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density residential development and limited agricultural activity. The Christine Drive neighborhood <br />is exclusively residential. Wind mills or towers would be more consistent with agricultural uses. <br />The lots are bordered to the south by the Luce Line Trail. South of the Trail is zoned two acre <br />lakeshore residential that continues to Stubbs Bay. The total distance to Stubbs Bay from the <br />applicant's property is approximately 725'. Stubbs Bay's ordinary high water level (OHWL) is <br />929.4'. The tower would be located at an elevation of approximately 960'. The total height above <br />sea level for the structure would be 1050' or 120.6' above the OHWL of Stubbs Bay making it <br />potentially visible from areas on and around the bay. <br />Issues <br />I. The maximum height allowed for accessory structures in a residential district is 30'. <br />2. The neighborhood is zoned RR-1B and is developed as a residential cul-de-sac neighborhood <br />of lots approximately 2 acres in size. <br />3.The tower would be closer than 90' to the lot lines <br />4.The neighborhood has a covenant restricting any out buildings or structures from being built <br />without approval of an Architectural Review Committee established in the covenant. <br />STAFF RECOMMENDATION <br />Staff recommends denial of the application. <br />Attachments <br />A <br />B <br />C <br />D <br />E <br />F <br />G <br />H <br />I <br />J <br />Application <br />Plat Map <br />Location Map <br />Zoning Map <br />Site Plan <br />Site Topography <br />Wind Tower Specifications <br />Section 10.75, Subd. 1 -- City of Orono Zoning Code <br />Property Owners List <br />Permit Record <br />02^20 Robert C. Ryxtn Jr. <br />3535 Christine Drive <br />Variance <br />9/21/98 <br />Page 5