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DOC NUM 10889455
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Office of the County Recorder
Hennepin County, Minnesota
Martin McCormick, County Recorder
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RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
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A RESOLUTION
APPROVING A VARIANCE FROM
MUNICIPAL ZONING CODE
SECTION 78-1379
FILE NO. LA20-000069
WHEREAS, on October 20, 2020, All Energy Solar, o/b/o Aron J. and Kali J.
Anderson ("Applicants"), applied for a variance from the City Code for the property addressed 4760
Bayside Road and legally described as:
Lot 1, Block 1, Bayside Hills, 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 78-1379 to allow 83 percent coverage of a roof
with solar panels, where 70% is permitted; and
WHEREAS, on November 16, 2020, 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 November 16, 2020, the Planning Commission recommended
approval of the variance; and
WHEREAS, on December 7, 2020, 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 #LA20-000069. 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.
2. The Property is located in the RR-1A Zoning District.
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3. The Property contains 6.87 acres in area and has a defined lot width of 182 feet.
4. The Property is exempt from the Stormwater Quality Overlay District requirements.
5. Applicant has applied for the following variance:
a. Variance from the roof coverage limits of 70%
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 intent of the 70% rule is to avoid the visual impact of
solar panels covering a roof. The roof structure is not visible form the street, either from
Bayside(over 600 feet away),or McCulley Road(on the other side of a large berm).
2. "Variances shall only be permitted . . . when the variances are consistent with the
comprehensive plan." The Comprehensive Plan includes "To preserve open space, light, air,
and solar access for all citizens while maintaining night sky" as a general goal (CMP Part 2
Community Plan Foundation, page 13). Additionally, Cities are required to include an
element of protection and access to for solar energy systems (CMP Part 3A Solar Access
Protection,page 14.)
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 placement of the extra solar panels is a reasonable use.
b. The plight of the landowner is due to circumstances unique to his property not created
by the landowner.
the property owner did not build the house,and the desire to maximize the use of solar
panels did not appear to be the key objective during construction.
c. The variance, if granted, will not alter the essential character of the locality."
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The excess coverage(of panels)will likely not be visible outside of the property.
Lastly,the State Legislature has determined that inadequate access to sunlight
for solar energy systems is a practical difficulty. The configuration of the roof
and lack of alternatives establish a practical difficulty.
4. "Economic considerations alone do not constitute practical difficulties." Economic
considerations has not been the sole factor in the variance approval determination.
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."The applicant has noted that the design of the house roof,the orientation of the accessory
structure, and the City's prohibition of ground mounted arrays limit adequate access to
sunlight.
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 solar arrays are permitted in every 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 criteria does not apply.
8. "The special conditions applying to the structure or land in question are peculiar to such
property or immediately adjoining property." The structure's orientation to the sun does not
support adequate access to the sun for the applicants needs.
9. "The conditions do not apply generally to other land or structures in the district in which the
land is located." The conditions would apply to other structures not properly oriented to the
sun.
10. "The granting of the application is necessary for the preservation and enjoyment of a
substantial property right of the applicant." The right to the sun for solar arrays is a right
provided by the city and the state legislature.
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." No suggestion that
the increased level of solar panels will impact health,safety,and comfort has been received.
12. "The granting of such variance will not merely serve as a convenience to the applicant, but
is necessary to alleviate demonstrable difficulty."The variance is not merely a convenience to
the applicant.
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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 78-1379 to allow upto 83 percent roof
coverage, subject to the following conditions:
1. Council approval is based on the entire record, above Findings.
2. The approved project shall conform to the 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 permit must be issued within
one year of the date of Council approval, or the variance will expire on that date(December
7, 2021).
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 7th day of December 7, 2020.
ATTEST: CI OF ORONO:
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Anna Carlson, City Clerk Dennis Walsh, Mayor
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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 December 7, 2020 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 December, 2020.
Anna Carlson, City Clerk
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