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y d <br /> i • <br /> /---- <br /> � O� <br /> '� O O <br /> ��b. - CITY of ORONO <br /> � ' ti <br /> �� G'�' RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL <br /> � ��SHOg'� � NO. +� � 3 �: <br /> 2. The property is located in the LR-1B, Single Family Lakeshore Residential Zoning <br /> District where 1 acre is the minimum lot size and 140 feet is the minimum lot width. <br /> 3. The Planning Commission reviewed the application for variances and recommended <br /> approval by a vote of 7 to 0 based on the following findings and hardships: <br /> ' A. The lot was platted prior to current zoning standards. <br /> B. This property does have a number of factors to consider that make <br /> , construction of a new garage that conforms in location difficult. The <br /> , topography of the lot does not make placing a new garage on the property <br /> that has an adequate turning radius and provides proper drainage. A side <br /> loading garage will leave a relatively flat area to maneuver vehicles and <br /> ; allow drainage from the street to bypass the buildings and house. <br /> � C. , The total distance between the new garage and the existing retaining wall will <br /> ; � . <br /> � <br /> be 22'. A garage meeting the required setback would only leave 17' which <br /> ! is not adequate for safe backing of vehicles. <br /> D. A garage with direct access to the street would require fill to be brought in to <br /> raise the ground elevation and create a flat approach in front of the garage. <br /> ; It would not be feasible to have the driveway continue to slope down to the <br /> � , garage as winter conditions may cause a vehicle to slide into the building. <br /> i Additionally,the driveway design needs to be done to ensure that any water <br /> ! would be diverted away from the building. <br /> i <br /> � E. According to Hennepin County plat maps and the survey submitted with the <br /> � application,there is a portion of Forest Lane(undeveloped)located between <br /> � this property and the lakeshore. It is assumed that this portion of Forest Lane <br /> ' will be combined with the applicant's property at some time in the future. It <br /> has served as the lakeshore access for this lot.Other lots in the neighborhood <br /> , have had Forest Lane vacated and a few lots have combined that portion of <br /> property with the residential site. For current zoning purposes, this lot is <br /> ' being considered a lakeshore lot for setback purposes even though the legal <br /> description and property records do not include the vacated portion of the <br /> road. This is an important distinction for this property because a non- <br /> , •� lakeshore lot would not permit an accessory building to be located closer to <br /> Ithe street than the house. <br /> � Page 2 of 6 <br /> � <br /> — � <br />