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BOAT CITY OF ORONO RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL ti� �, NO. 7 i 1 2 r.kESHO-O A RESOLUTION DENYING A VARIANCE FROM MUNICIPAL ZONING CODE SECTION 78-1700 FILE NO. LA20-000037 WHEREAS, on May 20, 2020, Tim Hanson (hereinafter the "Applicant"), applied for variances from the City Code for the property addressed 2645 Casco Point Road and legally described as: Lot 139, Spring Park, Hennepin County, Minnesota (hereinafter the "Property"); WHEREAS, the Applicant has made application to the City of Orono for variances to Orono Municipal Zoning Code Section 78-350 to allow development of a property with 0.26 acre in area and 60-feet in width where 0.5 acre and 100-feet in width are required; and WHEREAS, the Applicants have made application to the City of Orono for a variance to Orono Municipal Zoning Code Section 78-1700 to allow 3,136 square feet (27%) hardcover where 25% is allowed; and WHEREAS, on June 15, 2020, 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 15, 2020, the Planning Commission recommended approval of the variances; and WHEREAS, on July 13, 2020, the City Council reviewed the application and the recommendations of the Planning Commission and City staff and, finding no demonstrated practical difficulty supporting the variance for hardcover, directed staff to draft a resolution with the findings for denial; and WHEREAS, Orono Municipal Zoning Code Section 78-72 allows development of substandard lots of record within the Shoreland provided the following criteria are met: a. All setback requirements can be met; and b. A Type 1 sewage treatment system consistent with Minnesota Rules, chapter 7080, can be installed or the lot is connected to a public sewer; and 1