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HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 3684 t! . I.. � O� �. O O �b. - CITY of ORONO ,� � '�' RESOLUTION OF�H�E C�IT�Y COUNCIL �i`9 4�'� NO. . kESHO � A RESOLUTION GRANTING A VARIANCE TO MUNICIPAL ZONING CODE SECTION 10.24, SUBDIVISION 5 (B) FILE NO. 2106 WHEREAS, William J. Stoddard and Laura C. Stoddard (hereinafter "the , applicants") are the owners of the property located at 2605 Kelly Avenue within the City of Orono (hereinafter "the City") and legally described as follows: Lot 5, Block 5, Townsite of Langdon Park, including adjoining vacated 34 feet of Kelly Avenue, City of Orono, Hennepin County, Minnesota (hereinafier "the property"); and VVHEREAS, the applicants have applied to the City for a variance to Municipal . Zoning Code Section 10.24, Subdivision 5 (B) to permit the rebuilding of an exterior wall of a guest house located 3.1' from the west side lot line where a 10' setback is required. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of Orono, Minnesota: FINDINGS 1. This application was reviewed as Zoning File #2106. 2. The property is located in the LR-1B, Lakeshore Residential Zoning District requiring one acre in area. The property consists of 1.68 acres. 3. The Orono Planning Commission reviewed this application on February 20, 1996 and recommended approval of the proposed variance based upon the following unique findings and hardships: , A. Major landscaping improvements were completed at the time of the � renovation of the guest house and to relocate structure to the east in order to meet the 10' side setback would result in the loss of several new P plantings and retaining walls. ;• B. The movement of the structure to the east will result in the loss of several mature trees and plantings. . Page 1 of 4 . .,^- �= . N � O� ;• O O �b. - CITY of ORONO � � '�' RESOLUTION O�THE CITY COUNCIL �L`9Ii'E Og'�G NO. 6 � � � SH C. The structure has existed in its current location for over 35 years. D. Steep slopes to the east and the south of the guest house structure provide additional obstacles or restrictions if new construction were to meet 10' side setback. E. The foundation is in excellent shape and was not damaged. by the fire. 4. 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 variances 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. 5. 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 on the health, safety and welfare of the community. CONCLUSIONS, ORDER AND CONDITIONS Based upon one or more of the above findings and hardships, the Orono City Council hereby grants a variance to Municipal Zoning Code Section 10.24; Subdivision 5 (B) to permit the reconstruction of a section of exterior wall and grants a 6.9' or 69% side setback variance, subject to the following conditions: 1. Authorities granted by this variance run with the property not with the applicants, 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 (February 26, 1997). � Page 2 of 4 . .-� T _,,: � � O ' V • O O �b_ - CITY of ORONO � F �� �'�' RESOLUTION Q� H ITY COUNCIL e3 � � � � ��k'ESII�g'� NO. 2. Violation of or non-compliance with any of the terms and conditions of this variance shall constitute a violation of the zoning code, shall automatically terminate any authority granted herein, and shall be punishable as a misdemeanor. 3. 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. � Adopted by the City Counci,l of the City of Orono, Minnesota at a regular meeting held on the 26th day of February, 1996. , A TEST: • ` � Do othy M. m, City Clerk Edw d T. Callahan, Jr., yor Gabri 1 Jabbour, Acting Mayor 7 _ . Pr ert Owner (s) , STATE OF MINNESOTA ) ) ss. COUNTY OF HENi�1EPIN ) The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me on this 26th d.ay of February, 1996 by Edward J. Callahan, Jr. and Dorothy M. Hallin, Mayor and City Clerk of the City of Orono, a Minnesota municipal corporation and said instrument was executed on behalf of the City. Notary Public • Pa�e 3 of 4 • � .�►!•, �' �--; � 7 O� � O O b. � CITY of ORONO � , � '�' RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL ��`qkE Og'�'� NO. � � � � - SH STATE OF MINNESOTA ) ) ss. COUNTY OF HENNEPIN ) On this � ��' day of; �.�vt-��Q��� , 199�O , before me a Notary Public within and for said County,personally appea• d �' ' - , �+ known to me to be the person(s) described in and who exec d the foregoing instrument, and acknowledged that he (they) executed the same as his (their) free act and deed. � �8 t�x�.. ��••�., JAMIE L.BOSMA Notary lic � NOTARY PUBLIC-MINNESOTA ' ' = :�,.' HENNEPINCOUNTY � ,�/MN4�0 My Commission Expires Jan.31,2000 � STATE OF MINNESOTA j ) ss. COUNTY OF HENNEPIN ) Onthis ��-� day of e.6�-� , 199 (o , before rne a I�?otary Public within and for said County,personally ap eared �-�. <� -i L:,,�P i.r.<<..,,�.c/ known to me to be the person(s) described in and who executed the fore�oing instrument, and acknowledged that he (they) executed the same as his (their) free act aiid deed. otary Publ' JpBEPH R.FlNNEGAN ���TA QA1/OONML OVIIEf 01�31.2000 • � Page 4 of 4