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CITY OF ORONO <br />RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL <br />NO. 65?4 <br />3. The Planning Commission reviewed this application on May 18, 2015. The <br />Planning Commission voted 5 for and 0 against on a motion to approve the <br />variances for the new home based on the following findings: <br />a. The Property has approximately 163 feet of width and 0.89 acre is <br />area for the Orono Portion and 11 feet of width and 0.15 acres in area <br />for the Wayzata Portion. <br />b. The threshold for administrative approval of the non -conforming lot <br />size in this zone is 1.0 acre per City Code 78-72(2); the Wayzata <br />Portion is not independently buildable, yet brings the Property over the <br />1.0 acre threshold. <br />c. The Property is exempt from Orono's Stormwater Quality Overlay <br />District. <br />d. The new home is proposed to meet all applicable RR -113 district and <br />wetland setbacks. <br />e. The Owner proposes to connect the Property to City Sewer. <br />f. The Owner proposed to construct a new single family home on the <br />Property. The variances are in harmony with the general intent and <br />purpose of the Ordinance. <br />g. The variances are consistent with the comprehensive plan. <br />h. The Owner has established that there are practical difficulties. <br />i. The Owner proposes to use the property in a reasonable manner not <br />permitted by the official controls. <br />j. The size and width of the Property are circumstances unique to the <br />Property not created by the Owner. <br />k. The Owner's request will not alter the essential character of the <br />neighborhood and will result in minimal negative impact on adjacent <br />properties. <br />I. The special conditions applying to the structure or land in question are <br />peculiar to the Property or immediately adjoining properties. <br />Page 2 of 5 <br />