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g0�0 CITY OF ORONO <br /> RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL <br /> y� �,. NO. 7613 <br /> `'kEs O”" <br /> A RESOLUTION <br /> APPROVING A VARIANCE FROM <br /> MUNICIPAL ZONING CODE <br /> SECTION 6.12.6240 <br /> FILE NO. LA25-000025 <br /> WHEREAS, on June 17, 2025, Southview Design ("Applicant"), on behalf of North <br /> Shore Funding, LLC. ("Owner"), applied for a variance from the City Code for the property addressed <br /> 1530 Orchard Beach Place and legally described as Lot 1, Orchard Beach (hereinafter the <br /> "Property"); <br /> WHEREAS, the Applicant has made application to the City of Orono for a variance <br /> from Orono Municipal Zoning Code Section 6.12.6240 to build an accessory building within the <br /> average lakeshore setback; and <br /> WHEREAS, on July 21, 2025, after published and mailed notice in accordance with <br /> Minnesota Statutes and the City Code, the Planning Commission held a public hearing, at which <br /> time all persons desiring to be heard concerning this application were given the opportunity to <br /> speak thereon; and <br /> WHEREAS, on July 21, 2025, the Planning Commission voted 4 to 0 in favor of a <br /> motion to recommend approval of the variance conditioned that the building provide 10 feet of <br /> separation from the principal structure, and <br /> WHEREAS, on August 11, 2025, the City Council reviewed the application, and <br /> the recommendations of the Planning Commission and City staff, where the City Council made a <br /> motion to deny the application 4-0; and <br /> WHEREAS, on August 25, 2025, the City Council reviewed findings for denial of <br /> the application and was presented new testimony from the Owner, where a motion passed 5-0 to <br /> table the application to allow for the Applicant to submit amended plan; and <br /> WHEREAS, on September 8, 2025, the City Council reviewed additional <br /> information submitted by the Owner and findings for denial of the application; and <br /> WHEREAS, on September 8, 2025, the City Council voted 3-2 in favor of a motion <br /> to rescind the denial of the variance application from August 11, 2025; and <br /> WHEREAS, on September 8, 2025, the City Council voted 3 to 2 in favor of a <br /> motion to direct staff to prepare a resolution with findings of approval for the application; and <br /> l <br />