HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES 16-018 APPROVING A VARIANCE FROM THE REQUIRED YARD SETBACK IN ORDER TO CONSTRUCT A LARGER GARAGE AT 2841 COOLIDGE STREETCITY OF ST. ANTHONY VILLAGE
HENNEPIN COUNTY, MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION NO. 16 -018
RESOLUTION APPROVING A VARIANCE FROM THE REQUIRED YARD
SETBACK IN ORDER TO CONSTRUCT A LARGER GARAGE AT THE
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2841 COOLIDGE STREET
WHEREAS, the City of St. Anthony Village received a request from the
Applicants Jason and Lisa Johnson for a variance from the side yard setback to allow the
construction of an expanded garage to result in a side yard setback of 1.8 feet at the
property located at 2841 Coolidge Street on August 12, 2015, legally described as
follows:
Lot 24, Block 1, Murray Heights Addition to Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota
WHEREAS, the property located at 2841 Coolidge Street is located within the
City's R -1 Zoning District; and
WHEREAS, per Section 150.039 of city code, a side yard setback of 5 feet is
required within the R -1 Zoning District; and
WHEREAS, the Applicants have requested a 3.2 -foot variance from the side yard
setback to allow for the construction of a tandem garage; 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 January 25,
2016, 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 and allowing a better use of the home;
b. The request will not alter the essential character of the neighborhood;
c. 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 not have an impact on land use compatibility, overcrowding
the land and concentrating structures nor will it impede access to light or
air.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Council's hereby
approves the requested variance, based on the findings stated herein.
Adopted this 91h day of February, 2016.
Jan Jenson, Mayor Pro -Tem
Attested:
Nio6ll Miller, City C erk /
Review for Administration:
Mark Casey, rty Manager