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BOA/ CITY OF ORONO
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
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A RESOLUTION
APPROVING A VARIANCE FROM
MUNICIPAL ZONING CODE
SECTION 78-1279
FILE NO. LA22-000041
WHEREAS, on July 20, 2022, Peter Eskuche with Eskuche Design (hereinafter the
"Applicant")who represents Watertower LLC (hereinafter the"Owner"), applied for a variance on
the property owners' behalf from the City Code for the property addressed 3005 Casco Point
Road and legally described as:
Lot 3 and that part of Lot 2, Block 1, HARTZELL ADDITION which lies southerly of
the following described line and it's extensions: Commencing at the most easterly
corner of said Lot 2; thence northwesterly 34.03 feet along the northeasterly line of
said Lot 2 being a curve having a radius of 725.00 feet; thence North 46 degrees
43 minutes West tangent to last described curve and along said northeasterly line
of Lot 2 a distance of 2.50 feet to the point of beginning of said line; thence South
64 degrees 04 minutes 01 seconds West to the shore of Lake Minnetonka and
said line there ending, Hennepin County, Minnesota (hereinafter the"Property");
WHEREAS, the Applicant has made application to the City of Orono for a
variance to Orono Municipal Zoning Code Section 78-1279 to allow construction of a new home
173 feet from the OHWL where the applied average lakeshore setback is 210 feet; and
WHEREAS, on August 18, 2022, 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 August 18, 2022, the Planning Commission recommended denial
of the variance; and
WHEREAS, on September 12, 2022, after reviewing the application and the
recommendations of the Planning Commission and City staff, Council identified practical
difficulties which support granting of the requested variance and directed preparation of findings
for approval of the variance.
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:
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FINDINGS OF FACT:
1. This application was reviewed as Zoning File#LA22-000041. 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 subject to a concurrent boundary line adjustment request to combine the
Property with the southern portion of the property at 2987 Casco Point Road, thereby
enlarging it.
3. The Property is located in the LR-1 C Zoning District.
4. The Property contains 53,432 square feet (1.2 acres) in area and has a defined lot width
of 132.8 feet at the OHWL and 144 feet at the 75-foot setback.
5. The Property is within Tier 1 and hardcover is limited to 25% according to the
Stormwater Quality Overlay District.
6. Applicant has applied for the following variance:
a. Average Lakeshore Setback Variance
7. 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 lot includes difficulties in the orientation of the
shoreline and location of adjacent lots/homes. The proposed home location allows for
greater stormwater management opportunities on the street side of the Property. The
proposed home footprint and mass will allow for preservation of the lake views of the
property to the south. The location of the home will limit the lakeward building extent on
the property to the north, which will help to improve lake views currently enjoyed by the
owners of 2975 Casco Point Road. The proposed variance is in harmony with the
purpose of the Ordinance.
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2. "Variances shall only be permitted . . . when the variances are consistent with the
comprehensive plan." The average lakeshore setback variance will continue to preserve
lake views from adjacent homes; the proposed variance is 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 owner in question proposes to use the property in a reasonable
manner, however, the proposed use is not permitted by the official controls.
The request to allow construction of the home in the proposed location partially
within the average lakeshore setback appears to be reasonable as the proposed
home location will preserve lake views from adjacent properties as well as allow
for better stormwater management on the street side of the Property benefitting
the neighborhood. This criterion is met.
b. The plight of the landowner is due to circumstances unique to his property not
created by the landowner.
The location of the neighboring homes, the curve of the shoreline, and orientation
of neighboring properties are out of the owners' control. However, the project has
been designed so that the home does not impact views of the lake from adjacent
homes; and
c. The variance, if granted, will not alter the essential character of the locality."
The proposed home has been designed to fit the character of the neighborhood
according to the Applicant's information.
4. "Economic considerations alone do not constitute practical difficulties." Economic
considerations have not been a 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."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 residential home is an allowed use in the
LR-1C District.
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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 shape of the shoreline as well as the
setback from the lake of the adjacent homes creates difficulties for the Owners in
redeveloping the Property consistent with the homes in their neighborhood.
9. "The conditions do not apply generally to other land or structures in the district in which the
land is located."The Property's shoreline orientation, and the relationship between the
existing home and the setback of the adjacent properties create difficulties for the
owners.
10. "The granting of the application is necessary for the preservation and enjoyment of a
substantial property right of the applicant." The Applicant has proposed a home which has
been designed to be sensitive to the existing views of the lake for the property to the
south. The proposed location will offer a greater opportunity for stormwater management
on the street side of home. The Applicant states that granting the average lakeshore
setback variance is necessary for the preservation of the property right of the Owner.
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 the
requested variance in this unique situation is not contrary to the intent of the zoning
chapter.
12. "The granting of such variance will not merely serve as a convenience to the applicant, but
is necessary to alleviate demonstrable difficulty."The Property's shoreline orientation, and
the relationship between the existing home and the setback of the adjacent properties
create difficulties for the owners. The proposed home location partially within the
average lakeshore setback appears to be reasonable as the proposed home location will
preserve lake views from adjacent properties as well as allow for better stormwater
management on the street side of the Property benefitting the neighborhood.
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 78-1279 to allow construction of a new home
173 feet from the OHWL where the applied average lakeshore setback is 210 feet; subject to the
following conditions:
1. Council approval is based on the entire record, above Findings.
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2. The approved project shall conform to the survey by Gronberg and Associates dated
07/18/2022 and building plans submitted by the Applicant and annotated by City staff,
attached to this Resolution as Exhibits A& B.
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 building permit must be
obtained within one year of the date of Council approval, or the variance will expire on that
date (September 26, 2023).
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 26th, day of September 2022.
ATTEST: CITY OF ORONO:
nna Carlson, City Clerk Dennis Walsh, Mayor
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