HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 99-54City of Labe Elmo
Washington County, Minnesota
Resolution No. PZ 99-54
A RESOLUTION REGARDING ZONING ORDINANCE VARIANCES
Twin Points (Dennis LaCroix)
WHEREAS, The Lake Elmo Planning Commission has reviewed and heard testimony regarding
the application of Dennis La Croix, owner Twin Points, to vary from the standards of Section
300.07 Subd. 4.H.3. Minimum District .Requirements of the Lake Elmo City Code with respect to
the property described as follows:
11199 Stillwater Blvd., Lake Elmo, Minnesota.
WHEREAS, said variances is described as follows:
I . To permit structure setback to rear property line from 50 feet required to 42 feet proposed.
2. To permit structure setback to corner lot line from 50 feet required to 42 feet proposed.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Lake Elmo Planning Commission does
hereby make the following findings concerning said variances:
1. The location of this property within the core portion of the Old Village results in a
unique circumstance applicable to few other properties in the existing General
Business Zoning District. Contemporary City policy for the core portion of the Old
Village advocates retention of historic compact site characteristics that are reflected
by substantially reduced structure setbacks from current Code requirements.
2. Properties within the core portion of the Old Village historically exhibit structure .
setbacks substantially less than General Business standards. The literal interpretation
of General Business standards regarding this site would deprive the owner of the
rights historically enjoyed in this geographic area of the City.
3. The applicant did not participate or otherwise contribute to the circumstances that
result in the character of and reduced setbacks for sites within the core portion of the
Old Village area of the City.
4. Based on Village Plan policy, the variance requested will not confer on the applicant
any privilege that will not be available to other property owners within the core
portion of the Old Village.
5. The variances requested are the minimum required for the structure on the site to
both meet Health Code and existing Zoning Code standards.
b. The variances will not be detrimental to the purposes of this Zoning Code or to
property currently in the same zone, and located within the core portion of the Old
Village area of the City.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Lake Elmo Planning Commission hereby
approves and issues this Order.
ADOPTED, by the Lake Elmo Planning Commissio y this 23`� y f August, 1999,
Thomas Armstrong, Chairman
Lake Elmo Planning Commission
ATTEST:
ivlary ueff City Adm nistrator