HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024.06.03 RESO 2024-23 Variance for 12494 Goodview Ave fro Accessory Bldg RESOLUTION 2024-23
APPROVING A VARIANCE FROM THE ACCESSORY BUILDING
PLACEMENT REQUIREMENT FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 12494
GOODVIEW AVENUE NORTH
WHEREAS, Michael and Lindsay Osterman have requested approval of a variance to
allow the proposed 3,000 square foot accessory building to be located in front of the
principal building on the site, where location behind the principal building is required by
City ordinance, on property legally described as follows:
See Attached
WHEREAS, the Board of Zoning Adjustments and Appeals has reviewed said variance at
a duly called public hearing on May 23, 2024, and recommends approval with the
following findings and conditions:
1. The proposed facilities shall be in adherence to the site plan dated April 4, 2024.
2. The proposed variance is permissible by law.
3. The existing mature trees will provide screening from the adjacent property and
road, and the proposed location meets all setback requirements, establishing the
accessory building as a reasonable use.
4. The property is constrained by wetland, sloping terrain, existing trees, and the
location of the well and septic system. The proposed location prevents the applicant
from needing to grade and removing a significant amount of existing trees, creating
unique circumstances that are not created by the landowner.
5. The proposed location of the building is well screened by existing trees both from
the adjacent property to the north and the street, which does not create a visual
disruption relative to the adjacent properties and road. The requested variance will
not alter the essential character of the neighborhood.
6. There are practical difficulties in meeting the ordinance standards.
7. The spirit and intent of the attached accessory building ordinance is to not have the
accessory building dominate the look of the front of the house. However, the
proposed location is offset from the front of the house by some distance and is
screened by an existing dense row of trees. The variance as requested meets the
spirit and intent of the ordinance.
8. The use is allowed in the R-3 zoning district.
9. The property is not located within a floodplain area.
10. The property is served by City sewer and water.
Resolution 2024-23
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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 Michael and Lindsay Osterman to construct a 3,000 square foot accessory
building in front of the principal building, where a location behind the principal building
is required by ordinance, for the property located at 12494 Goodview Avenue North.
ADOPTED by the City Council this 3rd day of June, 2024.
Tom Weidt, Mayor
ATTEST:
Michele Lindau, City Clerk
That part of the East Half of the Southeast Quarter of Section 32, Township 31, Range 21, lying
North of the South 2310 feet, Washington County, Minnesota