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HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2181 . .. .. .. ...�..y- � � Cit� o� ORONO • RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL � NO. 2181 � ' • - • • � A RESOLIITION GRANTING A VARIANCE TO MiJNICIPAL ZONING CODE SECTION 10.24, SOBDIVISION 5 (B) � AND SECTION 10.22, SDBDIVISION 1 FIL$ #1151 �.,� WHEREAS, Ann C. Fisher (hereinafter "the applicant") is the owner of the property located at 774 Tonkawa Road within the City of Orono (hereinafter "City") and legally described as follows: All that part of Lot 14, PARTEN'S POINT FIRST DIVISION, according to the recorded plat thereof, lying Southeasterly of a line drawn from a point on the Southwesterly line of said Lot 14, distant 51.34 feet Northwesterly of the Southwesterly corner of said Lot 14 to the shore of Lake Minnetonka, said line being parallel to the Northwesterly and Southwesterly lines of said Lot 14 (hereinafter "the property"); and WH$REAS, the applicant has applied to the City for a renewal variance to Municipal Zoning Code Sections 10.24, Subdivision 5 (B) and • 10.22, Subdivision 1 to permit the construction of a deck and screen porch located 7.5' from the side property line where a 10' setback is normally required and encroaching 15 feet into the average lakeshore setback area where no encroachment is normally allowed. NOW, THEREFOR$, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of Orono, Minnesota: . FINDINGS 1. This application was reviewed as Zoning File #1151. 2. The property is located in the LR-1B Single Family Lakeshore Residential Zoning District. � 3. The Orono Planning Commission reviewed this project originally as Application #940 on July 15, 1985, and recommended approval of the proposed variances based upon the fol lowing findings: A) The hardships to the property are locations of the . neighboring residences, and the angle of the lakeshore in relation to the lot. B) The neighbors' lakeshore views will not be affected due to topography and existing natural screening. • C) The increase in hardcover is within the limits prescribed in the zoning code. � . Page 1 of 4 , cit� o� oR,oNo • RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL � NO. 2181 � ' • - • • D The proposed addition will retain a 95' setback from the a e. E) The side setback encroachment of the new addition is less severe than the encroachment of the existing house, and continues . the line of the existing house. • 4. The City Council on July 22, 1985 adopted Resolution #1812 ''approving the requested variances. 5. The applicant applied for a renewal variance on May 7, 1987. The Planning Commision reviewed this application (#1151) on May 19, 1987 and unanimously recommended approval, noting that the portion of the work requiring an average lakeshore setback is not proposed to be constructed at this time. 6. 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. • 7. 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 al leviate a demon- strable hardship or difficulty; is necessary to preserve a substantial property right of the applicant; and would be in k�-eping with the spirit and intent of the Zoning Code and Comprehensive Plan of 'the City. _ CONCLDSIONS, ORDER AND CONDITIONS Based upon the above findings, the Orono City Council hereby grants variances per Municipal Zoning Code Sections 10.24, Subdivision 5 (B) and 10.22, Subdivision 1 to permit the construction of a deck and screen porch located 7.5' from the side property line where a 10' setback is normally required, and encroaching 15' into the average lakeshore . setback area where no encroachment is normally allowed, subject to the following conditions: l. Applicant is placed on notice that the proposal increases the � hardcover in the 75-250' setback zone to 2,100 square feet or 23� where the maximum allowable hardcover is 25� or 2,250 square feet, and that any future proposals which would result in hardcover exceedirig • the allowable limits would be subject to a variance procedure and may not be approved. • Page 2 of 4 . - , ' � Cit� of ORONO • RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL � NO. 2181 � • � _ � � 2. Authorities granted with this resolution 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 wil 1 expire on that date (May 26, 1988 ). Any portion of the project not covered under a building .,�permit as of that date shall require a further variance renewal application. 3. 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 authority granted herein, and shall be punishable as a misdemeanor. 4. The undersigned applicants have read, understood and hereby agrees 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 Orono City Council on this 26th day of May, 1987. I ATT T: �. . Dorothy M allin, City Clerk �Jam s R. Grabe , Mayor Property Owner(s) • Page 3 of 4 ' ..�.Ty ♦ p ' • � Ci.t� o� ORONO • RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL :� � NO. 21:81 ' • - • • STATE OF MINNESOTA ) ) ss. COUNTY OF HENNEPIN ) '•> On this �� �' day of /�G�.c,( , 198� before me a Notary Public within and for s 'd county, personally appeared ,�/l n � . �s�� 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. , Gz�-�- ��8/1 L. NAqe NOTARY PUBLIC • ��s�i p0�NE4�2A � �'-��9a- MY COMMISSION EXPIRES STATE OF MINNESOTA ) )ss. COUNTY OF HENNEPIN ) On this day of , 198 , 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 -