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MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 28, 2000 ZONING ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT (#5) #2593 ACE PROPERTIES, 3349 CRYSTAL BAY ROAD - VARIANCES RESOLUTION NO. 4512 Gary Gnifflce and Larr>- Palm, Ace Properties, were present. Weinberger stated the Applicants are requesting approval of variances to permit construction cf a new house on a lot located on Cry stal Bay Road that is undersized for the zoning district. The existing house and garage total 1,080 square feet of structure and are located one foot off the east property line. The Applicants are proposing to construct a new structure consisting of 1,082 square feet, which would be located in the center of the propert>' meeting the ten foot side yard setback requirements. Weinberger stated the storage shed and a large wood deck that’s located on the railroad right-of-way would be removed, with the lot being cleared for new construction. Weinberger stated variances are needed to hardcover, rear yard setback, and to permit new construction on the non-conforming lot. The Plaiming Commission has reviewed this application and has recommended approval of the variances subject to the finding that this lot has existed as a developed parcel for many years, with the proposed development being consistent with other new construction in the area. Weinberger stated the lot consists of 4,901 square feet and was platted and developed prior to the adoption of the zoning ordinance. Weinberger stated in order to establish an adequate setback to the lakeshore and Ciy'stal Bay Road, an eight foot setback to the rear property line is appropriate. The size of the proposed house is consistent with the size of the c.xisting house, with the Applicants having made every effort to reduce the size of the residence to meet the objectives of the Comprehensive Plan for protection of Lake Minnetonka. Weinberger stated an adjacent property owner did express concerns about the development because it would obstruct a lake view' from the neighboring residence over the neighbor’s property. Currently the adjacent residence can look over a deck located above the garage. The proposed sight line will be blocked because the Applicants are proposing to construct a two-story house where a one-story house currentlj' exists. Weinberger stated by relocating the new house to the center of the property, some issues to drainage and hardcover have been improved. City Staff recommends approval of the application. Flint stated he wanted to discuss the concerns of the neighbor and to give the adjoining property owner an opportunity to speak to those issues. Flint noted the adjacent property owner is not present at tonight's meeting. Kelley inquired whether the neighbor was notified of tonight’s meeting. Weinberger stated the City Council meeting was announced at the Planning Commission meeting. Kelley moved, Peterson seconded, to approve and adopt RESOLUTION NO. 4512, a Resolution granting variances to permit new construction on a lot located at 3349 Crystal Bay Road. VOTE: Ayes 5, Nays 0. PAGE 4