#13-3634 Recorded Resolution 6336

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CITY of ORONO RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL 6 3 3 6 NO. _______ _ Orono Planning Commission on October 21, 2013 at which times all persons desiring to be heard concerning this application were given the opportunity to speak thereon. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of Orono, Minnesota: FINDINGS 1. This application was reviewed as Zoning File number 13-3634. 2. The Property is located in the LR-1 C One Family Lakeshore Residential Zoning District which requires a minimum lot area of 0.5 acre and a minimum lot width of 100'. 3. The Planning Commission reviewed this application at a public hearing held on October 21, 2013 and voted 7 for and O on a motion to approve the CUP and the hardcover variance based on the following findings of fact: ' a. The Property contains 49,825 square feet (1.14 acres) in area and has a defined width of 165-feet at the lake and 165-feet at the 75-foot setback. b. A new residence home on the Property is currently under construction. c. The Applicant's proposed landscape plan and stair system have been designed in a way which offers screening of the stairs with a natural-looking slope as viewed from the lake. d. With a total of 22.6% overall hardcover, the Property will conform to the 25% hardcover limitations of a Tier 1 lot. e. The Applicant's proposed stair system, walls and landscaping will not alter the essential character of the neighborhood and will result in minimal or no negative impact on adjacent properties. f. The Applicant's' project will not adversely impact views of the lake currently enjoyed by the adjacent properties; views of the property from the lake will be improved with the new stair and landscape screening offered. g. The Applicant's request is in harmony with the purpose and intent of the ordinance. h. The Applicant has demonstrated that enforcing the provisions of the Zoning Ordinance deprives the Applicant of the reasonable use of their Property. Page 2 of 5