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CITY OF ORONO RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL '$ � NO. 7408 ' 'EsHO A RESOLUTION APPROVING VARIANCES FROM MUNICIPAL ZONING CODE SECTIONS 78-350 & 78-1700 FILE NO. LA23-000048 WHEREAS, on August 23, 2023, on behalf of the property owners, Michael Sharratt of Sharratt Design (hereinafter the "Applicant"), applied for variances from the City Code for the property addressed 3548 Ivy Place and legally described as: Lot 174, Taylor's Subdivision of Spring Lake Park Lots, Hennepin County, Minnesota (hereinafter the "Property"); WHEREAS, the Applicant has made application to the City of Orono for variances from Orono Municipal Zoning Code Section 78-350 to allow redevelopment of the nonconforming lot 0.28 acre in area and 52 feet in width where 0.5 acre and 100 feet of width are required; and WHEREAS, the Applicant has made application to the City of Orono for a variance from Orono Municipal Zoning Code Section 78-1700 to permit 35.5% hardcover where 25% is required and 44.4% currently exists, in conjunction with redevelopment of the Property; 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 recommended approval of the variances by a 6 to 0 vote; 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: 1