HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 7682 Approving Variance Addition Expansion 356 Westlake St ‘7L.0.A4 CITY OF ORONO
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
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A RESOLUTION
APPROVING A VARIANCE FROM
MUNICIPAL ZONING CODE
SECTION 6.12.6240
FILE NO. LA26-000005
WHEREAS, on January, 21, 2026, on behalf of Brent Teele (hereinafter the "Owner"),
Revision LLC (hereinafter the "Applicant"), applied for a variance from the City Code for the
property addressed 356 Westlake Street and legally described as:
Lot 8, Block 1, Hillside Park, Hennepin County, Minnesota (hereinafter the
"Property");
WHEREAS, the Applicant has made application to the City of Orono for a variance to
Orono Municipal Zoning Code Section 6.12.6240 to allow a 12-foot expansion of a lake-facing
2-story roofed porch within the average lakeshore setback; and
WHEREAS, on April 20, 2026, 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 allowed to speak thereon;
and
WHEREAS, on April 20, 2026, the Planning Commission recommended approval of the
variance; and
WHEREAS, on May 11, 2026, 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 variance as described above based on one or more of the
following findings of fact concerning the Property:
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 LR-1A Single Family Lakeshore Residential Zoning
District.
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A3. The Property contains 0.64 acres in area and has a defined lot width of 50 feet.
A4. The Property is within Tier 1, and hardcover is limited to 25% according to the
Stormwater Quality Overlay District.
A5. The Applicant has applied for an average lakeshore setback variance.
A6. In considering this application for variance, the Council has considered the advice and
recommendation of the Planning Commission and the effect of the proposed variance
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 Property includes difficulties in its long, narrow
depth, size, proximity to the lake, and the orientation of the homes on adjacent properties.
The proposed improvements are scaled appropriately for the Property and do not appear
to adverselyimpact lake views enjoyed byneighbors. This criterion is met.
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B2."Variances shall only be permitted . . . when the variances are consistent with the
comprehensive plan." The proposed variance to construct an addition to the existing
home is consistent with the comprehensive plan.
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
request to allow the addition in the proposed location, partially within the average
lakeshore setback, appears to be reasonable considering the location and
orientation of the neighboring homes and lot shape and size.
b. The plight of the landowner is due to circumstances unique to his property not
created by the landowner. The shape and orientation of the Property and the
location of the neighbors' homes result in a limited legal building envelope. The
location of the addition should not significantly impact the existing views of the
lake for the neighbors. The circumstances are unique to the Property; and
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C. The variance, if granted, will not alter the essential character of the locality." The
proposed addition will conform to all other applicable zoning requirements. The
variance is requested to permit the construction of an addition that will not
adversely impact the character of the neighborhood.
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 single-family home is an allowed use in the
LR-1A 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 Property's unique shape, size, and
orientation to the lakeshore and its relationship to the adjacent homes create difficulties
for improving the Property consistent with the other homes in the neighborhood.
B9."The conditions do not apply generally to other land or structures in the district in which the
land is located." The Property's unique shape and the location/setback of the adjacent
homes create difficulties for the owners.
B10."The granting of the application is necessary for the preservation and enjoyment of a
substantial property right of the applicant." Granting the average lakeshore setback
variance is necessary for the preservation of the property rights of the owners.
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 the
requested variance in this unique situation is not contrary to the intent of the zoning
chapter.
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B12."The granting of such variance will not merely serve as a convenience to the applicant, but
is necessary to alleviate demonstrable difficulty." The requested variance is necessary and
does not merely serve as a convenience to the Applicants.
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 Section 6.12.6240 to allow construction of a lake-
facing, two-story, roofed porch addition 12 feet further lakeward of the average lakeshore
setback, subject to the following conditions:
C1.Council approval is based on the entire record, above Findings.
C2.The approved project shall conform to the survey by Frank Cardarelle Land Surveying,
dated 02/11/2026 and revised on 02/12/2026, and the building plans submitted by the
Applicants and annotated by City staff, attached to this Resolution as Exhibits A & B.
C3.Any amendments to the plans that do not conform to City codes may require additional
review by the Planning Commission and City Council.
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 11, 2027).
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 11th day of May, 2026.
ATTEST: CITY OF ORONO:
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