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FILE#17-3908 <br /> March 20,2017 <br /> Page 2 of 4 <br /> Structural Coverage: <br /> Total Lot Area Total Structural Coverage <br /> 7,136 s.f.+ (0.154 acre) Allowed: 1500 2000 s.f.* (Lot is less than 10,000 s.f.) <br /> Existing(As-built) 1080 s.f. <br /> *On March 13,2017 the City Council amended the Lot Coverage ordinance <br /> Hardcover Calculations: <br /> Stormwater Allowed <br /> Total Area Existing <br /> Overlay District Hardcover Proposed Hardcover <br /> in Tier Hardcover <br /> Tier per 78-72 <br /> Tier 3 7,136 s.f. 1784 s.f. 1767 s.f. Up to 2498 s.f. (35.0%) <br /> (25.0%) (24.8%) <br /> APPLICABLE REGULATIONS: <br /> 78-350: LR-1C Lot Standards &Setback Regulations. <br /> 78-1700(3): Tier Hardcover Limits <br /> 78-72: Lots of Record <br /> (c) A lot of record located in any shoreland district, including the Shoreland Overlay <br /> district, RS Seasonal Recreational district, and any of the LR-Lakeshore Residential <br /> districts,that does not meet the requirements of this chapter for lot size or lot width <br /> shall be subject to the following regulations: <br /> (1) A nonconforming single lot of record may be allowed as a building site without <br /> variances from lot size and width requirements, provided that: <br /> a. All setback requirements can be met; <br /> b. A Type 1 sewage treatment system consistent with Minnesota Rules, <br /> chapter 7080,can be installed or the lot is connected to a public sewer; <br /> and <br /> c. The impervious surface coverage meets all hardcover location and square <br /> footage restrictions of this chapter and the total square footage of <br /> hardcover does not exceed 25 percent of the entire lot area. <br /> d. All other zoning district standards can be met. <br /> (3) A lot subject to either subsections 78-72(c)(1) or(2) remains subject to the <br /> hardcover restrictions of this chapter,as follows: <br /> a. Where the hardcover square footage allotment as calculated based on the <br /> assigned tier exceeds 25 percent of the entire lot area, hardcover shall be <br /> limited to 25 percent of the entire lot area. <br /> Governing Regulations: Variance (Sec. 78-123). <br /> In reviewing applications for variance, the Planning Commission shall consider the effect of the <br /> proposed variance upon the health, safety and welfare of the community, existing and anticipated <br /> traffic conditions, light and air, danger of fire, risk to the public safety, and the effect on values of <br /> property in the surrounding area. The Planning Commission shall consider recommending approval <br /> for variances from the literal provisions of the Zoning Code in instances where their strict <br /> enforcement would cause practical difficulties because of circumstances unique to the individual <br /> property under consideration, and shall recommend approval only when it is demonstrated that <br /> such actions will be in keeping with the spirit and intent of the Orono Zoning Code. Economic <br /> considerations alone do not constitute practical difficulties. Practical difficulties also include but <br />