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, <br /> FILE#LA18-000015 <br /> 19 Mar 2018 <br /> Page 2 of 5 <br /> Section 78-1403-Structural Coverage: <br /> Total Lot Area Total Structural Coverage <br /> 34,730 s.f. (acre) Allowed: 6,946 s.f. (20%) <br /> Existing: 3,362 s.f. (9.6%) <br /> Proposed: 3,683 s.f. (10.6%) <br /> Section 78-1700-Hardcover Calculations: <br /> Stormwater Total Area in Allowed Existing Proposed <br /> Overlay District Zone Hardcover Hardcover Hardcover <br /> Tier <br /> Tier 1 34,730 s.f. 8,682.5 s.f. 9,735 s.f.* 9,699 s.f. <br /> (25%) (28%) (27.9%) <br /> *The existing hardcover reported includes 927 square feet of"assumed"driveway hardcover <br /> according to City Code Section 78-1683. <br /> Applicable Regulations: <br /> Hardcover Variance(Section 78-1700) <br /> The property has an existing nonconforming detached garage. Due to the condition, location, <br /> and appearance of the garage the property owner plans to demolish it and build a more <br /> functional garage in a conforming location.While the existing garage does not have an improved <br /> driveway,for hardcover purposes the Code assumes a minimum amount of hardcover to serve <br /> garages.Assuming the hardcover for the existing garage,the proposed garage will have a larger <br /> footprint,to meet the homeowners' needs,yet a smaller driveway to serve it due to the <br /> relocation at a conforming setback.The applicant has proposed to stay within the existing <br /> hardcover level—with the assumed hardcover. <br /> Governing Regulation:Variance(Section 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 <br /> anticipated traffic conditions, light and air, danger of fire, risk to the public safety, and the effect <br /> on values of property in the surrounding area. The Planning Commission shall consider <br /> recommending approval for variances from the literal provisions of the Zoning Code in instances <br /> where their strict enforcement would cause practical difficulties because of circumstances unique <br /> to the individual property under consideration, and shall recommend approval only when it is <br /> demonstrated that such actions will be in keeping with the spirit and intent of the Orono Zoning <br /> Code. Economic considerations alone do not constitute practical difficulties. Practical difficulties <br /> also include but are not limited to inadequate access to direct sunlight for solar energy systems. <br /> Variances shall be granted for earth-sheltered construction as defined in Minn.Stat.§216C.06, <br /> subd. 2,when in harmony with this chapter. The board or the council may not permit as a <br /> variance any use that is not permitted under this chapter for property in the zone where the <br /> affected person's land is located.The board or council may permit as a variance the temporary <br /> use of a one-family dwelling as a two-family dwelling. <br /> According to MN§462.537 Subd. 6(2)variances shall only be permitted when: <br /> 1. The variance is in harmony with the general intent and purpose of the Ordinance. The <br /> variance requested is consistent with the general intent of the Ordinance. The <br />