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��0 CITY OF ORONO RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL �� .�� No. 6 6 8 9 xFSHOlL A2. The Property is located within the LR-lA Single Family Rural Residential District which requires a minimum lot area of 2.0 acres and a minimum lot width of 200'for construction of a single family residence. A3. The Property is 0.35 acres in area, being 120 feet in width. The Property is considered as legally nonconforming with regard to lot area and lot width. A4. The Property is located within Storm Water Overlay District Tier 1 which allows 25% hardcover. The proposed residence construction will result in hardcover on the Property of approximately 24.88%,below the maximum hardcover allowance. A5. In considering this applicarion for variances, the Council has considered the advice and recommendation of the Planning Commission and the effect of the proposed variances upon the health, safety and welfare of the community, existing and anticipated traffic conditions, light and air, danger of fire, risk to the public safety, and the effect on values of property in the surrounding area. VARIANCE ANALYSIS: According to MN §462.537 Subd. 6(2) variances shall only be permitted when: 1. The variance is in harmony with the general intent and purpose of the Ordinance. The variance would allow the addition to be located 41.7 feet from the street. The intent of the ordinance is to create large separation between the homes and the street. This intent would still be met. 2. The variance is consistent with the comprehensive plan. The setback as proposed would continue to be consistent with the large open spaces suggested by the comprehensive plan for this type of development. 3. The applicant establishes that there are practical difficulties. a. The property owner proposes to use the property in a reasonable manner not permitted by the official controls; The lot size and current configuration of the home do not permit a modest improvement of the home without some encroachment into the setbacks. b. There are circumstances unique to the property not created by the landowner; The homeowner did not create the uniqueness himself. The lot was created and principally improved prior to his ownership. Improvements made by the applicant have been made to blend the home into the neighborhood. c. The variance will not alter the essential character of the locality. The proposed improvement and resulting setbacks appears to be consistent with the character of the neighborhood. Homes on the west side of Crestview are setback 25-32 feet, homes on the east side are setback 20-50 feet from Crestview, with the subject parcel currently 57 feet, and proposed to be 41 feet. Page2of5