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CITY OF ORONO RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL NO. 475 b WHEREAS, the Applicants have made application to the City of Orono for a variance to Orono Municipal Zoning Code Section 78-1279 to allow construction of a new home 98 feet from OHWL and an in ground swimming pool 75 feet from the OHWL, both lakeward of the average lakeshore setback line which is 141 feet from the OHWL; and WHEREAS, on March 20, 2017, 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 March 20, 2017, the Planning Commission recommended a conditional approval of the variances based on resolution of the issues listed within the staff report; and WHEREAS, on April 24, 2017, 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: 1. This application was reviewed as Zoning File #17-3917. 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. 2. The Property is located in the LR -113 Single Family Residential Zoning District. 3. The Property contains 0.42 acres in area and has a defined lot width of 111 feet at the OHWL and 103 feet at the 75 feet. 4. The Property is within Tier 1 and hardcover is limited to 25% according to the Stormwater Quality Overlay District. 5. Applicant has applied for the following variance[s]: a. Lot Area and Lot Width Variances. b. Average Lakeshore Setback Variance.