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f <br /> Y O ♦O <br /> C ITY OF ORONO <br /> � � <br /> RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL <br /> �� G� ? <br /> tqkESH��ti N�. <br /> i: �; �� f <br /> A7. The gazage is proposed to be located 6 feet from the east side lot line. This is much better <br /> than the prior garage which was within a few inches of the lot line. Moving the garage to <br /> meet the 10' side setback would result in an unusable driveway entrance to the garage <br /> and require removal of portions of the existing deck. At 20 feet in width, the garage is as <br /> narrow as possible while still remaining functional for storage of two vehicles. <br /> A8. The Average Lakeshore Setback variance is necessary because each of the adjacent <br /> properties abut the 929.4' OHWL contour for Lake Minnetonka at the creek bank. The <br /> average setback line runs approximately east-west about 5 feet north of the north wall of <br /> the proposed garage, so the entire garage will be an encroachment. The property to the <br /> immediate east at 3407 Eastlake Street will have its lower views of Stubbs Bay <br /> encroached upon by the proposed garage. While the new garage will encroach lakeward <br /> appro�mately 9 feet less than the garage that was on the Property until 2011, the new <br /> garage as proposed will have a peak height of approximately 13.5 feet, while the old <br /> garage had an estimated peak height of 9.5 €eet based on photos in City files. The <br /> proposed height is a reduction from the Applicants' original proposal, a direct result of <br /> the concerns expressed by the adjacent neighbor regarding views of the lake. <br /> ANALYSIS: <br /> B1. "Variances shall only be permitted when they are in harmony with the general purposes <br /> and intent of the ordinance . . . ." The proposed variances to allow the construction of a <br /> detached garage on property zoned for single family use is consistent with the general <br /> intent and purpose of the Ordinance. <br /> B2. "Variances shall only be permitted... when the variances are consistent with the <br /> comprehensive plan." Granting of the proposed variances to construct a detached garage <br /> to serve a single family residence is consistent with the residential guiding of this <br /> property in the Comprehensive Plan. <br /> B3. "Variances may be ganted when the applicant for the variance establishes that there are <br /> practical difficulties in complying with the zoning ordinance. `Practical difficulties,' as used <br /> in connection with the granting of a variance,means that: <br /> i. The property owner in question proposes to use the property in a reasonable manner, <br /> however,the proposed use is not pernutted by the official controls." <br /> Page 3 of 7 <br />