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HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes 6691 -WAr0 t -iCITY OF ORONO RESOLUTION OF THE 'T THE CITY COUNCIL �� L1 NO. 6 9 +� 1 kESHO A RESOLUTION APPROVING VARIANCES FROM MUNICIPAL ZONING CODE SECTIONS 78-1434 & 78-1435 FILE NO. 16-3871 WHEREAS, Michael J. Setnicker and Molly Setnicker, a married couple (hereinafter the "Applicants"), are the owners of the property located at 1175 Willowbrook Drive and legally described as: Lot 2, Block 1, Willowbrook, Hennepin County, Minnesota (hereinafter the "Property"); WHEREAS, on September 21, 2016, the Applicants have made application to the City of Orono for variances from Orono Municipal Zoning Code Sections 78-1434 and 78-1435 in order to allow construction of a 1,408 square foot detached garage closer to the street than the principal structure; and WHEREAS, on October 17, 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 October 17, 2016, the Planning Commission recommended approval of the variance; and WHEREAS, on November 14, 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 #16-3871. 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. 1 -,c,LOAr0 CITY OF ORONO RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL NO. bd9 t-14,HoY� �. 2. The Property is located in the RR-1B One Family Rural Residential Zoning District. 3. The Property contains 5.4 acres in area and has a defined lot width of 290 feet. 4. Applicant has applied for the following variance[s]: a. Setback Variances 5. In considering this application for variances, 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 proposed variances will be in harmony with the intent of the Zoning Code as the proposed structure will be partially screened from view from the street by the topography and vegetation that exists between the proposed structure and the street. 2. "Variances shall only be permitted . . . when the variances are consistent with the comprehensive plan." The accessory building is residential in nature; and the variances would allow for the accessory building to be located in a partially screened portion of the Property. 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 owner in question proposes to use the property in a reasonable manner, however, the proposed use is not permitted by the official controls. The Property is sloped toward the rear and heavily treed. The septic system mound areas prohibit moving the proposed garage further toward the rear. The applicants propose to utilize the existing driveway and remove only a limited number of trees to maintain the screening. Construction of an accessory building in the proposed location is consistent with the other OAS setbacks and is reasonable on this rural 5.4 acre residential property. b. The plight of the landowner is due to circumstances unique to his property not created by the landowner. 2 ‘v0AO CITY OF ORONO RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL y� G . NO. 6 6 9 -IkES H OR' The location and side load garage configuration of the existing home; the location of the septic system mounds; and the topography prevent the garage from being located further back on the Property. c. The variance, if granted, will not alter the essential character of the locality." The accessory building will not be visually obtrusive when viewed from off of the Property. It will appear as a garage with residential aesthetics viewed off site. This condition is met. 4. "Economic considerations alone do not constitute practical difficulties." The Applicants have not requested consideration based on economics. 5. "Practical difficulties 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 criterion 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."A detached garage is a permitted accessory use in the residential 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 criterion 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 topography, and wooded nature of the Property create logistical challenges for construct an accessory garage in a conforming location. Additionally, the location of the septic sites and wetland on the Property further restrict options. The building may only be partially visible from the street and the neighbor to the south. 9. "The conditions do not apply generally to other land or structures in the district in which the land is located." The location of the home; septic sites; and topography create a unique situation on the Property. 10. "The granting of the application is necessary for the preservation and enjoyment of a substantial property right of the applicant." The Property is permitted accessory structures. The proposed structure meets all but the front setback due to the home location. This criterion is met. 3 �OA CITY OF ORONO RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL A .