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. ��_ 7 O� � O O ��e. - CITY of ORONO � � �� G'�' RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL ��SH�� NO. � �'�i_`� , FINDINGS �,; •�`�: 1. This application was re�-iewed as Zoning File#02-2751. �. � 2. The property is located in the LR-1C, Single Family Lakeshore Residential Zoning District where%z acre is the minimum lot size and 100 feet is the minimum lot width. � The property is 5,462 s.f.(absent the traveled portion of the shared driveway)and has a lot width of 50'. . 3. The Planning Commission reviewed the application for variances and recommended � •� approval'by a vote of 6 to 0 based on the following findings and hardships: �'�: A. The City of Orono has routinely granted variances to lot area and lot width for redevelopment on non-conforming lots in the City. The property does � meet the criteria that is normally considered when reviewing such proposals. ' The property is connected to sanitary sewer and the house would be located � in an area above the regulatory flood plain. . � B. Overall hardcover on the property would decrease. C. The land elevation is about 4' higher than the ordinary high water level of Lake Minnetonka. The lot cannot accommodate a basement. D. The new house is proposed to be located 53'from the lakeshore where a 75' , setback is required. Both adjacent houses are within 50' of the lakeshore. � The new house is located to meet the minimum 50' lakeshore setback as required by the DNR. DNR staff has reviewed the plans and stated they do � not have any requirements on the development based on the building being located outside the 50' setback. E. The house proposed cannot meet a 75' setback due to the location of the shared driveway access on the property. The house is located to within 2'of the edge of the drive. � ,� S � Page 2 of 7