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. . �0�0 C ITY OF ORONO RESOLUTION OF T'HE CITY COUNCIL � � � � �' G No. 648G t�kESH�� a. The Property has approximately 19,234 square feet (0.44 acre) acre in area and has 129 feet in width. b. 1340 Fox Street originally consisted of two 50' x 129' lots, or Lot 13 and 14, Block 14, Minnetonka Bluffs. The Owner purchased Lot 15, Block 14, Minnetonka Bluffs, an abutting vacant 6,300 square foot lot, in order to increase the size of the Property to make it more conforming. c. The Property is located in Tier 2 of Orono's Stormwater Quality Overlay District and is limited to 30% hardcover based on gross lot area. d. The Owner's proposal results in a total of 4,331 square feet or 22.5% hardcover where 30% is the maximum permitted. e. The Owner's proposal results in 2,885 square feet of structure or 15% where 15% is the maximum permitted. f. The new home is proposed to be constructed 26.5 feet from Fox Street; 16.5 feet from Barrett Avenue; and 28.4 feet from the platted alley on the east, where 50-foot setbacks are required. g. Due to challenging topography in the northern (rear) portion of the lot the home is proposed to encroach closer to the front than permitted. The new home will meet the rear 50 foot setback requirement. h. The proposed home and driveway location will allow for parking on the Property rather than parking within the Fox Street right-of-way as is the current situation. i. The variances to allow setback encroachments will alleviate a practical difficulty inherent to the Property and not created by the Owner. j. The Owner's request will not alter the essential character of the neighborhood and will result in minimal negative impact on adjacent properties. k. The Owner's request is in harmony with the purpose and intent of the ordinance. Page 2 of 5