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^ - � MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENTS September 27, 1987 - City of Hugo The Board of Zoning Adjustments was called to order by Chairman Potts at 5:45PM. Present: Potts, Sonnenfeld , Olson , Carole LaBelle Mr. Troy Sonnenfeld was appointed by the City Council as the newest member of the Zoning Board to replace Chuck Henry. Mr. William Sherman and Mr. Arnold Palme have made application to the City of Hugo for a variance to allow the construction of a garage between the home and the roadway at 9130 125th St. North. Mr. Sherman proceeded with the construction of this garage without a building permit. Since being notified of the need for a variance and building permit the applicant has continued construction of the garage without the appropriate permits. Enclosed is a letter from Mr. Wm. Sherman and Susan Cran regarding their justification for this variance request. Municipal code prohibits the construction of a garage or other accessory building between the house and the public roadway serving said principal dwelling . Mr. Crever indicated that the garage in question was approximately 25% complete at the time the violation was made known to the City. The original site plan did not include the garage because Mr. Sherman did not intend to construct the garage at this point. Mr. Crever visited the site and spoke to the contractor informing him that construction should be stopped until a permit was issued , Mr. Sherman was not present at this time. Mr. Sherman indicated that this was the best place on the property for the building and he does not operate a business so the building would be used solely for personal storage. Mr. Potts was concerned that the building is in use because of the blinds on the windows, Mr. Sherman states it is not. All board members felt that there was not a harship to the land and that Mr . Sherman could have located the building on either side of his home. Motion made by Potts, seconded bv Olson to recommend approval of the Variance for William Sherman to construct 24' X 40' garage to within 220' of the road at 9130 125th St. No. with the following conditions; A. Bui1ding permit fee shall be doubled . 2. the applicant shall pay all administrative and staff costs related to this matter. 3. Failure to comply with the conditions shall be grounds for revocation . 4. No less than four pine trees 6' in height shall be planted on the street side of the garage, in a staggered pattern . 5. No less than seven pine trees 6' in height shall be planted on the easterly side of the garage opposite the garage doors, in a staggered pattern . 6. A letter of credit in the amount of $2,000.00 shall be provided to the City of Hugo, to insure that the trees are planted , maintained and continue to grow for a period of three years, and to cover replacement cost of the trees should this be necessary.