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CITY OF ORONO <br />RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL <br />NO.7613 <br />WHEREAS, on September 22, 2025, the City Council accepted findings of <br />approval for the requested variance application; and <br />NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of Orono, Minnesota <br />hereby approves the requested average lakeshore setback variance as described above based <br />on one or more of the following findings of fact concerning the Property: <br />FINDINGS OF FACT: <br />Al. This application was reviewed as Zoning File LA25-000025. The analysis contained within <br />staff memos and the exhibits attached to the aforesaid memos, all minutes from the above - <br />mentioned meetings, and any and all other materials distributed at these meetings are <br />hereby incorporated by reference. <br />A2. The Property is located in the LR-1 B (One -Family Lakeshore Residential) Zoning District. <br />A3. The Property is within Tier 1 and hardcover is limited to 25% according to the Stormwater <br />Quality Overlay District. <br />A4. As the property is adjacent to right-of-way, the average lakeshore setback is measured as <br />129 feet from the Ordinary High Water Level of Lake Minnetonka. <br />A5. Applicant has applied for an average lakeshore setback variance for a new accessory <br />building. <br />A6. In considering this application for variance, the Council has considered the advice and <br />recommendation of the Planning Commission and the effect of the proposed variance <br />upon the health, safety and welfare of the community, existing and anticipated traffic <br />conditions, light and air, danger of fire, risk to the public safety, and the effect on values <br />of property in the surrounding area. <br />VARIANCE ANALYSIS: <br />B1. Variances shall only be permitted when they are in harmony with the general purposes <br />and intent of the ordinance; the average lakeshore setback is intended to protect lake <br />views from the homes on adjacent Lakeshore properties. The proposed placement of the <br />building would have minimal impact to the neighboring sightlines due to the orientation of <br />the lot and the established vegetation on the site; and <br />118 <br />