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HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 4935 CITY of ORONO RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL �L`9kESH0 NO. 4935 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(C), 16(J) AND 16(L); AND A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT PER SECTION 10.03, SUBD. 19 - FILE #03-2865 WHEREAS, Kevin and Janet Manley (hereinafter "the applicants") are the owners of the property located at 1973 Fagerness Point Road within the City of Orono (hereinafter "City") and legally described as follows: Lot 7, Fagerness, Hennepin County, Minnesota (hereinafter "the property"); and WHEREAS, the applicants have applied to the City for variances to Municipal Zoning Code Sections 10.22, Subdivisions 1 and 2; 10.55, Subdivision 8; and 10.56, Subdivisions 16(C), 16(J) and 16(L) and a conditional use permit per Section 10.03, Subd. 19, to permit the construction of a gravel driveway constituting hardcover in the easterly 0-75' zone where no hardcover is normally allowed; to permit construction of a deck in the westerly 0-75' zone constituting structure and hardcover within 75' of the shoreline where no structure or hardcover is normally allowed, and constituting an average lakeshore setback encroachment where none is normally allowed; and to permit construction of walkway in the 75-250' zone constituting hardcover in excess of 25% where only 25% hardcover is normally allowed. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of Orono, Minnesota: FINDINGS 1. This application was reviewed as Zoning File #03-2865. 2. The property is 10,322 s.f. or 0.24 acres in area west of the roadway; formal acquisition of accretions east of the roadway would bring the total lot area to approximately 13,922 s.f or 0.32 acres. The property is located in the LR-1C Single Family Lakeshore Residential Zoning District. Metro Legal Services Inc. BOX 491 Page 1 of 7 a, CITY of ORONO RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL �L�kESI;04NO. 4 93 S 3. The Orono Planning Commission reviewed this application on February 19, 2003 and on a vote of 4-2 recommended approval of the requested variances to allow retention of an after-the-fact 4.5' x 12' deck in the westerly 0-75' zone; construction of a 4' wide walkway between the house and the garage in the 75- 250' zone; and development of a 400 s.f. gravel parking area in the easterly 0-75' zone, based upon the following findings: a) The 20'x20' parking area is a reasonable request because the possible parking area in front of the garage is 17'-19' deep from the door to the traveled paved roadway. The average compact car is 14' long, and nothing longer than that could comfortably park in front of the garage without affecting traffic. b) With the road width being only 18'-20' wide, there is no ability to parallel park cars on the street. A parking area for two vehicles on the east side of the road would potentially be of benefit to the neighborhood as well as to the applicant in terms of safety and reducing congestion. C) In keeping with the variance standards of Section 10.56 Subd.16(J)(3), because cars will be parked very near the lake, applicant should provide shrubbery between the parking area and the lake for screening of vehicles, and the parking area should be limited to a depth of 25' measured from the edge of the traveled paved road, yielding a 25-30' lake setback, and the shed next to the lake which constitutes unnecessary structure and hardcover on the site should be removed. Applicant should also obtain any other agency permits necessary to allow the placement of hardcover near the lake. d) The westerly 0-75' deck is supported by sufficient hardship, because it is needed to serve the adjacent room and patio door, and will have no significant impact on neighbor's views of the lake as well as no impacts as viewed from the lake, given the recently approved landscape plan which calls for trees along the extended north line of the house, which would soften the visibility of the deck. Page 2 of 7 ._ CITY of ORONO RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL �`9kESYiD4`� NO. 4 9 R 5 e) Applicant has confirmed that the proposal submitted for a 12'x24' deck between the house and garage was incorrect. The actual proposal is for a widened walkway between the garage deck area and the house. Planning Commission concluded a 4' walkway would be sufficient to provide for safe pedestrian travel between the house and the above-garage deck, and a larger walkway is unnecessary given the large deck already existing above the garage. fl Planning Commission concluded the hardcover increases associated with the proposed parking area, deck and walkway are justified by the hardships noted. 4. The City Council has considered this application including the findings and recommendations of the Planning Commission, reports by City staff, comments by the applicants and the effect of the proposed variance and CUP 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 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 .applicants, but is necessary to alleviate a demonstrable hardship or difficulty; is necessary to preserve a substantial property right of the applicants; 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 to create a parking area in the east 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. Page 3 of 7 CITY of ORONO RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL ��`9kESII0 NO. 4 9 1 CONCLUSIONS, ORDER AND CONDITIONS Based upon the above findings, the Orono City Council hereby grants variances to Municipal Zoning Code Sections 10.22' Subdivisions 1 and 2; 10.55, Subdivision 8; and 10.56, Subdivisions 16(C), 16(J) and 16(L) and a conditional use permit per Section 10.03, Subd. 19, to permit the construction of a gravel driveway constituting 400 s.f. of hardcover in the easterly 0-75' zone where no hardcover is normally allowed; to permit construction of a 4.5' x 12' deck in the westerly 0-75' zone constituting structure and hardcover