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C ITY OF P LYMOUTH
R ESOLUTION N O. 2018-384
R ESOLUTION A PPROVING A V ARIANCE TO THE S IDE Y ARD S ETBACKS TO A LLOW A N EW
H OME FOR P ROPERTY LOCATED AT 2625 M EDICINE R IDGE R OAD (2018077)
WHEREAS, Fieldstone Family Homes, Inc. has requested approval of side yard setback variances
for a new home; and
WHEREAS, the subject property is legally described as: Lot 7, Block 5, Medicine Lake Park Third
Addition, Hennepin County, Minnesota; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has reviewed said request at a duly called public meeting.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PLYMOUTH,
MINNESOTA, that it should and does approve the request by Fieldstone Family Homes, Inc. for side yard
setback variances for a new home for property located at 2625 Medicine Ridge Road, subject to the
following findings and conditions:
1. The requested variance is approved to allow both side yard setbacks at 9.5 feet where 15 feet is
required, in accordance with the application received by the city on October 24, 2018, and
additional information on November 8, 2018, except as may be amended by this resolution.
2. The requested side yard setback variances are approved, based on the finding that all applicable
variance standards would be met, as follows:
a) The requested variance for the new home is consistent with the residential uses listed for this
land use classification in the comprehensive plan.
b) The applicant has demonstrated that there are practical difficulties in complying with the
ordinance regulations, because:
a. the request is reasonable and the property would be used in a reasonable manner;
b. the request is due to circumstances not created by the property owners as the size of
the lot limits the area for a new home; and
c. the variance would not alter the essential character of the lot or neighborhood.
c) The requested variance is not based upon economic considerations, but rather, is based upon
a desire to build a home on the lot.
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d) The requested variance and resulting construction would not be detrimental to the public
welfare, nor would it be injurious to other land or improvements in the neighborhood. The
proposed home would have a similar setbacks as the neighboring properties.
e) The requested variance and resulting construction would not impair an adequate supply of
light and air to adjacent properties, nor would it increase traffic congestion or the danger of
fire, endanger the public safety, or substantially diminish property values within the
neighborhood. The proposed home would increase the property value of this lot.
f) The variance request is the minimum action required to address the practical difficulties. The
proposed home would meet or exceed all other zoning regulations.
3. An approved stormwater and erosion control plan from the Engineering Division is required prior to
construction of the home.
4. A building permit is required prior to construction of the home.
5. At framing inspection, the building inspector shall field verify that the southeast and southwest
corners of the home are at least 9.5 feet from the side property lines, based on located property
irons.
6. Any subsequent phases or expansions are subject to required reviews and approvals per ordinance
provisions.
7. The variance shall expire one year after the date of approval, unless the property owners or
applicants has commenced the authorized improvement or use, or unless the applicants, with the
consent of the property owners, have received prior approval from the city to extend the
expiration date for up to one additional year, as regulated under section 21030.06 of the zoning
ordinance.
ADOPTED by the City Council on this 11th day of December, 2018.
STATE OF MINNESOTA)
COUNTY OF HENNEPIN) SS.
The undersigned, being the duly qualified and appointed City Clerk of the City of Plymouth, Minnesota,
certifies that I compared the foregoing resolution adopted at a meeting of the Plymouth City Council on
December 11, 2018 with the original thereof on file in my office, and the same is a correct transcription
thereof.
WITNESS my hand officially as such City Clerk and the Corporate seal of the City this ____________day
of ____________________, _____.
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City Clerk