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i� <br /> � O� <br /> • O O <br /> ��b - CITY of ORONO <br /> � ti � <br /> '�' RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL <br /> ��9.kE p4��'G � NO. � � �, � <br /> sx <br /> lakeshore lots. To permit a variance to encroach 34 feet into the average lakeshore <br /> setback. <br /> VV�iEREAS,the City Council has reviewed the application; the recommendations <br /> of the City staff and the Planning Commission;and the comments and written statements submitted <br /> by the applicant. <br /> NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of Orono, <br /> Minnesota hereby denies the requested variances as described above based on one or more of the <br /> following fmdings of fact concerning this properry: <br /> 1. The property consists of.68 acre, or 29,500 square feet in land area in the LR-1B, . <br /> � Single Family Lakeshore Residential District. <br /> 2. The property is an existing residential property consisting of a 1,007 square foot , <br /> single story house and a detached garage located near the street lot line consisting of <br /> � 667 square feet. <br /> 3. The proposed addition to the residence would include an attached garage and living <br /> space. The total footprint for the proposed addition would increase the size of the <br /> residential structure to 2,666 square feet,which is an increase in 1,659 square feet. <br /> 4. It is the intent of the Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Code to protect the water <br /> quality of Lake Minnetonka by limiting the amount of hardcover a lot contains. No <br /> hardship exists on this lot that would require granting of variances for the amount of <br /> hazdcover proposed. <br /> •� 5. The development is inconsistent with General Land Use Policies and Goals. The <br /> Orono Community Management Plan(CMP 4-15)General Land Use Policy No. 13 <br /> states "Future development must enhance the environment. Land Development <br /> should respect and enhance the unique natural features of the site and the general <br /> environmental assets of the community. Preservation of natural views, vegetation, <br /> drainage and general respect for unique site features always produce more aesthetic <br /> results and lasting value for the property owner and the community than does <br /> wholesale alteration of the landscape or mathematical division to the highest possible <br /> density." <br /> � <br /> Page 2 of 5 , <br />