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the 0-75' zone is minimized by the proposed drain tile which will collect runoff between the residence and the shoreline and transport the runoff to the 75-250' zone for below grade and overland dispersal. D) The lakeshcre setback variance is justified by the need for southeast exposure for the proposed growing of orchids, this being the only suitable location for such a greenhouse addition because of the existing orientation and location of the house. Further, the elevation of the existing house and proposed greenhouse addition above the lake and the height of the lakeshore bank will tend to minimize the visual impact of the greenJ* -»use as viewed from the lake. 4. This application was reviewed as Zoning File #1468. FINDINGS OP FACT THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of Orono, Minnesota: 5. The property is located in the LR-IA Single Family Lakeshore Residential Zoning District; is approximately 2.96 acres (128,938 sq. ft.) in area, which is almost 50% larger than the minimum lot size required of 2 acres. Distribution of area is as follows: Lot Area:0- 75'* 25,925 sq.. ft. 75-250'= 62,900 sq.. ft. 250-500'* 40.000 sq.. ft. 128,825 sq.. ft. =2.96 AC Hardcover: Existina Allowed So.Ft.(%)So.Ft. 0- 75'1,491 ( 5.7%)0 ( 0 %) 75-250'11,450 (18.2%)15,725 (25 %) 250-500'2.500 ( ^.1%)12.000 (?o %) Total:15,441 (12.0% avg)27,725 (21.5% avg) 6. The house was built in 1949 and then complied with all existing ordinances. The land between the house and the lake consists of a steep embankment with a reverse slope extending westward from the top of the embankment. The steep embankment creates an erosion problem. 7. Given the lie of the land, the date of construction of the house and the location of the Pillsbury house to the south, the house is a reasonable distance from the lake (closest point is 57' from the lake). Such house location was permitted Page 2 of 5 r