Resolution 7515- variance garage

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�Ot�O CITY OF ORONO RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL � NO. 7515 I�kESHO0' WHEREAS, on October 14, 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: FINDINGS OF FACT: Al. The analysis contained within staff memos and the exhibits attached to the aforesaid memos, all minutes from the above-mentioned meetings, and all other materials distributed at these meetings are hereby incorporated by reference. A2. The Property is located in the RR-1 B, 2.0 acre Rural Residential Zoning District. A3. The Property contains 0.12 acres in area and has a defined lot width of 51.8 feet. A4. The Property is within Tier 3 and hardcover is limited to 35% according to the Stormwater Quality Overlay District. A5. The Applicant has applied for the following variances: a. Front Yard Setback Variance b. Rear Yard Setback Variance c. Side Yard Setback Variance d. Side Street Setback Variance e. Building Separation Variance f. Hardcover Variance A6. In considering this application for variances, the Council has considered the advice and recommendation of the Planning Commission and the effect of the proposed variances upon the health, safety and welfare of the community, existing and anticipated traffic conditions, light and air, danger of fire, risk to the public safety, and the effect on values of property in the surrounding area. ANALYSIS: B1."Variances shall only be permitted when they are in harmony with the general purposes and intent of the ordinance . . . ." The Applicant is proposing to construct a detached garage and expanded front stoop on a residential lot which is consistent with the intent of the Ordinance. The setback variances are consistent with the general 2