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HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 5650 O O O a CITY of ORONO AV ti RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL Sii0� NO. 5 6 5 A RESOLUTION GRANTING VARIANCES TO MUNICIPAL ZONING CODE SECTION 78-395, 78-1434 & 78-1435 FILE NO. 07-3304 WHEREAS, Christopher J. Hedberg and Heidi H. Hedberg, husband and wife (hereinafter "the Applicants") are the owners of the property located at 3940 Watertown Road within the City of Orono (hereinafter the"City") and legally described as follows: Attached as Exhibit A, (hereinafter the"Property"); and WHEREAS, the applicants have made application to the City of Orono for a variance to Orono Municipal Zoning Code Section 78-395 to allow the existing barn to be setback 39.6 feet from the side lot line where a 50 foot setback is normally required, and 95.2 feet from the front lot line where a 100 foot setback is normally required; and WHEREAS, the applicants have made application to the City of Orono for a variance to Orono Municipal Zoning Code Section 78-1434 to allow the existing 3,000 square foot barn where an oversized accessory building with a maximum square footage of 2,600 s.f is normally permitted on a property of this size; and WHEREAS, the applicants have made application to the City of Orono for a variance to Orono Municipal Zoning Code Section 78-1435 to allow the existing barn to be located at 95.2 feet from the front lot line, slightly ahead of the proposed principal structure, where at least 100 feet and behind the principal structure is the setback normally required for an accessory structure. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of Orono, Minnesota: FINDINGS 1. This application was reviewed as Zoning File 07-3304. 2. The property is located in the RR-lA, Rural Residential Zoning District which requires a minimum lot area of 5.0 acre and a minimum lot width of 300'. Page 1 of 4 O � CITY of ORONO ON ti ti RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL giI44�G NO. 3. The Planning Commission reviewed this application at a public hearing held on July 16, 2007 and recommended approval of variances based on the following findings: a. The Property contains 337,316 s.f. or 7.74 acres in area and has a total of 545 feet in width, 33' from the centerline of Watertown Road. b. The lot exceeds the zoning district requirement for area and width and the existing barn and farm residence has existed on the property for many years. c. The setback variance as requested will not negatively impact views of the Property. d. The applicants have agreed, as part of this resolution, to enter into a covenant that disallows use of the barn for a home occupation, dwelling, or rental/lease of the building as a dwelling. 4. The City Council has considered this application including the findings and recommendation of the Planning Commission, reports by City staff, comments by the applicants and the public, and the effect of the proposed variance on the health, safety and welfare of the community. 5. The City Council finds that the conditions existing on this property are peculiar to it and do not apply generally to other property in this zoning district; that granting the variances would not adversely affect traffic conditions, light, air nor pose a fire hazard or other danger to neighboring property; would not merely serve as a convenience to the applicants, but are necessary to alleviate a demonstrable hardship or difficulty; are necessary to preserve a substantial property right of the Applicants; and would be in keeping with the spirit and intent of the Zoning Code and Comprehensive Plan of the City. 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 78-395 to allow the existing barn to be setback 39.6 feet from the side lot line where a 50 foot setback is normally required, and 95.2 feet from the front lot line where a 100 foot setback is normally required; a variance to Orono Municipal Zoning Code Section 78-1434 to allow the existing 3,000 square foot barn where an oversized accessory building with a maximum square footage of 2,600 s.f. is normally permitted; Page 2 of 4 O O a CITY of ORONO Al ti RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL `�kEsK0 NO. 5 6 5 0 and a variance to Orono Municipal Zoning Code Section 78-1435 to allow the existing barn to be located at 95.2 feet from the front lot line, slightly ahead of the proposed principal structure, where at least 100 feet and behind the principal structure is the setback normally required for an accessory structure to allow the existing barn to remain as it is, in size and location, subject to the following conditions: 1. Council approval is based on the site plan submitted by the applicants and annotated by City staff, attached to this Resolution as Exhibit B. Any amendments to the site plan which are not in conformity with City codes will require further Planning Commission and City Council review. 2. 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 within one year of the date of Council approval, or the variance will expire on that date(August 13, 2008). 3. The applicants hereby agree by executing this resolution and covenant that the accessory building that is the subject of this resolution will not be: a. Used for a home occupation unless specifically approved by the City or if allowed by this Code. b. Used as a dwelling unless a guest house conditional use permit is obtained. c. Rented, leased or otherwise provided for use as a dwelling under any circumstances. The applicants acknowledge that this covenant shall be binding upon current and future owners of the Property, and shall be filed within the chain of title of the Property. 4. Violation of or non-compliance with any of the terms and conditions of this resolution shall constitute a violation of the zoning code, shall automatically terminate any authority granted herein, and shall be punishable as a misdemeanor. 5. The undersigned applicants have read, understand and hereby agree to the terms of this resolution and on behalf of the applicants and the applicants' heirs, successors and assigns, hereby agree to the recording of this resolution in the chain of title of the property. Page 3 of 4 O CITY of ORONO Aq ti RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL `9kESi'i0 NO. u 6 5 n Adopted by the Orono City Council on the 13th day of August, 2007. ATTEST: Lmda S. Vee, City Clerk J es M. White, Mayor Christopherq. Hed rg Heidi H. Hedberg STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF HENNEPIN This instrument was acknowledged before me this EOday of , 2007 by Christopher J. Hedberg, husband of Heidi H. Hedberg. AI%CHRINOTARY IC MATTSON NOTAf1Y PU6lIC-MINNESOTA My Comwian Exp°s Jan.21.2NO Notary Public STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF HENNEPIN This instrument was acknowledged before me this 0C day of ' 2007 by Heidi H. Hedberg, wife of Christopher J. Hedberg. -- -------- N rU D" a Notary Public CHRISTINE M.MATTSON NOTARY PUB IG-MINNESOTA Aly Com+Ea=',Jar,.31.2009 Iv 0 Page 4 of 4 STATE OF MINNESOTA ) ss COUNTY OF HENNEPIN ) The undersigned, being duly qualified and appointed City Clerk of the City of Orono, Minnesota, certifies that I compared the foregoing resolution adopted at the meeting of the Orono City Council on August 13, 2007,with the original thereof on file in my office, and the same is a correct transcription thereof. WITNESS my hand officially as such City Clerk and the Corporate seal of the City this 17th day of August , 2007. ot -j 140 City Clerk Sz, r >G a jp P�n hh `fie - 'F Ff� LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PREMISES SURVEYED 0 to That part of the Northwest Quarter of the Southwest Quarter of Section 32, �o Township 118 North, Range 23 West of the 5th Principal Meridian, described as Urn follows: Commencing at a point 100.81 feet East of a point 878.6 feet south of the northwest corner of the Southwest Quarter of said Section 32; thence North parallel with the West line of said Section 284 feet; thence northeasterly 147.7 feet to a point in a line extended 313 feet southeasterly from a point in the West line of said Section, distant 304.6 feet south of the northwest corner of the Southwest Quarter of said . Section; thence northwesterly along said diagonal line to a point 26 5/8 rods (439.31 feet) south of the North line of said Southwest Quarter; thence East to a point 30 rods (495 feet) east of the West line of said Southwest Quarter; thence North 26 5/8 rods (439.31 feet) to the North line of said Southwest Quarter; thence East 30 rods (495 feet), thence South 26 . 5/8 rods (439.31 feet); thence West 21 rods (346.5 feet); thence South 26 5/8 rods (439.31 feet); thence West to the point of beginning; EXCEPTING from- the above described tract that portion thereof lying southerly and southwesterly of the center line of Watertown Road. o denotes iron marker =— 917— denotes existing contour line, from city of Orono maps Bearings shown are based upon . an assumed datum Note: Distances shown in parentheses are added to the description by us to clarify dimensions This survey shows the boundaries of the above described property, the location. of all existing buildings, and the proposed location of a proposed house thereon. It does not purport to show any other improvements or encroachments.