HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2004-009CI'T'Y OF LAKE ELMO
WASHINGTON COUNTY, MIIirNESOTA
RESOLUTION NO. 2004-009
A RESOLUTION APPROVING A SHORELAND OVERLAY DISTRICT
VARIANCE FOR JEFF DEED AT 8056 HILL TRAIL X.
WHEREAS, Jeff Reed, 8056 Hill Trail N., has made application for a variance
from the Shoreland Overlay District Standards that will enable remodeling and
enlargement of a currently non- conforming structure,
WHEREAS, at its November 24, 2003 meeting, the Lake Elmo Planning
Commission held a Public Hearing and recommended approval of the requested variance
subject to conditions based on the following findings:
1. The property can not be put to reasonable use without the granting of the
variance requested. Reasonable use must be defined in the context of
contemporary housing standards and design. The proposed modifications
are in keeping with both.
2. The variance request results from circumstances unique to properties
where principal structures were constructed prior to adoption of
Shoreland Regulations; and, the circumstances of the variance were not
solely created by the applicant.
3. Granting of the variance will not change the essential character of the
neighborhood, if said neighborhood is defined by the preponderance of
contemporary lake front housing in the City.
WHEREAS, at its December 16, 2003 meeting, the Lake Elmo City Council
reviewed the variance for Jeff Reed at 8056 Hill Trail N., to permit structure remodeling
and enlargement of a structure not conforming to the minimum OHW standards and
tabled the variance request until the applicant provided a corrected detailed site plan
showing the 5 foot driveway setback.
WHEREAS, at its January 20, 2004 meeting, the Lake Elmo City Council
reviewed the newly submitted detailed site plan dated January 15, 2004,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Lake Elmo City Council
approves the variance requested from Jeff Reed, 8056 Hill Trail N., from the Shoreland
Overlay District standards for OHW set back to permit enlargement of a non- conforming
structure per drawing No. 1, staff dated January 15, 2004, based on the following
conditions:
1. That the applicant complies with the recommendations of the Valley Branch
Watershed District and the City Engineer.
2. That the proposed driveway must meet the five foot setback standards from
the north property line.
3. That the existing driveway be removed.
ADOPTED, by the Lake Elmo City Council on January 20, 2004.
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Lee Hunt, Mayor
ATTEST:
Charles Dillerud, Acting City Administrator