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CITY of ORONO <br />RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL <br />~) (.'.) :_~ .:7 NO. ~ 1~ ·.;__, "-; <br />3. The Orono Planning Commission reviewed this application on November 16, <br />1992, and recommended approval of the proposed variances as set forth above <br />and per Section 10.55, Subd. 10 approved a conditional use permit for the <br />construction of a seasonal dwelling within the flood plain of Lake Minnetonka <br />based on the following findings: <br />A. The seasonal dwelling will be located 75' from the lakeshore and will <br />meet the 10' interior lot line setback. <br />B. The property will be served by an approved on-site septic system to be <br />located above the 931. 5 or flood plain elevation of Lake Minnetonka. <br />C. Proposed hardcover for comprehensive improvement of the property will <br />result in 8.15 % hardcover where 25 % is allowed in the 75-250' setback <br />area. <br />D. The Minnehaha Creek Watershed District will not require compensatory <br />excavations for the frost depth footings as long as the structure is so <br />designed to allow water to flow freely beneath it. <br />4. The City Council finds that the conditions existing on this property are peculiar <br />to it and do not apply generally to other property in this zoning district; that <br />granting the variance would not adversely affect traffic conditions, light, air nor <br />pose a fire hazard or other danger to neighboring property; would not merely <br />serve as a convenience to the applicant, but is necessary to alleviate a <br />demonstrable hardship or difficulty; is necessary to preserve a substantial property <br />right of the applicant; and would be in keeping with the spirit and intent of the <br />Zoning Code and Comprehensive Plan of the City. <br />5. The City Council finds that granting a conditional use permit to allow the <br />construction of a seasonal dwelling on Big Island within the flood plain of Lake <br />Minnetonka will not be detrimental to the health, safety or general welfare of the <br />public, would not adversely affect light, air no pose a fire hazard or other danger <br />to neighboring properties, nor.will it depreciate surrounding property values and <br />that the proposed level of use of the property will be in keeping with the intent <br />and objectives of the Zoning Code and Comprehensive Plan of the City. <br />Page 2 of 6 <br />form 5005 Oisi Otuno