HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024.01.08 RESO 2024-1 Variance for 14565 Irish Ave RESOLUTION 2024-1
APPROVING A VARIANCE FROM THE MINIMUM LOT WIDTH
REQUIREMENT FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 14565 IRISH AVENUE
NORTH
WHEREAS, Larry and Louann Hanson have requested approval of a variance to allow
for a created lot to be 226 feet wide at the front setback line, where a minimum lot width
of 300 feet is required by ordinance, on property legally described as follows:
See Attached
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has reviewed said variance at a duly called public
hearing on December 14, 2023, and recommends approval with the following findings
and conditions:
1. The proposed facilities shall be in adherence to the site plan dated October 10,
2023.
2. The proposed variance is permissible by law.
3. Residential lots that are 10 acres in size and have a minimum depth of 480 feet are
permitted in the Agricultural zoning district. The variance request is due to the
property's unique shape, as well as existing buildings on the lot that would not
meet setback requirements from a property line that evenly splits the lot. A lot
with a width of 226 feet will not look noticeably different than a lot that meets the
lot width requirement. The applicant is proposing to use the property in a
reasonable manner.
4. The property is unique in that it is a 20 acre lot with a lot width of 554 feet, which
is less than the typical 600 feet, and a lot depth that is greater than what would
typically be seen for a 20 acre lot that is split into two 10 acre lots. Due to the
lot's greater depth, the created parcels would maintain the minimum lot size of 10
acres. It is in staffs opinion that the need for a variance is due to the existing
dimensions of the site and not due to circumstances created by the landowner.
5. Lots of 10 acres in size are common in the AG zoning district. The minimum lot
width of 300 feet is to maintain a character of large lots with a greater distance
between homes than in an urban single-family residential district. A lot width of
226 feet at the front setback line will not noticeably change the character of the
area.
6. There are practical difficulties in meeting the ordinance standards.
7. The spirit and intent of the ordinance for a minimum lot width is to create large
lots with a greater distance between buildings. It is in staffs opinion that there
would be a reasonable amount of distance between a proposed home on the site
and neighboring homes, and that the lot will not be noticeably narrower from the
view of the road. The variance as requested meets the spirit and intent of the
ordinance.
8. The use is allowed in the AG zoning district.
Resolution 2024-01
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9. The property is not located within a floodplain area.
10. 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 Larry and Louann Hanson to create a 226-foot wide lot, where the
minimum lot width is 300 feet, for the property located at 14565 Irish Avenue North.
ADOPTED by the City Council this 8"' day of January, 202
Tom Weidt, Mayor
ATTEST:
Mic el�Lind�au, ty Clerk