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HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 6602CITY OF ORONO RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL NO. 66n 2 A RESOLUTION APPROVING VARIANCES FROM MUNICIPAL ZONING CODE SECTION 78-305 AND APPROVING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT PURSUANT TO MUNICIPAL ZONING CODE SECTIONS 78-966 $ 78-967 FILE NO. 16-3803 WHEREAS, on December 16, 2015, Tashitaa Tashoo Tufaa and Nediyo Gemechu Sado, husband and wife (hereinafter the "Applicants"), are the owners of the property located at 1830 Shoreline Drive and legally described as: Lots 1 and 1A, Auditor's Subdivision No. 356, Hennepin County, Minnesota (hereinafter the "Property"); WHEREAS, the Applicants have made application to the City of Orono for a variance to Orono Municipal Zoning Code Section 78-305 to allow construction of a new home on a property 1.6 acres in area and having 133 feet in width where 2.0 acres and 200 feet of width are required; and WHEREAS, the Applicants have made application to the City of Orono for a variance to Orono Municipal Zoning Code Section 78-305 to allow construction of a new home located 34.8 feet from the side street property line where a 50 -foot setback is normally required; and WHEREAS, the Applicants have made application to the City of Orono for a conditional use permit (hereinafter the "CUP") pursuant to Orono Municipal Zoning Code Sections 78-966 and 78-967 to permit the export of approximately 2,000 cubic yards of earth material from the site; and WHEREAS, on January 19, 2016, after published and mailed notice in accordance with Minnesota Statutes and the City Code, the City Council held a public hearing, at which time all persons desiring to be heard concerning this application were given the opportunity to speak thereon; and WHEREAS, on January 19, 2016, the Planning Commission recommended approval of the variances and CUP; and RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL NO. 6602 WHEREAS, at meetings held on February 8, March 14, and April 11, 2016, the City Council reviewed the application and the recommendations of the Planning Commission and City staff; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of Orono, Minnesota hereby approves the requested variances and CUP as described above based on one or more of the following findings of fact concerning the Property: FINDINGS OF FACT: 1. This application was reviewed as Zoning File #16-3803. The analysis contained within staff memos and the exhibits attached to the aforesaid memos, all minutes from the above mentioned meetings, and any and all other materials distributed at these meetings are hereby incorporated by reference. 2. The Property is located in the LR -1A Zoning District. 3. The Property contains 1.6 acres in area and has a defined lot width of 133 feet at the OHWL and 133 feet at the 75 -foot setback. 4. The Property is within Tier 1 and hardcover is limited to 25% according to the Stormwater Quality Overlay District. 5. The Property is currently vacant; the Applicants intend to construct a new principal structure on the Property. 6. Applicants have applied for the following variances: a. Lot Area Variance; b. Lot Width Variance; and c. Side Street Setback Variance. 7. The Applicants intend to export approximately 2,000 cubic yards of material from the site to accomplish the approved grading plan. 8. In considering this application for variances and CUP, the Council has considered the advice and recommendation of the Planning Commission and the effect of the proposed variances and CUP upon the health, safety and welfare of the community, existing and anticipated traffic conditions, light and air, danger of fire, risk to the public safety, and the effect on values of property in the surrounding area. CITY OF ORONO RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL 6 lti' O . _ VARIANCE ANALYSIS: 1. "Variances shall only be permitted when they are in harmony with the general purposes and intent of the ordinance..." The variances to allow development of the Property are in harmony with the zoning code; the requested side street setback variance is generally consistent with the intent of the ordinance. 2. "Variances shall only be permitted... when the variances are consistent with the comprehensive plan." This statement is true; the requested variances are consistent with the residential goals within the comprehensive plan. 3. 'Variances may be granted when the applicant for the variance establishes that there are practical difficulties in complying with the zoning ordinance. 'Practical difficulties,' as used in connection with the granting of a variance, means that: a. The property owner in question proposes to use the property in a reasonable manner, however, the proposed use is not permitted by the official controls. The Applicant's variance requests are residential in nature and may be reasonable in relation to the existing neighborhood and are consistent with the zoning code. b. The plight of the landowner is due to circumstances unique to his property not created by the landowner. This statement is true; the size and configuration with three street frontages are unique to the Property and was not created by the Applicants. c. The variance, if granted, will not alter the essential character of the locality." Granting the lot area and lot width variances to allow construction of a new home on the Property will not adversely impact the neighborhood and will maintain the character of the area; the requested side street setback variance to allow a 34 foot side street setback from Heritage lane appears to be consistent with the setbacks for properties to the northeast across Heritage lane. 4. "Economic considerations alone do not constitute practical difficulties." The Applicants have not requested consideration based on economic criteria. CITY OF ORON RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL NO 66x2 5. "Practical difficulties also include but are not limited to inadequate access to direct sunlight for solar energy systems. Variances shall be granted for earth -sheltered construction as defined in Minn. Stat. § 216CA6, subd. 2, when in harmony with Orono City Code Chapter 78." This criteria is not applicable. 