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r <br />11. Given the layout of the hous^ and the configuration <br />of the shoreline there is no reasonable alternative location for <br />an addition to the master b*»droora for additional area for it and <br />for use as a greenhouse since such improvmeraen ts must be on the <br />southeast side of the hous®. The applicant did reduce the size <br />of the proposed addition and move it as far to the west to comply <br />with Orono ordinances as jest as possible whder the <br />circumstances . <br />12. The hosue has architectural significance. <br />13. The combination of the above factors is <br />justification for the addition applicants wish to mak» in the <br />zone within 75' of Lake Minn<*tonka, the placement of th<» addition <br />58.5 f®et from the lak® and installation of reque t<*d retaining <br />wall, stairs, paving, grading, and drainage system. The <br />conditions existing on this property are peculiar to it and do <br />n t apply generally to other property in this zoning district. <br />Granting the variances will not adversely affect traffic <br />conditions, light, air nor pose a fire hazard or other danger to <br />neighboring properties. The variances are not merely <br />conveniences to the applicants, but are necessary to alleviate <br />the foregoing hardships and difficulties. The variances are <br />necessary to preserve substantial property rights of the <br />applicants and are in keeping with th<» spirit and intent of the <br />Zoning Code and Comprehensive Plan of the City. There is a net <br />decrease of hardcover in the 0-75' zone. <br />CONCLUSIONS, ORDER AND CONDITIONS <br />Based uy \ the above findings, the Orono City Council <br />hereby grants vakiances to (a) Municipal Zoning Code Sections <br />10.22, Subdivisions 1 and 2, (b) Section 10.55, Subdivision 8 to <br />permit construction of a greenhouse addition and retaining walls <br />in the 0-75* lakeshoie setback zone as shown on the site plan as <br />Exhibit C, and futher (c) grants a conditional use permit for <br />grading and retaining walls in the O' to 75' lakeshore setb>v,i\ <br />zone per Section 10.03, Subdivision 19, according to ihe <br />applicants' application, as amended, subject to the following <br />conditions : <br />1. Applicant shall provide the City Engineer with a <br />detailed final grading and retaining wall plan, which <br />must be approved before permits can be issued for the