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WHEREAS, the Lake Elmo City Council reviewed the Final Plat, PUD, and Shoreland Variance requests as its meeting held on June 6, 2023 and voted to approve the item with the following findings of fact: Findings of Fact for the Shoreland Variance 1. The strict interpretation of the City's standards would preclude a use which has been approved by the City for this property, at a density consistent with the City's adopted plans and standards. Practical difficulties arise from strict application of lot coverage and height standards due to circumstances unique to this lot and proposal. The multifamily residential use proposed on this property is a more efficient use of the property than other permitted uses which would require more land area. 2. The property is bound on two sides by sensitive natural areas which are proposed to be protected. The preservation of the wetland area on the west side of the property requires the building to be located within the area of the property that is considered to be Shoreland. These are unique circumstances to this property and the proposed variances would not circumvent the intent of either zoning bulk or shoreland standards. 3. If granted, the variances will not alter the character of the surrounding area. Site design proposed on this property is consistent with surrounding properties and the City's adopted design standards. Any impacts created by building height will be mitigated through distance to other properties and landscaping installed with the development. Stormwater impacts are proposed to be managed through stormwater facilities proposed in the developable area of this site. 4. If granted, the variances would not create environmental impacts such as traffic or noise beyond those created on surrounding properties or permitted by right in the area. The proposed location of the building and parking areas, in the center of the property, help to screen or mitigate any noticeable impacts to neighboring properties. Final Plat/ PUD: 1. That all the requirements of City Code Section 103.00.100 related to the Final Plans and Final Plat have been met by the Applicant. 2. That the Amira Lake Elmo Final Plat and PUD Plan consists of one lot for multifamily residential use. 3. That the Amira Lake Elmo Final Plat and PUD is generally consistent with the Preliminary Plat and PUD Plans as approved by the City of Lake Elmo on November 1, 2022. 4. That the Amira Lake Elmo Final Plat and PUD Plan are consistent with the intent of the 2040 Lake Elmo Comprehensive Plan and the 2040 Land Use Map for this area. 5. That the Amira Lake Elmo Final Plat and PUD Plan complies with the general intent of the High -Density Residential (HDR) zoning district with PUD modifications. 6. That the Amira Lake Elmo Final Plat and PUD Plan generally comply with the Lake Elmo Design Guidelines and Standards Manual.