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_ _ <br /> 0 <br /> N. . . <br /> ��O O <br /> CITY of ORONO <br /> �L ��^ SMA G RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL <br /> �S� NO. 4 4 8 t; <br /> B. There was concern continued use of the site impacts the water quality of <br /> Lake Minnetonka. <br /> C. The City of Orono rezoned the property from commercial to residential in <br /> the early 1970s. Approving a Code Amendment to permit this type of use <br /> in the LR-1 C district would not be in keeping with the intent of the <br /> Comprehensive Plan, so it should remain in a non-conforming status. <br /> • <br /> D. The proposed height of the building was 42' requiring a variance. The <br /> building would have been 22' taller than the existing principal building. <br /> E. Other sites in the area have not been explored to accommodate the salt and <br /> sand storage building. The applicants were advised to research other <br /> locations that may be feasible. <br /> 4. County Staff has indicated the proposed building would actually be less intense than <br /> the use that exists because the number of salt/sand deliveries will be reduced by 60 <br /> trips annually and the salt/sand mix and storage would be relocated indoors. During <br /> a significant snow event, night deliveries of dry salt and sand mix are required <br /> because they have limited indoor storage. With an enclosed building, they could <br /> stockpile the mix and accept deliveries during the daytime hours. <br /> 5. The proposed building has been reduced in height from 42' to 20' and the building <br /> has been redesigned to not require a fully enclosed building but rather three storage <br /> bays for tht salt/sand c rr uct <br /> 6. Elevation views, provided by Hennepin County, indicate the buildings would only <br /> have minimal impact on adjacent properties to the north. The 42' building proposal <br /> would have blocked views from a small area in Spring Park across the railroad <br /> tracks. <br /> 7. The storage bays would provide protection for the salt and sand product. Much of <br /> the salt and sand has been stored outdoors and could become part of the runoff <br /> from the site towards Lake Minnetonka. The facility is located within the 1000' <br /> Shoreland area of the lake. <br /> Page 3 of 8 <br />