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Case Pile: V 09-U4 <br />Page 2 <br />General Information <br />Nelson Variance <br />Impervious Surface <br />Number of Driveways <br />Applicant Scott Smieja, on behalf of the owner Jake Nelson <br />60 Day Rule The application has been deemed complete as of July 30, 2009. <br />The City must take action by September 30, 2009 <br />Requested Action Variance approval <br />Location and Size Approximately .93 acres on the west side of Simonet Drive, east <br />bank of Lake Orono. <br />Location Existing Use Land Use Plan Designation Current Zoning <br />Subject Single Family Urban Residential R-1c <br />Property Res. <br />North Single Family Urban Residential R-1c <br /> Res. <br />South Single Family Urban Residential R-1c <br /> Res. <br />East Single Family Urban Residential R-1 c <br /> Res. <br />West Single Family Urban Residential R-1 c <br /> Res. <br />Overview <br />In order for the applicant to construct the house they desire, two different variances are necessary. <br />The first variance is for the construction of a second driveway, where only one is permitted. <br />The second variance is to exceed the maximum 25% impervious surface regulations. The applicant <br />proposed approximately 38% lot coverage. <br />Applicable Regulations <br />Driveway: Section 30-906-c-(2) "Single-family residential driveways. Single-family residential <br />driveways shall not exceed 30 feet in width measured at the property line. Each single-family lot shall <br />be limited to one driveway except: <br />a. Lots that are one acre or larger in the A-1 and R1a zoning districts shall be allowed two <br />driveways onto a city street, not exceeding 40 feet in total combined width. Driveways shall be <br />separated by a minimum of 25 feet. <br />b. In all single-family districts, if the area inside a looped driveway is 25 feet or less wide, the two <br />legs of the loop, not to exceed 30 feet in combined width, shall be considered one driveway. <br />c. In all single-family districts, corner lots shall be allowed to have one driveway on each street, not <br />to exceed 40 feet in total combined width." <br />S:APL_~NNING IGfAIN\Case Files\Vsuiance\l' 09-04 Nelson\PC staff report 8-11-U9.tloc <br />