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April 28, 1975
Mayor Johnson said he understands his problem, but that he must also understand
Council's. There are cases where we legally can make exceptions but this
particular case may only cause the Council more problems. He asked Mr. Breault
if he could possibly do it another way.
Mr. Breault said he could not and that sooner or later Council will have problems
with other people in the future. Mayor Johnson said there has to be some point
to draw the line. This variance is so far over the ordinance that he cannot see
granting the request.
Motion by Hodges to approve the variance because Mr. Breault has the room to
build, his neighbors don't object, and considering the house is very well
kept and attractive he feels Council should look at each request individually
in these cases.
Motion died for lack of second.
Attorney Meyers stated Council could refer this problem to the Planning Commission
to come up with revised ordinance. The only grounds this variance can be granted
tonight would be for a hardship or unique situation. Mr. Breault stated that
Council should do something about the pools then.
Councilman Shelquist said the Planning Commission has reviewed the garage size
ordinance and arrived at the decision that a two -car garage should be sufficient.
He explained that a hardship is when a person is not able to utilize his property
legally. For example, he has R1 property and wants to build but cannot do so with
present setbacks and minimum size home. A month after Mr. Breault came in another
gentleman came in to request a 1200 foot garage and the Planning Commission told
him not to count on it. This man was thinking of purchasing a home in Mounds View
and apparently changed his mind.
MSP (Shelquist - Pickar) that the request for variance by Mr. Breault be denied.
5 Ayes
Councilman Baumgartner asked what size garage the Planning Commission discussed.
Councilman Shelquist stated no specific size but generally should a garage larger
than 728 feet be considered.
Mr. Breault stated Council is looking at it now not for the future. When he
came out of the service, they had one car garages. Now we have two and three
snowmobiles and other equipment. Times have changed and if boys can't have their
hobby, you might as well add onto the jails.
Mr. Pickar feels something should be done with the ordinance, but feels from
728'to 1296' is too far. Possibly a 24 X 36 garage could more easily be
considered.
Mayor Johnson took a roll call vote on the original motion.
Mayor Johnson adjourned the public hearing at 9:10 p.m.
Shelquist Aye
Pickar Aye
Baumgartner Aye
Hodges Naye
Johnson Aye
Mayor Johnson called the regular meeting back to order.