HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 6547� Y OF ORONO
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
NO. 654?
A RESOLUTION
GRANTING VARIANCES FROM
MUNICIPAL ZONING CODE
SECTIONS 78-1279, 78-1288, 78-1680 & 78-1700
AND
A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
PURSUANT TO MUNICIPAL ZONING CODE
SECTION 78-966, 78-967 & 78-1286
FILE NO. 15-3725
WHEREAS, Douglas Smith and Roban Smith, a married couple (hereinafter "the
Owners") are the owners of the properties located at 4167 Highwood Road, 4175 Highwood
Road, and 4195 Highwood Road within the City of Orono (hereinafter the 'City") and legally
described as: Lot 24, Highwood Lake Minnetonka (4167 Highwood Road); Lot 25, Highwood
Lake Minnetonka (4175 Highwood Road); and Lots 26, 27, and 28, Highwood Lake
Minnetonka and Lot 6, Orchard Beach (4195 Highwood Road) Hennepin County, Minnesota
(hereinafter collectively the "Property"); and
WHEREAS, the Owners have made application to the City of Orono for a
conditional use permit (hereinafter the "CUP") pursuant to Orono Municipal Zoning Code Sections
78-966, 78-967 and 78-1286 to allow grading for construction of subterranean retaining walls and
landscape plantings in conjunction with slope stabilization measures within 75 feet of the OHWL
on the Property; and
WHEREAS, the Owners have made application to the City of Orono for variances
to Orono Municipal Zoning Code Sections 78-1288, 78-1680 and 78-1740 to allow new hardcover
in conjunction with construction of subterranean retaining walls within 75 feet of the OWHL of
Tanager Lake where no hardcover is permitted; and
WHEREAS, after due published mailed notice in accordance with Minnesota
Statutes and the Orono, Minnesota, City Code, a public (rearing was held by the Orono Planning
Commission on September 21, 2015 at which times all persons desiring to be heard concerning
this application were given the opportunity to speak thereon.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of Orono, Minnesota:
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FINDINGS
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1. This application was reviewed as Zoning File number 15-3725.
2. The Property is located in the LR -113 One Family Lakeshore Residential Zoning
District which requires a minimum lot area of 1.0 acres and a minimum lot width of
140'.
3. The Planning Commission reviewed this application at a public hearing held on
September 21, 2015 and voted 6 for and 0 against on a motion to approve the
conditional use permit and variance. The Planning Commission finds that the
following factors support the granting of the request:
a. The Property has 1.53 acres in area (or 66,646 square feet).
b. The Property has approximately 320 feet of width at the OHWL.
c. The project is residential in scope and scale and is compliant with the zoning
code.
d. The Property is adequately served by police, fire, roads, and stormwater
management.
e. The Property is provided with an adequate water supply and sewage disposal
system; in the opinion of staff this criterion is met.
The proposed use is not expected to generate excessive demand for public
services at public cost.
g. Development of the Property for residential use is compatible and consistent
with the neighborhood and surrounding uses.
h. The proposed use is compatible with the character of buildings and site
improvements in the surrounding area. The proposed restoration of the slope
and prevention of future erosion is compatible with the existing and future use
of the properties.
i. The project is not anticipated to result in undesirable views or sustained activity
so as to disturb neighbors. The grading and sub -grade retaining walls within
the 75 -foot setback area will have no negative impact on surrounding lands.
The regraded areas will be hidden behind vegetative screening when viewed
from the lake.
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j. The project is not anticipated to result in a nuisance condition.
k. The Owners have proposed vegetative screening over graded areas which will
result in screening of the disturbed area from the lake in a natural manner.
The installation of the sub -grade retaining walls and landscape plan will help
to support the slope should help to improve water quality and prevent further
erosion from the Property.
I. The proposed grading for erosion repair and installation of the subgrade
retaining walls will not change the intended residential use of the Property so
there should be no change in the use and enjoyment of adjacent properties.
