HomeMy WebLinkAboutREso 7215 CITY OF ORONO
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
ti*1\11:<14-EsHOV" NO. 715
A RESOLUTION
APPROVING VARIANCES FROM
MUNICIPAL ZONING CODE
SECTIONS 78-305 + 78-1279
FILE NO. LA21-000050
WHEREAS, on July 21, 2021, Alyssa Dwyer(hereinafter the "Applicant"), applied for
variances from the City Code for the property addressed 2915 Casco Point Road and legally
described as:
Lot 97, Spring Park
That part of vacated Lake Shore Avenue and that part of the tract of land lying
between said Avenue and the shore of Lake Minnetonka, all lying between the Southwesterly
extensions of the Northwesterly and Southeasterly lines of Lot 97, Spring Park, Hennepin
County, Minnesota (Certificate of Title No. 1371778) (hereinafter the "Property");
WHEREAS, the Applicant has made application to the City of Orono for variances
from Orono Municipal Zoning Code Section 78-350 to allow redevelopment of the substandard
lot of record with 0.35 acre in area and 60 feet of width where 0.5 acre and 100 feet of width are
required; and
WHEREAS, the Applicant has made application to the City of Orono for a variance
from Orono Municipal Zoning Code Section 78-1279 to permit construction of a new home
partially lakeward of the average lakeshore setback; and
WHEREAS, on August 16, 2021, 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 August 16, 2021, the Planning Commission recommended
approval of the variances; and
WHEREAS, on September 13, 2021, 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: