HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES 20-023 APPROVING A REQUEST FOR A FIVE FOOT VARIANCE FROM THE REQUIRED SIDE YARD FOR AN ADDITION TO AN EXISTING GARAGECITY OF SAINT ANTHONY VILLAGE
HENNEPIN COUNTY, MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION NO. 20-023
A RESOLUTION APPROVING A REQUEST FOR A 5 FOOT VARIANCE
(SETBACK OF 5 FEET) FROM THE REQUIRED SIDE YARD FOR AN ADDITION TO
AN EXISTING ATTACHED GARAGE
WHEREAS, the City of St. Anthony Village received a request from Thomas Brama and owner
Travis Hoban for a variance from the required side yard setback to allow for an addition to an
existing attached garage at 3404 Roosevelt Street NE, legally described as follows:
Lot 7, Block 2, Lemke's 2nd Addition(Subject Property); and
WHEREAS, the property is located in the R-1 Single Family Residential district and the
applicable side yard setback is 10 feet for the Subject Property on the south side of the home; and
WHEREAS, Title XV Land Usage, Chapter 152 Zoning Code Section § 152.245 provides that
City Council must provide evidence that the subject matter of the application is within the scope
of the section and that strict enforcement would cause practical difficulties; and
WHEREAS, the Applicant has requested a variance from the side yard setback dimension
requirements to accommodate an additional attached garage space; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a public hearing on February 18, 2020 on the
application and the applicant and members of the public were provided the opportunity to present
information to the Planning Commission; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has considered all of the comments and the staff report,
which are incorporated by reference into the resolution; and
WHEREAS, the City Council makes the following findings of fact in support of the resolution
for approval:
1. The property is located in an area of varying garage designs.
2. The proposed improvements to the property are consistent with the character of the
neighborhood in which it is located.
3. A 2-car garage is a common and reasonable accessory use of property in the community,
and this neighborhood in particular.
4. The setbacks required by the ordinance inhibit the reasonable expansion of the property
in question.
5. With the variance to accommodate a 5 foot setback as recommended by the Planning
Commission, the proposed improvements constitute a reasonable use of the property.
6. Due to the conditions found on the property, there are practical difficulties in complying
with the strict terms of the ordinance.
7. The proposed variance will accommodate reasonable use without negative impacts on
neighboring property nor on public improvements and services.
NOW THEREFORE MAY IT BE RESOVLED, that the City Council of the
City of St. Anthony Village accepts the findings and recommendations documented in the staff
report and approves variances to the required side setback requirements as shown on the
application dated 1/17/20, with the following conditions:
A. The applicant is able to verify the setback distance as a part of the building permitting
process, based on the existing survey and established lot lines.
B. The addition will consist of building materials and architecture that match the existing
structure
C. The addition will be no more than a single story in height, consistent with the existing
building height.
D. The roof of the addition will include an eave of no more than 6 inches in width, to
minimize encroachment toward the abutting property line.
Passed in regular session of the City Council on the 10th day of March 2020.
ATTEST:
Nicol ]Stiller, City Clerk
Reviewed for administration:
Mark Casey, City Maiager