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CITY OF ORONO RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL A RESOLUTION APPROVING VARIANCES FROM MUNICIPAL ZONING CODE SECTION 78-420 FILE NO. 17-3889 WHEREAS, Timothy White and Jane White, a married couple (hereinafter the "Applicants"), are the owners of the property located at 2170 Prospect Avenue, and legally described as: That part of the Northeast Quarter of the Southwest Quarter of Section 10, Township 117, Range 23 West, Hennepin County, Minnesota, described as COMMENCING at a point 515.625 feet north of the south line and 208.00 feet east of the west line of the Northeast Quarter of the Southwest Quarter of said Section 10; thence East 72.0 feet; thence North 130.0 feet; thence East 50.0 feet; thence North 58.3 feet; thence West 122.0 feet; thence South 188.3 feet to the point of beginning; subject to street (hereinafter the "Property"); WHEREAS, on December 14, 2016, the Applicants made application to the City of Orono for variances to Orono Municipal Zoning Code Section 78-420 to allow an addition to the existing home 18 feet from the side street where a 50 -foot setback is required, and 17.9 feet from the side lot line where a 30 -foot setback is required; and WHEREAS, on January 17, 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 January 17, 2017, the Planning Commission recommended approval of the variances; and WHEREAS, on February 13, 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 variances as described above based on one or more of the following findings of fact concerning the Property: