HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2015-20 Approving Variance at 3033 Inwood Ave NCITY OF LAKE ELMO
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A RESOLUTIONAPPROHNG A VARIANCE TO ALLOWFOR ANA CCESSOR Y BUILDING
AT 3033 IN4100D A T�EATUE NORTH THAT DOESN OTMEET THE 100-FOOT FROATT YARD
SETBACKAND IS LOCATED NEARER THE FRONT LOTLINE THAN THE PRINCIPAL
BUILDING
WHEREAS, the City of Lake Elmo is a municipal corporation organized and existing
under the laws of the State of Minnesota; and
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allow for an accessory building that does, not meet the required I 00-foot front yard setback and is
nearer the front lot line than the prmeipal structure, and
WHEREAS, notice has been published, mailed and posted pursuant to the Lake Elmo
Zoning-, Ordinance, Section 154.109; and
WHEREAS, the Lake Elmo Planning Commission held a public hearing on said matter
on February 23, 2015; and
WHEREAS, the Lake Elmo Planning Commission has submitted its report and
recommendation to the City Council as part of a Staff Memorandum dated March 17, 2015. and
WHEREAS, the City Council considered said matter at its March 17, 2015 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 154.109.
2) That all the submission requirements of said Section 154.109 have been met by the
Applicant.
3) That the proposed variance includes the following components:
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a) A variance to allow for the construction of an accessory building that does not
meet the I 00-foot front yard setback as required for accessory buildings within
the Residential Estates (RE) zoning district,
b) A variance to allow the proposed accessory building to be located nearer the fi-ont
lot line than the principal structure.
4) That the -Variance will be located on property legally described as follows: Lot 3, Block 1
of Eagle Point Creek Estates, Washington County, Minnesota. PID 16.029.21.43.0010.
That the strict enforcement of Zoning Ordinance would cause practical difficulties and
that the property owner proposes to use the property in a reasonable manner not pennitted
by an official control. Specific findings: That the proposed use of the accessoly structure
is.a reasonable use of the propet-4,. The applicant has demonstrated that the proposed
location is the most suitable location on thesite. ]n addition, Staf
.fhas determined that the
intent qf the RE district isstill being met and the local character not compromised.
7) That the proposed variance will not alter the essential character of the locality in which
the property in question is located. Specific findings.* The applicant has noted that the
accessmy structure will match the principal home architecturallay. In addition, the
structure will be screened by mature spruce and maple trees, limiting the impact to the
open space character qf the district. Regarding the surrounding residential properties.
detached aceessmy structures are common to the neighborhood. Tile addition cif this
accesson, structure is consistent with the intent of the RE district and would not:alter the
character of the locality.
8) That the proposed variance will not impair an adequate supply of light and air to property
adjacent to the property in question or substantially increase the congestion of the public
streets or substantially diminish or impair property values within the neighborhood.
SpecificJindings. The proposed variance will not impair an adequate supply oJ'light and
air to the property adjacent to the proper in question, or substantialty increase the
congestion of thepublicstreets, or substantially ditainish or impairproperty values within
the neighborhood, The existing driveiray of the propero will be utilized and the aceessoty
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s"cture is not abutting aM,, sharedpropern, fines.
Based on the foregoing, the Applicmit's application for a Variance is granted, subject to the
following conditions:
1) No direct access to Stillwater Boulevard (CSAH 6) to serve or support the use of the
proposed structure will be permitted,
Passed and duly adopted this 17t" day of March 2015 by the City Council of the City of Lake
Elmo, Minnesota.
Mike Pearson, Mayor
Xdare Bell, City Clerk
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