Resolution 7577 Conditional Use Permit Farm Animals 430 East Long Lake Rd

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CITY OF ORONO RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL NO. 7577 r� .EsHO4f time all persons desiring to be heard concerning this application were given the opportunity to speak thereon; and WHEREAS, on February 18, 2025, the Planning Commission voted 7 to 0 in favor of a motion to recommend approval of the conditional use permit and variances, contrary to staff's recommendation; and WHEREAS, on March 10, 2025, 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 a conditional use permit and variances to keep Farm Animals 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 LR-1A (One-Family Lakeshore Residential) Zoning District. A3. The Property is 0.77 acres in area and is surrounded on two sides by the DNR-managed forest Wood-Rill Scientific and Natural Area. A4. The Applicant proposed to keep up to 30 pigeons on the Property, in an enclosed building located 35 feet from the eastern property line and 55 feet from the southern property line. A5. The Applicant is proposing the pigeons will be kept in the enclosure, noting that the proposed pigeons do not fly. A6. In considering this application for a conditional use permit and variances, the Council has considered the advice and recommendation of the Planning Commission and the effect of the proposed conditional use permit and 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. 2