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HUGO BOARD OF ADJUSTMENTS AND APPEALS
MAY 12, 2005
Chairperson Schumann called the meeting to order at 6:35.
PRESENT: Brunotte, Puleo, Schumann
ABSENT: None
ALSO PRESENT: Bryan Bear, Community Development Director (CDD)
Michele Lindau, Community Development Assistant
Minutes April 14, 2005
Brunotte made motion, Schumann seconded, to recommend approval of the minutes of April 14,
2005 as submitted.
All Ayes. Motion carried.
Variance for Robert and Barbara Schauer for Oversized Garage
The Board considered the application of Robert and Barbara Schauer for an oversized attached
garage on new construction at 4960 126th Street North (Bald Eagle Estates). The applicant was
requesting to construct a 1,200 square foot garage where 1000 square feet was the maximum
permitted by ordinance. The property is located in the Large Lot Residential Zoning District (R-
1) and consists of 1.2 acres.
The CDD explained that several variances had been issued for oversized garages within the
development prior to an ordinance amendment in 1992 when the maximum garage size was
changed from 720 square feet to 1000 square feet. Since 2002, two variances had been issued for
garages to exceed 1000 square feet. He pointed out that he applicant was allowed by ordinance
to construct an 870 square feet of accessory storage in the R-1 Zoning District.
Schumann opened the public hearing. There were no comments and Schumann closed the public
hearing.
Puleo pointed out that the applicant was unable to construct a basement because of the high water
table so they would not have that area for storage. Puleo referred to a letter from a resident at
4950126 th Street North stating they had no objection to the granting of the variance. Puleo
suggested that if the variance was granted, a condition could be added that the allowed amount of
accessory storage be reduced to less than 870 square feet. Since the garage entrance would be
facing the neighboring property and not the street, he also felt the portion facing the street should
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have windows and siding that matched that of the home.
Schumann said that variances had been granted in the past with the condition that no storage
sheds be allow on the lot. He also said that he would rather allow an increase in the garage size
than see a building constructed further back on the property into the wetland area.
Brunotte said that with no basement the applicant would need more storage area and he would be
okay with approving the variance with the condition that the applicant be limited to a smaller
amount of accessory storage.
The applicant Robert Schauer, 1827 Clarence Street, White Bear Lake, said he would agree to
being limited in the amount of permitted accessory storage.
Schumann made motion, Brunotte seconded, to approve the variance for a 1,200 square foot
garage with the condition that the allowable accessory storage be reduced from 870 to 260 square
feet and the exterior facing the street be compatible with the house.
All Ayes. Motion carried.
Adjournment
Brunotte made motion, Puleo seconded to adjourn at 6:50 p.m.
All Ayes. Motion carried.
Michele Lindau, Secretary
Board of Zoning Adjustments