� b9 ti C.`� NO. l�kESHo4� 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." The accessory building in the proposed location will not impair the health, safety, comfort or morals of the public. 12. "The granting of such variance will not merely serve as a convenience to the applicant, but is necessary to alleviate demonstrable difficulty."There are limited conforming locations to construct an accessory garage on the Property; this criterion is met. CONCLUSIONS. ORDER AND CONDITIONS: Based upon one or more of the above findings, the Orono City Council hereby grants variances from Orono Municipal Zoning Code Sections 78-1434 and 78-1435 in order to allow construction of a 1,408 square foot detached garage closer to the street than the principal structure, subject to the following conditions: 1. Council approval is based on the survey dated August 17, 2016 and building plans submitted by the Applicants and annotated by City staff, attached to this Resolution as Exhibits A & B (hereinafter the "Plans"). Any amendments to the Plans which are not in conformity with City codes may require further Planning Commission and City Council review. 2. The Applicants agree to and covenant the following regarding the oversize accessory structure; such covenant shall be binding on current and future property owners and shall be filed in the chain of title of the Property. a) No future subdivision will be approved that places the structure within a lot that has no principal structure, except that the city in its subdivision approval may grant a finite time period in which the oversized accessory structure may remain without a principal structure, in order that a principal structure may be constructed. At the end of this time period, the oversized accessory structure must be removed if no principal structure has been constructed. b) If the Property is subdivided, the oversize accessory structure and principal structure will be located together within a lot that meets the minimum lot area requirement for the given size of accessory building. c) In subdivision approval, the setback required for the oversize accessory structure shall remain. 3. 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 4 IODAT CITY OF ORONO RESOLUTION OF,'HE CITY COUNCIL iliL ��� 'FESH�4�Gti� NO. 1� completed within one year of the date of Council approval, or the variance will expire on that date (November 14, 2017). 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. ADOPTED by the Orono City Council on this 14th day of November, 2016. ATTEST: CITY OF ORONO: / -: 0(1-9 -(2\--16-eMi& ne Tiegs, City Clea Lili Tod McMillan, Mayor 5 v*I\J Oivp CITY OF ORONO RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL tiALfi 6 /NO. " ✓ rkFS H 00- • ,--- Cs."-- ,,,/ c—---/X-7' ( ' Aill* Prop•- • er Property Owner /', .. /''' STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF HENNEPIN This instrument was acknowledged before me this /7 day of /014e , 20 /!o, by Michael J. Setnicker, husband of Molly Setnicker. • cIl../..,,/./ll✓.�lJllll.✓_/Y✓l./Y✓Y✓./Y.,f M� /n•ryl [////J� , ' '.. MONICA A.FADNESS 1 �v` l _ ;; S -•r NOTARY PUBLIC MINNESOTA Nota '' STr 4--1(-4:(2-1/1-4 A ;;} My Commission Expires Jan.31,2017 4.•;,i,,. STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF HENNEPIN This instrument was acknowledged before me this no day of WOVeyykier, 20 /-b, by Molly Setnicker, wife of Michael J. Setnicker. ✓!.!J./!./.11.,�l,/lllr.,/../l✓ll!✓,rl✓.,f � al------/„...3.2„..,..„ MONICA A.FADNESS - -_ e:s NOTARYPUBLIC-MINNESOTA S o a Public Commission Expires Jan.31,2017 6 P-ecol... -pc, A,- 669 -, SITE PLAN FOR Mike and Molly Setiticker i - �/5,:141. . AAA -I ; .`�'� �. Asst s' i` N7 MC/ . �, A PAF.. N i i,;�,_,.. a.�,(;L- L ,o--- :'.. . +fir-.,._._ .._ !- ` ,1\ . . , gra „ T 2�\\ .. \`` ; \ f r. R,e '� 4 ``. T : T1 ; %) `„ ,�� sit a ,, ( � 1 A� 5 • 9 , �v , t 1sz.a,cw:t•v > ,� k ><,. ^ c--�- fly' t,k,\, •. -1,,. x' "_ �, -\t\ ` #yam ,i \\,`!� ` * t .,f \ z,,,,N„ \.,, , ,,\\,,,.... 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WITNESS my hand officially as such City Clerk and the co ora �AN 21 S`day of November, 2016. . - ,theiity this to eV) • "Pre Tie gs,c '!�1�A✓ •,,`, ,C7r!�1R�C - i4. t , /7 - ()/l/ot II II 11111 II Doc No A10390122 Certified, filed and/or recorded on Dec 1, 2016 4:30 PM Office of the County Recorder Hennepin County, Minnesota Martin McCormick, County Recorder Mark Chapin, County Auditor and Treasurer Deputy 92 Pkg ID 1486131M Document Recording Fee $46.00 Document Total $46.00 This cover sheet is now a permanent part of the recorded document.