HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2009-036RESOLUTION NO 2009-036
A RESOLUTIONAPPROVING A VARIANCE FROM THE 30 FOOT FRONT YARD SETBACK
REQUIRED IN THE R-I ZONING DISTRICT TO ALLOW THE CONSTRUCTION OF
COVERED PORCHAT 8618 IRONWOOD TRAIL NORTH.
WHEREAS, the City of Lake Elmo is a municipal corporation organized and existing
under the laws of the State of Minnesota; and
WHERE AS, Vernon and Vicky Reichow, 8618 Ironwood Trail North (the "Applicants"),
have submitted an application to the City of Lake Elmo (the "City") for a five foot variance from
the 30 foot front yard setback at 8618 Ironwood Trail North to allow the construction of a
covered porch, a copy of which is on file with the City; and
WHEREAS, notice has been published, mailed and posted pursuant to the Lake Elmo
Zoning Ordinance, Section 154.017; and
WHEREAS, the Lake Elmo Planning Commission held a public hearing on said matter
on August 10, 2009; and
WHEREAS, the Lake Elmo Planning Commission has submitted its recommendation to
the City Council as part of a Staff Memorandum dated August 18, 2009; and
WHEREAS, the City Council discussed the application at its August 18, 2009 meeting.
NOW, THEREFORE, based on the testimony elicited and information received, the
City Council makes the following:
1) That the procedures for obtaining said Variance are found in the Lake Elmo Zoning
Ordinance, Section 154.017.
2) That all the submission requirements of said 154.017 have been met by the Applicant.
3) That the proposed setback variance of five feet is to allow the construction of a covered
porch at 8618 Ironwood Trail North.
Based on the foregoing, the Applicants' application for a Variance is approved.
Passed and duly adopted this I" day of September 2009 by the City Coupc�l, of the 'ii`y of La
Elmo, Minnesota.
Dean A. Johnston, Mayor