HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2006-083CITY OF LAKE ELMO
WASHINGTON COUNTY, MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION NO. 2006-083
A RESOLUTION APPROVING SEPTIC DRAIN FIELD SETBACK VARIANCES
REQUESTED BY JOHN AND DIANA SWANSON /JET CONSTRUCTION
AT 8320 HIDDEN BAY TRAIL NORTH
WHEREAS, John and Diana Swanson/Jet Construction has made application to
the City of Lake Elmo for a variance from drain field setback standards to the property
line (3 feet where 10 feet is required) and an existing detached garage (3 feet where 20
feet is required) at 8' )20 Hidden Bay trail North, Lake Elmo, Minnesota.
WHEREAS, the Lake Elmo Planning Commission considered these variance
.requests at its August 14, 2006 meeting, and recommended that the variances be granted
based on the following Findings:
1. The property can not be put to reasonable use without the granting of the
variance requested. The property can not be put to any continued residential
use without a properly functioning septic system. As a platted parcel with an
existing home, residential use is a reasonable use of the property.
2. The variance requested does result from circumstances unique to this property
related to the location of the existing septic system in 1980. There is no
alternative location feasible for the system reconstruction and enlargement
required to render the system fully functional.
3. Granting of the variance will not change the essential character of the
neighborhood since all proposed improvements will be below grade.
WHEREAS, the Lake Elmo City Council reviewed the septic drain field setback
variances requested by John and Diana. Swanson/Jet Construction, 8320 Hidden Bay Trail
North, at the August 15, 2006 meeting.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Lake Elmo City Council
hereby approves septic drain field setback variance requested by John and Diana
Swanson/Jet Construction, 8320 Hidden Bay Trail North, based on Findings of the
August 9, 2006 Planning Staff Report and plans staff dated August 9, 2006.
ADOPTED by the Lake Elmo City Council on August 15, 2006r r
Dean A. Johnston, Mayor
ATTEST:
in J. RafferfyXi dmiristrator
Swanson variance