Laserfiche WebLink
<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />CITY OF ORONO <br />RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL <br /> <br />NO. 7452 <br /> <br />2 <br /> <br />WHEREAS, the Applicant has applied to the City of Orono for bluff setback variances from City <br />Code Section 78-1279 in order to construct a new home and driveway; and <br /> <br /> WHEREAS, on January 16, 2024, after published and mailed notice in accordance with Minnesota <br />Statutes and the City Code, the Planning Commission held a public hearing, at which time all persons <br />desiring to be heard concerning this application were given the opportunity to speak thereon; and <br /> <br /> WHEREAS, on January 16, 2024, the Planning Commission voted 3 to 1 in favor of a motion to <br />recommend denial of the variance as applied and provided the applicant with feedback in order to make <br />changes to the proposal; and <br /> <br /> WHEREAS, on February 12, 2024 the City Council reviewed recommendations of the Planning <br />Commission and City staff and the revised application and requested the item be tabled in order to visit <br />the site; and <br /> <br />WHEREAS, on February 26, 2024, after having an opportunity to visit the subject site, the City <br />Council reviewed the application and directed staff to draft an approval resolution subject to amended <br />plans requested by Council in order to minimize impact to the existing bluff; and <br /> <br />WHEREAS, the Applicant has provided a revised site plan, plans, and hardcover calculations <br />that meet the requirements stipulated by the City Council at the March 11, 2024 City Council meeting; <br />and <br /> <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 following findings <br />of fact concerning the Property: <br /> <br />FINDINGS OF FACT: <br /> <br />1. This application was reviewed as Zoning File #LA23-000062. 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 65,801 square feet in area and has a defined lot width of 585 feet at the 75- <br />foot lakeshore setback and a lot width of 705 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 />162