HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2003-039CITY OF LAKE ELMO
WASHINGTON COUNTY, MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION NO. 2003-039
A RESOLUTION APPROVING A SHORELAND OVERLAY DISTRICT VARIANCE
FOR BRADLEY AND AMY GUSTAFSON AT 8120 HILL TRAIL NORTH
WHEREAS, at its April 14, 2003 meeting, the Planning Commission held a
public hearing and recommended approval of an application from Bradley and Amy
Gustafson, at 8120 Hill Trail North, for a shoreland overlay district variance to construct
an addition, per plans staff dated March 10, 2003, to an existing residential dwelling 86
feet from the Ordinary High Water Mark, where 100 feet is required.
WHEREAS, at the May 6, 2003 meeting, the Lake Elmo City Council reviewed
the application of Bradley and Amy Gustafson for a shoreland overlay district variance
and made the following findings:
1. The reasonable use of this lakefront property includes a structure
with living area and features proposed by the application. To
accomplish this level of reasonable use while maintaining much of
the existing structure dictates maintaining the existing 90
foot OHW setback for the majority of the structure; and 84 feet for
the cantilevered deck.
2. The existing structure was constructed with the 90 foot OHW prior
to the adoption of Shoreland Standards by the City. This variance
is not a self - imposed hardship.
3. The essential character of the neighborhood will not be altered
as the result of he variance.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Lake Elmo City Council approves
the Shoreland Overlay District Variance for an addition to the home for Bradley and Amy
Gustafson, at 8120 Hill Trail North, based on the plans staff dated March 10, 2003, and
the Findings and recommendations of the Planning Commission, including two
conditions:
1. The cantilevered deck should be constructed at a maximum depth of
six feet toward the lake.
2. The applicant must mitigate water runoff through the use of gutters
and downspouts that direct water away from the lake as far as
feasible, as determined by the Building Official.
ADOPTED, by the Lake Elmo City Council on the 6h day of May, 2403.
Lee Hunt, Mayor
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