Resolution 6583 - Not Fully Executed

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ITS' OF ORONO RESOLUTION OF TT C.IT C COUNCIL NO. WHEREAS, on February 8, 2016, the City Council reviewed the application and the recommendations of the Planning Commission and City staff; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of Orono, Minnesota hereby approves the requested variance as described above based on one or more of the following findings of fact concerning the Property: FINDINGS OF FACT: 1. This application was reviewed as Zoning File #16-3798. The analysis contained within staff memos and the exhibits attached to the aforesaid memos, all minutes from the above mentioned meetings, and any and all other materials distributed at these meetings are hereby incorporated by reference. 2. The Property is located in the LR -1 B Zoning District. 3. The Property contains 1.06 acres in area and has a defined lot width of 225 feet. 4. The Property is within Tier 2 and hardcover is limited to 30% according to the Stormwater Quality Overlay District. 5. The Applicants intend to construct a new principal structure in a similar location to the existing home on the Property. 6. There is an existing detached garage on the Property. 7. Applicant has applied for the following variance: a. Setback Variance to permit an accessory structure, the Garage, to be constructed streetward of the house in the same footprint and location as the existing detached garage. 8. There is an existing berm and existing vegetation in the area between the Garage and North Shore Drive providing screening. 9. In considering this application for variance, the Council has considered the advice and recommendation of the Planning Commission and the effect of the proposed variance upon the health, safety and welfare of the community, existing and anticipated traffic conditions, light and air, danger of fire, risk to the public safety, and the effect on values of property in the surrounding area.