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!IL- -,v0A/- CITY OF ORONO RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL NO. �� G 6425 �,kESHORO A RESOLUTION GRANTING A VARIANCE TO MUNICIPAL ZONING CODE SECTIONS 78-78-1279(6) FILE NO. 14-3655 WHEREAS, Joseph R. Feldmann and Donelle L. Feldmann, a married couple (hereinafter "the Applicants") are the owners of the property located at 805 Forest Arms Lane within the City of Orono (hereinafter the "City") and legally described as Lot 1, Block 2, Forest Arms, Hennepin County, Minnesota (hereinafter the "Property"); and WHEREAS, the Applicants have made application to the City of Orono for a variance to Orono Municipal Zoning Code Section 78-1279(6) to allow construction of screen porch and deck additions ahead of the average lakeshore setback on the Property; and WHEREAS, after due published notice and mailed notice in accordance with Minnesota Statutes and the Orono, Minnesota, City Code, the Orono Planning Commission held a public hearing on July 21, 2014 at which times all persons desiring to be heard concerning this application were given the opportunity to speak thereon. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of Orono, Minnesota: FINDINGS 1. This application was reviewed as Zoning File number 14-3655. 2. The Property is located in the LR-1B One Family Lakeshore Residential Zoning District which requires a minimum lot area of 1.0 acre and a minimum lot width of 140'. 3. The Planning Commission reviewed this application at a public hearing held on July 21, 2014 and voted 7 for and 0 against on a motion to recommend approval of the average lakeshore setback variance based on the following findings: a. The Property contains 48,665 square feet in area and has a defined width of 109-feet at the lake and 172-feet at the 75-foot setback. b. The Property has a unique shape and is located at the northern most point of the channel which extends to Forest Lake. Due to the nature of the lakeshore the Property is somewhat disconnected from the lake proper. Page 1 of 4