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CITY OF ORONO RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL NO. 7409 1 A RESOLUTION APPROVING A VARIANCE FROM MUNICIPAL ZONING CODE SECTION 78-1440 FILE NO. LA23-000052 WHEREAS, Revis Stephenson (hereinafter the “Applicant”), applied for a variance from the City Code for the property addressed 3760 Watertown Road and legally described as: Lot 2, Block 1, HILLAWAY FARM, according to the recorded plat thereof, Hennepin County, Minnesota (hereinafter the “Property”); WHEREAS, the Applicant has applied to the City of Orono for a variance from City Code Section 78-1440 in order to construct a new oversized accessory building streetward of the principal building; and WHEREAS, on September 1, 2023 the Applicant made a complete application for a variance; and WHEREAS, on September 18, 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 September 18, 2023, the Planning Commission voted 6 to 0 in favor of a motion to recommend approval of the variance as applied; and WHEREAS, on October 9, 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 #LA23-000052. 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 RR-1A One Family Rural Residential Zoning District.