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lakeshore lots. To permit sl variance to encroach 34 feet into the average lakeshore <br />setback. <br />WHEREAS, the City Council has reviewed the application; the recommendations <br />of the City staff and the Planning Commission; and the comments and written statements submitted <br />by the applicant. <br />NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of Orono, <br />Minnesota hereby denies the requested variances as described above based on one or more of the <br />following findings of fact concerning this property: <br />1. The property consists of .68 acre, or 29,500 square feet in land area in the LR-IB, <br />Single Family Lakeshore Residential District. <br />2. The property is an existing residential property consisting of a 1,007 square foot <br />single story house and a detached garage located near the street lot line consisting of <br />667 square feet. <br />3. The proposed addition to the residence would include an attached garage and living <br />space. The total footprint for the proposed addition would increase the size of the <br />residential structure to 2,666 square feet, which is an increase in 1,659 square feet. <br />4. It is the intent of the Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Code to protect the water <br />quality of Lake Minnetonka by limiting the amount of hardcover a lot contains. No <br />hardship exists on this lot that would require granting of variances for the amount of <br />hardcover proposed. <br />5. The development is inconsistent with General Land Use Policies and Goals. The <br />Orono Community Management Plan (CMP 4-15) General Land Use Policy No. 13 <br />states “Future development must enhance the environment. Land Development <br />should respect and enhance the unique natural features of the site and the general <br />environmental assets of the community. Preservation of natural views, vegetation, <br />drainage and general respect for unique site features always produce more aesthetic <br />results and lasting value for the property owner and the community than does <br />wholesale alteration of the landscape or mathematical division to the highest possible <br />density.” <br />Page 2 of 5