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� o� � o � o -� � C ITY of ORONO � . � .., � ti �� G'�' RESOLUTION OF THE"CITY COUNCIL �`9kESII�g'� NO. ,rt 5 9 'i � NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of Orono, Miiinesota: FINDINGS 1. This application was reviewed as Zoning File#OS-3146. 2. The property is located in the LR-1B, Single Family Lakeshore Residential Zoning District where 1 acre is the minimum lot size and 140 feet is the minimum lot width. The lot is 0.39 acre in area and is 47.5' wide at the slioreline, 52' wide at the 75' setback, and 61' wide at the proposed garage location. 3. The Planning Commission reviewed the application for variances and recommended approval by a vote of 5 to 0 based on the following findings and � hardships: A. The lot was platted prior to current zoning standards. B. Property factors that make construction of a new garage conforming in location difficult include the topography, with a continuous downgrade � from the street to the house, with drainage that naturally runs to the property to the west; the narrow lot widlh; and the location of an existing boulder retaiiung wall. A side loading garage will leave a relatively flat area to maneuver vehicles and allow drainage from the street to bypass the buildings and house. C. The total distance between the new garage and the existing retaining wall will be 22'. A garage meeting the required setback would only leave 17' which is not adequate for safe backing of vehicles. D. A garage with direct access to the street would require fill to be brought in to raise the ground elevation and create a flat approach in front of the garage. It �vould not be feasible to have the driveway continue to slope down to the garage as winter conditions may cause a vehicle to slide into . the building. Additionally, the driveway design needs to be done to ensure that any water would be diverted away from the building. . Page 2 of 7