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CITY OF ORONO RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL NO. 7410 2 WHEREAS, variances from Section 78-1605 for a home addition, swimming pool, privacy wall, retaining walls, and other hardcover improvements within the 25-foot setback from the wetland, and; WHEREAS, on August 21, 2023, after published and mailed notice in accordance with Minnesota Statutes and the City Code, the City Council 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 21, 2023, the Planning Commission provided feedback regarding the location of the proposed pool, privacy wall, and other improvements and recommended denial of the variances as applied on a 5 to 0vote; and WHEREAS, in response to the feedback provided, the Applicant provided a revised plan for City Council’s initial consideration at the September 25th meeting reflecting removal of the home addition and other minor changes as directed, and WHEREAS, on September 25, 2023, the City Council reviewed the revised application based on the recommendations of Planning Commission and Staff, and; WHEREAS, on September 25, 2023, the City Council directed preparation of findings for approval of the variances, the Applicant was required to update the plans to remove the proposed 6-foot screening wall, remove new retaining walls, and recalculate the hardcover changes; and WHEREAS, on October 9, 2023, the City Council reviewed and approved the revised plans and the draft resolution. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that on October 9, 2023, the City Council of Orono, Minnesota hereby approves the requested variances according to the revised plans 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 # LA23-000026. 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.