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DATE: 06/03/2014 CONSENT ITEM # 8 RESOLUTION 2014-36
AGENDA ITEM: Accessory Building Forward of Principal Structure – 11991 30th Street N. SUBMITTED BY: Nick M. Johnson, City Planner
THROUGH: Dean Zuleger, City Administrator REVIEWED BY: Kyle Klatt, Community Development Director
SUGGESTED ORDER OF BUSINESS (if removed from the Consent Agenda):
- Introduction of Item .....................................Community Development Director
- Report/Presentation………………………...Community Development Director
- Questions from Council to Staff ............................................. Mayor Facilitates
- Call for Motion ............................................................... Mayor & City Council
- Discussion ....................................................................... Mayor & City Council
- Action on Motion .................................................................... Mayor Facilitates POLICY RECCOMENDER: Staff is recommending approval of a request by Mike and Delise
Conroy to construct an accessory structure closer to the front lot line than the principal structure at 11991 30th Street North. Per the established procedure in §154.406 Accessory Structures, Rural Districts (Attachment #4) of the City’s Zoning Code, the City may allow accessory structures closer to the front lot line than the principal structure by Resolution of the City Council. This procedure allows the City to use discretion about the location of accessory
buildings in rural districts in situations where there are no negative impact to locating the structure in front of the principal building. If this procedure did not exist, the applicants would have to proceed through a variance process, which is more costly in terms of time and expense to both the applicant and City. FISCAL IMPACT: None
SUMMARY AND ACTION REQUESTED: The City Council is asked to approve a request by Mike and Delise Conroy to construct an accessory structure closer to the front lot line than the principal structure at 11991 30th Street North. Staff has reviewed the request and is
recommending approval.
City Council Meeting [Consent Agenda Item 8]
June 3, 2014
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Staff is recommending that the City Council approve Resolution No. 2014-36 to approve an
accessory structure forward of the principal building at 11991 30th Street North as part of the
Consent Agenda. If removed from the Consent Agenda, Resolution No. 2014-36 can be approved through the following motion:
“Move to approve Resolution No. 2014-36, approving a request by Mike and Delise Conroy to construct an accessory building forward of the principal structure at 11991 30th Street North.”
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY/BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
When the City amended its provisions related to accessory structures in all zoning districts, the procedure to allow accessory building forward of principal structures in rural zoning districts by Resolution of the City Council was carried forward from the existing accessory building provisions. Following this procedure gives the City the discretion to permit accessory buildings
forward of the principal building without following the variance process. In cases where the
proposed structure will not negatively impact adjacent properties, traffic sightlines, or other considerations, the allowance to process these requests outside of the variance process allows for greater overall efficiency and less cost to the landowner and City.
Regarding the request by Mike and Delise Conroy, they would like to build an accessory
building on their property that has access to their existing driveway. However, due to the
setback of their existing principal home, as well as the location of conservation easements on the southern and eastern portions of their property, it is difficult to locate an accessory structure behind the home. In addition, in the applicant narrative, they have noted that the structure in the proposed location would allow greater buffering to Manning Ave. N. (CSAH 15), which is
scheduled to expand. Finally, the applicants have noted that the proposed location would not
negatively impact any adjacent properties, as the proposed location is not within close proximity to any neighboring parcels.
In submitting their application materials to the City, Staff found that the proposed structure is too large per the allowed structure size for accessory buildings in this area. Staff notified the
applicants of this situation and recommended that the issue be addressed at time of building
permit. The applicants reported that this solution will not be problematic, as they can address the appropriate structure size at the time of building permit. Staff will work with the applicants once their application for an accessory building forward of the principal structure has been approved.
In reviewing the submitted request, staff reviewed the proposed location for potential conflicts or
negative impacts. After reviewing the proposed location, staff did not see any potential negative
impacts to adjacent properties. Staff also found merit in the requested buffering along Manning Ave. that the accessory structure could provide. In addition, staff is note concerned about the proposed location of the structure from a traffic safety perspective along 30th Street or Manning Ave. (CSAH 15). Overall, staff has not found any potential conflicts with the proposed location
of the accessory structure.
City Council Meeting [Consent Agenda Item 8]
June 3, 2014
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BACKGROUND INFORMATION (SWOT): Strengths: Proceeding through the process by Resolution of the City Council as opposed to the variance process improves overall efficiency and minimizes cost to the City and applicant.
Weaknesses: The existing process does not require a public hearing or formal
notification. A public hearing would allow for neighboring property owners to be notified and given the opportunity to speak about the request. However, given that the proposed structure is not in close proximity to adjacent parcels, and is in fact closer to Manning Ave., staff has determined that following the proposed procedure is acceptable in this
case.
Opportunities: None Threats: None
RECOMMENDATION: Based on the aforementioned, Staff is recommending that the City Council approve Resolution No. 2014-36 to approve an accessory structure forward of the principal building at 11991 30th
Street North as part of the Consent Agenda. If removed from the Consent Agenda, Resolution
No. 2014-36 can be approved through the following motion:
“Move to approve Resolution No. 2014-36, approving a request by Mike and Delise Conroy to construct an accessory building forward of the principal structure at 11991 30th Street North.”
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Resolution No. 2014-36
2. Location Map
3. Application Materials
4. Accessory Buildings, Rural Districts (§154.406)
5. Response Email Regarding Structure Size