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oAt CITY OF ORONO <br /> RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL <br /> t (4,,, <br /> c.> NO. 7414 <br /> 4kEs 1-10 <br /> WHEREAS, variances from Section 78-1605 for a home addition, swimming <br /> pool, privacy wall, retaining walls, and other hardcover improvements within the 25-foot setback <br /> from the wetland, and; <br /> WHEREAS, on August 21, 2023, after published and mailed notice in accordance <br /> with Minnesota Statutes and the City Code, the City Council held a public hearing, at which time <br /> all persons desiring to be heard concerning this application were given the opportunity to speak <br /> thereon; and <br /> WHEREAS, on August 21, 2023, the Planning Commission provided feedback <br /> regarding the location of the proposed pool, privacy wall, and other improvements and <br /> recommended denial of the variances as applied on a 5 to Ovote; and <br /> WHEREAS, in response to the feedback provided, the Applicant provided a <br /> revised plan for City Council's initial consideration at the September 25th meeting reflecting <br /> removal of the home addition and other minor changes as directed, and <br /> WHEREAS, on September 25, 2023, the City Council reviewed the revised <br /> application based on the recommendations of Planning Commission and Staff, and; <br /> WHEREAS, on September 25, 2023, the City Council directed preparation of <br /> findings for approval of the variances, the Applicant was required to update the plans to remove <br /> the proposed 6-foot screening wall, remove new retaining walls, and recalculate the hardcover <br /> changes; and <br /> WHEREAS, on October 9, 2023, the City Council reviewed and approved the <br /> revised plans and the draft resolution. <br /> NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that on October 9, 2023, the City <br /> Council of Orono, Minnesota hereby approves the requested variances according to the revised <br /> plans as described above based on one or more of the following findings of fact concerning the <br /> Property: <br /> FINDINGS OF FACT: <br /> 1. This application was reviewed as Zoning File# LA23-000026. The analysis contained <br /> within staff memos and the exhibits attached to the aforesaid memos, all minutes from <br /> the above mentioned meetings, and any and all other materials distributed at these <br /> meetings are hereby incorporated by reference. <br /> 2. The Property is located in the LR-1A Zoning District. <br /> 2 <br />