#04-3052 Recorded Resolution 5286

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CITY of ORONO RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL NO. _______ _ setback, and therefore meets the build-ability criteria of Zoning Code Section 78-72(b)(l). b. The property is divided into two non-contiguous portions by the lagoon which is part of Lake Minnetonka. The applicants' land access to the non-contiguous piece is walking access over the adjacent City right-of-way. c. The applicants' existing driveway is located almost wholly on the adjacent City right-of-way. With the redevelopment of this property the applicants will abandon the existing driveway. 4. The City Council reviewed this application on October 25, November 8 and 22, and December 15, 2004 and January 10 and 24, 2005 and makes the following additional findings: a. The proposed house footprint exclusive of decks at 1,499 s.f. has been minimized to an appropriate level for the size of the property. The proposed 75'-250' zone hardcover level of 31.7% is the minimum hardcover necessary to support the proposed house while providing for adequate driveway and other site plan elements. b. The applicants have removed vegetation in violation of City Codes on their property and on the neighboring property. The restoration of the vegetation will be dealt with separately from the variance Resolution with an approved Vegetation Restoration Plan and Agreement with the City. c. The applicants have reached an agreement with the adjacent property owner with respect to the tree removal and screening. d. The grading and drainage plan shall include gutters, downspouts, swales, draintile, etc. as detennined necessary to guarantee the runoff from the applicants' property does not negatively affect the adjacent properties. 5. The City Council has considered this application including the findings and recommendation of the Planning Commission, reports by City staff, Page 2 of 6