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, , � <br /> �- <br /> ��� <br /> �� �� <br /> 0 0 <br /> ��, C ITY of ORONO <br /> `� F r <br /> '�' RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL <br /> ��`9JfE p4�'�'� N O. _ L.� � .� � <br /> ��5� -- <br /> A. The�property is unique by the fact the property has frontage to Lake <br /> Minnetonka on both the north side and south side. There aze two 0-75' <br /> lakeshore setback zones located on the property. <br /> B. The replacement of the deck and the dog kennel located to the back of <br /> the house would encroach into the average lakeshore setback to the north <br /> side of the property. The average lakeshore setback ordinance is <br /> intended to protect lakeshore views for adjacent properties. <br /> C. A visual inspection of the property indicates there is no real real lake <br /> access or water to the north side of the property. The north side of the <br /> property functions as a «•etland draining towazds Lake Minnetonka. The <br /> north sides of the properties function as back yards and have been <br /> developed accordingly. The primary lake views and docks are located <br /> to the North Shore Dri�-e side of the property. <br /> D. The retaining wall is being replaced due to the deteriorating of the <br /> existing railroad ties. The ties are necessary to stabilize the ground <br /> between the driveway and the elevation of the adjacent house. <br /> E. The Planning Commission recommended the applicants construct a <br /> turnaround on the property that would permit a vehicle to maneuver <br /> enough to not require �-ehicles to back out to North Shore Drive. <br /> 4. The� City Council finds that the conditions existing on this property are peculiar <br /> to it and do not apply generall�� to other property in this zoning district; that <br /> . . granting the variances would not adversely affect tra�c conditions, light, air nor <br /> pose a fire hazazd or other danQer to neighboring property; would not merely <br /> serve as a convenience to the applicants, but is necessary to alleviate a <br /> demonstrable hardship or difficulty; is necessary to preserve a substantial <br /> property right of the applicants; and would be in keeping with the spirit and <br /> intent of the Zoning Code and Comprehensive Plan of the City. <br /> 5. The City Council has considered this application including the findings and <br /> recommendations of the Plannin� Commission, reports by City staff, comments <br /> by the applicants and the effect of the proposed vaziance on the health, safety <br /> Page 2 of 6 , <br />