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PC <br /> PRACTICAL DIFFICULTIES DOCUMENTATION FORM #LExhibi 0015 <br /> Exhibit C <br /> #LA18-000015 <br /> 1) The property owner proposes to use the property in a reasonable manner not permitted by the <br /> Zoning Chapter. <br /> Response: I have an existing,detached two-car garage on my property that is in very poor condition. <br /> The existing building is also nonconforming in that it resides 5.9 feet from the property <br /> line bordering 3200 North Shore Drive. I am requesting a hardcover variance from the <br /> city which will allow to replace my existing,garage with a new garage that will meet <br /> Orono's setback requirements.Though still over the city's 25% hardcover limit for Tier 1 <br /> lots, my proposed structure would result in less computed hardcover than what currently <br /> exists today. <br /> 2) The plight of the landowner is due to circumstances unique to his property not created by the <br /> landowner. <br /> Response: The lot has a hardcover disadvantage due to it's irregular shape.The 250 foot narrow <br /> strip of driveway is the only means to access the property.This zone is almost entirely <br /> hardcover. If this access strip zone was disregarded,the remainder of the lot would be <br /> well below the city's hardcover threshold. <br /> 3) The variance,if granted,will not alter the essential character of the locality. <br /> Response: The existing garage does not match the style or quality of my home nor the surrounding <br /> homes.There have been significant improvements in recent years with two of the <br /> neighboring properties.The building in it's current condition is an eyesore and it is a <br /> distraction from the beautiful homes in the area that surround it. Neighbors have <br /> expressed their concerns with the appearance of the existing building.The style,color, <br /> and roof line of the proposed garage would match the existing home. <br /> 4) Economic considerations alone do not constitute practical difficulties if reasonable use for the <br /> property exists under the terms of the Zoning Chapter. <br /> Response: I estimate the cost to rehabilitate the existing structure would exceed the cost to do a <br /> complete tear down and rebuild. In addition, relocating the garage away from the <br /> property lines would benefit my neighbors by making it conform to city code. <br /> 5) Practical difficulties include,but are not limited to,inadequate access to direct sunlight for solar <br /> energy systems.Variances shall be granted for earth sheltered construction as defined in <br /> Minnesota Statutes,Section 116J.06,Subd. 2,when in harmony with this Chapter. <br /> Response: N/A <br /> 6) The Board of Appeals and Adjustments or the Council may not permit as a variance any use that is <br /> not allowed under this Chapter for property in the zone where the affected person's land is <br /> located. <br /> Response: N/A <br />