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1cL <br /> Op CITY OF ORONO <br /> RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL <br /> �� �� NO. 7370 <br /> ��/cEsHO�� <br /> NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of Orono, Minnesota hereby <br /> approves the requested variances as described above based on one or more of the following findings of fact <br /> concerning the Property: <br /> FINDINGS OF FACT: <br /> 1. This application was reviewed as Zoning File#LA23-000017. The analysis contained within staff <br /> memos and the exhibits attached to the aforesaid memos, all minutes from the above mentioned <br /> meetings, and any and all other materials distributed at these meetings are hereby incorporated by <br /> reference. <br /> 2. The Property is located in the LR-1B One Family Lakeshore Residential Zoning District. <br /> 3. The Property contains 15,472 square feet in area and has a defined lot width of 77 feet at the 75- <br /> foot lakeshore setback and a lot width of 77 feet at the OHWL. <br /> 4. The Property is within Tier 1 and hardcover is limited to 25%according to the Stormwater Quality <br /> Overlay District. <br /> 5. Applicant has applied for the following variances: <br /> a. Rear Yard Setback—Accessory Structure <br /> b. Driveway Width <br /> c. Hardcover <br /> 6. In considering this application for variances, the Council has considered the advice and <br /> recommendation of the Planning Commission and the effect of the proposed variances upon the <br /> health, safety and welfare of the community, existing and anticipated traffic conditions, light and <br /> air, danger of fire,risk to the public safety, and the effect on values of property in the surrounding <br /> area. <br /> ANALYSIS: <br /> 1. "Variances shall only be permitted when they are in harmony with the general purposes and intent <br /> of the ordinance. . . ."The variances for the construction of a new accessory building and driveway <br /> are supported by practical difficulties.The lot has significant topographical challenges that prevent <br /> the new garage to be placed further from the rear lot line. The proximity of the garage to the rear <br /> lot line also creates difficulties in adhering to driveway width requirements. The applicant is <br /> proposing to reduce the total hardcover on the site bringing it closer to conformance with the <br /> Ordinance. This criterion is met. <br /> 2 <br />