#4660-denying/granting variances-2001

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i�'� i _ //� O� O O ��, � CITY of ORONO � � �� G'� ' RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL �k'ESH�4�' NO. 4 6 6 n 6. I 981, Beito again applied for a variance to lot area and width (Filz 7627) concurrently with a similar application by the owner ofthe adjacent vacant Lot 6(Hans Weiler,File#628). Weiler also owned the developed residential property directly across the road from Lot 6 (1135 North Arm Drive, PINS #07-117-23 14 0064). Beito and ��'eiler claimed that the increase in taxes has forced them to apply for variances to make each lot buildable. 7. On July 20, 1981 the Orono Planning Commission voted 6-0 on a motion to recommend denial of the variances for each individual lot, based on the lack of sufficient hardship and the following findings: a) The owners have received substantial benefit in the use of these lots for private lakeshore access purposes. b) A substantial property value remains in each lot since it can be sold for combination with the other. c) These individual lots are not unique or special since all nearb��buildina sites(except Heit Lot 8) have been created by combination of 2 or more lots similar to these. d) Neither lot has been assessed for sewer as a separate buildina site. e) Granting of two adjacent 50'lakeshore lots in a 140'minimum district is contrary to the intent of the zoning code. Combination into one 100'wide lot would at least meet the minimum DNR Shoreland management regulations,the LR-1 C'/z acre district lot width , and be similar to most nearby lakeshore lot widths. 8. On August 10, 1981 the City Council tabled the application at the applicants rzquest and no further action occurred regarding the variance request. 9. In approximately 1991 Beito sold Lot 7 and 1169 North Arm Drive to Todd Van Den Einde. In July 1998 the current applicant, Kristi Roesler, purchased Lot 7 and 1169 North Arm Drive from Van Den Einde. During each transaction, City files containinQ the history of variance denials were available to the property owners for review�. � 10. The current estimated market value for Lot 7 per Hennepin Count}� Ta�records for 2001 is $50,000. The current estimated market value for adjacent Lot 6, ��hich is similar in status to Lot 7 as a separately owned vacant lakeshore lot and similar in area and �tzdth to Lot 7, is $50,000. By contrast,the current estimated market value for the land portion of adjacent Lot 8 (which contains a residence structure and includes an additional 6,200 s.f. of non- shoreline land because it is combined with Lot 19 across Elmwood A��enue) is $160,000. Page 3 of 7 f