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HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2034 , ., A � .. ._. .; . . �..._ _.... .. . . . . . . ; � u � 1 �� - Cit� o� ORONO � � �� � � � � � � � :; RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL � -_�`i NO. 2034 • � • • : A RESOI�IITION GRANTING A CONDITIONAL DSE PERMIT PER MUNICIPAL ZOPiING CODE SECTION 10.03, SIIBDIVISION 19 AND VARIANCES TO SECTIONS 10.55, SDBDIVISION 8, AND 10.21, SDBDIVISIONS 1 � 2 FILE #1053 WHERBAS, Raymond J. Kosak (hereinafter "the applicant") is the owner of the property located at 3265 Carman Road within the City of Orono (hereinafter "City") and legally described as Lot 5, Block 1, , Carman Cove, (hereinafter "property"); and WHEREAS, the applicant has made application to the City of Orono per Section 10.03, Subdivision 19 and Section 10.55, Subdivision `�� 8 to permit installation of a new retaining wall and replacement of an existing wa31 located within the 75 foot lakeshore protected .area and per Section 10.21, Subdivision 1 and 2 to seek variance.s for spaced wooden deck areas located 65 feet from the lakeshore instead of the required 75 feet, hardcover variances within the 0-75' setback area of 315 s.f. where none is allowed and within the 75-250' setback area of 3,583 s.f. or 28$ hardcover wh�re only 25� is allowed. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of Orono, Minnesota: • FINDINGS 1. This application was reviewed as Zoning File #1053. 2. The property is located in the LR-1B Lakeshore Reside�ntial � Zoning District. 3. The property is approximately 19,985 s.f. or .45 acre in area. � 4. The Orono P].anning Commission reviewed this application on July 21, 1986, and recommended approval of the conditional use permit and variance for the installation of a retaining wall and replacement of an existing wall based on the following findings: � A) steep slopes within lakeshore yard require retaining wall to stabilize bank and prevent erosion; B) current slopes prevent maintenance of green grassed area; Page 1 of 5 , ` . � �� Cit o� ORONO � • RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL � NO. 2034 � • - • • C) decrease in hardcover of 1� with type of retention wall to be constructed; and to approve variances to the hardcover and setback standards for lakeshore properties based on the following findings and hardships : A) steep sloping topography immediately adjacent to house requires flat area for safe utilization of pool and rear yard - access to lake requires series of access stairs over steep sloped areas; B) adjacent yards do not have steep slopes as those found in the applicant's lakeshoie yard; • C) the improvements create no view barrier nor do they pose hazards for neighboring properties; . D) the improvement does not alter the character of the neighborhood and would appear the improvements are similar to the improvements within other lakeshore properties with steep sloped lake yards; E) the proposed improvements will have a positive effect on the surrounding property values;� F) the location of the 75 foot setback line in relation to rear of house; . G) the visual impact of structures within 75 foot setback area is lessened, for property is located on a lagoon and • not visible from main lake. 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 variances would not adversely affect traffic conditions, light, air nor pose a fire hazard or other danger to neighboring properties; 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 appli- cant; and would be in keeping with the spirit and intent of the Zoning Code and Comprehensive Plan of the City. . Page 2 of 5 , . •. ' � . . � . � � C�t� o� ORONO � � RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL � -� ' . • . � � � " NO. • 2034 . . • � � - • •� ! 6. The City Council finds that granting a conditional use permit to allow the installation of retaining walls in applicant's lakeshore yard 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 properties, nor wil 1 it 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. CONCLIISIONS, ORDER AND CONDITIONS Based upon one or more of the above findings, the Orono City • Council hereby grants variances to Municipal Zoning Code Sections . 10.21, Subdivision 1 and 2, and Section 10.55, Subdivision 8 to allow spaced wooden decking and retaining walls within the lakeshore ' protected area where no structures, hardct�ver or land alterations are permitted and grants a conditional use permit per Section 10,03, Subdivision 19 to permit the installation of retaining walls within applicant's lakeshore yard subject to the following conditions: 1. Ground areas under approved decking must remain pervious to runoff. Any changes proposed in these areas must be approved by the Orono staff to assure the improvement will not inhibit penetration and treatment of runoff. 2. Erosion control must be installed at the time the lakeshore retaining walls are installed. Orono s.taff to inspect prior to land alterations. - 3. The maximum hardcover on the property shall be as follows: 0-75' setback zone = 315 s.f. or 4.3g 75-250 ' setback zone = 3,583 s.f. or 28$ 4. The applicant is advised that no additional hardcover above these limits will be approved, and any future proposals for additional hardcover might be approved only with concurrent � removals of existing hardcover. . • 5. 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 the special conditions of this resolution will expire on that date (August 11, 1987). Page 3 of 5 , .. '. ` ' � �� � cit� o� oR,oNO � � RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL � . � NO. 2034 . -- . • � • • . ._ = . ! 6. 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 authori.ty granted herein, and shal 1 be punishable as a misdemeanor. 7. 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, her$by agrees to the recording of this resolution in the chain of title of the property. Adopted by the Orono City Council on this llth day of August, 198��. . ATT T: • 1 , �� � C Do othy M allin, City Clerk Mary C. u� er, Mayor Prope y Owne ( ) - � � Page 4 of 5 . .._ ,. , ._ ,. .. .,� ____. . _.. ._ . 4, � w � ` . . � , a , � ; �J � Cit o� ORONO � � RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL � � NO. 2034 � - • • STATE OF MINNESOTA ) ) ss. COUNTY OF HENNEPIN ) On this 'y� day of C , 1986 . before me a Notary Public within and for said county, personally appeared ��c �,�-,,�, d �. !��S known to me to be • the person(s) des ribed in and who executed the foregoing instrument, and acknowledged that he (they) executed the same as � his (their) free act�� and deed. � - /�-/� / M��1��L. NAAB NOTARY PUBLIC • i�1#1 COUNTYT� A►M«I��sptn•ae.e2 � �l-8=`�� MY COMMISSION EXPIRES STATE OF MINNESOTA ) - )ss. COUNTY OF HENNEPIN ) • On this day of , 1986, 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 foregoinginstrument, and acknowledged that he (they) executed the same as his (their) free act and deed. . NOTARY PUBLIC • MY COMMISSION EXPIRES Page 5 of 5