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� . <br /> � <br /> ��� <br /> � O� <br /> O O <br /> �. CITY of ORONO <br /> � � <br /> �� p~' RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL <br /> ��kEs� ruo. 4 7 6 � <br /> FINDINGS <br /> 1. This application was reviewed as Zoning File#02-2751. <br /> 2. The property is located in the LR-1 C, Single Family Lakeshore Residential Zoning <br /> District where%z acre is the minimum lot size and 100 feet is the minimum lot width. <br /> The property is 5,462 s.f.(absent the traveled portion of the shazed driveway)and has <br /> a lot width of 50'. <br /> 3. The Planning Commission reviewed the application for vaziances and recommended <br /> approval by a vote of 6 to 0 based on the following findings and hardships: <br /> A. The City of Orono has routinely granted variances to lot area and lot width <br /> for redevelopment on non-conforming lots in the City. The property does <br /> meet the criteria that is normally considered when reviewing such proposals. <br /> The property is connected to sanitary sewer and the house would be located <br /> in an area above the regulatory flood plain. <br /> B. Overall hardcover on the property would decrease. <br /> C. The land elevation is about 4' higher than the ordinary high water level of <br /> Lake Minnetonka. The lot cannot accommodate a basement. <br /> D. The new house is proposed to be located 53'from the lakeshore where a 75' <br /> setback is required. Both adjacent houses are within 50' of the lakeshore. <br /> The new house is located to meet the minimum 50' lakeshore setback as <br /> required by the DNR. DNR staff has reviewed the plans and stated they do <br /> not have any requirements on the development based on the building being <br /> located outside the 50' setback. <br /> E. The house proposed cannot meet a 75' setback due to the location of the <br /> shared driveway access on the property. The house is located to within 2'of <br /> the edge of the drive. <br /> Page 2 of 7 <br />