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� O� <br /> O , 4 <br /> - CITY of ORONO <br /> � `a"� ;� - r'�v <br /> �' :R�'�~ 'y <br /> �� ��, RESOWTION OF TH� C�IThY �OUNCI� <br /> `9kESH�4 NO. ` <br /> NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of Orono, <br /> Minnesota: <br /> FINDINGS <br /> l. This application was reviewed as Zoning File 09-3427. <br /> 2. The Property is located in the LR-1B zoning district, where 1 acre is the minimum <br /> lot area and 140 feet is the minimum lot width. The Property is approximately <br /> 0.235 acre in area and 50 feet in width. <br /> 3. The Planning Commission reviewed the original application on May 19, 2008 and <br /> on a vote of 5 - 0 recommended approval of the variances, based on the following <br /> findings: <br /> a. An attached garage is a reasonable addition to the property. <br /> b. The new garage and parking arrangement will reduce hardcover and be more <br /> compatible with the surrounding area than the existing garage and parking <br /> arran�ement. <br /> c. The new arrangement will allow the storm water runoff from Highwood Lane <br /> to be channeled toward the lake along the side property lines. <br /> d. The need for the side setback variance results from the side setback variance <br /> that allows the existing house to be 6.4 feet from the side property line. <br /> 4. The Planning Commission carefully reviewed the variance to allow a three story <br /> addition and in addition to the findings noted above recommended approval based <br /> on: <br /> e. The topography of the lot. <br /> £ The need for the garage floor to be above street grade to avoid drainage <br /> problems. <br /> g. The mass of the addition being the same with or without the basement under <br /> the garage. <br /> Page2of5 <br />