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�-�l�O <br /> C ITY O� ORONO <br /> RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL <br /> y � � 4 � 4 <br /> � �` N o. <br /> `�kEs H o�� <br /> 1. This application was reviewed as Zoning File number 13-3645. <br /> 2. The Property is located in the LR-1 C One Family Lakeshore Residential Zoning <br /> District which requires a minimum lot area of 0.5 acres and a minimum lot width <br /> of 100'. <br /> 3. The Planning Commission reviewed thi� application at � public hearin� h�id on <br /> July 21, 2014 and voted 7 for and 0 against on a motion to approve the <br /> hardcover variance and conditional use permit. The Planning Commission finds <br /> that the following factors support the granting of the request: <br /> a. The Property has 0.56 acres in area (or approximately 24,400 square feet). <br /> b. The Property has approximately 136 feet of width at the OHWL and <br /> approximately 180 feet at the 75-foot setback. <br /> c. The Property suffered a catastrophic failure of the lake slope in July 2013. A <br /> portion of the failure extends across the north property line on to the property <br /> at 1895 Concordia Street; the Owners have agreed to repair this portion of <br /> the failed areas on the 1895 Concordia Street property in conjunction with <br /> their own repairs. <br /> d. The Owners have since been developing a restoration plan that meets both <br /> the City's and the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District's (MCWD) gaals to <br /> stabilize the slope and eliminate the sedimentation into the lake with the <br /> Owners' goals for stability, aesthetics and lake access. <br /> e. The retaining walis wili be the minimum amount of walis necessary to <br /> stabilize and restore the slope. The proposed hardcover resulting from the <br /> tiered retaining walls which is approximated to be between 700 to 800 square <br /> feet is reasonable, consistent with the comprehensive plan and will not alter <br /> the character of the area. <br /> f. The Owners have provided a landscape pian which includes lilac shrubs <br /> which will serve to screen and mitigate views of the tiered walls from the lake. <br /> g. The tiered retaining walls within the 75-foot setback will not alter the essential <br /> character of the neighborhood and when screened by vegetation will result in <br /> minimal or no negative impact on adjacent properties. <br /> Pa�e '_' of� <br />