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C ITY OF P LYMOUTH
R ESOLUTION N O. 2020-071
R ESOLUTION A PPROVING A V ARIANCE FOR M ARK H ILLSTROM FOR
P ROPERTY LOCATED AT 10314 S OUTH S HORE D RIVE (2019 105)
WHEREAS, Mark Hillstrom has requested approval of a variance to increase the impervious
surface coverage from 26.3 percent to 27.7 percent, where a maximum of 25 percent is specified; and
WHEREAS, the variance would allow construction of a new attached garage onto the south side
of the existing home; and
WHEREAS, the subject property is legally described as Lot 3, Block 1, Medicine Lake Park First
Division, including adjacent one-half of vacated road, 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 Mark Hillstrom for an impervious surface
coverage variance for 10314 South Shore Drive, subject to the following findings and conditions:
1. The requested variance is approved, in accordance with the plans received by the city on December
5, 2019 and narrative and survey received by the city on January 6, 2020, except as may be
amended by this resolution.
2. The requested variance is approved, based on the finding that all applicable variance standards
have been met. Specifically,
a. The requested variance and resulting construction would be in harmony with the general
purposes and intent of the ordinance, and would be consistent with the city’s comprehensive
plan.
b. The applicant has demonstrated that there are practical difficulties in complying with the
ordinance regulations, because:
1. the request is reasonable and the property would be used in a reasonable manner;
2. the request is due to circumstances not created by the landowner; and
3. 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 improve the livability and appearance of the home.
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 garage would not be closer to the street than the existing garage, and a BMP to
offset the increase in impervious surface coverage would be provided on the lot.
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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 improvement project would increase the property value
of this lot.
f. The variance requested is the minimum action required to address the practical difficulties.
The proposal complies with the non-conforming regulations and would meet or exceed all
other zoning regulations.
3. A building permit is required prior to commencement of the project.
4. Prior to issuance of the building permit, the applicant shall:
a. provide a roadway easement for South Shore Drive;
b. revise the plan to relocate the BMP out of the roadway easement for South Shore Drive;
and
c. obtain staff approval of an administrative permit for the project.
5. The variance shall expire one year after the date of approval, unless the property owner or
applicant has commenced the authorized improvement or use, or unless the applicant, with the
consent of the property owner, has 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.
APPROVED by the Plymouth City Council on this 18th day of February, 2020.
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
February 18, 2020, 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