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CITY OF ORONO <br />RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL <br />NO. <br />b. The proposed addition requires no variances, as all setbacks, hardcover, and <br />other zoning requirements will be met. <br />c. The proposed addition and associated interior remodeling, along with the <br />proposed landscaping plan that removes an existing detached storage shed, are <br />positive improvements to the property and its use as a place of worship and <br />daycare center. <br />d. The property is served by municipal sewer and water. <br />e. The location of the addition is anticipated to have no impacts on neighboring <br />properties, and the size of the addition is very minor as compared to the size <br />and orientation of the existing building. <br />f. The slight increase in hardcover from 24.53% to 24.83% leaves the site well <br />below the 35% hardcover limit. It is anticipated that the hardcover increase will <br />not require additional stormwater management facilities unless required by the <br />Minnehaha Creek Watershed District (MCWD). <br />g. The architecture of the new addition will be compatible in architectural styling <br />with the existing building. <br />5. The City Council makes the following additional findings and determines that the <br />site plan proposal (findings shown in italics): <br />a. Is compatible with surrounding land uses; The extension of the building and the <br />proposed kitchen expansion will have no impact on surrounding land uses. <br />b. Preserves existing unique and natural features of the site and minimizes impacts <br />to wetlands, floodplains, and shoreland areas; Expansion of the building results <br />in a minimal increase in hardcover at a level within required limits, and will be <br />located approximately 150 feet from the wetland in the southerly portion of the <br />site, far exceeding the 35' required wetland setback, hence there are no <br />anticipated impacts to natural site conditions. <br />c. Creates harmonious relationship of buildings and open space with natural site <br />features and with existing and future buildings having a visual relationship of <br />the development; As an architecturally compatible extension of the existing <br />building, no negative visual impacts are anticipated. The addition also allows <br />for removal of an existing storage shed located south of the building. <br />d. Achieves a safe and efficient vehicular and pedestrian circulation system; <br />Expansion of the building will have no negative impacts on vehicular <br />circulation. Pedestrian circulation will be improved by providing an additional <br />exit doorway on the west side of the existing building. <br />Page 2 of 7 <br />