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v.O.41O CITY OF ORONO <br /> RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL <br /> y� G• NO. 7670 <br /> `�kESHo°- <br /> CONCLUSIONS, ORDER, AND CONDITIONS: <br /> Conditional uses may be approved only upon demonstrating that the proposed use meets the <br /> standards and criteria outlined in the Orono Municipal Zoning Code, including compatibility with the <br /> surrounding area, protection of natural resources, and consistency with the City's Comprehensive <br /> Plan and shoreland management objectives. Shore setback requirements are intended to protect <br /> water quality, prevent erosion, preserve natural topography and vegetation, and minimize adverse <br /> impacts to lakes and adjacent properties. The Applicant has not provided sufficient engineering, <br /> grading, drainage, or erosion control information to demonstrate that the retaining walls within the <br /> shore setback area meet applicable performance standards. <br /> Because the improvements were installed without prior review, the City lacks adequate <br /> documentation to determine whether the structures adversely impact drainage patterns, slope <br /> stability, or shoreline protection. The Applicant has failed to provide the information necessary to <br /> demonstrate that the requested CUP satisfies all applicable standards and conditions required for <br /> approval. Accordingly, the City Council finds that the Applicant has not met the burden of proof <br /> required to justify approval of a Conditional Use Permit. <br /> Based on the foregoing, the City Council finds that the Applicant has failed to demonstrate <br /> practical difficulties as required by Minnesota law and the Orono Municipal Zoning Code. <br /> Therefore, the Orono City Council hereby denies the Applicant's request for after-the-fact <br /> variance approvals, which include a patio, landing, and associated improvements constructed <br /> within the required side yard setback; retaining walls constructed to the side property line, where <br /> a minimum five (5)foot setback is required. Further, the City Council hereby denies the <br /> Applicant's request for an after-the-fact conditional use permit for retaining walls to remain, as <br /> constructed within the shore setback zone, less than 75 feet from the ordinary high-water level. <br /> ADOPTED by the Orono City Council on this 9th day of March 2026. <br /> ATTEST: CITY OF ORONO: <br /> q‘----L.- <br /> Chri usi , City Clerk Bob Tunheim, Mayor <br /> 7 <br />