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��Np CITY OF ORONO <br /> RESOLUTION OF TI�CITY COLTNCIL <br /> y �' NO. U � 1 � <br /> �. `. <br /> t�kES H OQ`�c. <br /> NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of Orono, Minnesota <br /> hereby approves]the requested variance as described above based on one or more of the <br /> following findings of fact concerning the Property: <br /> FINDINGS OF FACT: <br /> 1. This application was reviewed as Zoning File#LA8-000043. The analysis contained <br /> within staff memos and the exhibits attached to the aforesaid memos, all minutes from <br /> the above mentioned meetings, and any and all other materials distributed at these <br /> meetings are hereby incorporated by reference. <br /> 2. The Property is located in the LR-1A Zoning District. <br /> 3. The Property contains 0.37 acres in area and has a defined lot width of 116 feet. <br /> 4. The Property is within Tier 1 and hardcover is limited to 25 % according to the <br /> Stormwater Quality Overlay District. <br /> 5. Applicant has applied for the following variance[s]: <br /> a. Rear Yard <br /> b. Side Yard <br /> c. Lot Area <br /> d. Lot Width <br /> 6. In considering this application for variance, the Council has considered the advice and <br /> recommendation of the Planning Commission and the effect of the proposed variance <br /> upon the health, safety and welfare of the community, existing and anticipated traffic <br /> conditions, light and air, danger of fire, risk to the public safety, and the effect on values <br /> of property in the surrounding area. <br /> ANALYSIS: <br /> 1. "Variances shall only be permitted when they are in harmony with the general purposes <br /> and intent of the ordinance. . . ."The lot width and lot area variances requested are consistent <br /> with the general intent of the Ordinance. The rear and side yard setback variances are in <br /> harmony with the purpose of the ordinance. The lot includes challenges with topography and <br /> the curved right of way and shoreline eliminating the building envelope of the property. <br /> 2. "Variances shall only be permitted . . . when the variances are consistent with the <br /> comprehensive plan." The variances resulting in a permit for construction of a single family <br /> residence in a residential zone are consistent with the Comprehensive Plan. <br /> 2 <br />