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( f c 6.The City Council has considered this application, including the findings and recommendations of the Planning Commission, reports by City Staff, comments by the applicants and the effect of the proposed variances on the health, safety and welfare of the community. CONCLUSIOiNS, ORDER, AND CONDITIONS Based upon one or more of the above findings, the Orono City Council hereby grants variances from Municipal Zoning Code SectionlO.24, Subdivision 5 (B); Section 10.22, Subdivision 2; Section 10.56, Subdivision 16 (L)(l); Section 10.56, Subdivision (L)(2); and Section 10.56, Subdivision 16 (J)(2) to permit construction of a new residence on the property with a lot area of 18,553 s.f. (0.43 acres) where 43,560 s.f. (1 acre) is required; a lot width of 99’ at the OHWL and the 75 ’ setback from the OHWL where 140 ’ is required; 111 s.f. (1.47%) hardcover within the 0 to 75 ’ lakeshore setback zone where none is permitted; and grading and filling within 75 ’ of the OHWL of Lake Minnetonka where no grading nor filling is permitted; and hereby denies a variance to Section 10.22, Subdivision 2; Section 10.56, Subdivision 16 (L)(2) for 3,303 s.f (30%) hardcover within the 75 ’ to 250 ’ lakeshore setback zone where only 2,753 s.f (25%) is permitted. Approval is subject to the following conditions: I.Staff acceptance and approval of an amended site plan, incorporating all of the above-listed approvals, is required prior to issuance of a building permit. 2.Approval is subject to the following conditions: a) Application for combination of lots 3 and 4 must be made prior to issuance of a building permit; b) The grading plan shall show a defined swale along the northwest lot line to take storm water towards the lake and away from 1270 Spruce Place; c) Grading shall be coordinated with the proposed development at 1300 Spruce Place so that drainage from both parcels is directed towards the street or the lake; d) Driveway grades shall be shown on the plans and should not e.xceed 10%; e) There are currently water and sewer services provided to each property, only one of which w ill be needed for the new home. The unused sewer service should be removed to the City right of way and sealed to prevent infiltration into the sanitary sewer system. The old water service should be abandoned and the curb stop shut off. Sewer and water removals must be inspected and Page 3 of 6 t * *1- jiwmiiiinitlflliiiii J