HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 19-29 Recommendation of Denial for Variance Application at 1800 Albert StreetCITY OF FALCON HEIGHTS
COUNCIL RESOLUTION
August 14, 2019
No. 19-29
RESOLUTION TO DENY THE APPLICATION GRANTING A
VARIANCE AT 1800 ALBERT STREET
WHEREAS, the owner of 1800 Albert Street, Falcon Heights, MN 55113 PID: 152923340131 Legal
Description: The North 68.58 feet of the West '/z of Lot 1, Block 1, Larpenteur Villas; and
WHEREAS, the owners, Todd Thun and Marsha Keppel propose to construct a detached garage eight (8) feet
from the north property line, which is the corner side yard. The Zoning Ordinance requires that structures,
including detached garages, to be located no closer than fifteen (15) feet from the corner side yard line. The
applicant is required to apply for a variance for the construction of the garage, which infringes on the required
setback by seven (7) feet; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a posted and held a public hearing on July 23, 2019; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission made recommendation for approval of the application for a variance; and
WHEREAS, City Staff make a recommendation for denial of the application for a variance;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Falcon Heights, Minnesota denies
the variance request for a corner side yard setback for the property at 1800 Albert Street.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Falcon Heights authorizes the City
Administrator to draft findings of fact, which will be adopted at an upcoming regular City Council meeting.
Moved by: b,S+4 So h Approved b .
91�andy Gustafso
Mayor
VACANT 3 In Favor Attested by:
GUSTAFSON Sack Thongvanh
HARRIS Against City Administrator
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