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CITY OF ORONO RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL NO. 7476 1 A RESOLUTION APPROVING VARIANCES FROM MUNICIPAL ZONING CODE SECTION 78-570 & 78-1438 FILE NO. LA24-000015 WHEREAS, on March 11, 2024, Patrick Sutter and Anne Sutter, a married couple, (hereinafter the “Applicants”), applied for variances from the City Code for the property addressed 200 Big Island and legally described as: Lots 25 & 26, Morse Island Park, Hennepin County, Minnesota (hereinafter the “Property”); WHEREAS, the Applicant has made an application to the City of Orono for a variance to Orono Municipal Zoning Code Section 78-570 to allow reduced side yard setbacks, 26.9’ on the north and 26.5 feet on the south where 30 feet is required; and WHEREAS, the Applicant has made an application to the City of Orono for a variance to Orono Municipal Zoning Code Section 78-1438 to allow less than a 10-foot separation between the new cabin and an existing shed/outhouse; and WHEREAS, on April 15, 2024, 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 April 15, 2024, the Planning Commission recommended approval of the variance; and WHEREAS, on May 13, 2024, the City Council reviewed the application and the recommendations of the Planning Commission and City staff; 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: DRAFT137