HomeMy WebLinkAbout#2370 Unrecorded Resolution 4128CITY of ORONO
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
NO. 4 1 2 t5
A RESOLUTION GRANTING
VARIANCES TO
MUNICIPAL ZONING CODE
SECTION 10.22, SUBDIVISIONS 1 AND 2;
SECTION 10.55, SUBDIVISION 8; AND
SECTION 10.56, SUBDIVISIONS 16(J) AND 16(L) AND
GRANTING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
PER SECTION 10.03 SUBDIVISION 19
-FILE #2370
WHEREAS, Gary O'Keefe (hereinafter "the applicant") is owner of the property
located at 1392 Baldur Park Road within the City of Orono (hereinafter "City") and legally
described as follows:
Lots 17 and 18, Block 1, Baldur Park, Hennepin County, Minnesota (hereinafter "the
property"); and
WHEREAS, the applicant has applied to the City for a variance to Municipal
Zoning Code Sections 10.22, Subdivisions 1 and 2; 10.55, Subdivision 8; and 10.56,
Subdivision 16(J) and 16(L) to permit the construction of a new residence constituting
hardcover in the 75-250' zone in excess of the 25% hardcover normally allowed in that zone,
and to permit grading and land alterations within the 0-75' lakeshore protected area where such
work is normally prohibited.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of Orono,
Minnesota:
FINDINGS
1. This application was reviewed as Zoning File #2370.
2. The property is 0.71 acres in area and is located in the LR-lC Single Family
Lakeshore Residential Zoning District.
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3. The Orono Planning Commission reviewed this application on May 18, June 15
and July 20, 1998 and on a vote of 6-0 recommended approval of a hardcover
variance to allow hardcover on the property in the amount of 5,725 s.f. per the
revised plans, and approval of a CUP for grading within the 0-75' lakeshore
protected zones, based upon the following findings:
a. The property currently contains a residence structure, detached garage,
driveways, etc., portions of which are located within the 0-75' lakeshore
protected zones, and which constitute a total of 7,258 s.f. pre-existing
hardcover in the 0-75' and 75-250' zones, not including 0-75' zone
landscape beds incorporating fabric or plastic weed barrier.
b. The lot is by definition 97.5' in width where 100' is normally required
and therefore meets the "80% standard" for construction on an existing
lot of record. The lot width is sufficient to allow construction of a
single family residence which meets the required 75' lakeshore setback,
required 10' side setbacks, and which will not encroach the average
lakeshore setback. At 0.71 acres in area, the lot meets the 0.5 acre
minimum lot area standard.
c. The lot is unique in that it has 0-75' lakeshore protected zones on both
its north and south ends due to its location on a narrow peninsula.
d. Hardcover on the property under applicant's revised proposal will
decrease from the pre-existing level of 7,258 s.f. to 5,725 s.f. where only
3,798 s.f. (25% of the 15,190 s.f. 75-250' zone) would normally be
allowed. The proposed level of 5,725 s.f. is equivalent to 25% of the
combined areas of the 75-250' zone and the southerly 0-75' zone.
e. A variance to allow use of the area of the southerly 0-75' zone in
calculating allowable hardcover is justified by the hardships imposed on
the property by having lakeshore at both ends. Further, this level of
hardcover is similar in magnitude to levels approved for other lots in the
LR-lC zone.
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f. Adherence to the "25% of 75-250' zone" limitation would not allow for
construction of the residence as proposed unless the residence was
significantly reduced in size. The topography of the site including the
unique elevated nature of the property in relation to its surroundings, and
the location and orientation of adjacent homes, are factors which support
the proposed house location, necessitating a minimum level of hardcover
in excess of the normal allowance.
g. The overall hardcover reduction on this property from 7,258 s.f. to 5,725
s.f. is a positive step in n:ieeting the long term environmental goals of the
City, as is the elimination of pre-existing structures from the north and
south 0-7 5' zones.
h. The proposed residence will be located to meet all of the required
setbacks of the LR-IC District.
1. A variance and CUP for grading within the 0-75' lakeshore protected
zones is necessary to allow for removal of the existing structures and
driveways and to accommodate new structures and driveways. Filling in
the northerly 0-75' zone is necessary so that applicant can fill in the
excavation that will remain after the existing house is removed, with a
blending in of the grade to match pre-existing contours. Grading of the
northerly 0-75' zone to create a walkout situation as originally proposed
by applicant would not be appropriate and would not be consistent with
the City's goals and policies for lakeshore development. Grading and
filling in the southerly 0-75' zone is necessary to provide a safe and
functional driveway to serve the new residence.
