HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2006-028CITY OF LAKE ELMO
WASHINGTON COUNTY, MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION NO. 2006-028
A RESOLUTION DENYING A VARIANCE FOR
JEFFERY JOHN AND ROBIN SCHARRER
LOCATED AT 7949 HILL TRAIL NORTH
WHEREAS, Jeffery John and Robin Scharrer, 7949 Hill Trail North, have made
application for a variance to Section 700 of the Lake Elmo Municipal Code and Chapter
7080.0170 of Minnesota Rules to construct a replacement septic drain field
approximately 15 feet from a structure where 20 feet are required.
WHEREAS, at its March 13th. meeting, the Planning Commission reviewed and
recommended approval of setback system variance at 7949 Hill Trail North.
WHEREAS, at its March 21" meeting, the Lake Elmo City Council reviewed the
septic system setback variance application of Jeffery John and Robin Scharrer to permit
construction of a replacement drain field, per plans staff -dated March 9, 2006, at 7949
Hill Trail N. within 15 feet of the existing house where a 20 foot setback is otherwise
required.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Lake Ehno City Council
denies the variance at 7949 Hill Trail to construct a replacement septic drain field within
15 feet of an existing structure where a 20 foot setback is required by Section 700 of the
City Code based on the following findings:
1. The property can be put to reasonable use without the granting of the variance
requested. The applicant can construct a mound style drain field without need
for a setback variance.
2. The variance requested does not result from circumstances unique to property.
Alternative solutions for the treating of wastewater are available that would
not require the requested variance.
3. Granting of the variance will not change the essential character of the
neighborhood.
ADOPTED BY THE Lake Elmo City Council the 21 st day of March, 2006.
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Dean Johnston, Mayor
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