6. "The board or the council may not permit as a variance any use that is not permitted under Orono City Code Chapter 78 for property in the zone where the affected person's land is located." The use is permitted; this criteria is not applicable. 7 "The board or council may permit as a variance the temporary use of a one -family dwelling as a two-family dwelling." This criteria is not applicable. 8. "The special conditions applying to the structure or land in question are peculiar to such property or immediately adjoining property." The size and shape of the Property is similar to a number of the immediate properties along Shoreline Drive within the LR -1A district. The properties in the Fox Hill neighborhood, also within the LR -1A district, are smaller in area. 9. "The conditions do not apply generally to other land or structures in the district in which the land is located." The Property has street frontage on three sides; this is unique to the Property within the immediate neighborhood. 10. "The granting of the application is necessary for the preservation and enjoyment of a substantial property right of the applicant." Granting lot area and lot width variances are necessary for the development of the Property and preservation of a property right of the Applicants. The Applicants have indicated that granting the side street setback variance is necessary to allow a reasonable home width and to maintain conformity with the setbacks of the other homes in the neighborhood. 4 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL NO. b 6o 2 11. "The granting of the proposed variances will not in any way impair health, safety, comfort or morals, or in any other respect be contrary to the intent of this chapter." The proposed development of the Property will not impair the health, safety, comfort, or morals of the public. 12. "The granting of such variance will not merely serve as a convenience to the applicant, but is necessary to alleviate demonstrable difficulty." The variances are not serving as a convenience for the Applicants. The lot area and lot width variances could be approved administratively via City Code 78-72 Lot of Record. The application of the code -required 50 foot side street setback results in a 48 foot wide buildable envelope and creates a long narrow buildable area. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT ANALYSIS: The City must find that the proposed use at the proposed location is or will be: 1. Consistent with the community management plan; the intent for the proposed grading is residential in nature, is consistent with the permitted uses for the Property, and is compliant with the zoning code and comprehensive plan. 2. Compliant with the zoning code, including any conditions imposed on specific uses as required by article V, division 3 of the City Code; The proposed grading is residential in nature which is consistent with the permitted uses for the Property. 3. Adequately served by police, fire, roads, and stormwater management; this statement is true. 4. Provided with an adequate water supply and sewage disposal system; this statement is true. 5. Not expected to generate excessive demand for public services at public cost; this statement is true. 6. Compatible with the surrounding area as the area is used both presently and as it is planned to be used in the future; the removal of materials and re -grading of the Property, once completed, will have no impact on surrounding lands. The grades, once vegetated and landscaped should not have an adverse impact on the neighborhood_ CITY OF ORONO RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL NO. 7 Consistent with the character of the surrounding area, unless a change of character is called for in the community management plan; the Applicant is grading the Property to keep the mass of the proposed home lower while still creating a walk -out design. The proposed lower design is in order to attempt to be consistent with the surrounding residential neighborhood. 8. Compatible with the character of buildings anti site improvements in the surrounding area, unless a change of character is called for in the community management plan; the Applicant is proposing to substantially grade the Property to create a large "swale" providing drainage from the proposed home and likely facilitate lake views from all levels of the proposed home. The grading will allow the height of the proposed home to be minimized and still allow for a lower level walk out on the lake side. The grading will be reviewed and monitored closely by the City's engineer to assure that all existing drainage patterns are maintained and adjacent properties are not adversely impacted. 9. Not expected to substantially impair the use and enjoyment of the property in the area or have a materially adverse impact on the property values in the area when compared to the impairment or impact of generally permitted uses; the result of the proposed grading will not change the intended residential use of the Property so there should be no change in the use and enjoyment of adjacent properties resulting from the export of fill materials. However, the activity of exporting approximately 2,000 cubic yards of fill, actively grading the property, and the construction of the home may have a temporary adverse impact on neighbors, surrounding properties in the Fox Hill neighborhood, and users of Heritage Lane. Trucks hauling materials will access via the existing Shoreline Drive curb cut. The trucks hauling and equipment working on the site will likely result in additional noise, dust, vibration and traffic on the haul routes and immediate neighbors. To the degree possible, negative impacts should be limited and mitigated. 