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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC RES 11-051 RESOLUTION FOR APPROVAL OF A GARAGE SETBACK PERMIT TO ENCROACH INTO THE SIDE YARD SETBACK AND REAR SETBACK AT 2609 PAHL AVENUE Meeting Sheet IIIIIIVIIIVIIIVIIIVIIIVIII IIIIIIII 103822 Box: 31 Folder: RES 2011 Document: CC RES 11-051 RESOLUTION FOR APPROVAL OF A GARAGE SETBACK PERMIT TO ENCROACH INTO THE SIDE YARD SETBACK AND REAR SETBACK AT 2609 PAHL AVENUE CITY OF ST.ANTHONY VILLAGE RESOLUTION 11-051 RESOLUTION FOR APPROVAL OF A GARAGE SETBACK PERMIT TO ENCROACH INTO THE SIDE YARD SETBACK AND REAR SETBACK AT 2609 PAHL AVENUE WHEREAS, on August 16,2011 the Planning Commission held a public hearing to consider a request for a 1.2 foot variance to the side yard setback and a 1.4 foot variance into the rear setback for 2609 Pahl Avenue according to 152.176(b);and WHEREAS, the applicants presented their request for a variance so that they could build a detached double car garage to replace the existing detached single car garage;and WHEREAS, the plight of the property owner is due to circumstances unique to the property not created by the property owner. The current structure was built in 1952;and WHEREAS, the variance would not alter the essential character of the neighborhood and the proposed garage will be essentially in the same location as the current structure. This will keep the sight lines along the alley the same so as to not affect their ability to use the alley;and WHEREAS, economic considerations alone are not the basis of the practical difficulties. The variance would be consistent with the City's comprehensive land use plan. The City recognizes that attached and detached garages are appropriate uses in the residential zoning districts; and WHEREAS, granting this variance is in harmony with the general purpose and intent of the Zoning Code. The City has demonstrated by implementing 152.176 (b) that double car garages are desirable and beneficial to the community;and WHEREAS, the Planning Commissioners unanimously voted to recommend approval of. a 1.2 foot variance to the side yard setback and a 1.4 foot variance into the rear setback for 2609 Pahl Avenue. BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of St. Anthony approves of a garage setback permit to encroach into the side yard setback and rear setback at 2609 Pahl Avenue. Adopted this 23rd day of August,2011 layor ATTEST: % L4 �^�� City Clerk Review for Administration: /Z / InterW City Manager