within 75' of the shoreline where no structure or hardcover is normally allowed, and constituting an average lakeshore setback encroachment where none is normally allowed; and to permit construction of a 4' wide walkway between the garage deck and the house in the 75-250' zone constituting hardcover in excess of 25% where only 25% hardcover is normally allowed subject to the following conditions: 1. Hardcover and structure in the westerly 0-75' zone shall be limited to 27.0% as shown on the attached site plan and table. Any changes to the site plan shall be subject to further City review. Applicants and their contractors shall strictly adhere to the revegetation and planting plan approved for the westerly 0-75' zone in Resolution No. 4925 to ensure adequate screening of the deck as viewed from the lake. Applicant shall provide the Building Official with suitable plans for the 4.5' x 12' deck, shall obtain an after-the-fact building permit for the deck, and shall make any changes necessary to the deck to comply with building code standards. 2. Hardcover in the 75-250' zone shall be limited to 26.4% as shown on the attached site plan and table. Any changes to the site plan shall be subject to further City review. Applicant shall obtain a building permit if required by the building code for the 4' wide walkway prior to its construction. 3. Hardcover associated with construction of the parking area in the easterly 0-75' zone shall be limited to 11.1% as shown on the attached site plan and table. Applicant shall obtain a land alteration permit from the City and any other agency permits that may be required, prior to further work associated with the gravel parking area. The following additional conditions shall be met regarding the easterly 0-75' zone: a) Applicant shall provide shrubbery between the parking area and the lake for screening of vehicles, such vegetation to be established during the 2003 growing season; number and species of plantings to be approved by City staff. Page 4 of 7 as= CITY of ORONO RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL ESH0 NO. 4 `R? b) The parking area be limited to a depth of 25' measured from the edge of the traveled paved road, yielding a 25-30' lake setback. The gravel parking area shall be no closer than 5' from the northerly and southerly lot lines. C) The shed next to the lake shall be removed from the property by June 1, 2003. Failure to remove the shed shall constitute a violation of this approval. 4. Authorities granted by this variance and CUP run with the property not with the applicants, but are permissive only and must be exercised by obtaining a land alteration permit within one year of the date of Council approval, or this variance will expire on that date (March W, 2004). 5. 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. 6. The undersigned applicants have read, understood and hereby agree to the terms of this resolution and on behalf of themselves, their heirs, successors and assigns, hereby agree to the recording of this resolution in the chain of title of the property. 4' R Adol'ied by the Orono City Council on the 10th day of March, 2003. r r^ rt� 1 t p � x ity Clerk Barbara A. Peterson, Mayor r w PropO«ner(s) Page 5 of 7 p � O '� �.. CITY of ORONO RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL L�kESII04� NO. 4 9 5 5 STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF HENNEPIN The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me on this 10`h day of February, 2003 by Barbara A. Peterson, Mayor of the City of Orono, a Minnesota municipal corporation and said instrument was executed on behalf of the City. a- Notary Public ALISSA A.VANTERNHEIMER NOTARY PUBLIC-MINNESOTA STATE OF MINNESOTA My "Expir s.Jan.3i,2 COUNTY OF HENNEPIN The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me on this .�_ day of 2003 by Linda S. Vee, City Clerk of the City of Orono, a Minnesota municipal corporation and said instrument was executed on behalf of the City. tt RACHEL DODGE Notary Public ICTARY PUBLIC MINNE"0TA %"y Comn:ssion Expires Jan.39,2005 Page 6 of 7 .. � O _ V O O CITY of ORONO RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL ��`gkESI3�4�G NO. 4 � STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF HENNEPIN On this a day of , 20 � personally appeared before me, 'rte K6-V4'4 MANL�&V who is personally known to me whose identity I proved on the basis of 4L-W O L whose identity I proved on the oath/affirmation of a credible witness and who executed the foregoing instrument, and acknowledged that he/she/they executed the same as his/her/their free act and deed. DENISE M.LESKINEN NOTARY PUBLIC-MINNESOTA My Commission Expires Jan.31,20C'3 Notary Public STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF HENNEPIN c J On thisL day of ' �.,. , 20 G 3, k-k v r Kl �? Q personally appeared before me, -AKiFT' AA LEV who is personally known to me _ whose identity I proved on the basis of ��(� whose identity I proved on the oath/affirmation of , a credible witness and who executed the foregoing instrument, and acknowledged that he/she/they executed the same as his/her/their free act and deed. RACHELDODGE r NOTARY PUBLIC-h11'r., 'OTA My Commission Expires J;n i', ,00S1! `5 Notary Public Page 7 of 7 AL boundary tines of the legal description you O APPROVED HARDCOVER y � EXHIBIT A Pro '? ( {rest 0-75'Hardcover: Approved Retaining RESOLUTION NO. 4935 Wall&Landscape Existing/Previously Approved Approved per Resolution No.4935 Plan,"Option 1"and West 0-75'Hardcover 1540/5861=26.3% 1582/5861=27.0% ICI1i: Approved Deck House 983.7 sf 75-250'Hardcover 1120/4462=25.1% 1176/4462=26.4% 111�1i Stone Steps and Landings 173.4 sf East 0-75'Hardcover +650/3600=18%(incl.shed) 400/3600=11.1 Boulder Walls 382.5 sf (Shed must go,20x20 portion of gravel may remain) mi 1 Flagstones - Approved mill Deck 42 s.f.* Total{gest 0-75'Hardcover 1,581.6 sf J� 54 &L Deck `iT 1 0-75'Zone Area 5,860.7 sf Am, {rest 0-75'Hardcover% 27.0% !W 947.06 �Nc 0 C'S .08 Co 943. 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