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CITY OF ORONO RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL NO. ________________________ 1 A RESOLUTION APPROVING A VARIANCE FROM MUNICIPAL ZONING CODE SECTION 78-1700 FILE NO. LA20-000039 WHEREAS, on May 22, 2020, Sherry and John Gorman (“Applicants”), applied for a variance from the City Code for the property addressed 3585 Frederick Street and legally described as: Lot 5, Block 1, Tillson’s Villa Carman, Hennepin County (hereinafter the “Property”); WHEREAS, the Applicants have made application to the City of Orono for a variance to Orono Municipal Zoning Code Section 78-1700 to allow hardcover to exceed 25% to 29.62%; and WHEREAS, on June 15, 2020, after published and mailed notice in accordance with Minnesota Statutes and the City Code, the City Council 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 variance; and WHEREAS, on July 13, 2020, 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 # LA20-00039. 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-1C Zoning District. 3. The Property contains 0.48 acres in area and has a defined lot width of 19 feet (OHWL) and 63 feet (at 75’).