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CITY OF ST.ANTHONY VILLAGE <br /> RESOLUTION 11-051 <br /> RESOLUTION FOR APPROVAL OF A GARAGE SETBACK PERMIT TO ENCROACH INTO <br /> THE SIDE YARD SETBACK AND REAR SETBACK AT 2609 PAHL AVENUE <br /> WHEREAS, on August 16,2011 the Planning Commission held a public hearing to consider a <br /> request for a 1.2 foot variance to the side yard setback and a 1.4 foot variance into <br /> the rear setback for 2609 Pahl Avenue according to 152.176(b);and <br /> WHEREAS, the applicants presented their request for a variance so that they could build a <br /> detached double car garage to replace the existing detached single car garage;and <br /> WHEREAS, the plight of the property owner is due to circumstances unique to the property not <br /> created by the property owner. The current structure was built in 1952;and <br /> WHEREAS, the variance would not alter the essential character of the neighborhood and <br /> the proposed garage will be essentially in the same location as the current <br /> structure. This will keep the sight lines along the alley the same so as to not <br /> affect their ability to use the alley;and <br /> WHEREAS, economic considerations alone are not the basis of the practical difficulties. <br /> The variance would be consistent with the City's comprehensive land use <br /> plan. The City recognizes that attached and detached garages are <br /> appropriate uses in the residential zoning districts; and <br /> WHEREAS, granting this variance is in harmony with the general purpose and intent of the <br /> Zoning Code. The City has demonstrated by implementing 152.176 (b) that double <br /> car garages are desirable and beneficial to the community;and <br /> WHEREAS, the Planning Commissioners unanimously voted to recommend approval of. a 1.2 <br /> foot variance to the side yard setback and a 1.4 foot variance into the rear setback <br /> for 2609 Pahl Avenue. <br /> BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of St. Anthony approves of a garage setback <br /> permit to encroach into the side yard setback and rear setback at 2609 Pahl Avenue. <br /> Adopted this 23rd day of August,2011 <br /> layor <br /> ATTEST: % L4 �^�� <br /> City Clerk <br /> Review for Administration: /Z <br /> / <br /> InterW City Manager <br />