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���p CITY OF ORONO <br /> RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL <br /> �� G`� No. 6 S 0 2 <br /> t`�kES H 04� <br /> WHEREAS, on October 9, 2017, the City Council directed preparation of findings <br /> for approval of the lot area, lot width, and average lakeshore setback variances, and also for <br /> denial of the rear yard setback variance; and <br /> NOW,THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of Orono, Minnesota <br /> hereby approves the requested lot area, lot width, and average lakeshore setback variances as <br /> described above based on one or more of the following findings of fact concerning the Property: <br /> FINDINGS OF FACT: <br /> 1. This application was reviewed as Zoning File #17-3968. The analysis contained within <br /> staff memos and the exhibits attached to the aforesaid memos, all minutes from the above <br /> mentioned meetings, and any and all other materials distributed at these meetings are <br /> hereby incorporated by reference. <br /> 2. The Property is located in the LR-1 B One Family Lakeshore Residential Zoning District. <br /> 3. The Property contains 0.22 acres in area and has a defined lot width of 83 feet. <br /> 4. The Property is within Tier 1 and hardcover is limited to 25% according to the Stormwater <br /> Quality Overlay District. <br /> 5. Applicant has applied for the following variance[s]: <br /> a. Lot Area Variance <br /> b. Lot Width Variance <br /> c. Average Lakeshore Setback Variance <br /> d. Rear Yard Setback Variance <br /> 6. In considering this application for variances, the Council has considered the advice and <br /> recommendation of the Planning Commission and the effect of the proposed variances <br /> upon the health, safety and welfare of the community, existing and anticipated traffic <br /> conditions, light and air, danger of fire, risk to the public safety, and the effect on values <br /> of property in the surrounding area. <br /> ANALYSIS: <br /> 1. "Variances shall only be permitted when they are in harmony with the general purposes <br /> and intent of the ordinance . . . ." The lot width and lot area variances are consistent with <br /> the general intent of the Ordinance. The requested average lakeshore setback variance <br /> is in harmony with the Ordinance as the only adjacent neighbor sits at a higher elevation. <br /> 2 <br />