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CITY OF ORONO RESOLUTION OF TH.E CITY COUNCIL 110. 6595 WHEREAS, on January 19, 2016, the Planning Commission on a vote of 6-0 tabled the application, suggesting a number of revisions to the proposal; and WHEREAS, on February 16, 2016 the Planning Commission held a second public hearing and reviewed a revised proposal by the Applicant, and voted 6-0 to recommend approval of the revised proposal, subject to installation of gutters to direct roof runoff away from the adjoining property and maintaining architectural compatibility with the principal residence structure; and WHEREAS, on March 14, 2016, the City Council reviewed the application and the recommendations of the Planning Commission and City staff. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of Orono, Minnesota hereby makes the following findings of fact and variance analysis concerning this property: FINDINGS OF FACT: Al. The analysis contained within staff memos and 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. A2. The Property is located within the LR -1A Single Family Lakeshore Residential District which requires a minimum lot area of 2.0 acres and a minimum lot width of 200' Detached accessory structures are a permitted use in the LR -1A District. A3. The Property is 56,846 s.f. (1.31 acres) in area and 49.8 feet in defined width. A4. In considering this application for variances, the Council has considered the advice and recommendation of the Planning Commission and the effect of the proposed variances upon the health, safety 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 surrounding area. A5. The Owners have owned the existing residence since 2007 and propose to construct a covered deck addition to the rear of the existing 718 s.f. accessory garage/storage building located near Spates Avenue. The addition consists of a covered (roofed) deck, 10'x22.1' at the rear of the structure. The existing structure is nonconforming in location, being 1) nearer the front lot line than the existing residence; 2) located 22' from the street lot line where a minimum 50' setback would be required for any structure; and 3) located as near as 4.1 feet from the west lot line, where a 10' setback would be required for an accessory structure of this size. Page 2 of 8