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CITY OF ORONO RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL NO. _________7222__________ 2 WHEREAS, on September 20, 2021, the Planning Commission recommended approval of the variance; and WHEREAS, on October 11, 2021 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 #LA21-000059. 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-1B Zoning District. 3.The Property contains 0.67 acres in area and has a defined lot width of 116 feet. 4.The Property is within Tier 1 and hardcover is limited to 25 % according to the Stormwater Quality Overlay District. 5.Applicant has applied for the following variance[s]: a.Lot Area b.Lot Width c.Average Lakeshore Setback 6.In considering this application for variance, the Council has considered the advice and recommendation of the Planning Commission and the effect of the proposed variance 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. ANALYSIS: According to MN §462.357 Subd. 6(2) variances shall only be permitted when: 1.The variance is in harmony with the general intent and purpose of the Ordinance. The requested variances are in harmony with the purpose of the Ordinance. The Property has difficulties in its substandard area, width, and as a result of the location of the adjacent home(s).