4. The City Council has considered this application including the findings and
recommendations of the Planning Commission, reports by City staff, comments
by the applicant and the effect of the proposed variance and CUP on the health,
safety and welfare of the community.
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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 would not adversely affect traffic conditions, light, air nor
pose. a fire hazard or other danger to neighboring property; would not merely
serve as a convenience to the applicant, but is necessary to alleviate a
demonstrable hardship or difficulty; is necessary to preserve a substantial
property right of the applicant; and would be in keeping with the spirit and
intent of the Zoning Code and Comprehensive Plan of the City.
6. The City Council finds that granting a conditional use permit for the proposed
grading in the 0-75' lakeshore setback zones as proposed will not be detrimental
to the health, safety or general welfare of the public, would not adversely affect
light, air nor pose a fire hazard or other danger to neighboring property, nor will
such use depreciate surrounding property values and that the proposed level of
use of the property will be in keeping with the intent and objectives of the
Zoning Code and Comprehensive Plan of the City.
CONCLUSIONS, ORDER AND CONDITIONS
Based upon the above findings, the Orono City Council hereby grants a variance
to Municipal Zoning Code Sections 10.22, Subdivisions 1 and 2; 10.55, Subdivision 8; and
10.56, Subdivisions 16(J) and 16(L) to permit the construction of a new residence and
amenities constituting hardcover on the property of 5,725 s.f. per the approved site and
hardcover plan attached to this resolution as Exhibit A, and further grants a Conditional Use
Permit for land alterations within the 0-75' lakeshore protected zones and within 5' of a lot line
per the approved grading plan and site plan attached to this resolution as Exhibit A, subject
to the following conditions:
1. No hardcover will be allowed in the northerly 0-75' zone. The only hardcover
allowed in the 0-75' zone will be the portion of driveway as shown on the
approved site plans. Hardcover in the southerly 0-75' and 75-250' zones shall not
exceed the square footages per the site plan and hardcover worksheet attached
to this resolution as Exhibit A, and shall not in any case exceed 5,725 s.f. in
total.
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2. Applicant is advised that hardcover on the property based on this approval will
exceed the normal limits, and any future proposal to increase hardcover on the
property will not be approved. It is the intent of the City Council that
the level of hardcover approved with this resolution not be exceeded in the
future.
3. Any significant changes to the approved house footprint, to the approved grading
plan, or other changes which result in a plan that City staff deems to be
potentially in conflict with the intent of this approval, shall be subject to
further Council review.
4. Site grading within the northerly 0-75' zone with the intent to create a walkout
situation shall not be allowed. Erosion protection as may be required by the
Building Inspector shall be maintained at all times.
5. Authorities granted by this variance run with the property not with the
applicants, but are permissive only and must be exercised by obtaining a
building permit within one year of the date of Council approval, or this variance
will expire on that date (July 27, 1999).
6. 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.
7. . The undersigned applicant has read, understood and hereby agrees to the terms
of this resolution and on behalf of himself, his heirs, successors and assigns,
hereby agrees to the recording of this resolution in the ch~in of title of the
property.
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Adopted by the Orono City Council on this 27th day of July, 1998.
ATTEST:
Linda S. Vee, City Clerk
STATE OF MINNESOTA )
) ss.
COUNTY OF HENNEPIN )
The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me on this 27th day of July,
1998, by Gabriel Jabbour & Linda S. Vee, Mayor & City Clerk of the City of Orono, a
Minnesota municipal corporation and said instrument was executed on behalf of the City.
· JAMIE L. GEMAR
NOTARY PUBLIC-MIN NESOTA
HENNEPIN COON.TY
My Commission Expires Jan . 31, 2000
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STATE OF MINNESOTA )
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COUNTY OF HENNEPIN )
CITY of ORONO
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On this 3 1 day of ~ · , 1998 before me a Notary Public
within and for said county, personally ap~~ ;(n · <Y • ~ , /7J ~
known to me to be the person(s) described in and who executedthforegoing instmment, and
acknowledged that he(they) executed the same as his (their) free act and deed.
STATE OF MINNESOTA )
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COUNTY OF HENNEPIN )
On this S---;---£-i day of -==..c....,,,,.,=---'--.J-----' 1998 before me a Notary P4blic
within and for said county, personally appeafe -.U.~~~W~-_.LL.J..1
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known to me to be the person(s) described in an who executed the foreg ing instmment, and
acknowledged that he(they) executed the same as his (their) free act and deed.
JAMI E L. GEMAR
NOTARY PUBLIC-MI NN ESOTA
HENNEPIN COUNTY
My Commission Expires Jan. 31, 2000
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