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2 180539 186919v1 variance to Section 78-1700(1) to allow 48.9% hardcover on this Tier 1 property where only 25% hardcover is normally allowed; and WHEREAS, on October 19, 2015, and again on November 16, 2015, after published and mailed notice in accordance with Minnesota Statutes and the City Code, the Orono Planning Commission held public hearings, at which time all persons desiring to be heard concerning this application were given the opportunity to speak thereon; WHEREAS, on November 16, 2015, the Planning Commission recommended approval of the variances; and WHEREAS, on December 14, 2015, the City Council reviewed the application and the recommendations of the Planning Commission and City staff. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of Orono, Minnesota hereby approves the requested variances as described above based on one or more of the following findings of fact concerning this property: FINDINGS OF FACT: A1. The analysis contained within staff memos and the exhibits attached to the aforesaid memos, all minutes from the above mentioned meetings, and any and all other materials distributed at these meetings are hereby incorporated by reference. A2. The Property is located within the LR -1A Single Family Lakeshore Residential District which requires a minimum lot area of 2.0 acres and a minimum lot width of 200’. Detached garages are a permitted use in the LR-1A District. A3. The Property is 5,562 s.f. in area and 56.5 feet in defined width. A4. In considering this application for variances, the Council has considered the advice and recommendation of the Planning Commission and the effect of the proposed variances upon the health, safety and welfare of the community, existing and anticipated traffic conditions, light and air, danger of fire, risk to the public safety, and the effect on values of property in the surrounding area. A5. The Applicants propose to remove certain items of existing hardcover including paver bricks, concrete borders, an old concrete garage slab, and portions of driveway, resulting in a hardcover decrease from 61% to 48.9%. The proposed hardcover to remain or be reconstructed includes the house, deck, steps, the new garage, a narrowed driveway, and some selected areas of landscaping materials. There are few ways to further reduce hardcover on the site without removing the rear deck or attempting to relocate the garage as an attached structure, which would likely be only 1 stall at best if moved forward, would require remodeling the east side of the house, and would potentially still need a side setback variance. Applicant has provided estimates showing the cost difference between the proposed detached garage and an attached garage.