HomeMy WebLinkAbout2021.09.07 RESO 2021-57 Variance for 12096 Everton AveRESOLUTION 2021- 57
APPROVING A VARIANCE REQUEST FROM LUKE HANSCOM TO ALLOW
A FRONT YARD BUILDING SETBACK OF 25 FEET, WHERE 30 FEET IS
REQUIRED BY ORDINANCE, AT PROPERTY LOCATED AT 12096 EVERTON
AVENUE NORTH
WHEREAS, Luke Hanscom has requested approval of a variance to allow front yard
building setback of 25 feet, where 30 feet is required by ordinance, at property legally
described as:
Lots 1 and 2, except the South 40 feet thereof, and Lots 3 and 4, Block 10, SHADYSIDE
No. 4 and the south 26 feet of Euclid Avenue nka 12Pt Street North that lies West of the
East line of Block 10 extended North, according to the recorded plat thereof, and situate
in Washington County, Minnesota.
WHEREAS, the Board of Appeals and Adjustments has reviewed said variance at a duly
called public hearing on August 26, 2021, and recommends approval with the following
findings and conditions:
1. The proposed garage addition shall be in adherence to the Certificate of Survey
dated August 5, 2021.
2. The proposed variance is permissible by law.
3. There are practical difficulties in meeting the ordinance standards.
a. Reasonable Use — The applicant's request to add on to an existing garage
is reasonable.
b. Unique Circumstances — The property is under unique circumstances as
the existing house and garage do not meet the front yard building setback
requirements.
c. Character of the Neighborhood — There are several properties in the area
that have similar front yard building setbacks and the variance will not
alter the essential character of the neighborhood.
4. The variance meets the spirit and intent of the ordinance.
5. The variance does not affect the surrounding properties.
6. The property is not located within a floodplain area.
7. The property is served by City sewer and water.
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 request for Luke Hanscom to allow a front yard building setback of 25 feet,
where 30 feet is required by ordinance, at property located at 12096 Everton Avenue
North.
Resolution 2021-57
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ADOPTED by the City Council this 7"' day of September, 2021.
A
om Weidt, Mayor
ATTEST:
Michele Lindau, City Clerk