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CITY OF ORONO <br />RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL <br />NO. 71 89 <br />A RESOLUTION <br />APPROVING VARIANCES FROM <br />MUNICIPAL ZONING CODE <br />SECTIONS 78-330; 78-1279; AND 78-1680 <br />FILE NO. LA21-000016 <br />WHEREAS, on February 5, 2021, David Wiemer and Kathryn Weimer, a married <br />couple (hereinafter the "Applicants"), applied for variances from the City Code for the property <br />addressed 1405 Rest Point Road and legally described as: <br />Lots 24 and 25, Subdivision of Lot 14 Rest Point Park Lake Minnetonka, Hennepin <br />County, Minnesota (hereinafter the "Property"); <br />WHEREAS, the Applicants have made application to the City of Orono for a <br />variance to Orono Municipal Zoning Code Section 78-330 to allow construction of a 14' 4" x 7' <br />home addition located 18 feet from the rear property line within the 30 -foot rear setback; and <br />WHEREAS, the Applicants have made application to the City of Orono for a <br />variance to Orono Municipal Zoning Code Section 78-1279 to allow construction of a 14' 4" x 7' <br />home addition; an 18' x 10' deck; and 6' x 6' stoop to be located approximately 30 feet from the <br />ordinary high water level within the average lakeshore setback and within 75 -foot lake setback; <br />and <br />WHEREAS, the Applicants have made application to the City of Orono for a <br />variance to Orono Municipal Zoning Code Section 78-1680 to allow hardcover within the 75 -foot <br />setback area to include the addition, deck, stoop, and flagstone walkway; and <br />WHEREAS, on March 15, 2021, after published and mailed notice in accordance <br />with Minnesota Statutes and the City Code, the Planning Commission held a public hearing, at <br />which time all persons desiring to be heard concerning this application were given the opportunity <br />to speak thereon; and <br />WHEREAS, on March 15, 2021, the Planning Commission recommended denial of <br />the variances with recommended changes; and <br />WHEREAS, on April 12, 2021, the City Council reviewed the revised application <br />and the recommendations of the Planning Commission and City staff and directed preparation of <br />findings for approval of the variances per the revised plan; and <br />