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� <br /> • FILE 09-3399 �r <br /> Apri120,2009 <br /> Page 2 of 3 <br /> house roof. This would place the peak of the roof approximately 13 feet above the existing <br /> roof. � <br /> -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- <br /> LOT ANALYSIS WORSHEET . <br /> � Lot Area/Width• <br /> Re uired Actual <br /> Lot Area 1 acre 0.94 acre <br /> Lot Width 140 feet 149 feet ' <br /> Structural Covera�e: <br /> Allowed Existing <br /> 6141.96 s.f. 15.00% 3,000 s.f. 7.33% <br /> -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- <br /> Setback Variances <br /> The code requires a detached accessory stxucture to be located no closer to the house than the <br /> front street. The house is setback about 130 feet from Garden Court. The garage is set back <br /> about seven feet from the right of way and 21 to 22 feet from the roadway itself. <br /> . Hardship Statement - <br /> Applicant has completed the Hardship Documentation Form attached as E�iibit B, and <br /> should be asked for additional testimony regarding the application. <br /> Hardship Analysis - <br /> In considering applications for variance, tlee Planning Commission s/iall consider t/te effect of t1:e proposed <br /> variance upon tl:e/:ealtl:, safety mrd welfare of tl:e community, existing m2d anticipated traffic conditions, <br /> ligl:t mid air, da�zger of fire, risk to tlie public safety, ai:d tl:e eJfect on values of property in t/:e surrounding <br /> area. Tl:e Planning Commission sliall consider recomme�zdiizg approva[ for variaizces jrom tl:e litera! <br /> provisions of tl:e Zoning Code in instances wl:ere t/eeir strict enforcement would cause undue liardsleip <br /> because of circumstm:ces unique to t/ee individual property under consideration, and s1:a11 recommend <br /> approval only wlten it is demonstrated tlrat suclt actions will be in keeping wit/t tlie spirit and intent of t/ie <br /> Orono Zoning Code. <br /> Issues for Consideration <br /> What sort of hardship exists in this situation? <br /> The difficulties of maintaining a flat roof in Minnesota have been the part of the basis for <br /> granting similar variances. If the garage had wood framed walls like a typical garage it <br /> probably would have collapsed years ago or have been removed when the house was <br /> constructed. The Commission may want to consider the unattractiveness of the building as a <br /> contributing factor. <br /> Is the variance necessary to make reasonable use of the property? <br /> The attached garage is 480 square feet. This garage is 624 square feet. There are no other <br /> accessory structures on the properly. This is within the typical range for houses and <br />