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. �o� � CITY QF QRC�NO RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL ��,, tiG1 N o. 6 4 5 8 kESHO� Overlay District and is limited to 25% hardcover based on gross lot area. c. The Applicants' proposal results in a total of 6,368 square feet or 24.9% hardcover where 25% is the maximum permitted. d. The Appiicants' proposal results in 3,500 square feet of structure or 13.7% where 15% is the maximum permitted. e. The new home is proposed to be constructed 15 feet from the unplatted adjacent right-of-way, where a 35-foot setback is required. f. The home on the west side of the undeveloped right-of-way is located in the LR-1 C zoning district and is setback 15 feet from the right-of- way. The Applicants' proposal is consistent with that existing condition. g. The variance to allow a 15-foot side street setback will alleviate a practical difficulty inherent to the Property's width and not created by the Applicants. h. The Applicants' request will not aiter the essential character of the neighborhood and will resuit in minimal negative impact on adjacent properties. i. The Applicants' request is in harmony with the purpose and intent of the ordinance. j. The Applicants' proposal is consistent with the comprehensive plan. k. The Applicant has requested a 15' setback from the City's street where a 35' setback is required. The City's street, which is currently undeveloped, and is often times referred to as a "fire lane" is used by the public to access Lake Minnetonka. The Applicant is requesting to build a home 20' cioser to the fire lane than is allowed by the City Code. The Applicant understands and is hereby put on notice that the City: 1) Values public access to Lake Minnetonka and has identified public access through fire lanes as a priority in the Orono Community Management Plan (see Lake Access Preservation and Management), Fag� 2 of 5