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���\ <br /> �'� °� <br /> \ <br /> 0 0�,, <br /> ��e - ��� CITY of ORONO <br /> .� �;! <br /> ti �; <br /> �� G��% RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL <br /> \\kESH�j/ NO. 4 7 � '� <br /> �— <br /> f. Three mature maple trees in viable condition exist in the 75-250' zone, one <br /> of which is located centrally on the property.Preservation of these maples will <br /> preserve an amenity for the property and the neighborhood, and will be <br /> consistent with the Comprehensive Plan by preserving the wooded nature of <br /> the Lake Minnetonka shoreline. Further, the trees are so large that their <br /> relocation is not feasible, and replacement with trees of similar size and <br /> character is not feasible. For these reasons,the location of these trees presents <br /> a hardship to redevelopment of the property, limiting the variety of possible <br /> house/garage confijurations and locations. The proposed house is designed <br /> and located to limit encroachment into the root systems of these trees. <br /> g. The proposed driveway is intended to serve a 3-stall gara�e and allow for a <br /> backup area so that vehicles can enter Concordia Street without backing into <br /> the street. This is important because eYisting vegetation on adjoining <br /> properties limits traffic visibility. Even though Concordia is a relatively low- <br /> traffic street,it is a through street,with a very narrow(only 25')right-of-way. <br /> h. While a smaller driveway consisting of less hardcover could be desi�ed to <br /> accomplish the same objectives, such a driveway�vould have to be located <br /> to the immediate south of the rivo mature maples nearest the road,rather than <br /> in the existin�/proposed driveway location north of said trees. This would <br /> have a negative impact on their root systems,which have developed primarily <br /> in this undisturbed area to their south rather than under the existing/proposed <br /> driveway, as documented by applicants' forester, Steven J. Cook in letters <br /> dated March 2, 2002 and Apri18, 2002. <br /> i. Hardcover in the 75-250' zone can be reduced by approximately 160 s.f by <br /> reducing the driveway width from 18' to 14' for the first 40' as it enters the <br /> property, resulting in 75-250' hardcover of 4,637 s.f. or 32.43 %. <br /> j. Each of the factors noted above individually would not justify the�anting of <br /> a variance,but the combination of all factors affecting this specific property <br /> does comprise a hardship to the property�vhich supports the granting of a <br /> variance. . <br /> Page 3 of 7 <br />