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� o � 0 0 �'�� CITY of ORONO �a_ - � � � �� G'�' RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL L`�kESH�4� NO. 5 S 5 O 3. The Planning Commission reviewed this application at a public hearin� he]d on June 15, 2009 and recommended approval of variances based on the following findinQs: a. The property contains 64,575 s.f. or 1.48 acre in area. b. The lot is substandard in area and a residence has existed on the property for many years. c. The existing home was constructed in 1987. At that time Femdale Marsh required only a 26' setback from the wetland. In 2005, the City's wetland regulations were amended and the interpretation of Ferndale Marsh as part of Lake Minnetonka changed the setback requirements and more restri�tive hardcover regulations were applied. d. Appro�imately 80% of the property is within the 75' setback. The proposal, at 9% structural coverage, will not exceed the structural lot coverage limitation of 15%. e. The proposed addition will i7ot ne�atively impact views of Ferndale Marsh enjoyed by adjacent properties. 4. The City Council has considered this application including the findings and recommendation of the Planning Commission, reports by City staff, comments by the applicants and the public, and the effect of the proposed ��ariance on the health, safety and welfare of the community. 5. The City Council fmds that the conditions existin� on this property are peculiar to it and do not apply �enerally to other property in this zoning district; that grantin� the ��ariance. would not adversely affect traffic conditions, li�ht, air nor pose a fire hazard or other danger to neighboring propert��; would not merely serve as a convenience to the applicants, but is necessary to alleviate a demonstrable hardship or difficulty; is necessary to preserve a substantial propert_y right of the applicants; and would be in keeping v��ith the spirit and intent of the Zoning Code and Comprehensive Plan of the City. Pa�e 2 of 4