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CITY OF ORONO RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL NO. 7296 1 A RESOLUTION APPROVING VARIANCES FROM MUNICIPAL ZONING CODE SECTION 78-330 FILE NO. LA22-000045 WHEREAS, on August 16, 2022, Addilay Homes, (hereinafter the “Applicants”), applied for a variance from the City Code for the property addressed 1153 Elmwood Avenue and legally described as: Lots 8 and 19, “Skarp and Lindquist’s Fernhill, Lake Minnetonka”, Hennepin County, Minnesota (hereinafter the “Property”); WHEREAS, the Applicants have made application to the City of Orono for a variance to Orono Municipal Zoning Code Section 78-330 to allow construction of an attached garage addition 15 feet from the rear property line where a 30 foot setback is required; and WHEREAS, the Applicants have made application to the City of Orono for a variance to Orono Municipal Zoning Code Section 78-330 to allow construction of a deck walkway 5.9 feet from the side property line where a 7.5 foot setback is required; and WHEREAS, on September 19, 2022, 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 September 19, 2022, the Planning Commission recommended approval of the variance; and WHEREAS, on October 10, 2022, 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 #LA22-000045. The analysis contained within staff memos and the exhibits attached to the aforesaid memos, all minutes from