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i <br />setback, and therefore meets the build-ability criteria of Zoning Code <br />Section 78-72(bXl). <br />b. The property is divided into two non-contiguous portions by the <br />lagoon which is part of Lake Minnetonka. The applicants ’ land access <br />to the non-contiguous piece is walking access over the adjacent City <br />right-of-way. <br />c. 'fhe applicants ’ existing driveway is located almost wholly on the <br />adjacent City right-of-way. With the redevelopment of this property <br />the applicants will abandon the existing driveway. <br />4. The City Council reviewed this application on October 25, November 8 <br />and 22, and December 15, 2004 and January 10 and 24, 2005 and makes <br />the following additional findings: <br />a. The proposed house footprint exclusive of decks at 1,499 s.f. has been <br />minimized to an appropriate level for the size of the property, flie <br />propo.sed 75’- 250’ zone hardcover level of 31.7% is the minimum <br />hardcover necessary to support the proposed house while providing for <br />adequate driveway and other site plan elements. <br />b. The applicants have removed vegetation in violation of City Codes on <br />their property and on the neighboring property, fhe restoration of the <br />vegetation will be dealt with separately from the variance Re.solution <br />witli an approved Vegetation Restoration Flan and Agreement with the <br />City. <br />c. The applicanLs have reached an agreement with the adjacent property <br />owner with respect to tlie tree removal and screening. <br />d. The grading and drainage plan .shall include gutters, down.spouts. <br />swales, draintile, etc. as determined necessary to guarantee the runolT <br />from the applicants ’ property does not negatively affect the adjacent <br />properties. <br />5. The City Council lias considered this application including the findings <br />and recommendation of the Flanning Commission, reports by City staff, <br />Page 2 of 6