HomeMy WebLinkAbout2014.12.15 RESO 2014-47RESOLUTION 201447
APPROVING A VARIANCE TO ALLOW CONSTRUCTION OF A HOUSE AND
SEPTIC SYSTEM WITHIN THE SHORELAND SETBACK REQUIREMENT OF
SUNSET LAKE FOR THE PROPERTY GENERALLY LOCATED NORTH OF
122ND STREET AND EAST OF INGERSOLL AVENUE
WHEREAS, Gordon and Kathleen Gilde, have requested variances to construct a house 57
feet from the ordinary high water (OHW) mark of Sunset Lake, where 100 feet is required
by ordinance, and a septic system to be 50 feet from on the property the ordinary high water
(OHW) mark of Sunset Lake, where 75 feet is required by ordinance, legally described as:
(See attached)
WHEREAS, the Board of Zoning Adjustments and Appeals has reviewed the variance
requests at a duly called public hearing and recommended approval, and;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF HUGO, MINNESOTA, that it should and hereby does approve the variance
requests to construct a house 57 feet from the ordinary high water (OHW) mark of Sunset
Lake, where 100 feet is required by ordinance, and a septic system to be 50 feet from the
ordinary high water (OHW) mark of Sunset Lake, where 75 feet is required by ordinance,
with the following findings:
1. The requested variance is from the setback requirement of the ordinance and is
permissible by law.
2. Because of circumstances unique to the property, there are practical difficulties on
meeting the ordinance.
3. The applicant is proposing to use the property in a reasonable manner and
construction of a house and septic system is allowed in the Rural Residential
District.
4. The proposed variance would not noticeably alter the character of the area.
5. The granting of the variance would be in keeping with the spirit and intent of the
ordinance.
6. Houses and septic systems are a permitted use in the Rural Residential District.
7. The variance will not alter that floodplain.
8. The subject property will be served by individual well and septic systems.
9. The proposed building and septic system shall meet all zoning and shoreland
requirements in the City Code.
Resolution 2014-47
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ADOPTED by the City Council this 15th da
ATTEST:
Michele Lindau, City Clerk