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HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES 13-053 Point Source Implementation Grant ApplicationCITY OF ST. ANTHONY VILLAGE STATE OF MINNESOTA RESOLUTION 13-053 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF ST. ANTHONY VILLAGE TO SUBMIT A POINT SOURCE IMPLEMEMENTATION GRANT APPLICATION TO THE MINNESOTA PUBLIC FACILITES AUTHORITY (PFA) AND TO AUTHORIZE CITY OFFICIALS TO EXECUTE A GRANT AGREEMENT ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF ST. ANTHONY VILLAGE FOR THE SILVER LAKE STORMWATER TREATMENT SYSTEM WHEREAS, the Point Source Implementation Program, established in Minnesota Statutes 446A.073, as amended provides funds for construction projects; and WHEREAS, the City of St. Anthony Village is hereby applying to the Minnesota Public Facility Authority for funds to be used for eligible costs for the Silver Lake Stormwater Treatment System, and WHEREAS, grant monies will provide up to 50% of eligible improvements, WHEREAS, to remain eligible for these funds, as -bid costs must be submitted to the PFA and MPCA and, WHEREAS, these costs must receive MPCA certification no later than June 30, 2014. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of St. Anthony Village that: 1) The City of St. Anthony Village has the legal authority to apply for the grant, and the financial, technical, and managerial capacity to ensure proper construction, operation and maintenance of the project for its design life. 2) Upon approval of its application by the PFA, the City of St. Anthony Village may enter into an agreement with the PFA for the above referenced project, and that the City of St. Anthony Village certifies that it will comply with all applicable laws and regulations as stated in all contract agreements described in the Compliance listing of the grant application. 3) The Mayor and City Manager are hereby authorized to execute such agreements, and amendments thereto, are as necessary to implement the above project on behalf of the City of St. Anthony Village. Adopted this 9th day of JWy, 2013. rome O. Faust, Mayor ATTEST: pm 1X i� Barbara J. Suciu, ty Clerk Reviewed for administration: Mark Casey, City Maz ager CITY OF ST. ANTHONY VILLAGE STATE OF MINNESOTA RESOLUTION 13-052 RESOLUTION APPROVING A VARIANCE TO ALLOW AN ACCESSORY STRUCTURE IN THE SIDE YARD AND CLOSER TO THE PRINCIPAL STRUCTURE THAN ALLOWED BY THE ZONING ORDINANCE ON THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2909 SILVER LAKE COURT WHEREAS, the City of St. Anthony Village received a request from the Applicant Michael Fee for a variance to allow a storage shed in the side yard and closer to the principal structure than allowed by the Zoning Ordinance on the property located at 2909 Silver Lake Court on June 2, 2013, legally described as follows: Lot 5, Block 4, HARSTAD SECOND ADDITION WHEREAS, the Planning Commission 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 June 24, 2013; and NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of St. Anthony Village approves the Applicant's variance request based on the following findings: 1. The requested variance is consistent with all 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. The property owner proposes to use the property in a reasonable manner. The shed will be used to store lawn and garden equipment. b. The rear yard is the only place the Code allows for the shed; however, the R -IA Zoning District is intended to preserve the lake as a natural amenity. The property owner wishes to locate the shed in the side yard in order to avoid grading in the rear yard and to preserve the views of the property and adjacent properties to and from the lake. The proposed location does not require any grading. Furthermore, it is not the property owner's fault that grading would be required to locate the shed in the rear yard. c. If the shed is to be located someplace other than the rear yard, the proposed location is the most logical due to screening and existing topography. The property owner has limited space on the southwest side of the home and in order for the shed to meet the side yard setback, an encroachment into the required setback from the principal structure is necessary. The property owner cannot change how much room there is between the home and the side property line. d. Granting the variance will not alter the essential character of the locality. The shed is positioned at a lower grade and surrounded by vegetation so that it is well screened from the street and adjacent property. Storage sheds are common among other properties in single family districts. The use of the property will remain a single family home in a single family neighborhood. The essential character of the locality will not be changed with the addition of the storage shed. e. Economic considerations alone are not the basis of the practical difficulties. £ Granting the variance is consistent with the City's comprehensive land use plan and is in harmony with the general purposes and intent of the City's Code relating to protecting the use districts. The use of the property will remain the same as it is today. g. Allowing the variance is in harmony with the general purposes and intent of the City's Code relating to promoting orderly development and redevelopment. Allowing the shed at the proposed location on the property is consistent with promoting orderly redevelopment. In addition, it is the intent of the R -IA Zoning District to preserve the lake as a natural amenity. By locating the shed in the side yard as opposed to the rear yard, the shed will be tucked away out of sight lines to and from the lake, thus preserving the views of the lake as a natural amenity. h. Granting the variance is in harmony with the general purposes and intent of the City's Code relating to providing adequate light, air and access to property. i. Allowing the variance is in harmony with the general purposes and intent of the City's Code relating to preventing congestion in public streets. The project will have no impact on congestion. j. Allowing the variance is in harmony with the general purposes and intent of the City's Code to provide for compatibility of different land uses. The project will have no impact on land use compatibility. k. Allowing the variance is in harmony with the general purposes and intent of the City's Code to prevent overcrowding of land and undue concentration of structures by regulating land, buildings, yards and densities. A detached shed is a permitted accessory use and is common among other properties in the City. The proposed shed would not put the property over the maximum amount of impervious surface. The variance will not result in overcrowding or concentration of buildings. NOW THEREFORE BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Council's approval of the requested variance is contingent on the following: 1. The Applicant shall submit the appropriate plans and permits for review and approval before beginning construction of the proposed shed. 2. The proposed shed shall at no point be closer than 3 feet from the side property line or 2.5 feet from the home. 3. The exterior of the shed shall be done in a manner that is consistent with home and garage with regard to color and building materials. APPROVED in the regular session of the City Council on July 9, 2012. Attested: Barb Suciu, City erk ttrome O. Faust, Mayor 0� (�" / Mark Casey, City M ager