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RESOLUTION #751 A RESOLUTION TO AMEND RESOLUTION NO. 700 GRANTING VARIANCE TO GEORGE HANSON TO ALLOW THE CONSTRUCTION OF A HOME ON BIG ISLAND IN THE CITY OF ORONO WHEREAS, George Hanson has applied for a variance to allow for the construction of a home at a point 43' from Lake Minnetonka on Big Island in the City of Orono, and WHEREAS, the Ci`.y of Orono is concerned about the effect of the granting of any variance on the watershed and the surrounding properties now and in the future, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: The City of Orono grants the variance to the 75 foot set- back and the hardcover regulations for the following reasons: 1. The applicant's home that was closer to the lake than this proposed home was recently destroyed by a fire. 2. Because of the topography of the area, there is no other place where this home could be placed to be built. 3. Because of the existence of a platted road bisecting the property, there is no place that this home could be placed other than at this present location except at a place even closer to the shores of Lake M,inetonka. 4. The applicant agrees to draft at his expense and provide to the City of Orono an open space easement over the remainder of his lot and the other platted lots (Lot 3) owned by him on the island and to provide to the City of Orono proof of ownership of the property and his right to grant such an easement to the City of Orono. 5. Combination of the south 30 feet of Lot 71 and all of Lot G. 6. Nothing in this resolution in any way imposes any liability or a duty to act upon the City of Orono concerning the development of this property. 7. This variance shall not go into effect until the applicant fulfills the provisions hereof and the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District and the Department of Natural Resources have approved to allow for construction on property as shown on plan dated January 22, 1976, incorporated herein.