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CITY OF ORONO RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL NO. 7313 1 A RESOLUTION APPROVING VARIANCES FROM MUNICIPAL ZONING CODE SECTION 78-350 & 78-1700 FILE NO. LA22-000052 WHEREAS, on September 20, 2022, Denali Custom Homes (hereinafter the “Applicant”), applied for variance from the City Code for the property addressed 1780 Shadywood Road owned by Jon and Erin Wessling (hereinafter the “Owners”) and legally described as: Lot 19, Shady-Wood, Hennepin County, Minnesota (Certificate of Title 1536218) (hereinafter the “Property”); WHEREAS, the Applicant has made application to the City of Orono for a variance to Orono Municipal Zoning Code Section 78-350 to allow construction of a home addition 18.3 feet from the rear property line where a 30-foot setback is required; and WHEREAS, the Applicant has also made application to the City of Orono for a variance to Orono Municipal Zoning Code Section 78-1700 to permit 3,097 square feet or 32% hardcover where 25% is allowed and 32.7% currently exists in conjunction with a home addition; and WHEREAS, on October 17, 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 October 17, 2022, the Planning Commission recommended approval of the variances; and WHEREAS, on November 14, 2022, the City Council reviewed the application and the recommendations of the Planning Commission and City staff and directed preparation of findings for approval of the variances. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that on November 28, 2022, 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: