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HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 1847 . _ {. � ._ , �� , d Clt� o� ORONO � RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL � � � NO. 1847 � ' • • A RESOLQTION GRANTING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT PER MIINICIPAL ZONING CODE SECTION 10.03, SIIBDIVISION 5 FIL$ #946 WHEREAS, David C. Cook (hereinafter "the applicant") is an owner of one of the properties I.ocated at 2739 Shadywood Road within the City of Orono (hereinafter "City") and legally des- cribed as Tracts E, Registered Land Survey No. 411 (hereinafter "property"); and WHEREAS, the applicant has applied to the City for a conditional. use permit per Municipal Zoning Code Section 10.03, Subdivision 5 A through J to permit the continued use of the property as a legal non-conforming use and, specifically, per Section 10.03, Subdivision 5 (J) seeks a variance to Section � 10.24, Subdivision 4 (A) to allow an accessory structure (dock) on a property that is unable to sustain a principal structure. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Counci I of Orono, Minnesota: FINDINGS 1. This application was reviewed as Zoning File #946. 2. The property is located in the LR-1B Single Family Lakeshore Residential Zoning District. 3. On August 19, 1985 the Orono Planning Commission re- viewed this application as proposed and recommended approval based on the following findings: A) Per Section 10.03, Subdivision 5 (J) : "Where, however, such a situation existed legally under the prior applicable law, the Council will not unreasonably require strict compliance and will ' generally look with favor on granting of a variance. . . ° The substandard tracts were created prior to formal • municipal zoning and controls in February of 1955. B) The Orono Council minutes of 1958 and a newspaper article published in the Minnetonka Harold in that same year confirm that the City was aware of the existence and use of accessory docks by non-adjacent owners. Page 1 of 4 y � � r��- � , � . ` , . . •� . . , .. , , • . , . ., - ,� . . • . ^ r . � . : .,� s d � C�t� o� ORONO � • RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL � 1847 � NO. • • • • C) The property, as subdivided in the mid 50's without the benefit of Iocal control.s, is a unique situation requiring special consideration. D) The Iimited use of these tracts as proposed by the � City will not create hazards to the public� safety. � - E) The property,, because of physical constraints, cannot be put to ariy other reasonable residential use but for Iimited dock use. 4. The City Council has considered this application including the findings and recommendations of the Pl.anning Commission, reports by staff and comments by the applicant and the effect of the proposed use on the heaI.th, safety and � welfare of the community. • 5. The City Counci 1 f inds that granting a conditiona I use permit to al.Iow continued use of the property as a riparian Iot with an accessory dock not to� be detrimental to the health, safety or general welfare of the publ.ic, would not . adverseI.y affect Iight, air nor pose a fire hazard or other - danger to neighboring properties, nor will it depreciate surrounding property values and that the proposed I.evel of use of the property wi I I be in keeping with the intent and objectives of the Zoning Code and Comprehensive Plan of the City. CONCLIISIONS, ORDER AND CONDITIONS Based upon one or more of the above findings, the Orono City Council hereby grants a conditional use perit per Municipal Zoning Code Section 10.03, Subdivision 5 to permit the continued use of an accessory dock on a property that cannot sustain a principal structure hereby establish a I.egal non-conforming use of the property, subject to the following conditions: �,' 1. Applicant is I.imited to the mooring of one boat at zero lot Iine dock. 2. Applicant is advised to arrange for appropriate off- street parking for the parking of one car. • 3. The existing dock at Tract E measures 50 feet in length and 3 feet in width. The applicant must file a conditionaI. use permit with the City if an increase in the length of the ' dock is considered at some future date. Page 2 of 4 � - . . � .. d c�t���o� oR,oNO � • RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL � � NO. 1847 � � • • � 4. Violation of or non-compliance with any of the terms and conditions of this variance shall constitute a violation of the zoning code, shall automatical.I.y terminate any authority . granted herein, and shall be punishable as a misdemeanor. . 5. The undersigned applicant has read, understood and here- � by 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 Orono City Counci I on this 9th day of Sept mber, 1985. ATTE T: . • . 0 othy M. allin, City Clerk Mary C. Bu Ier, Mayor , � Tom Frahm, Acting Mayor � (1) roperty Owner , :� x� • Page 3 of 4 �, , . . • . �h ' ' ���.. � l'� d C�t� o� ORONO � . � RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL � NO. 1847 • � • • STATE OF MINNESOTA ) ) ss. COUNTY OF HENNEPIN ) On this — 9� _ day of (/�D�3� _, 1985 before me a Notary Public within and for said county, personally • � appeared �,�}-r/1� �, �'r�r�,� 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. i��p�` M�CHAE� P• GqFFRON NO ARY PUBLIC �� ' NOTqRy pUBL�C�MINNESOTq �...�• M HENNEPIN CpUNTY • Y Corbmission Expires June 11,1�,7� . . o�d��^P�4�nnn._. � �.���!/, /�B� . � MY COMMIS ION EXPIRES STATE OF MINNESOTA ) )ss. COUNTY OF HENNEPIN ) On this day of , 1985, before me a Notary 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 • MY COMMISSION. EXPIRES Page 4 of 4 „> . � ': '_,'r_,`- . �. ;�, , �� . �� :�' iNtaS'..�i � r� ` �� _-<<.'.ct�N��it.t* ., .r� .-�-- -- . . _ pH�i,� �•�. ' ~ � � , . r � � .�1A� q�uq Yf111TOV1 �s�!�,� . . .�..�., � . , • � .'L':' ...�!�H , ^�`,�:. , •-� �'., . - -�*.� • ; �.. • , �.• • � � � .,�. � • ' -- � .