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STATE OF MINNESOTA )
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CITY OF ORONO
I certify the foregoing is the original resolution adopted by the City Council on May 13, 2024.
Officially signed as City Clerk of Orono, Minnesota and the seal o e city on May 13, 2024.
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RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
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A RESOLUTION
APPROVING VARIANCES FROM
MUNICIPAL ZONING CODE
SECTION 78-570 & 78-1438
FILE NO. LA24-000015
WHEREAS, on March 11, 2024, Patrick Sutter and Anne Sutter, a married couple,
hereinafter the "Applicants"), applied for variances from the City Code for the property addressed
200 Big Island and legally described as:
Lots 25 & 26, Morse Island Park, Hennepin County, Minnesota (hereinafter the
Property");
WHEREAS, the Applicant has made an application to the City of Orono for a variance to
Orono Municipal Zoning Code Section 78-570 to allow reduced side yard setbacks, 26.9' on the
north and 26.5 feet on the south where 30 feet is required; and
WHEREAS, the Applicant has made an application to the City of Orono for a variance to
Orono Municipal Zoning Code Section 78-1438 to allow less than a 10-foot separation between
the new cabin and an existing shed/outhouse; and
WHEREAS, on April 15, 2024, 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 April 15, 2024, the Planning Commission recommended approval of the
variance; and
WHEREAS, on May 13, 2024, 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:
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FINDINGS OF FACT:
Al. The analysis contained within staff memos and the exhibits attached to the aforesaid
memos, all minutes from the above-mentioned meetings, and all other materials
distributed at these meetings are hereby incorporated by reference.
A2. The Property is located in the RS Seasonal Recreation Zoning District.
A3. The Property contains 23,823 square feet or 0.54 acres in area and has a defined lot
width of 102 feet at the OHWL and 100.69 feet at the 75-foot setback.
A4. The Property is within Tier 1 and hardcover is limited to 25%, according to the
Stormwater Quality Overlay District.
A5. The Applicants have applied for the following variances:
a. Side Yard Setback Variance
b. Crowding Principal Building Variance
A6. In considering this application for variances, the Council has considered the advice and
recommendation of the Planning Commission and the effect of the proposed variances
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:
B1."Variances shall only be permitted when they are in harmony with the general purposes
and intent of the ordinance . . . ." The Applicants are proposing to construct a new
seasonal cabin on their Big Island property, which is consistent with the intent of the
ordinance. The side yard setback variances requested are reasonable considering the
lot size and the amount of open space provided on the property and the neighboring
properties and are consistent with the immediate neighborhood. The variance to reduce
the required 10-foot separation between buildings to 8.7 feet will not conflict with the
intent of the ordinance.
B2. "Variances shall only be permitted . . . when the variances are consistent with the
comprehensive plan." The variances for a new seasonal cabin which is consistent with
the Comprehensive Plan.
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B3."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
Applicants are proposing to use the property reasonably with the construction of
a seasonal cabin. The RS District setback flexibility provides relief from the strict
50-foot setback requirement however the property width falls just over the cutoff
for the minimal 10-foot setback by ±1-2 feet. The setbacks proposed are
generally consistent with the existing home and neighbors to the south.
Additionally, the proposed 8.7-foot separation between the cabin and outhouse is
reasonable.
b. The plight of the landowner is due to circumstances unique to his property not
created by the landowner. The Property's substandard size and width are not the
result of actions by the Applicants; and
c. The variance, if granted, will not alter the essential character of the locality." The
proposed location of the new cabin is consistent with the cabins in the immediate
area and will not negatively impact the character of the island.
B4."Economic considerations alone do not constitute practical difficulties." Economic
considerations have not been a factor in the variance approval determination.
B5. "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.
B6."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 a seasonal cabin is an allowed use in the RS
District.
B7."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.
B8."The special conditions applying to the structure or land in question are peculiar to such
property or immediately adjoining property." The substandard area and width of the
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property within the RS zoning district apply to the property and to the immediate
neighbors which support the requested variances.
B9."The conditions do not apply generally to other land or structures in the district in which the
land is located." The Property's width, which is between 102 and 99 feet, isn't uncommon
as many of the properties on the Island are the result of the combination of historic 50-
foot-wide lots into groups of 2 or 3. However, the width measurement, the angle of the
shoreline, and the slight trapezoidal shape of the Property are unique characteristics
within the 5-acre RS zoning district.
