08-21-2023 Planning Commission Packet

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CITY OF ORONO RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL NO. 7013 WHEREAS, the Applicants have made application to the City of Orono for a variance to Orono Municipal Zoning Code Section 78-1279 to allow building and retaining walls in the 75 foot lakeshore; and WHEREAS, the Applicants have made application to the City of Orono for a variance to Orono Municipal Zoning Code Section 78-1680 to allow for hardcover in the 75 foot lakeshore; and WHEREAS, the Applicants have made application to the City of Orono for an interim use permit to Orono Municipal Zoning Code Section 78-1726 to allow movement of over 50 cubic yards of material within the lakeyard; and WHEREAS, on August 19, 2019, 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 August 19, 2019, the Planning Commission recommended approval of the variance and IUP; and WHEREAS, on August 26, 2019, 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 #LA19-000049. 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 -1A Zoning District. 3. The Property contains 1.86 acres in area and has a defined lot width of 230 feet. 4. The Property is within Tier 1 and hardcover is limited to 25 % according to the Stormwater Quality Overlay District.