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WSB <br />& Associnres, Inc. Infrastructure ■ Engineering r Planning ■ Construction 701 Xenia Avenue South <br />Suite 300 <br />Minneapolis, MN 55416 <br />Tel: 763-541-4800 <br />Fax: 763-541-1700 <br />CITY OF ST. ANTHONY VILLAGE MEMORANDUM <br />To: St. Anthony Village City Council <br />From: Kelsey Johnson, AICP, City Planner <br />Date: September 18, 2012 <br />City Council Regular Meeting for September 25, 2012 <br />WSB Project No. 01626-630 <br />Request: Request for a Variance to allow an Accessory Structure in the Front <br />Yard at 2653 Stinson Boulevard <br />RECOMMENDATION <br />The Applicant's request for a variance to allow an accessory structure in the front yard is reasonable and <br />consistent with the City's Comprehensive Plan. Based on review, staff recommends approval of the <br />requested variance for the property located at 2653 Stinson Boulevard subject to the conditions as <br />outlined in Exhibit C. <br />GENERAL INFORMATION <br />Applicant: <br />Patricia LaBossiere and Nina Guertin <br />Owner: <br />Same as above <br />Location: <br />2653 Stinson Boulevard <br />Existing Land Use 1 <br />Low Density Residential/zoned: RI; Single Family <br />Zoning: <br />Surrounding Land <br />North: St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church and School; Zoned Rl; Single <br />Family <br />Use / Zoning: <br />East: Low Density Residential / Zoned R1 - Single Family <br />South: Low Density Residential /Zoned R1 - Single Family <br />West: Low Density Residential / (City of Minneapolis) <br />Deadline for Agency <br />Application Date: 08-15-12 <br />Action: <br />60 Days: 10-13-12 <br />Letter Sent: NIA <br />120 Days: 12-12-12 <br />CONSIDERATIONS RELATING TO THE PROPOSED 'VARIANCE <br />1. Background <br />The property owners wish to construct a 10 -foot by 20 -foot (220 square feet) shed in the front yard of <br />the property located at 2653 Stinson Boulevard. The property is located at the corner of Stinson <br />Boulevard and 27th Avenue NE. The proposed shed would be located approximately six feet from <br />the front lot line (at the closest point — please note the shed is angled to avoid removing a tree and to <br />provide better screening) and approximately 12 feet from the existing art studio/garage. The <br />proposed shed meets the required side yard setback. <br />11 <br />