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��-_ <br /> '�� �� <br /> 0 0 <br /> ��, - CITY of ORONO <br /> � � . , <br /> � G'� RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL <br /> `�kEs_H� No. 4 6 6 0 <br /> � <br /> This comparison illustrates that Lot 7 has been valued for tax purposes at a rate significantly <br /> less than its value would be as a buildable site. <br /> 11. In 2001,Roesler filed application#01-2678 requesting variances to lot area and lot width in <br /> order to build a residence on Lot 7. The application further requested that in the event that <br /> area/width variances were denied,applicant would request Council approval of a Special Lot <br /> Combination to formalize and legalize the relationship between Lot 7 and 1169 North Arm <br /> Drive, so that Lot 7 could continue to be used for private dock purposes accessory to 1169 <br /> North Arm Drive. <br /> 1?. On May 21,2001 the Orono Planning Commission held a public hearing on application#O 1- <br /> 2678 at which time the applicant, applicants attorney and the public were given the <br /> opportunity to comment on the variance request. The Planning Commission subsequently <br /> voted 4-0 to recommend denial of the lot area and width variances, and voted 4-0 to <br /> recommend approval of the Special Lot Combination. <br /> 13. On May 29, 2001 the Orono City Council reviewed application#01-2678 and voted 4-1 on <br /> a motion to deny the lot area and width variances and approve the Special Lot Combination <br /> request, and directed the staff to draft a Resolution containing findings supporting that <br /> motion, including the fact that 1169 North Arm Drive and Lot 7 are in common ownership <br /> and can be combined via Special Lot Combination,thereby eliminating any hardship suffered <br /> by the applicant. <br /> 14. The Council finds that granting the proposed lot area and width variances would be contrary <br /> to the intent of the 2000-2020 Orono Community Management Plan(Comprehensive Plan), <br /> specifically the following sections: <br /> a) General Land Use Policies No. 6: "Protection of lake resources will allow <br /> reasonable access,use and enjoyment while preventing overcrowding and excessive <br /> encroachment. In conformance with Orono's Shoreland Management regulations, <br /> Orono will prohibit overly dense development within 1000'of Lake Minnetonka..." <br /> b) General Land Use Policies No. 13: "Future development must enhance the <br /> community. Land development should respect and enhance neighboring properties <br /> and existing developed character of the neighborhood and the City, preserving the <br /> Page 4 of 7 <br /> 4 <br />