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CITY OF ORONO RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL NO. 7397 1 A RESOLUTION APPROVING A VARIANCE FROM MUNICIPAL ZONING CODE SECTION 78-350 FILE NO. LA23-000038 WHEREAS, on July 17, 2023, John E. Weist (hereinafter the “Applicant”), applied for a variance from the City Code for the property addressed 1920 Concordia Street and legally described as: That part of Lots 15 and 25, Fagerness, described as follows: Beginning at Southeast corner of said Lot 15; thence Northerly to Northeast corner of said Lot 15; thence Westerly to Northwest corner of said Lot 15; thence Southwesterly along the Northwesterly line of said Lots 15 and 25 to a point distant 49 .42 feet Southwesterly from most Northerly corner of said Lot 25; thence Easterly to a point on East line of said Lot 25 distant 69 feet Southerly from the most Northerly corner of said Lot 25; thence Southeasterly to a point on South line of said Lot 15 distant 34.5 feet Easterly from Southwest corner of said Lot 15; thence Easterly to point of beginning, Hennepin County, Minnesota. (hereinafter the “Property”); WHEREAS, the Applicant has made application to the City of Orono for a variance to Orono Municipal Zoning Code Section 78350 to allow a 22foot front setback for a new front deck/stoop where a 30foot setback is required; and WHEREAS, on August 21, 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 August 21, 2023, the Planning Commission recommended approval of the variance; and WHEREAS, on September 11, 2023 the City Council reviewed the application and the recommendations of the Planning Commission and City staff; and