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L 3.Section 10.56, Subd. 16(C)(6): Average Lakeshore Setback. No principal or accessory structure shall be located closer to the lakeshore than the average distance from the shoreline of existing residence buildings on adjacent lots. The average lakeshore setback line shall be a straight line connecting the most lakeward protrusions of the residence buildings on the immediately adjacent lakeshore lots. WHEREAS, the City Council has reviewed the application; the recommendations of the City staff and the 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. 4. 5. 6. The boathouse would be located within the required 75' lakeshore setback established by the City of Orono. 2. The boathouse would encroach into the average lakeshore setback impacting lake views for existing and future residents of adjacent properties. 3. The proposed development would be contrary to the intent of the Comprehensive Plan by compromising water quality. The new structure would adversely impact storm water treatment and run off. The proposed development is not consistent with the zoning code. The Zoning Code does not allow any structure or hardcover within 75' of the lakeshore. To grant variances the applicant must demonstrate a hardship, the City Council has determined no hardship exists that would require an accessory structure to be located over this portion of the property. 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 require additional hardcover. Page 2 of 3 ■ ira I irTMX ■ I fifcimriii ■