Ord #088-3rd ser/Amending code re: variances

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ORDINANCE NO. 88 , THIRD SERIES CITY OF ORONO HENNEPIN COUNTY,MINNESOTA AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 78 REGARDING VARIANCES THE CITY COLTNCIL OF THE CITY OF ORONO, MINNESOTA ORDAINS: SECTION 1. The following language has been deleted and added to 5ection 78-121 of the Orono City Code: Sec. 78-121. When granted. The council upon application may grant variances from the strict application of the provisions of this chapter and impose conditions and safeguards in the variances so granted, in cases where there are practical difficulties in the way of carrying out the strict letter of the regulations of this chapter and where the variance does not adversely affect the purpose and intent of this chapter nor the health or welfare of the public. SECTION 2. The following language has been deleted and added to Section 78-122 of the Orono City Code: Sec. 78-122. References to board. Before authorization of any variances by the council, the request shall be referred to the board of appeals and adjustments for study concerning the effect of the proposed variance upon the comprehensive municipal plan and on the character and development of the neighborhood; and for its recommendation to the council for the granting of such variance so as to relieve such practical difficulties e�to the degree considered reasonable without impairing the intent and purpose of this chapter. The board of appeals and adjustments shall recommend such conditions related to the variance regarding the location, character and other features of the proposed building, structure or use as it may deem advisable. The council by unanimous action may waive reference to the board. SECTION 3. The following language has been deleted and added to Section 78-123 of the Orono City Code. Sec. 78-123. Issuances. (a) In considering applications for variance, the council shall consider the advice and recommendation of the board of appeals and adjustments and the effect of the proposed 157769v1 1