11-13-2023 City Council Agenda Packet

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CITY OF ORONO RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL NO. 7426 1 A RESOLUTION APPROVING VARIANCES FROM MUNICIPAL ZONING CODE SECTION 78-305 & 78-1279 FILE NO.LA23-000058 WHEREAS, on September 20, 2023, Robert “Tripp” Snyder, the property owner (hereinafter the “Applicant”), applied for an after-the-fact variance from the City Code for the property addressed 1513 Bay Ridge Road and legally described as: Tract H and Track K, Registered Land Survey No. 1292, Hennepin County, Minnesota (hereinafter the “Property”); WHEREAS, the Applicant has made application to the City of Orono for an after-the-fact variance to Orono Municipal Zoning Code Section 78-305 to allow reconstruction of a deck approximately 8-inches taller than existing with new guard railings, 8.5-feet from the south property line where a 12-foot setback is required; and WHEREAS, the Applicant has made application to the City of Orono for an after-the-fact variance to Orono Municipal Zoning Code Section 78-1279 to allow reconstruction of a deck approximately 8-inches taller than existing, new guard railings, and a reoriented staircase within the average lakeshore setback; and WHEREAS, on October 16, 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 October 16, 2023, the Planning Commission recommended approval of the after-the-fact variances; and WHEREAS, on November 13, 2023 the City Council reviewed the application and the recommendations of the Planning Commission and City staff; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of Orono, Minnesota hereby approves the requested after-the-fact variances as described above based on one or more of the following findings of fact concerning the Property: