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<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />CITY OF ORONO <br />RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL <br /> <br />NO. ________________________ <br /> <br /> <br />2 <br /> <br /> WHEREAS, on April 8, 2019, the City Council reviewed the application and the <br />recommendations of the Planning Commission and City staff; <br /> <br /> NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of Orono, Minnesota <br />hereby [approves/denies] the requested variance as described above based on one or more of <br />the following findings of fact concerning the Property: <br /> <br />FINDINGS OF FACT: <br /> <br />1. This application was reviewed as Zoning File #LA19-000007. The analysis contained <br />within staff memos and the exhibits attached to the aforesaid memos, all minutes from the <br />above mentioned meetings, and any and all other materials distributed at these meetings <br />are hereby incorporated by reference. <br /> <br />2. The Property is located in the LR-1B Zoning District. <br /> <br />3. The Property contains 0.7 acres in area and has a defined lot width of 123 feet at the <br />OWHL and 111 feet at the 75-foot setback. <br /> <br />4. The Property is within Tier 1 and hardcover is limited to 25% according to the Stormwater <br />Quality Overlay District. <br /> <br />5. Applicant has applied for the following variance[s]: <br />a. Lot Area Variance <br />b. Lot Width Variance <br />c. 75-Foot Setback and Hardcover Variances <br />d. Average Lakeshore Setback Variance <br /> <br />6. In considering this application for variances, the Council has considered the advice and <br />recommendation of the Planning Commission and the effect of the proposed variances <br />upon the health, safety and welfare of the community, existing and anticipated traffic <br />conditions, light and air, danger of fire, risk to the public safety, and the effect on values <br />of property in the surrounding area. <br /> <br />ANALYSIS: <br /> <br />1. “Variances shall only be permitted when they are in harmony with the general purposes <br />and intent of the ordinance . . . .” The proposed variances are in harmony with the purpose <br />of the Ordinance. The lot includes difficulties in its substandard size and width, location of <br />adjacent homes, and the existing home’s proximity to the lake. The average lakeshore <br />setback variance will not further impact views of the lake for adjacent properties.