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RESOLUTION 2001-15 APPROVING FRONT YARD SETBACK VARIANCE FOR BRIAN AND MARY KLEBE FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 6080 -138TH STREET WHEREAS, an application has been filed by Brian and Mary Klebe that requests approval of a front yard setback variance for a 12 -foot x 28 -foot square foot garage addition on property located at 6080-138`" Street, as legally described as follows: Lot 15, Block 1, Hugo Meadows, Washington County, Minnesota WHEREAS, the Boad of Zoning Appeals and Adjustments has reviewed said variance at a duly called public meeting and recommends approval of the variance. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUGO, MINNESOTA, that it should and hereby does approve the variamce for Brian and Mary Klebe on property located at 6080-138`x' Street, subject to the following conditions: 1. A 28 -foot front yard setback varinance is approved for an approximately 12 -foot x 28 -foot garage addition in accordance with the application dated April 3, 2001. 2. A building permit shall be required prior to constructing the addition. 3. The variance is approved based on the following findings: a) The variance as requested is permissible bylaw. The requested variance is from the dimensional requirements of the ordinance and is permissible by law. b) The strict enforcement of the ordinance would cause undue hardship because of circumstances unique to the individual property not caused by the land owner. The hardship is unique to the property because of the location of the existing home and for the fact that the property is a corner lot. Corner lots typically have less "buildable" area because of the two front yard setbacks. c) The granting of the variance would be in keeping with the spirit and intent of the ordinance. The applicant has attempted to keep the proposed garage addition as far from the east property line (Geneva Avenue) as possible. Further, to comply with the spirit and intent of the ordinance, the applicant reduced the size of the proposed garage from 15 feet in width to 12 feet. This reduction in size helps to minimize the extent of the requested variance. Lastly, the garage addition would not obstruct the view of motorists using either 13e Street or Geneva Avenue.