that will be converted to living space. The following variances are being requested: 1. A rear yard setback variance for a 11.5 foot rear setback where 15 feet is required; and 2. A hardcover variance for 45 percent within the 0 -75' zone; and N • 3. A structural coverage variance for 29.6 percent or 1,671 square foot structure where 1,500 square feet is normally allowed and 23 percent currently exists; • 4. A principal building setback to allow a 5 -foot setback between the garage and the home where a 10 -foot setback is normally required; and 5. A lake setback variance to construct a 20' by 20' detached garage within 75 feet of the lake. Curtis noted the applicants' entire property is located within 75 feet of the lake. The Planning Commission voted 6 -1 to deny the structural coverage variance with the recommendation that the 1,500 square feet structural coverage maximum be met with a home addition located no nearer the lake than the current structure. Staff recommends approval of the variances in order to allow the applicants a total of 1,500 square feet of structural coverage for a garage addition. Jack Olson addressed the Council regarding his request. Olson noted due to the size of the lot, they are limited in the size of the structure they are able to construct and have reduced their plans from a 22' by 24' garage to a 20' by 20' garage. Olson stated a garage is a necessity given the Minnesota climate during the winters and that they are requesting the least amount of structural coverage necessary. Olson indicated in their view they are experiencing a hardship due to the lack of a garage. Olson stated they are proposing to construct the new garage over existing blacktop and are agreeable to removing any hardcover that is not necessary. Olson stated they are financially unable to reconstruct • their residence in order to add a garage and meet the 1,500 square foot requirement and that they find it necessary to request a structural coverage variance. PAGE 2