01-19-2016 Planning Commission Packet

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. oPRACTfCAL DIFFICULTIES DOCUMENTATION FORM PC�xhibit8 BETH & BOB SCHNELL 1130 OLD CRYSTAL BAY ROAD ORONO, MN 55391 I. "The property owner propases to use the praperty in a reasonable manner not permltted by the Zoning Chapter." The focus of the improvements is to extend the living areas of the home to the outside areas. The locations of#he proposed improvements are being proposed in a comman location that is typical for these types af outdoor living options. 2. "The plight of the landowner is due to circumstances unique to his � � +� � property not created by the landowner." ' � The owners of the property haue purchased their new home in the ` ��' �. ��D�B�Q'R� ; past year. The current homes building location was selected by the prior ' ,-1��sn�•�• ' owner(s) o#the praperty, and approved by the City of Orono. During the � planning of current owners dream backyard, concerns of the restrictive . setbacks had been realized. The �urrent location of the home is limiting the 2363��lot ICnob Rd optians to provide a reasanable use of space for a typical living area at the Mendota Hetgfits Mlnnesota b6120 back s�de of their home. The setbacks that are in place per the city cades limit the opportunities to provide patential structures such as a pool and retaining wall in the ideal space that functions vvith the rest of the home's ,� s'��i�s� entertaining areas. �,,,,,� �2_�1_� FAX G51-45.5-��34 3. "The variance, if granted, will not alter the essential character of the I oca I�ty." ouaioor�N�� The conceptual plans that are in place will not alter the character of �mmerdal&Residential Professlonel Plennma the neighborhood or impact the neighboring views. The proposed Greensce�s improvements will benefit all by cleaning up the current lawer yard areas water�capes wi#h new landscaping and the acfclition af the praposed pool, pergofa, and ��"�°n Hardscapes retaining walls while also impraving the home's architectural presentation. eoncrete Pavere New plantings will have many na#ive planting opfiions that wil[ provide Cusrom SeNtces seasonal interests as well as wildlife opportunities for food and cover. The lower property areas shown on the plan wifl not have sod instailed but www.soutrn+�ewdes�gn.com instead a no mow or grow low fescue grass seed. This will provide a more natural presentatian that�minimizes any mowing for the lower yard areas. Also, the improved hardscape areas around the pool wifl have a water management plan that wi41 allow for any run off water to be collected and R�C�IVED stored underground vs. running off. Q� 2.'� ZQ15 4. "Economlc considerations alone do not constitute practical difficulties ff �pF p�{p�Q reasonable use for the property exists under the terms of the Zoning Chapter." IV A � � � �� s ' �~� ICPI �s��E�s , . NA Rr ASSOCIATi�N ��ia¢n AA E M B E A ��T�� ■wrnwew�rw��w.