HomeMy WebLinkAboutPlanning Commission Resolution 661-01
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MOUNDS VIEW PLANNING COMMISSION
RESOLUTION NO. 661-01
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
COUNTY OF RAMSEY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION APPROVING A REQUEST FOR A VARIANCE TO ALLOW A
SECOND CURB CUT AT 8081 RED OAK DRIVE;
MOUNDS VIEW PLANNING CASE VR01-007
WHEREAS, the applicant, Jelmifer Osterlund, has applied for a variance to allow a
second curb cut at 8081 Red Oak Drive to access Sherwood Road; and,
WHEREAS, 8081 Red Oak Drive, a corner lot, is zoned R-l, Single Family Residential,
and is legally described as follows:
Lot J 2V,Sprillg Lake Park Hillview. except the East 90 Feet thereof
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WHEREAS, Section 1121.09, Subdivision 5e of the Zoning Code states that single-
family dwellings shall be limited to one curb cut access per property; and,
WHEREAS, the purpose of the variance provision in the Zoning Code is to give relief to
property owners when the strict enforcement of the zoning code requirements imposes a hardship
thereby restricting the improvement of property due to practical difficulties brought about by
unique or extraordinary features of the physical property that are beyond the property owner's
control; and,
WHEREAS, the Mounds View Planning Commission has reviewed the following
documents regarding this proposal:
1. Planning Application
2. Zoning Map
3. Location Map
4. Sitc Plan
5. Sta[f'Report
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Resolution 661-01
July 18, 200 1
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WHEREAS, a public hearing was held Wednesday, June 20, 2001, with regard to this
variance request; and,
WHEREAS, according to Section 1125.02, Subdivision 2 of the Mounds View
Municipal Code, thc Planning Commission is to review a standard set of criteria, of which all
must be satisfied, in order to grant a Variance to the Zoning Code.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Mounds View Planning Commission
hereby makes the following findings of fact related to this request:
1. 8081 Red Oak Drive is a corner lot and is zoned R-l Single-Family Residential.
2. Red Oak Drive, at the intersection with Sherwood Road, carries a substantial volume of
traffic, which at times causes significant delay in exiting or entering the property.
3. The existing driveway accesses Red Oak Drive, yet is locatcd only 20 feet from the
intersection of Red Oak Drive and Sherwood Road
4. Granting the variance for two curb cuts at the property would not confer upon the applicant a
spccial privilege because of the unique circumstances associated with the property.
5. The literal interpretation ofthe code would deprive the applicant a right to safe ingress and
egress to and from the property.
6. Granting a variance for a second curb cut would not be detrimental to the purpose of this
Title since the variance provision is intended to provide relief to property owners in unique
situations or when a hardship exists.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the Mounds Vicw Planning
Commission, based upon its review of the documentation, testimony presented at the public
hearing, and the identified findings of fact, does hereby approve the variance request for a second
curb cut at 8081 Red Oak Drive to access Shcrwood Road, subject to the following conditions:
1. The applicant shall apply for and obtain a permit for the work already performed and
for any subsequcnt work related to the improvement of the new driveway.
2. The new driveway shall be improved with a pernlanent surface material such as
asphalt or concrete within three months of the variance approval. A one-time, three-
month extension to this requirement shall be permitted if requested in writing and for
good cause. Failure to comply with this provision within the prescribed time frame
will result in the variance being considered null and void.
3. The applicant shall arrange to have recorded with Ramsey County this resolution of
approval and provide proof of such recordation to the City within 60 days of the date
of approval, or this variance shall be rendered null and void.
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Resolution 661-01
JuJy 18,2001
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Adopted this 18th day ofJuly, 2001.
ATTEST:
(SEAL)
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Gary Stevenson, laIrperson
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Jim Ericson, Community Development Director
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