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��p CITY OF ORONO RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL s� `� No. a � 8 6 ��KES H�Q`� WHEREAS, J�ne 18, 2018, the Planning Commission recommended approval of the variance; and WHEREAS, on July 9, 2018, the City Council reviewed the application and the recommendations of the Planning Commission and City staff; and NOW,THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of Orono, Minnesota hereby approves the requested variance as described above based on one or more of the following findings of fact concerning the Property: FINDINGS OF FACT: 1. This application was reviewed as Zoning File #LA18-000056. The analysis contained within staff memos arnd the exhibits attached to the aforesaid memos, all minutes from the above mentioned meetings, and any and all other materials distributed at these meetings are hereby incorporated by reference. 2. The Property is located in the RS Zoning District. 3. The Property contains 2.38 acres in area and has a defined lot width of t380 feet at the 75' setback and ±460 feet at the OHWL. 4. The Property is within Tier 1 and hardcover is limited to 25% according to the Stormwater Quality Overlay District. 5. Applicant has applied for the following variance[s]: a. Hardcover in the lake yard b. Retaining wall in the lake yard 6. In considering this application for variance, the Council has considered the advice and recommendation of the Planning Commission and the effect of the proposed variance upon the health, sa�ety and welfare of the community, existing and anticipated traffic conditions, light and air, danger of fire, risk to the public safety, and the effect on values of property in the su�rounding area. ANALYSIS: 1. "Variances shall onl� be permitted when they are in harmony with the general purposes and intent of the ord nance . . . ."The variances are minimal and designed to appear as grass or pervious areas an� generally consistent with the intent of the ordinance. This criterion is met. 2 ��