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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1990-07-09 Resolution 2834OF RESOLUTION 2834 0HUNO A RESOLUTION GRANTING VARIANCES TO !MUNICIPAL ZONING CODE SECTION 10.25, SUBDIVISION 6 (B) FILE #1548 WHEREAS, Julie S. Jensen (hereinafter "the applicant") is the owner of the property located at 2700 Ethel Avenue within the City of Orono (hereinafter "City") and legally described as follows: Lots 13 and 14, Block 2, Casco Heights, Hennepin County, Minnesota (hereinafter "the property"); and WHEREAS, the applicant has applied to the City for a variance to Municipal Zoning Code Section 10.25, Subdivision 6 (B) to permit the construction of a second story addition located 2.8' from the side lot line and 16.8' from the street lot line, where a 10' side setback and a 30' street lot line setback are normally 'reguired, and construction of a three season porch and deck to be -located 2.8' from the side lot line where a 10' side lot line setback is normally required. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of Orono, Minnesota: FINDINGS 1. This application was reviewed as Zoning File #1548. 2. The property is located in the LR-lC Single Family Lakeshore Residential Zoning District. 3. The Orono Planning Commission reviewed this application on June 18, 1990, and recommended approval of the proposed variance based upon the following findings: A) The existing house was constructed 18.8' from the front lot line, and 2.8' from the side lot line abutting the alley, hence any upward additions technically require a variance. Page 1 of 4 city of OR ONO CITY RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF NO. 2834 R•Ilk. A B) The ,proposed 3-season porch and deck will continue the 2.8' setback along the left side lot line. The area of this porch had previously been granted a variance in 1976 for a deck in the same location. These additions are adjacent to an undeveloped alley, which contains City water lines but appears to be maintained as part of the yard of the neighboring property owner. C ) Approval of the variances will not increase the visual density in the neighborhood, since the nearest neighboring structure is a detached garage 30' away on the other side of the alley. D) The proposed 2' cantilever over the front of the house, leaving a 16.8' street lot line setback, is generally in line with other residences constructed in the neighborhood, hence granting the variance will not result in a structure out of character with the rest of the neighborhood. E) Even with the proposed additions, the property will meet all hardcover and lot coverage limitations. 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 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 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. Page 2 of 4 City of ORONO CITY RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF NO. 2834 OR• CONCLUSIONS, ORDER AND CONDITIONS Based upon one or more of the findings noted above, the Orono City Council hereby grants a variance to Municipal Zoning Code Section 10.25, Subdivision 6 (B) to permit the construction of a second story addition, three season porch and deck, such additions being located 2.8' from the left side lot line where a 10' setback is normally required, and 16.8' from the street lot line where a 30' street setback is normally required, subject to the following conditions: 1. Authorities granted by this resolution run with the property not with the applicant, but are permissive only and must be exercised by application for a building permit within one year of the date of Council approval, or this variance will expire on that date (July 9, 1991). 2. Violation of or non-compliance with any of the terms and conditions of this variance shall constitute a violation of the coning code, shall automatically terminate any authority granted herein, and shall be punishable as a misdemeanor. 3. 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 chain of title of the property. Adopted by the City Council of the City of Orono, Minnesota at a regular meeting held on the 9th day of July, 1990. J= s R. Grabek, ayor Page 3 of 4 City of ORONO CITY OF ORONO STATE OF MINNESOTA as. COUNTY OF HENNEPIN RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL NO. 2834 The foregoing instrumer. ,cknowledged before me on this 9th day of July, 1990, by Jc R. Grabek & Dorothy M. Hallin, Mayor & City Clerk of the City of Orono, a Minnesota municipal corporation and said instrument was executed on behalf of the City. W AW PUKaeSA `• MMM A ENS COUNTY w�rN Notary Public STATE OF MINNESOTA as. COUNTY OF HENNEPIN ) On this ," day of ��� , 1990 before me a Notary Public within and r sal county, personal appeared - known to me to be the person(s) described in and who executed the foregoing instrument, and acknowledged that he (they) executed the same as his (their) free act and deed. THERESA L FeHAAB INWARY "UC • MftVMWA HENNEPIN COUNTY My oa+nw W -onw fist KA OA.2',-n,� NOTARY PUBLIC STATE OF MINNESOTA ) )as. COUNTY OF HENNEPIN ) On this day of , 199_, before me a Notal:y Public within and for said County, personally appeared known to me to be the person(s) described in and who executed the foregoing instrument, and acknowledged that he (they) executed the same as his (their) free act and deed. NOTARY PUBLIC Page 4 of 4