HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES 15-060 Resolution Approving Variance from the Required Front Yard Setback in Order to Construct a Covered Front Porch at 3323 Skycroft DrCITY OF ST. ANTHONY VILLAGE
STATE OF MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION 15 -060
RESOLUTION APPROVING A VARIANCE FROM THE REQUIRED FRONT
YARD SETBACK IN ORDER TO CONSTRUCT A COVERED FRONT PORCH
AT THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 3323 SKYCROFT DRIVE
WHEREAS, the City of St. Anthony Village received a request from the
Applicants Patrick and Patricia Niccum for a variance from the front setback to allow the
construction of a covered front porch closer than 35 feet from the front property line at
the property located at 3323 Skyview Drive on August 25, 2015, legally described as
follows:
Lot 017, Block 003, St. Anthony Terrace Manor Addition, Hennepin County, Minnesota
WHEREAS, the property located at 3323 Skycroft Drive 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, per Section 152.77 of city code, a porch is a permitted
encroachment into the front yard, up to 5 feet.
WHEREAS, the average front yard depth of the 2 adjacent lots is 35.0 feet; and
WHEREAS, the Applicant has requested a 2.36 -foot variance from the required
30 foot (35 -5) front yard setback to allow for the construction of the covered front porch;
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;
c. Allowing the variance would be in keeping with the general purposes and
intent of the City's Code and Comprehensive Plan to provide for
compatibility of different land uses and protect the access of light and air.
The project will not overcrowd the land or concentrate structures.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Council's hereby
approves the requested variance, based on the findings stated herein.
Adopted this 13th day of October, 2015
erome O. Faust, Mayor
ATTEST:
Ni 64e Miller, City Clerk
Review for Administration: & 4
Mark Casey, City Manager