#08-3350 Recorded Resolution 5765

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CITY of ORONO RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL NO. ___ 5_7_6_5_ A RESOLUTION GRANTING VARIANCES TO MUNICIPAL ZONING CODE SECTIONS 78-1288 AND 78-1404 FILE NO. 08-3350 \VHEREAS 1 Frecleriek C. Peters, a single person, (hereinafter "Ov✓ner") is the owner of the property located at 3127 Casco Circle within the City of Orono (hereinafter "City") and legally described as: Lot 2, Block 1, Colorado Springs, Hennepin County, Minnesota (hereinafter "the Property"); and WHEREAS, J.Sven Gustafson has made application on behalf of the Owner to the City for variances to Municipal Zoning Code Section 78-1404 to allow a tennis court larger than 1,000 squre feet in the street yard of a replacement residence and a side setback variance to place the tennis court 22 feet from the northerly side property line when a 30 foot setback is required; and WHEREAS, J.Sven Gustafson has made application on behalf of the Owner to the City for a Variance to Municipal Zoning Code Section 78-1288 to allow 37% hardcover in the 250 to 500 foot zone when the maximum is 30%; and WHEREAS, after due published notice and mailed notice in accordance with Minnesota Statutes and the City of Orono Zoning and Planning Codes, the Orono Planning Commission held a public hearing on March 17, 2008, at which times all persons desiring to be heard concerning this application were given the opportunity to speak thereon. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of Orono, lv1inn eso ta: FINDINGS 1. This application was reviewed as Zoning File #08-3350. 2. The Property is located in the LR-lC zoning district, where 0.5 acre is the minimum lot area and 100 feet is the minimum lot width. The Property is approximately 1.14 acres in area and 100 feet in width. 3. The Planning Commission reviewed this application on March 17, 2008 and on a vote of 5 -2 recommended approval of the variances, based on the following Page 1 of 4