#13-3634 Recorded Resolution 6336

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CITY of ORONO RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL NO. 6 3 3 6 i. The proposed grading within the 75-foot setback area will not have an adverse impact on surrounding lands. Drainage patterns for runoff leaving the site will not be significantly altered. j. The Applicant has provided a landscape plan which will serve to screen and mitigate views of the retaining walls and stairs from the lake in a natural manner. 4. The City Council has considered this application including the findings and recommendation of the Planning Commission, reports by City staff, comments by the Applicants and the public, and the effect of the proposed variance and CUP on the health, safety and welfare of the community. 5. The City Council finds that the conditions existing on this Property are peculiar to it and do not apply generally to other property in this zoning district; that granting the variance and CUP would not adversely affect traffic conditions, light, air nor pose a fire hazard or other danger to neighboring property; would not merely serve as a convenience to the Applicants, but is necessary to alleviate a practical difficulty; is necessary to preserve a substantial property right of the Applicants; and would be in keeping with the spirit and intent of the Zoning Code and Comprehensive Plan of the City. CONCLUSIONS, ORDER AND CONDITIONS Based upon one or more of the above findings, the Orono City Council hereby grants a variance to Orono Municipal Zoning Code Section 78-1680 to allow 703 square feet hardcover where no hardcover is permitted in conjunction with construction of a new, meandering lake access stair with retaining walls within 75 feet of the OWHL of Lake Minnetonka; variances from Orono Municipal Zoning Code Sections 78-1279 and 78-1282 to allow construction of a new, meandering lake access stair with retaining walls within 75 feet of the OWHL of Lake Minnetonka to replace an existing above grade minimal stair; and a CUP pursuant to Orono Municipal Zoning Code Section 78-966 to allow grading to fill the void behind the rebuilt boat house, for construction of new retaining walls and stair system and landscape plantings within the 75-foot setback; subject to the following conditions: • Council approval is based on the survey, boat house plan and landscape plan submitted by the Applicant and annotated by City staff, attached to this Resolution as Exhibits B, C & D. Any amendments to the approved survey/site plan which are not in conformity with City codes will require further Planning Commission and City Council review. Page 3 of 5