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CITY OF ORONO RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL NO. 7370 1 A RESOLUTION APPROVING VARIANCES FROM MUNICIPAL ZONING CODE SECTIONS 78-330, 78-1435, 78-1681, & 78-1700 FILE NO. LA23-000017 WHEREAS, on March 22, 2023, Murphy Co & Design (hereinafter the “Applicant”), applied for variances from the City Code for the property addressed 746 Tonkawa Road and legally described as: That part of Lot 11, lying Southeasterly of a line drawn parallel to and 25 feet Southeasterly, measured at right angles from the Northwesterly line thereof, extended, “Parten’s Point First Division” Hennepin County, Minnesota (hereinafter the “Property”); WHEREAS, the Applicant has applied to the City of Orono for a rear yard setback variance for an accessory structure from City Code Sections 78-330 and 78-1435 in order to construct a new detached garage; and WHEREAS, the Applicant has applied to the City of Orono for a driveway width variance from City Code Section 78-1681 in order to construct a new driveway; and WHEREAS, the Applicant has applied to the City of Orono for a variance from hardcover from City Code Section 78-1700 in order to have a total hardcover above the maximum 25%; 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 to table the item to a later meeting; and WHEREAS, on May 15, 2023, a revised plan was presented and reviewed and the Planning Commission voted 7 to 0 in favor of a motion to recommend approval of the variances as revised; and WHEREAS, on June 12, 2023 the City Council reviewed the application and the recommendations of the Planning Commission and City staff; and