B10. The granting of the application is necessary for the preservation and enjoyment of
a substantial property right of the applicant." Granting the requested setback variances
provides a reasonable buildable area on the substandard Property. Denying the
proposed 8.7-foot separation between the existing 25-square-foot shed/outhouse
building and the proposed cabin would impact a substantial property right of the
Applicants.
B11. 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.
B12. The granting of such variance will not merely serve as a convenience to the
applicant, but is necessary to alleviate demonstrable difficulty." The relatively narrow lot
within the RS district reflects a limited building area to construct a reasonably sized, new
seasonal cabin on the site. Granting the requested variances is necessary to alleviate a
difficulty.
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 Section78-570 to allow reduced side yard setbacks,
26.9' on the north and 26.5 feet on the south where 30 feet is required; and Section 78-1438 to
allow an 8.7 foot separation between the new cabin and an existing shed/outhouse where a 10
foot setback is required, subject to the following conditions:
C1.Council approval is based on the entire record and, the above Findings.
C2.The approved project shall conform to the survey dated July 20, 2023, and revised on
May 9, 2024, and the building plans submitted by the Applicants and annotated by City
staff, attached to this Resolution as Exhibits A & B.
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C3.Any amendments to the plans which are not in conformity with City codes may require
further Planning Commission and City Council review.
C4.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 (May 13, 2025).
C5.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 13' day of May 2024.
CITY OF ORONO:
Dennis Walsh, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Christine Lusi"ity Clerk
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BOA Hardcover Calculation Worksheet
Property Address: 200 Big Island Orono (our survey 230883)
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Prepared by: Thomas M. Bloom P.L.S. No. 42379 Date: 5/9/2024
Stormwater Quality Overlay District Tier: (Circle one) Tier 1 Tier 2 Tier 3 Tier 4 Tier 5
Step 1: EXISTING HARDCOVER
In the following table identify all items of existing hardcover on the property, keyed by letter to
Certificate of Survey (survey must accompany this form). Use as many lines as necessary to
accurately depict existing hardcover status of the property.
Key to
Survey
Hardcover Item (Describe)Length x Width Total (Square Feet)
Example) Garage) 24' x 30') 720) S.F.
A Boat House 59 S.F.
B Sheds 223 S.F.
C Deck 455 S.F.
D S.F.
E S.F.
F S.F.
G S.F.
H S.F.
I S.F.
S.F.
K S.F.
L S.F.
M S.F.
N S.F.
O S.F.
P S.F.
Q S.F.
R S.F.
S S.F.
T S.F.
U S.F.
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X S.F.
Y S.F.
Z S.F.
1) Total Existing Hardcover 737 S.F.
Excludable Hardcover(See City Code Sec 78-1684)
Decks with Minimum 1/4" Spacing. Field verify.100 S.F.
S.F.
S.F.
S.F.
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2) Total Excludable Hardcover 100 S.F.
3) Net Existing Hardcover 637 S.F.
4) Total Lot Area 23,823 S.F.
Existing Hardcover Percentage [(3)/(4)] 2.67%
ADVANCE SURVEYING & ENGINEERING CO.
I hereby certify that this report was prepared by me or under my direct supervision and
that I am a licensed professional land surveyor under the
laws of the State of Minnesota.
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Step 2: PROPOSED HARDCOVER
In the following table identify all items of existing hardcover on the property, keyed by letter to
Certificate of Survey (survey must accompany this form). Use as many lines as necessary to
accurately depict existing hardcover status of the property.
Key to
Survey
Hardcover Item (Describe)Length x Width Total (Square Feet)
Example) Garage) 24' x 30') 720) S.F.
A Boat House 59 S.F.
B Sheds 223 S.F.
C Deck 455 S.F.
D Proposed House 1428 S.F.
E Proposed Deck with Steps 668 S.F.
F Proposed Retaining Wall 11 S.F.
G S.F.
H S.F.
S.F.
J S.F.
K S.F.
L S.F.
M S.F.
N S.F.
O S.F.
P S.F.
Q S.F.
R S.F.
5 S.F.
T S.F.
U S.F.
S.F.
W S.F.
X S.F.
Y S.F.
Z S.F.
1) Total Proposed Hardcover 2,844 S.F.
Excludable Hardcover(See City Code Sec 78-1684)
Retaining Walls 11 S.F.
Decks with Minimum 1/4" Spacing. Field verify.100 S.F.
S.F.
S.F.
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2) Total Excludable Hardcover 111 S.F.
3) Net Proposed Hardcover [Subtract line (2)from line (1)] 2,733 S.F.
4) Total Lot Area 23,823 S.F.
Proposed Hardcover Percentage [(3)/(4)] 11.47%