HomeMy WebLinkAbout2019.09.16 RESO 2019-39 Variance for Mini StorageRESOLUTION 2019-39
APPROVING A VARIANCE FROM THE FRONT YARD SETBACK REQUIREMENTS
IN THE GENERAL INDUSTRIAL (I-3) ZONING DISTRICT FOR MINNESOTA BUILT
HUGO MINNESOTA, LLC, ON THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 5560 152nd STREET
NORTH
WHEREAS, Minnesota Built Hugo Minnesota, LLC, has requested approval of a variance to
allow a building to be 0 feet from the front property line along Highway 61, where 30 feet is
required by ordinance for the property legally described as follows:
See Attachment
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has reviewed said request at a duly called public hearing
and recommends approval and;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOVLED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF HUGO, MINNESOTA, that it should and hereby does approve the request by Minnesota
Built Hugo Minnesota, LLC, for a variance to allow a building to be 0 feet from the front
property line along Highway 61, where 30 feet is required by ordinance based on the following
findings:
1. The proposed variance is permissible by law.
2. Placing a building in that location is a reasonable use of the property.
3. The property has constraints due to the natural features on the property and the limited
buildable area on the site. The right-of-way easement further limits the buildable area if
all setback were meet, creating a very small area to build. The right-of-way easement was
required to be dedicated with the approval of the previous site plan, creating a new
setback requirement for the site. The building is 39 feet from the west front property line.
4. The new proposed three story building would be in line with the existing buildings on the
property. The variance, if granted, would not alter the character of the surrounding area.
5. There are practical difficulties in meeting the ordinance standard.
6. The spirit and intent of the ordinance is to have buildings a reasonable distance from the
property lines and roads. The new proposed three story building would be in line with the
existing buildings on the property. There are homes on the area that are a similar distance
from Highway 61 as the proposed building. Allowing a building to be setback to align
with the existing buildings would meet the spirit and intent of the ordinance.
7. The use is allowed in the zoning district.
8. Part of the property is within the floodplain overlay district. The applicant will be
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required to obtain approval from FEMA with the project. The project is not expected to
increase flood levels in the area.
9. The property can be served by City sewer and water.
ADOPTED by the City Council this 16t' day of September, 2019.
Tom Weidt, Mayor
ATTEST:
Michele Lindau, City Clerk