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HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2256 . ' .. � clt� o� oR,oNo • RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL � NO. 2256 � ' • ' • • A R13SOLUTION GRANTING A VARIANCE TO MiTNICIPAL ZONING CODE . SECTION 10.22, SIIBDIVISION 2 FII,$ #1183 WHBREAS, Jack and Kathryn Swenson (hereinafter "the applicants") are the owners of the property located at 3020 North Shore Drive within the City of Orono (hereinafter "City") and legally described as follows: Boundaries of Lots 2 to 5, inclusive, Block 1, Lots 2 to 6 inclusive, Block 5, and that part of Lot 1 in Block 5 and of Lot 1 in Block 1 which are not included in the boat channel connecting Maxwell Bay to Crystal Bay in Lake Minnetonka, and that part of Lots 6 and 7, Block l, and of Lot 7, Block 5, and of that part "of View Avenue vacated lying Westerly of the Westerly line of said boat channel which lies Northeasterly of a line • described as follows: Commencing at the Southeasterly corner of Lot 7, Blcok 5; thence Southwesterly along the Southwesterly line � of said Lot 7 a distance of 38.6 feet to the point of beginning of the line to be described; thence �Northwesterly at an angle to the right of 83 degrees 11 feet to the Northwesterly line of Block l, and there terminating, al 1 in Crystal Bay Park, Hennepin County, Minnesota (hereinafter "property"); and WH$R�AS, the applicants have applied to the City for a variance to Municipal Zoning Code Section 10.22, Subdivision 2 to allow a deck platform within- 75 feet of the s.horeline of their property. NOW, THER$FOR$, B� IT R$SOLVED by the City Counci 1 of Orono, Minnesota: FINDINGS 1. This application was reviewed as Zoning File �1183.' 2. The property is located in the LR-1B Single Family Lakeshore Residential Zoning District. 3. The Orono Planning Commission reviewed this application on August 17, 1987, and recommended approval of the proposed • variance based upon the following findings: � a) The .proposed increase in hardcover is less than 1�, and the total hardcover in the 0-75 ' setback is less than 1�. Page 1 of 4 � ' � f y Cit� o� ORONO • RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL � NO. 2256 � ' • � • • b) The City has made similar exceptions for access stairs to lakeshore for properties with severe slope conditions. c) The subject structure was constructed over existing hardcover. d) The subject structure is a replacement structure for a platform that existed for many years. e) The area that exists in the 0-75' setback zone is large enough to accomodate runoff and infiltration for the property. 4. 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. 5. The City Counci 1 f inds that the conditions existing on this property are peculiar to it and do not apply general ly 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 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. CONCLOSIONS, ORDER AND CONDITIONS Based upon the above findings, the Orono City Council hereby grants a variance to the Municipal Zoning Code Section 10.22, Subdivision 2 to allow a deck platform within 75 feet of the shoreline of their property, subject to the following conditions: 1. The plastic underneath the pink rock must be perforated by October 15, 1987 in order that water can be absorbed in the soil. • Page 2 of 4 . . ' . � Cit� o� ORONO • . � � RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL � NO. 2256 • ' • - • • 2. 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 (September 14, 1988). 3. 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. 4. The undersigned applicants have read, understood and hereby 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 Council on this 14th day of September, 1987. � ATTEST: � . �� r � 0 othy M. llin, City Clerk� Jame R`. Grabe , Mayor P operty Owner(s) • Page 3 of 4 • _ . s ,• ` - ' �, ;�..�. � � 4 �`� Ci.t� o� ORONO ��.���;: • RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL . ' w '`�: ��� ° NO. 2256 • 3_.� :• :..... .... :,;' STATE OF MINNESOTA ) ) ss. COUNTY OF HENNEPIN ) On this 28th day of Septembe� ► 198? before me a Notary Public within and for said county, personally appeared Jack R Swenson & Kathr�n C' �wPnann husband & wifP 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. ��pEp��MINNEASOTA /�� . �,q�oo Nma�_�N9'8'� . NOTARY PUBLIC � a ,�, _ 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