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CITY OF ORONO RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL NO. 7362 2 WHEREAS, the Applicant has applied to the City of Orono for a rear yard setback variance from City Code Section 78-330 in order to construct a new single-family home; and WHEREAS, on April 17, 2023, 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 April 17, 2023, the Planning Commission voted 6 to 0 in favor of a motion to recommend approval of the variances as applied; and WHEREAS, on May 8, 2023 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 #LA23-000008. 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 located in the LR-1B One Family Lakeshore Residential Zoning District. 3. The Property contains 28,679 square feet in area and has a defined lot width of 227 feet at the 75- foot lakeshore setback and a lot width of 212 feet at the OHWL. 4. The Property is within Tier 1 and hardcover is limited to 25 % according to the Stormwater Quality Overlay District. 5. Applicant has applied for the following variances: a. Lot Area b. Average Lakeshore Setback c. 75-foot Lakeshore Setback d. Hardcover within the 75-foot Lakeshore Setback e. Rear Yard Setback