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<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />CITY OF ORONO <br />RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL <br /> <br />NO. 7370 <br /> <br />2 <br /> <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 /> <br />FINDINGS OF FACT: <br /> <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 /> <br />2. The Property is located in the LR-1B One Family Lakeshore Residential Zoning District. <br /> <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 /> <br />4. The Property is within Tier 1 and hardcover is limited to 25 % according to the Stormwater Quality <br />Overlay District. <br /> <br />5. Applicant has applied for the following variances: <br />a. Rear Yard Setback – Accessory Structure <br />b. Driveway Width <br />c. Hardcover <br /> <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 /> <br />ANALYSIS: <br /> <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 />