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CITY OF ORONO RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL NO. 7397 2 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of Orono, Minnesota hereby approves the requested variance as described above based on one or more of the following findings of fact concerning the Property: FINDINGS OF FACT: A1. The analysis contained within staff memos and the exhibits attached to the aforesaid memos, all minutes from the abovementioned meetings, and any and all other materials distributed at these meetings are hereby incorporated by reference. A2. The Property is located in the LR1C One Family Lakeshore Residential Zoning District. A3. The Property contains 0.33 acres in area and has a defined lot width of 100 feet. A4. The Property is within Tier 2 and hardcover is limited to 30% according to the Stormwater Quality Overlay District. A5. Applicant has applied for a Front Yard Setback Variance. A6. In considering this application for variance, the Council has considered the advice and recommendation of the Planning Commission and the effect of the proposed variance upon the health, safety and welfare of the community, existing and anticipated traffic conditions, light and air, danger of fire, risk to the public safety, and the effect on values of property in the surrounding area. ANALYSIS: B1. “Variances shall only be permitted when they are in harmony with the general purposes and intent of the ordinance . . . .” The variance to construct an 8’x 8’ entry deck in place of a minimal stoop within the setback is in harmony with the purpose of the Ordinance. B2. “Variances shall only be permitted . . . when the variances are consistent with the comprehensive plan.” The variance to permit a reasonable front entry stoop to encroach into the front yard setback is consistent with the comprehensive plan.