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8,7LON. CITY OF ORONO <br /> RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL <br /> NO. 7 1 7 3 <br /> c, <br /> 4&ESH0°- <br /> 2. The Property is located in the LR-1A Zoning District. <br /> 3. The Property contains 3.52 acres in area and has a defined lot width of 210/200 feet. <br /> 4. The Property is within Tier 1 and hardcover is limited to 25% according to the Stormwater <br /> Quality Overlay District. <br /> 5. Applicant has applied for the following variance: <br /> a. Average Lake Shore Setback <br /> 6. In considering this application for variance, the Council has considered the advice and <br /> recommendation of the Planning Commission and the effect of the proposed variance <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 /> ANALYSIS: <br /> According to MN §462.357 Subd. 6(2)variances shall only be permitted when: <br /> 1. The variance is in harmony with the general intent and purpose of the Ordinance. The intent of <br /> the average lake shore setback is to preserve neighboring properties' views of the lake. The <br /> proposed encroachment will not impact these views. <br /> 2. The variance is consistent with the comprehensive plan. The proposed use of the lot for <br /> residential purposes is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan, as is the preservation of lake <br /> views and Shoreland management. <br /> 3. The applicant establishes that there are practical difficulties. <br /> a. The property owner proposes to use the property in a reasonable manner not permitted <br /> by the official controls; The placement of the house is a reasonable location given the <br /> intent of the ordinance to preserve views, and manage sensitive environmental <br /> concerns. <br /> b. There are circumstances unique to the property not created by the landowner; the <br /> location of the neighboring house, the presence of a tributary, and the previous <br /> discussions of a 'new'ALS where not created by the land owner and <br /> c. The variance will not alter the essential character of the locality. The encroachment into <br /> the ALS will not impact the character of the locality. <br /> Additionally City Code 78-123 provides additional parameters within which a variance may be granted as <br /> follows: <br /> 4. Economic considerations alone do not constitute practical difficulties. Economic considerations <br /> have not been a factor in the variance approval determination. <br /> 2 <br />