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4. 5. 6. 7. C. D. E. CITY of ORONO RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL NO. 4 4 ^ There was concern continued use of the site impacts the water quality of Lake Minnetonka. The City of Orono rezoned the property from commercial to residential in the early 1970s. Approving a Couv Amendment to permit this type of use in the LR-IC district would not be in keeping with the intent of the Comprehensive Plan, so it should remain in a non-conforming status. The proposed height of the building was 42 ’ requiring a variance. The building would have been 22' taller than the existing principal building. Other sites in the area have not been explored to accommodate the salt and sand storage building. The applicants were advised to research other locations that may be feasible. County Staff has indicated the proposed building would actually be less intense than the use that exists because the number of salt/sand deliveries will be reduced by 60 trips annually and the salt/sand mix and storage would be relocated indoors. During a significant snow event, night deliveries of dry salt and sand mix are required because they have limited indoor storage. With an enclosed building, they could stockpile the mix and accept deliveries during the daytime hours. The proposed building has been reduced in he ht from 42' to 20' and the building has been redesigned to not require a fully enclosed building but rather three storage bays for the salt/sand product. Elevation views, provided by Hennepin County, indicate the buildings would only have minimal impact on adjacent properties to the north. The 42 ’ building proposal would have blocked views from a small area in Spring Park across the railroad tracks. The storage bays would provide protection for the salt and sand product. Much of the salt and sand has been stored outdoors and could become part of the runoff from the site towards Lake Minnetonka. The facility is located within the 1000* Shoreland area of the lake. Page 3 of 8