02-20-2018 Planning Commission Packet

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�FSH0 CITY OF ORONO RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL NO. 6627 WHEREAS, on April 18, 2016, after published and mailed notice in accordance with Minnesota Statutes and the City Code, the Planning Commission held a public hearing, at which time all persons desiring to be heard concerning this application were given the opportunity to speak thereon; and WHEREAS, on April 18, 2016, the Planning Commission recommended approval of the variances; and WHEREAS, on May 9, 2016, the City Council reviewed the application and the recommendations of the Planning Commission and City staff; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of Orono, Minnesota hereby approves the requested variances as described above based on one or more of the following findings of fact concerning the Property: FINDINGS OF FACT: 1. This application was reviewed as Zoning File #16-3818. The analysis contained within staff memos and the exhibits attached to the aforesaid memos, all minutes from the above mentioned meetings, and any and all other materials distributed at these meetings are hereby incorporated by reference. 2. The Property is located in the RS Zoning District. 3. The Property contains 2.38 acres in area and has a defined lot width of ±380 feet at the 75' setback and ±460 feet at the OHWL. 4. The Property is within Tier 1 and hardcover is limited to 25% according to the Stormwater Quality Overlay District. 5. Applicant has applied for the following variance[s]: a. Average Lakeshore Setback b. Lake Setback c. Hardcover within the 0 to75-foot zone. 6. In considering this application for variances, the Council has considered the advice and recommendation of the Planning Commission and the effect of the proposed variances upon the health, safety and welfare of the community, existing and anticipated traffic conditions, light and air, danger of fire, risk to the public safety, and the effect on values of property in the surrounding area.