10. Provided with screening and buffering adequate to mitigate undesirable views and activities likely to disturb surrounding uses; the finished grade will be vegetated and landscaped, it should blend into the property. The project, once completed, should not result in undesirable views requiring mitigation. 11. Not create a nuisance which generates smoke, noise, glare, vibration, odors, fumes, dust, electrical interference, general unsightliness, or other means; See #9 above. 12. Not cause excessive non-residential traffic on residential streets, parking needs that cause a demonstrable inconvenience to adjoining properties, traffic congestion, or unsafe access; The haul routes should be submitted to the City and will be monitored for damage and debris. The Applicants will be required to keep debris off of the public 6 CITY OF O RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL NO 66o2 roadways. The noise resulting trom the trucks hauling and equipment moving the material in and around the site should be minimized to the extent possible. The grading project will evaluated by and monitored by the City Engineer, planning staff, and MCWD staff so as to minimize nuisances during the project. 13. Designed to take into account the natural, scenic, and historic features of the area and to minimize environmental impact; The project has been designed to take into account the natural, scenic, and historic features of the area and to minimize environmental impact. The long term effect of the project should result in minimal environmental impacts. The project will be monitored by the City and MCWD to prevent erosion from the site. 14. All exterior lighting shall be so directed so as not to cast glare toward or onto the public right-of-way or neighboring residential uses or districts; There should be no lighting or glare resulting from the grading project. 15. Not detrimental to the public health, public safety, or general welfare. See #12 above. CONCLUSIONS, ORDER AND CONDITIONS: Based upon one or more of the above findings, the Orono City Council hereby grants a variance to Orono Municipal Zoning Code Section 78-305 to allow construction of a new Dome on the Property which is 1.6 acres in area and has 133 feet in width where 2.0 acres and 200 feet of width are required; a variance to Orono Municipal Zoning Code Section 78-305 to allow construction of a new home located 34.8 feet from the side street property line where a 50 - foot setback is normally required; and a CUP pursuant to Orono Municipal Zoning Code Sections 78-966 and 78-967 to permit the export of approximately 2,000 cubic yards of earth material from the Property, subject to the following conditions: Council approval is based on the survey and grading plan by Frank R. Cardarelle dated 09/17/14 and revised 03128116, the landscape plan by Yardscapes, Inc., dated 04101116, and the building plans submitted by the Applicants and annotated by City staff, attached to this Resolution as Exhibits A, B, & C (hereinafter the "Plans"). Any amendments to the Plans which are not in conformity with City codes may require further Planning Commission and City Council review. 2. A haul route shall be submitted to the City Engineer for approval and inspection prior to commencement of hauling from the site. The property owner shall be responsible for cleaning and repair of roadways for any adverse impacts. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL NO. 6 6 n 3. A pre -construction meeting involving all relevant parties shall be held at least 7 days prior to commencement of grading work, following issuance of all permits for the project. 4. Upon completion of the project an as -built survey shall be submitted reflecting conformance with the approved plan. The site will be evaluated from an erosion and sediment control risk perspective prior to release of escrow funds. 5. Existing trees should be protected from grading and trucking through snow fence or similar. Tree protection should be inspected by the City prior to commencement of grading. 6. Authorities granted by this resolution run with the Property not with the Applicants, but are permissive only and must be exercised by obtaining a building permit for the new construction and commencing construction of said project. A framing inspection must be completed within one year of the date of Council approval, or the variance will expire on that date (April 11, 2017) 7. 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. 8. The undersigned Applicants have read, understand, and hereby agree to the terms of this resolution and on behalf of the Applicants and the Applicants' 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 111 day of April, 2016. ATTEST; / CITY OF ORONO: Jrve K 4,. Tiegs, City Cle 1 Lill Tod McMillan, Mayor Properly Owner STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF HENNEPIN CITY OF ORONO RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL No. 660 2 Property Owner This instrument was acknowledged before me this Tashitaa Tashoo Tufaa, husband of Nediyo Gemechu Sado. STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF HENNEPIN day of 2016, by This instrument was acknowledged before me this _ _ . day of , 2016, by Nediyo Gemechu Sado, wife of Tashitaa Tashoo Tufaa. 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