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Home My WebLink AboutResolution 6890 Doc No T05558223 Certified, filed and/or recorded on Sep 5, 2018 11:25 AM Office of the Registrar of Titles Hennepin County, Minnesota Martin McCormick, Registrar of Titles Mark Chapin, County Auditor and Treasurer Deputy 92 Pkg ID 1731911E Document Recording Fee $46.00 Document Total $46.00 Existing Certs 1440106 This cover sheet is now a permanent part of the recorded document. ��p CITY OF ORONO RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL s�, �,� No. 6 8 9 0 t�KES H�Q`E A RESOLUTION APPROVING A VARIANCE FROM MUNICIPAL ZONING CODE SECTION 78-305 FILE NO. LA18-000060 WHEREAS, on June 22, 2018, Gregory Gruman ("ApplicanY'), applied for a variance from the City Code for the property addressed 1980 Heritage Drive and legally described as: Lot 6, AUDITOR'S SUBD/VISION NUMBER 356, except the South 105.0 feet as measured at right angles to the Southwesterly line of said Lot 6, Hennepin County, Minnesota. (hereinafter the"Property"); WHEREAS, the Applicants have made application to the City of Orono for a variance to Orono Municipal Zoning Code Section 78-305 to allow a front yard setback variance for 21.6 feet; and WHEREAS, on July 16, 2018, after published and mailed notice in accordance with Minnesota Statutes and the City Code, the City Council 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 July 16, 2018, the Planning Commission recommended approval of the variance; and WHEREAS, on August 13, 2018,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 variance 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 #LA18-000060. 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 mater�als distributed at these meetings are hereby incorporated by reference. 2. The Property is located in the LR-1A Zoning District. 1 ��p CITY OF ORONO RESOLUTION OF TI�CITY COUNCIL � � No. 6 8 9 0 � �,. ��KES H O�� 3. The Property contains 2.88 acres in area and has a defined lot width of 400 feet. 4. The Property is within Tier 3 and hardcover is limited to 35% according to the Stormwater Quality Overlay District. 5. Applicant has applied for the following variance[s]: a. Front Yard Setback 6. In considering this application for variance, the Council has considered the advice and recommendation of the Planning Commission and the effect of the proposed variance 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. ANALYSIS: 1. "Variances shall only be permitted when they are in harmony with the general purposes and intent of the ordinance . . . ." The applicant is proposed an addition to an existing home on a residential lot which is consistent with the intent of the ordinance. 2. "Variances shall only be permitted . . . when the variances are consistent with the comprehensive plan." The variance resulting in a permit for an addition to a single family residence in a residential zone are consistent with the Comprehensive Plan. 3. "Variances may be granted when the applicant for the variance establishes that there are practical difficulties in complying with the zoning ordinance. `Practical difficulties,' as used in connection with the granting of a variance, means that: a. The property ownerin question proposes fo use fhe property in a reasonab/e manner, however, the proposed use is not permitted by the o�cial controls. The applicant is proposing use of the property in a reasonable manner with the construction on an addition to a single family home. There is unique topography on the property. b. The plight of the/andowneris due fo circumstances unique fo his property nof cr�ated by the landowner. The plight of the property owner is due to the unique topography of the lot and the existing orientation of the home on the property c. The variance, if granted, will not alter the essentia/character of the locality." 2 ��p CITY OF ORONO RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COLJNCIL y� `�' NO. � � 9 � ��kES H 0�� The proposed addition will replace a detached structure on the property and will not alter the essential character of the neighborhood. 4. "Economic considerations alone do not constitute practical difficulties." Economic considerations have not been a factor in the variance approval determination. 5. "Practical di�culties also include but are not limited to inadequate access to direct sunlight for solar energy systems. Variances shall be granted for earth-sheltered construction as defined in Minn. Stat. § 216C.06, subd. 2, when in harmony with Orono City Code Chapter 78."This condition is not applicable. 6. "The board or the council may not permit as a variance any use that is not permitted under Orono City Code Chapter 78 for property in the zone where the affected person's land is located."This condition is not applicable,as the use for a single family home is an allowed use in the LR-lA District. 7. "The board or council may permit as a variance the temporary use of a one-family dwelling as a two-family dwelling."This condition is not applicable. 8. "The special conditions applying to the structure or land in question are peculiar to such property or immediately adjoining property."The land has potential wetlands on either side of the property as well as unique topography limiting the building envelope. 9. "The conditions do not apply generally to other land or structures in the district in which the land is located."The land has potential wetlands on either side of the property as well unique topography creating a peculiar property 10. "The granting of the application is necessary for the preservation and enjoyment of a substantial property right of the applicant."Staff finds this statement to be true to allow for an addition to a single family home on this parcel. 11. "The granting of the proposed variance will not in any way impair health, safety, comfort or morals, or in any other respect be contrary to the intent of this chapter." Granting of the requested variances would not impair health,safety,comfort or morals and would be in keeping with the intent of the zoning code. 12. "The granting of such variance will not merely serve as a convenience to the applicant, but is necessary to alleviate demonstrable difficulty." The application has stated the unique topography creates challenges for a building envelope for an addition to the single family home. 3 ��Np CITY OF ORONO RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL y� `�' rro. 6 $ 9 � ��kESHO�� CONCLUSIONS. ORDER AND CONDITIONS: Based upon one or more of the above findings, the Orono City Council hereby grants a variance to Orono Municipal Zoning Code Section 78-305 to allow front yard setback, subject to the following conditions: 1. Council approval is based on the entire record, above Findings. 2. The approved project shall conform to the survey dated 3/2/2018 and building plans submitted by the Applicants and annotated by City staff, attached to this Resolution as Exhibit A 3. Any amendments to the plans which are not in conformity with City codes may require further Planning Commission and City Council review. 4. Authorities granted by this resolution run with the Property not with the Applicants, but are permissive only and must be exercised by obtaining a building permit for the new construction and commencing construction of said project. A framing inspection must be completed within one year of the date of Council approval, or the variance will expire on that date (August 13, 2019). 5. Violation of or non-compliance with any of the terms and conditions of this resolution may result in the termination of any authority granted herein. ADOPTED by the Orono City Council on this �3* day of KA'� , 20�. ATTE : CI OF ORONO: , An a Carlson, City Clerk Dennis Walsh, Mayor 4 Exhibit A , $ �% , certificate of survey , ; ,: / � �.`, ' P�epored for.• - ;� 6890 Ja Mittelstaedt � ' r_ �8'3�e? ' y ' � H'erita Driv�-=ee�` a`'"�«�g _ �, ' ' ,�"i � � o _ ,38 �+� 8975�53 E �,ter�m 19g,45 �P�°t) /' ,�� M°� � ., ,�� - o f 1 0.23 eas. 188.66�^ieos•� i� — `� — � — ` �r �_ �rar� _. _ Resol No. � � c��,a,--- o e � _ ,, o - ? — — — — — LA18-000060 /.` �~ �+1, �� _ Sec. 10-177-23 � N ; `--E. � W. Ouorter Seetion �� y- `,'�y ; �� . =r� \ k, � r_ lina of Sec. 10-117—?3 o• i �o. 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