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Document: CC RES 11-064 RESOLUTION FOR APPROVAL OF THE
REQUEST FOR A VARIANCE TO ENROACH INTO THE FRONT YARD
SETBACK AT 3701 CHANDLER DRIVE
CITY OF ST. ANTHONY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION 11-064
RESOLUTION FOR APPROVAL OF THE REQUEST FOR A VARIANCE TO
ENCROACH INTO THE FRONT YARD SETBACK AT 3701 CHANDLER DRIVE
WHEREAS, a Public Hearing was scheduled with the Planning Commission for
October 18,2011and commenced at 7:05 PM to consider the property
owner's request for a twenty-five (25) foot variance to the front yard
encroachment allowance as permitted by Article XV of the City Code,
subd. 152.177(D);and
WHEREAS, the applicant,Alan Plutowski,TWP Architects presented a variance
request that they be given a twenty-five(25)foot variance so that they
could build a porte cochere over the front entrance at Chandler Place; and
WHEREAS, the subd. 152.177(D) permits up to five (5) feet encroachment into the
front yard and Mr.Plutowski is requesting a twenty-five (25) foot
variance to subd. 152.177(D);and
WHEREAS, the applicant is required to provide evidence that discloses facts that are
unique to the subject property, that strict enforcement would cause
practical difficulties,preventing the subject property to be used in a
reasonable manner;that the plight of the landowner is due to
circumstances unique to the property and not created by the landowner;
that the variance if granted will not alter the essential character of the
locality; and that economic considerations alone are not the basis of the
practical difficulties;and
WHEREAS, 1. The applicant presented information that the property cannot be put
to a reasonable use without the variance. It is historically a common
practice to construct residential structures at the front yard setback line so
that the structure is similarly situated on the lot in an orderly fashion.
The City's Zoning Ordinances,allows a five (5)foot encroachment
in the front yard setback to accommodate steps,stoops and porches for
access and egress.The applicant stated that the current residential front
yard setback encroachment of five(5) feet is not wide enough allow for
the installation of a porte cochere that would protect residents and
visitors from inclement weather and slippery conditions due to snow,ice
or rain;and
WHEREAS, 2. The circumstances causing the hardship were not created by the
owners. The current facility was built in 1966 on a lot that for the time
was quite typical;and
WHEREAS, 3. The variance,if granted,will not alter the essential characteristics of -�
the locality. The applicant stated Chandler Place is committed to
providing a safe,protected access for residents and visitors;and
WHEREAS, 4. Economic considerations alone are not the basis of the practical
difficulties,that the owner is willing to pay for improved safety and
enhance the appearance of the facility;and
WHEREAS, 5. The circumstances causing the hardship are unique to the individual
property. The applicant reported that the setbacks are unique to the
property and are not created by the property owner. The current thirty
(30)foot setback was not a requirement when the building was originally
designed and constructed; and
WHEREAS, 6. The granting of the variance will not alter the essential character of the
locality. It will improve the character of the area by enhancing the
appearance of the facility; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commissioners unanimously voted to recommend approval
of the proposed twenty-five (25) foot variance to the Front Yard Setback
Encroachment for 3701 Chandler Drive.
BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of St. Anthony does hereby agree
with the Planning Commissions recommendation;and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of St. Anthony does
hereby approve the twenty-five (25)foot variance to the Front Yard
Setback Encroachment for 3701 Chandler Drive.
Adopted this 25th day of October, 2011
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ATTEST:
City Clerk
Reviewed for administration:
I terim City Manager