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CITY OF ORONO RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL NO. A RESOLUTION APPROVING VARIANCES FROM MUNICIPAL ZONING CODE SECTIONS 78-1437 FILE NO. 16-3851 WHEREAS, Peter Marcus Bluth and Nell Marie Bluth, a married couple (hereinafter the "Applicants"), are the owners of the property mated at 2413 Carman Street and legally described as: Lots 1, 2, and 3, Block 2, NAVAR RE, according tb the recorded plat thereof, Hennepin County, Minnesota (hereinafter the "Property"); WHEREAS, on August 22, 2016 the City Council approved variances to Orono Municipal Zoning Code Section 78-1434 to allow a second story addition to the Applicants' existing garage, (hereinafter the "OAS") less than 30 feet.from the side and rear lot lines; and WHEREAS, the Applicants' intent was to install plumbing consisting of a toilet and sink (hereinafter the "Half Bath") in the OAS. WHEREAS, according to City Code 78-1437, plumbing is permitted within a conforming accessory structure Because the OAS does not meet the required setbacks it is considered non-confo ming; and WHEREAS, the Applicants are requesting a variance to City Code 78-1437 to permit installV on of a Half Bath within tt OAS; and WHEREAS, on September 19, 2016, 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 apeak thereon; vid WHEREAS, on September 19, 2016, the Planning Commission recommended approval of the variar , and WHEREAS, on September 26, 2106, 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 variance as described above based on one or more of the following findings of fact concerning the Property: