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.. , � City of ORONO RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL � NO. _ 1711 • - • • � °t'�g� l��.�� .�� ,- . �� :�� 1. As of January 1 , 1975, the property has been zoned LR- 1B, Lakeshore Residential Zoning District, requiring a minimum of 1 acre in area and 14P1 feet minimum width. Based on the zoning district's required performance standards, the proposed use of the property as a residential or buildable lot would require the following variances: a) Lot Area required = 1 acr� or 43 , 560 sf existing = 1P1 , 761 . 92 sf or 25% variance = 32 , 798 , 08 sf or 75a b) Lot width required = 140 feet existing = 125 feet variance = 15 ' or 1P1� 2. Prior to 1975 , the property was zoned R- 1C, effective since September 14, 1967, a residential zone requiring a minimum of 1 acre in area and 140 feet minimum width. 3. Per the assessment policy of the 73- 1 sewer district, and the performance standards of the R- 1C district Lots 7 and 8 were each assessed a 1/4 unit. Five other vacant, sub- standard lots within Block 2 of the Minnetonka Summit Park plat were also assessed a 1/4 uni�t each. 4. From 1965 through 19Z4 Premier Realty was the fee owner of the property. A cabin or residence constructed sometime in the early 190Q! ' s was rented up to the mid 1960' s. 5. In 1974, Home Federal Savings and Loan foreclosed on the mortgage and the real estate taxes remained unpaid on the property. The residential structure fell into disrepair and as a result of a hazardous building action commenced by the City in 1976, the structure was razed in that same year. 6. In 1977, Home Federal Savings and Loan filed a lot area and lot width variance application with the City to construct a new residence on the site. The application was denied based on the 2