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» n. 1 X i? * ¥ h ^-V ■■ -.-r •1 denial of the hardcover variances; recommending that the 1993 hardcover variances granted by Resolution No. 3236 be upheld; and WHEREAS, the applicants were directed to provide a revised site plan meeting th recommendation of the Planning Commission, and applicants have not provided such a plan nor responded to City requests for same; and WHEREAS, the City Council has reviewed the application; the recommendation of the City staff and Planning Commission; and the comments and written statements submitted by the applicant. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of Orono, Minnesota hereby denies the requested variances as described above based on one or more of the following findings of fact concerning this property: 1.Variances were granted in 1993 (Resolution Number 3236) on this property to permit hardcover variances within the 75* - 250 ’ zone of 6,189 s.f. (25.9%) and within the 250 ’ - 500 ’ zone of 1,665 s.f. (31.4%) where 25% and 30% respectively are allowed. 2.It is the intent of the Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Code to protect the water quality of Lake Minnetonka by limiting the amount of hardcover a lot contains. No hardship exists on this lot that would allow additional hardcover. 3.The granting of the requested variances would be contrary to the provisions of Municipal Zoning Code Section 78-123 with which the applicant must first comply in order that variance be granted. The Council finds that: a. The property in question can be put to a reasonable use if used under the conditions allowed by the official controls. b. With regard to the hardcover, the plight of the landowner was created by the landowner. t c. Granting of the proposed variances would appear to serve as a convenience to the applicants and the applicants have not Page 2 of 4