RES 15-061 Resolution Approving a Variance from the Required Yard Setback in Order to Construct a Two Story Addition at 3425 Skycroft Circle

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CITY OF ST. ANTHONY VILLAGE STATE OF MINNESOTA RESOLUTION 15 -061 RESOLUTION APPROVING A VARIANCE FROM THE REQUIRED YARD SETBACK IN ORDER TO CONSTRUCT A TWO STORY ADDITION AT THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 3425 SKYCROFT CIRCLE WHEREAS, the City of St. Anthony Village received a request from the Applicants Gordon and Becky Januszewski for a variance from the front yard setback to allow the construction of a two story addition closer than 34.87 feet from the front property line at the property located at 3425 Skycroft Circle on August 12, 2015, legally described as follows: Lot 022, Block 001, St. Anthony Ten-ace Manor Addition, Hennepin County, Minnesota WHEREAS, the property located at 3425 Skycroft Circle is located within the City's R -1 Zoning District; and WHEREAS, per Section 150.039 of city code, a front yard setback is required the distance of the greater of 30 feet or a distance equal to the average of the front yard depths of the 2 adjacent lots is required within the R -1 Zoning District; and WHEREAS, the average front yard depth of the 2 adjacent lots is 34.87 feet; and WHEREAS, the Applicant has requested a 7 -foot variance from the front yard setback to allow for the construction of the two story entryway and landing; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission acting as the Board of Adjustments and Appeals, reviewed and considered the request based on the related documents shown in the Applicant's application in a public hearing at their regular meeting on September 28, 2015 and recommended approval of the request; and NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of St. Anthony Village adopts the following findings of fact related to the Applicant's variance request: 1. The requested variance is consistent with the standards for granting a variance as described in Section § 152.245 of the St. Anthony Village Zoning Code. More specifically, the City Council finds that the requested variance is justified for the following reasons: a. Strict enforcement of the setback would cause a practical difficulty in updating the home, improving aesthetics, and allowing a better use of the entry of the home; b. The request will not alter the essential character of the neighborhood;