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' � l�em-1 l-('C Agenda-12/08'201-F <br /> ' File�!l�1-3697('l'o�alPages 11�!/ <br /> WHEREAS, the Applicants have made application to the City for a variance <br /> from Orono City Code Section 78-1700 to allow 4,898 square feet or 28.8% hardcover on the <br /> property where 4,248 square feet or 25% is permitted in conjunction with construction of a <br /> new lakeside deck; and <br /> WHEREAS, after due published natice and mailed notice in accordance with <br /> Minnesota Statutes and the Orono, Minnesota, City Codei tf'ie�Orono Planning Commission <br /> held a public hearing on November 17, 2014, at which tim�s all persons desiring to be heard <br /> concerning this application were given the opportunity tA�pet�k thereon. , <br /> WHEREAS, The F'lanning Carnr�ission re��ved this application on <br /> November 17, 2014, the Planning Commissio�t �tated on two s�p�rate motions. The first <br /> motion was to recommend approval of the �si3de and rear setbac��ariances allowing the <br /> second story additions as proposed. This mo�� passed with a 5 to O vqf�: A second motion <br /> regarding approval of the requested hardcover�d struct►�ral coverage v�iances to permit <br /> construction of a lakeside deck passed with a 4 �a 1 at�#� and was conctit�pned upon the <br /> following: <br /> a. Removal of the deck/lartding �nd stair on fk��.south side af the home; the door <br /> should be converted to a vv�ndou�. <br /> b. The deck must be constructe�!as"�f'Yt�OLS° and t��:patio below removed. <br /> c. No expansian, enclosures at �hanges to ths footpr�rtt or the nature of the deck <br /> would be permit�-in the ft�ture withc�ut fiiitli�.r' Plarrning Commission and city <br /> Council a�p{�rovals. <br /> WHEREA�, on :; Alavember ' '[7, 2014, the Planning Commission's <br /> recommend�tfons were ba�e:d pn�fo�wing ftnt�Sngs. <br /> PLAN�IING COMMI3SION FINDINGS <br /> 1) Resolu�ion No. 4640, a�apted in 2fl01, granted variances to the property regarding the 6 <br /> foot side setback for the g�cage, the side setback variance allowing the second story and <br /> permitted 2,�61 square fe�t�17.4% as adjusted based on current Iot area calculations) of <br /> structural coVu��age. <br /> 2} The second story additians to the home are proposed to be constructed over the existing <br /> footprint of the home. <br /> 3) The variance to allow construction over the existing home within the 10 foot side setback <br /> will alleviate a practical difficulty inherent to the Property's width and not created by the <br /> Applicants. <br /> Page 2 of 7 <br />