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-03Ai CITY OF ORONO <br /> 0 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL <br /> NO. 7372 <br /> t�'ESHO�� <br /> WHEREAS, on June 12, 2023, the City Council reviewed the application and the <br /> recommendations of the Planning Commission and City staff; and <br /> NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of Orono, Minnesota <br /> hereby approves the requested variances as described above based on one or more of the <br /> following findings of fact concerning the Property: <br /> FINDINGS OF FACT: <br /> Al. The analysis contained within staff memos and the exhibits attached to the aforesaid <br /> memos, all minutes from the above-mentioned meetings, and any and all other materials <br /> distributed at these meetings are hereby incorporated by reference. <br /> A2. The Property is located in the LR-1C One Family Lakeshore Residential Zoning District. <br /> A3. The Property contains 0.77 acres in area and has a defined lot width of 27 feet at the <br /> ordinary high water level ("OHWL") and 110 feet at the 75-foot setback. <br /> A4. The Property is within Tier 1 and hardcover is limited to 25% according to the <br /> Stormwater Quality Overlay District. <br /> A5. Applicant has applied for an Average Lakeshore Setback Variance. <br /> A6. In considering this application for variance, the Council has considered the advice and <br /> recommendation of the Planning Commission and the effect of the proposed variance <br /> upon the health, safety and welfare of the community, existing and anticipated traffic <br /> conditions, light and air, danger of fire, risk to the public safety, and the effect on values <br /> of property in the surrounding area. <br /> ANALYSIS: <br /> B1."Variances shall only be permitted when they are in harmony with the general purposes <br /> and intent of the ordinance . . . ." The proposed variance is in harmony with the purpose <br /> of the Ordinance. The Property includes difficulties in its shape and the location of <br /> adjacent homes. The average lakeshore setback variance will not further impact views of <br /> the lake for adjacent properties. <br /> B2."Variances shall only be permitted . . . when the variances are consistent with the <br /> comprehensive plan." The proposed variances to construct additions to the home on the <br /> Property are consistent with the comprehensive plan. <br /> 2 <br />