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o <br /> �- Np CITY OF ORONO <br /> RESOLUTION OF THE CITYpCOUNCIL <br /> A <br /> NO. 7 1 8 9 <br /> l"IkES H p�� <br /> NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that on April 26, 2021, the City Council <br /> of Orono, Minnesota hereby approves the requested variances as revised based on one or more <br /> of the following findings of fact concerning the Property: <br /> FINDINGS OF FACT: <br /> 1. This application was reviewed as Zoning File #LA21-000016. 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 /> 2. The Property is located in the LR-1 B One Family Lakeshore Residential Zoning District. <br /> 3. The Property contains 0.30 acres in area and has a defined lot width of 138 feet at the <br /> ordinary high water level and 104 feet at the 75-foot setback. <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 variances: <br /> a. 75-foot lake setback variance <br /> b. Average lakeshore setback variance <br /> c. Rear/street setback variance <br /> d. Hardcover within 75-foot setback variance <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 /> ANALYSIS: <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 substandard lot has considerable difficulties in its shape, small size <br /> and depth, and proximity to the lake supporting the requested variances. <br /> 2. "Variances shall only be permitted . . . when the variances are consistent with the <br /> comprehensive plan." The variances reflecting additional hardcover development within <br /> 2 <br />