M. This project is anticipated to result in no additional non-residential lighting or
glare.
n. The project is not anticipated to not be a detriment to the public health, public
safety, or general welfare.
o. The variance is in harmony with the general intent and purpose of the
Ordinance. The repair and stabilization of the lake slope by mechanical means
has no impact on the residential character of the Property.
p. The variance to permit installation of subgrade retaining wails for repair of an
eroded lake slope is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan. The
improvement will not be visible once completed.
q. The Owner has established that there are practical difficulties.
r. The Owner proposes to use the Property in a reasonable manner not permitted
by the official controls.
s. The erosion damage on the slope was not caused by the Owners
t. The variance will not alter the essential character of the locality. The repair
and stabilization of the lake slope with the installation of subgrade walls has no
impact on the residential character of the property and will not be visible above
ground or from the lake.
u. The Property has a steep slope that has been deteriorating for years. Many
other properties along the lake shore have similar challenges. The resulting
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plan is not out of conformance with the general neighborhood and will not result
in a negative impact to the adjacent properties.
v. The conditions do not apply generally to other land or structures in the district
in which the land is located. Many other properties along the lake shore have
similar erosion concerns.
w. The granting of the application is necessary for the preservation and enjoyment
of a substantial property right of the Owners.
x. The granting of the setback variance is necessary in order to preserve health
and safety by preventing further erosion and damage to the lake slope on the
Property.
y. 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
necessary in order to stop the current damage and prevent further erosion into
the lake.
4. The Council has considered this application including the findings and
recommendation of the Planning Commission, reports by City staff, comments by
the Owners and the public, and the effect of the proposed variance and conditional
use permit 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 variance and conditional use permit would not adversely affect traffic
conditions, light, air nor pose a fire hazard or other danger to neighboring property;
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 grants: a CUP
pursuant to Orono Municipal Zoning Code Sections 78-966, 78-967 and 78-1286 to allow grading
for construction of subterranean retaining walls and landscape plantings in conjunction with slope
stabilization measures within 75 feet of the OHWL on the Property; and variances to Orono
Municipal Zoning Code Sections 78-1288, 78-1680 and 78-1700 to allow new hardcover in
conjunction with construction of subterranean retaining walls within 75 feet of the OWHL of
Tanager Lake where no hardcover is permitted; subject to the following conditions:
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1. Council approval is based on the survey and plans submitted by the Owners and
annotated by City staff, attached to this Resolution as Exhibits A & B. Any amendments
to the approved plans which are not in conformity with City codes will require further
Planning Commission and City Council review.
2. Proposed overall hardcover levels shall conform to the Tier 1 standards.
3. The Owners shall keep debris off of the public roadways. The noise resulting from the
trucks and equipment moving the material in and around the site shall be minimized to the
extent possible. The grading project will be evaluated and monitored by the City Engineer,
Minnehaha Creek Watershed District and planning staff so as to minimize nuisances
during the project.
4. Compliance with all permitting requirements of the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District.
5. Compliance with ongoing recommendations of the City Engineer.
6. Authorities granted by this resolution run with the Property not with the Owners, but are
permissive only and must be exercised by obtaining permits and commencing construction
of said project within one year of the date of Council approval, or the approvals granted
by this Resolution will expire on that date (October 12, 2016).
7. An as -built survey will be required upon completion of the project prior to refund of the
administrative grading and building permit escrows.
8. 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.
9. The undersigned Owners have read, understand and hereby agree to the terms of this
resolution and on behalf of the Owners and the Owners' heirs, successors and assigns,
hereby agree to the recording of this resolution in the chain of title of the Property.
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RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
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Adopted by the Orono City Council on the 12'h day of October, 2015.
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Lili Tod McMillan, Mayor
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Property Owner(s)
STATE OF MINNESOTA )
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COUNTY OF HENNEPIN )
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The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this day of ,
2015, by Douglas Smith, husband of Roban Smith.
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STATE OF MINNESOTA )
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COUNTY OF HENNEPIN )
The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this day of
2015, by Roban Smith, wife of Douglas Smith.
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