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CITY OF ORONO RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL NO. 7499 1 A RESOLUTION APPROVING A VARIANCE FROM MUNICIPAL ZONING CODE SECTION 78-1700 FILE NO. LA24-000036 WHEREAS, on June 19, 2024, Mark Enger and Mary Enger, a married couple (hereinafter the “Applicants”), applied for a variance from the City Code for the property addressed 2697 Casco Point Road and legally described as: Lot 4, Auditor’s Subdivision 265, 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 78-1700 to allow 26.3% hardcover for the construction of an expanded driveway turnaround where 25.7% hardcover currently exists and 25% is allowed; and WHEREAS, on July 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 July 15, 2024, the Planning Commission recommended approval of the variance; and WHEREAS, on August 12, 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 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 above-mentioned meetings, and any and all other materials distributed at these meetings are hereby incorporated by reference. A2. The Property is located in the LR-1C One Family Lakeshore Residential Zoning District. A3. The Property contains 0.47 acres (20,509 square feet) in area. 85