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CITY OF ORONO RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL NO. ________________________ 1 A RESOLUTION APPROVING VARIANCES FROM MUNICIPAL ZONING CODE SECTION 78-350 FILE NO. LA21 -000007 WHEREAS, on January 18, 2021, Pillar Homes (hereinafter the “Applicant”) on behalf of Station 7 LLC, the Owner, applied for variances from the City Code for the property addressed 3220 Navarre Ln and legally described as: Lot 64, Wallace’s Addition to the Village of Minnetonka Beach, Hennepin County, Minnesota (hereinafter the “Property”); WHEREAS, the Applicant has made application to the City of Orono for variances from Orono Municipal Zoning Code Section 78-350 to allow installation of a rooftop railing 8.8 feet from the rear lot line where a 30 foot setback is required; and 14.2 feet from the side street lot line where a 15 foot setback is required on top of the existing building; and WHEREAS, on February 16, 2021, 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 February 16, 2021, the Planning Commission recommended approval of the variances; and WHEREAS, on March 8, 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 variances 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 #LA21-000007. 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.