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� � o� <br /> 0 0 <br /> CITY of ORONO <br /> � ;.. � <br /> ti <br /> ti <br /> RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL <br /> ���kESIIOg'�G NO. J l � � <br /> for approval of variances and a conditional use permit for lakeshore bank restoration and <br /> preservation; and <br /> WHEREAS, on May 17, 2004 the Planning Commission pursuant to <br /> published and mailed legal notification, held a public hearing on the amended request for <br /> variances to Municipal Zoning Code Sections 78-1112 and 78-1288 (a), and a conditional <br /> use permit per Sections 78-966 and 78-1250, at which time all parties interested in the <br /> project were allowed to comment. Planning Commission reviewed the amended <br /> application and recommended approval on a vote of 7-0 <br /> NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of <br /> Orono, Minnesota: <br /> FINDINGS <br /> l. This application was reviewed as Zoning File#04-3002. <br /> 2. The property is located in the LR— 1B, One Family Lakeshore Residential <br /> District, which requires a minimum lot area of one (1) acre. The <br /> applicant's property is 0.81 acres in area. <br /> 3. The Planning Commission recommended approval of the amended <br /> application based on the following findings: <br /> a. The existing steep slope within the 0-75' setback zone between the <br /> residence location and the shoreline is severely eroding and requires <br /> bank stabilization measures to prevent further erosion. <br /> b. Removal of the boathouse will remove structure that is currently <br /> providing support for portions of the hillside and preventing erosion. <br /> c. Construction of the proposed retaining wall system will allow for <br /> stabilization of the slope and provide terracing for establishment of <br /> vegetative screening to reduce the visual impact of the retaining walls. <br /> d. Two mature existing trees on the top of the slope are already in danger <br /> of toppling due to erosion of the bank, and will be lost as a result of <br /> the bank restoration. <br /> Page 2 of 7 <br />