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subject parcel and Lake Orono is directly across the street. The applicant is proposing 41% hardcover for the property, exceeding the ordinance limit by 16%. Existing and proposed lot coverage numbers as well as existing building square footages will be approximate numbers throughout this document. The property currently has 26% lot coverage (hardcover) with the following impervious surfaces:  House – 512 sqft  Garage 1 – 330 sqft  Garage 2 – 246 sqft  Driveway/Sidewalk – 1,380 sqft  Total – 2,468 sqft The applicant will be removing the two existing garages and replacing them with one attached garage. They will also be adding onto the existing home, increasing the overall footprint or hardcover. The applicant is proposing to add rain gardens and other methods to keep stormwater on site and reduce water leaving the parcel that would otherwise enter Lake Orono. This application has also been sent to the DNR for review but staff has not yet received a response. Applicable Regulation Variances may be granted when the petitioner establishes that the variance satisfies all five of the criteria described below. The variance is: 1. Is in harmony with the general purpose and intent of the ordinance, and The Shoreland District is intended to provide stormwater and water quality management near the lake by restricting the amount of hardcover/impervious surfaces, thus reducing the rate of stormwater runoff into the lake. If the property implements storm water management features (i.e. rain gardens) on the property, the general purpose and intent of the ordinance can be achieved. 2. Is consistent with the City of Elk River comprehensive plan. The property is guided residential, allowing homes and accessory structures. The use is consistent with the comprehensive plan. Variances may be granted when the petitioner establishes that there are practical difficulties in complying with the zoning ordinance. Practical difficulties means that: 3. The petitioner proposes to use the property in a reasonable manner not permitted by the zoning ordinance; The applicant is proposing to use the property in a reasonable manner as properties in the R1c zoning district are allowed to have a home and accessory structures (garages/sheds). The applicant is not requesting any more square footage of house and accessory structure than is permitted for other properties in the R1c district. 4. The plight of the petitioner is due to circumstances unique to the property, and not a consequence of the petition's own action or inaction; and The property is 9,583 SF in size, 13% smaller than the required lot size in the R1c district of 11,000 SF. The applicant is proposing to add rain gardens and other methods to keep stormwater N:\\Departments\\Community Development\\Planning\\Case Files\\V\\V 19-05 Copeland\\4-Board of Adjustments\\5.2. BASR 06-25-2019.docx