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• �� I • , �O� O O � CITY of ORONO ,� . ,.._ � � . ti �� G~' RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL `9k'E3I'i�4 NO. 4 � "� �. FINDINGS � . 1. This application was reviewed as Zoning File#02-2813. 2. The property is located in the LR-1C, Single Family Lakeshore Residential Zoning District where 1/2 acre is the minimum lot size and 100 feet is the minimum lot width. The property is 5,462 s.f.(absent the traveled portion of the shared driveway) and has a lot width of 50'. . 3. The Planning Commission reviewed the application for variances and recommended approval of a revised plan by a vote of 7 to 0 based on the following findings and hardships: A. On February 25, 2002 the City Council adopted Resolution No. 4763 approving variances to permit new construction on the property. B. The applicant had submitted a new variance application on July 16, 2002 requesting two changes to the�site plan approved per Resolution No.4763: a) To permit the southwest corner of the house to be shifted 1'towazds the west side property line. _ b) To permit a 4.5' prow and 5' eave addition to the lakeside of the residence. C. The City of Orono has routinely granted variances to lot azea and lot width for redevelopment on non-conforming lots in the City. The property does meet the criteria that is normally considered when reviewing such proposals. The properry is connected to sanitary sewer and the house would be located in an area above the regulatory flood plain. � D. Overall hardcover on the property would decrease. E. The land elevation is about 4' higher than the ordinary high water level of Lake Minnetonka. The lot cannot accommodate a basement. F. The new house is proposed to be located 53'from the lakeshore where a 75' setback is required. Both adjacent houses are within 50'of the lakeshore. Page 2 of 8