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� � � � ` � � �� _ ,��.��.� � �I'�Y Of ORO1�T0 � � ��`��' ti RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCI� ��kEsH�4�G N0. � � ,� 2. The property is located in the LR — 1 C, Zoning District �vhich requires a minimum lot area of 0.� acres aild a minimum lot width of 100' at the shoreline and at the 75' setUack of Lake Minnetonka. 3. The Planning Corninission reviewed this application at a public hearing held on August 15, 2005 and recoirunended approval of the variances based on the followin� findings: a. The proposed roof addition will not encroach further on tlie eaisting rear yard setback to undeveloped Maple Avenue. b. The proposed roof stnicture and '/z story addition meet the buildin� hei�ht and half story requirements of the Zoning Ordinance. c. The proposed roof stnicture, while adding height, will not impact lal<e views for adjacent lakeshore properties due to tl�e curvature of the shoreline within Caseo Cove of Lalce :Vlinnetoi�lca. d. The additional 5' encroachment on the rear yard of undeveloped Maple Avenue will consist only of an zineuclosed covered entry over the existing stoop. e. While the 1968 variance approval categorizes the rear lot line as the line adjacent to undeveloped Maple Avenue, this property boundary fL1I1Ct10I1S more lil<e a side street which ��ould only require a 15' setUacic due to the orientation of the adjacent houses. f. The area existing under the proposed covered enti-y, in the basement level, already exists as storage space to the house as it was an old well. The covered entry proposed �vill not encroach any fiirther than this existin� stora,e area in the basement le��el. 4. The City Council has considered this application inclt�din� the tindinas and recommelldation of the Plalulin� Commission, reports by �ity staff, conlmeni�s by the applicants and the public, and the effect of the propose�d variances on the. health, safety and �velfare of the communitti�. PaQe ? of 6