CC MINUTES 05132014 - Laserfiche WebLink

Home Browse Search

City Council Regular Meeting Minutes May 13, 2014 Page 3 A. Resolution 14-031: Approving a variance from the required corner side yard (front yard) setback in order to construct a partial second story addition and front stoop 15 feet from theproperty line along= the north side of the property located at 3111 Wilson Street. Brian Heinis, Planning Commissioner, presenting. 6 Planning Commissioner Heinis presented the variance request for property located at 3111 7 Wilson Street and presented a diagram of the proposed second story addition as well as a 8 diagram showing the setbacks. He explained the home is 15' from the property line on the north 9 and City Code requires a 30' setback and pointed out that the existing home is a nonconforming 10 structure so any expansion requires the issuance of a variance. He stated the variance request is 11 within the scope of the variance process and the property owners propose to use the property in a 12 reasonable manner. He stated that allowing the second story addition will not alter the essential 13 character of the neighborhood, economic considerations are not the sole basis for the variance, 14 the variance is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan, granting of the variance is in harmony 15 with the intent of the zoning code, the proposal will not impact adequate light, air, and access to 16 the property, the proposal will have no impact on the amount of congestion in the street, the 17 proposal will not result in overcrowding of the land and will not conflict with adjacent land uses. 18 19 Councilmember Stille stated that one of the criteria for approval indicates that strict enforcement 20 would cause practical difficulties and the rationale is that this property was platted decades 21 before the current owners purchased the property, therefore, the plight of the property owner is 22 due to circumstances not created by the property owner. He stated he does not agree with that 23 rationale because most properties were purchased after the code was codified and he urged the 24 Planning Commission to strive away from that criteria. 25 26 Mr. John Frigstad, 3111 Wilson Street, stated he and his family have been residents since 2003 27 and the proposed addition represents an opportunity for them to revitalize their home. 28 29 Mr. Jeremiah Battles, Acacia Architects, clarified that the stoop on the west side will not 30 encroach further into the north setback. He pointed out that the north property line is 6' farther 31 south than the properties to the east of this home and is an unusual setback. 32 33 Motion by Councilmember Roth, seconded by Councilmember Gray, to approve Resolution 14- 34 031; a Resolution Approving a Variance from the Required Comer Side Yard (Front Yard) 35 Setback in Order to Construct a Partial Second Story Addition and Front Stoop 15 Feet from the 36 Property Line Along the North Side of the Property Located at 3111 Wilson Street. 37 38 Motion carried unanimously. 39 40 VI. GENERAL BUSINESS OF COUNCIL. 41 42 A. St. Charles 75`h Anniversary Celebration 5K Run/Walk. Louise Louiselle, St. Anthony 43 resident, presenting. 44 45 Ms. Louise Louiselle requested the City Council's approval on behalf of St. Charles Borromeo 46 School for an upcoming 5K run on Saturday, September 27, 2014, as part of St. Charles 47 Borromeo's School's 75 year celebration and all school reunion. She stated they plan to have the 48 5K run at 1:00 p.m. and will consist of a loop starting on 27`" Avenue that will repeat four times.