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CITY OF ORONO RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL NO. ________________________ 1 A RESOLUTION APPROVING COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT #4 TO EXPAND THE METROPOLITAIN URBAN SERVICE AREA (FILE NO. LA21-000006) WHEREAS, the City of Orono (City) recently purchased 5.85 acres of property legally described in Exhibit A, (hereinafter the “Property”); WHEREAS, the City desires to construct a Public Works Facility to provide for the continued service for the citizens of Orono”), and the City desires that facility to be served by municipal sanitary sewer service, requiring expansion of the Metropolitain Urban Service Area as shown in the City’s Comprehensive Plan; 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 the Comprehensive Plan Amendment were given the opportunity to speak thereon; and WHEREAS, on February 16, 2021, the Planning Commission recommended approval of the Comprehensive Plan; 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 FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council of Orono, Minnesota hereby approves the Comprehensive Plan Amendment 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 LA21-000006 (Comprehensive Plan Amendment). 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 guided for Low Density Residential in the 2040 Community Management Plan. Council Exhibit A