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CITY OF ORONO RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL NO. 6 7 7 6 A RESOLUTION APPROVING A VARIANCE FROM MUNICIPAL ZONING CODE SECTION 78-1379 FILE NO. 17-3943 WHEREAS, on May 17, 2017, All Energy Solar ("Applicant") on behalf of Lary Baran (Owner), applied for a variance from the City Code for the property addressed 480 Stubbs Bay Road and legally described as: Attached as Exhibit A (hereinafter the "Property"); WHEREAS, the Applicant has made application to the City of Orono for variance to Orono Municipal Zoning Code Sections 78-1379 to allow a solar array to be mounted on the ground, where they are only permitted to be located on a structure; and WHEREAS, on June 19, 2017, after published and mailed notice in accordance with Minnesota Statutes and the City Code, the Planning Commission 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 June 19, 2017, the Planning Commission recommended approval of the variances; and WHEREAS, on July 10, 2017, 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 variance 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 #17-3943. 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 RRA B Rural Residential Zoning District. 3. Applicant has applied for a variance from 78-1379.