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CITY OF ORONO RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL NO. A RESOLUTION APPROVING VARIANCES FROM MUNICIPAL ZONING CODE SECTIONS 78-1434,78-1436 and 78-1437 AND A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT PURSUANT TO MUNICIPAL ZONING CODE SECTION 78-418 FILE NO. 16-3864 WHEREAS, Graham Robert Merry and EBzabeth Page Merry, a married couple (hereinafter the "Applicants"), are the owners of the property located at 500 Willow Drive South and legally described as: Lot 1, Block 1, Willow Knoll, Hennepin County, Minnesota (hereinafter the "Property"); WHEREAS, on August 17, 2016, the Applicants made application to the City of Orono for variances to Orono Municipal Zoning Code Sections 78-1434, 78-1435 and 78-1437 to permit construction of an approximate 1,450 square foot gues' house to be constructed closer to the street than the principal structure on the Property; and WHERM, the Applicants also request a conditional use permit pursuant to Orono Municipal Zoning Code Section 78-418which permits plumbing including a shower or bathtub within an accessory building that is conforming in location, size, and height; and WHEREAS,, on September 19, 2016, after published and mailed notice in accordance with Mirrmsota 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 September 19, 2016, the Planning Commission recommended approval of the variances and conditional use permit as requested; and WHEREAS, on October 10, 2016, 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 and conditional use permit as described above based on one or more of the following findings of fact concerning the Property: