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CITY OF ORONO RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL NO. 7415 A RESOLUTION APPROVING A VARIANCES FROM MUNICIPAL ZONING CODE SECTIONS 78-1279, 78-1680, & 78-1700 FILE NO. LA23-000046 WHEREAS, on September 5, 2023, Rebecca Holzem (hereinafter the "Applicant'), made a complete application for variances from the City Code for the property addressed 3407 Eastlake Street and legally described as: IN LOT 1, BLOCK 8, BAYSIDE ADDITION TO LAKE MINNETONKA, Hennepin County, Minnesota (hereinafter the "Property"); WHEREAS, the Applicant has applied to the City of Orono for average lakeshore and 75-foot lake setback variances from City Code Section 78-1279 in order to construct a new deck; and WHEREAS, the Applicant has applied to the City of Orono for hardcover variances from City Code Section 78-1680 and 78-1700 in order to construct a new deck; 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 voted 4 to 2 in favor of a motion to recommend approval of the variance as applied; and WHEREAS, on October 9, 2023 the City Council reviewed the application and the recommendations of the Planning Commission and City staff and directed staff to draft an approval resolution by a vote of 4 to 1 with the amendment that the proposed deck be reduced in size to allow a 14' x 16' deck (plus stairs) and conditioning the removal of a stone walkway on the eastern side of the home; and WHEREAS, the Applicant has provided a revised survey, plan, and hardcover calculations that meet the requirements stipulated by the City Council at the October 9, 2023 City Council meeting; 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: