Resolution 7543 Variance Site Plan 1449 Shoreline Dr

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gO ;,\ CITY OF ORONO RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL ��rq c.> NO. 7543 HO� proposed parking lot in 2021-2023 as a staging area for the reconstruction of the Tanager Bridge and removed the existing vegetation in this area. Following the County's project completion, the disturbed land was vacated and combined with the marina property.The marina operates on the east and west side of the parcel. Adding a parking area to the west side of the property will reduce the number of pedestrian crossings across the busy County Road and will allow for easier access to the docking areas. Improved vehicle circulation is also necessary for the safety of the site. The circumstances of this Property are unique due mostly to the lot's peninsula shape. The disturbance resulting from the County's use of the site was not caused by thethe land owner. This criterion is met. c. The variance, if granted, will not alter the essential character of the locality." The proposed variances to allow a new parking lot and fencing within the 75- foot setback from the lake is not likely to adversely alter the character of the neighborhood. Rather the fencing and improved parking will help to contain the marina use to the Property. The natural vegetation and green spaces will improve stormwater infiltration and reduce sediments entering the lake. The new formalized parking lot should help to reduce pedestrian and vehicle crossings over the County road. This criterion is met. 4. "Economic considerations alone do not constitute practical difficulties." Economic considerations have not been a factor in the variance approval determination. 5. "Practical difficulties also include but are not limited to inadequate access to direct sunlight for solar energy systems. Variances shall be granted for earth-sheltered construction as defined in Minn. Stat. § 216C.06, subd. 2, when in harmony with Orono City Code Chapter 78." This condition is not applicable. 6. "The board or the council may not permit as a variance any use that is not permitted under Orono City Code Chapter 78 for property in the zone where the affected person's land is located." This condition is not applicable. The marina is a permitted use in the B-2 District; the proposed improvements are necessary to support the permitted use. 7. "The board or council may permit as a variance the temporary use of a one-family dwelling as a two-family dwelling." This condition is not applicable. 8. "The special conditions applying to the structure or land in question are peculiar to such property or immediately adjoining property." The narrow building envelope resulting from shape of the lot (with lake on three sides) and the County right-of-way diving the Property are conditions unique to the Property. Additionally, the City Code 5