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No. 95-33 CITY OF FALCON HEIGHTS COUNCIL RESOLUTION Date: December 20, 1995 RESOLUTION APPROVING A VARIANCE FOR 1596 NORTHROP STREET On December 20, 1995, the Falcon Heights city council approved the following variance for 1596 Northrop Street: Chapter 9-4.01 subd. 4 (c), which establishes a minimum front yard setback of 30 feet in an R - 1 zone. A variance to allow the construction of a double car garage at a setback of 26 feet on the Folwell Avenue side of the lot. The city council approved this variance with the following conditions: 1. The approval of the variance is contingent upon the submission of lot survey to • verify the dimensions and locations of existing and proposed site improvements prior to the issuance of a building permit. If the survey reveals information substantially different than what was submitted with the request, a building permit will not be issued and the applicant will need to reapply for the variance or alter the plans accordingly. The survey and proposed plans must also show that the required side yard setback of five feet is met and that no building or driveway will extend into the side setback or onto the adjoining property. 2. The variance shall be approved for two years from the date of issuance. It may be renewed for an additional year by the planning commission and city council at the request of the applicant and upon determination that conditions affecting the variance have not significantly changed. The city council adopted the following findings for the granting of the variance at 1596 Northrop Street: a. That the granting of the variance will not be detrimental to the public welfare; b. That the granting of the variance will not substantially diminish or impair property values or improvements in the area; c. That the granting of the variance is necessary for the preservation and enjoyment of substantial property rights; • d. That the variance will not impair an adequate supply of light and air to adjacent property. e. That the amended variance will not impair the orderly use of the public streets;