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A 1tESOLUTION GRANTING VARIANCES TO MUNICIPAL ZONING CODE S�CTION 78-1279 FILE No. 06-3238 WHEREAS, William M. and Susan K. Dtu-ikley, husband and wife, (hereinafter "Owners") are owners of the property located at 2709 Walters Port Lane within tlle City of Orono (hereinaFter "City") and legally described as: Lot 4 Block 3 W1lters Port, Hennepin County, Mirulesota(hei�einafter "the property"); and WHEREAS, for the purpose of adding a second story to the existing residence Vogue ICF Honles, Inc. (hereinafter "Applicant") has made application on behalf of the Owners to the City for variances to Municipal Zoning Code Section 78-1279 to allow a lakeshore setback of 30 feet when 75 feet is required and an average lakeshore setback to allow expansion of a house entirely forward of the average lakeshore setback; and WHEREAS, after due published notice and mailed notice in accordance with Miiulesota Statutes and the City of Orono Zoning and Plaruung Codes, the Orono Planning Commission held a public hearing on October 16, 2006, at which times all persons desiring to be heard concerning tlus application were given the opportunity to speak thereon. NOW, THEI2EFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of Orono, Miruiesota: FINDINGS 1. This application was reviewed as Zoning File #06-3238 2. The property is located in the LR-1B zoning district, where 1 acre is the minimum lot area and 140 feet is the minimum lot width. The property is a�proximately 0.4 acres in area and 300 feet in wiclth. 3. The Plaiuling Conimission reviewed this application on October 16, 2006 aud on a vote of 5 - 1 recommended approval of the variances subject to the center peak being lowerecl to 28 feet 11 inches, based on the following findings: a. The slope of the eaisting roof is veiy sh�llow. It is difficult to maintain and is not in character with other houses in the neighborhood. Page 1 oI�4