HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Resolution 2006-244CITY OF PLYMOUTH
RESOLUTION 2006-244
APPROVING VARIANCES FOR ERIN DAUGHERTY FOR REDEVELOPMENT OF A
NON -CONFORMING LOT FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 10720 15TH AVENUE NORTH
(2006035)
WHEREAS, an application has been filed by Erin Daugherty which requests approval of variances
for redevelopment of a non -conforming lot to allow constriction of a new single-family home for
property legally described as follows:
Lot 2, Auditor's Subdivision No. 355, Hennepin County, Minnesota.
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has reviewed the request at a duly called public meeting
and recommends approval.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA, that it should and hereby does approve the request by Erin
Daugherty for variances for redevelopment of a non -conforming lot to allow constriction of a
new single-family home at 10720 15"' Avenue North, subject to the following conditions:
1. This resolution approves variances to allow redevelopment of an existing lot of record that is
non -conforming due to lot width and lot area, in accordance with the plans and materials
received by the City on May 9 and 23, 2006, except as may be amended by this resolution.
2. The variances are approved with the findings that the applicable variance standards are met, as
follows:
a. The subject lot is an existing non -conforming lot of record that was created prior to
modern zoning and subdivision regulations. The applicant proposes to improve the
property by removing an existing single-family home and subsequently constricting a new
single-family home with an attached garage.
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b. The circumstances related to this request are not generally applicable to other properties in
the RSF-2 district. The Medicine Lake Park lit Addition is unique due to the non-
conforming lots that were originally platted in the early 1900's, prior to modern zoning
and subdivision regulations and the reconfiguration of the lots through the Auditor's
Subdivision No. 355. These circumstances established a lot configuration that does not
readily serve the needs of present-day land use, unless variances are granted.
c. The request is not based upon a desire to increase value or income potential. The
proposal would allow the applicant to build a new single-family home on this residentially
zoned lot, replacing a 472 -square foot, 1930's -era cabin.
d. The hardship relating to the lot width was not created by the applicant, but rather was
created by the original platting of the lot in the early 1900's. The difficulties relating to
the requested variances for a small, narrow lot are a result of factors beyond the
applicant's control.
e. The proposal would not be detrimental to the public welfare or injurious to the
neighborhood. Many lots in this neighborhood have a similar lot area and width. Lastly,
the size and location of the proposed home meet Zoning Ordinance requirements and
would be compatible with the neighborhood.
f. The proposal would not impair an adequate supply of light and air to adjacent properties,
increase the danger of fire, endanger the public safety, or diminish property values within
the neighborhood.
g. Staff find that the request is reasonable and strikes a balance between allowing
redevelopment to occur while preserving neighborhood character and minimizing the
extent of the variations needed to alleviate the hardship.
3. Separate demolition and building permits are required prior to any constriction activity on the
property.
4. Impervious surface coverage on the property shall be no greater than 25 percent of the total
lot area.
5. Prior to issuance of the building permit, the applicants shall revise the plans consistent with
City Code and as follows:
a) Show the location of heavy duty silt fence on lakeside and street side of property.
b) Include City detail DWG -9 for the heavy duty (wire backed) silt fence.
c) Provide elevation for adjacent buildings.
d) Provide spot elevations around the perimeter of the proposed building and at the 15"'
Avenue lot corners.
e) Provide edge of bituminous elevation for 15"' Avenue adjacent to new constriction.
f) Show drainage arrows and direct side -yard drainage away from adjacent buildings.
6. Public streets must be kept clean of silt, sand, and mud throughout all times during
constriction.
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7. Any changes or expansions are subject to required reviews and approvals per Ordinance
provisions.
8. This approval shall expire one year after the date of approval, unless the property owner or
applicant has substantially started constriction of the project, or unless the landowner or
applicant has received prior approval from the City to extend the expiration date for up to one
additional year, as regulated under Section 2 103 0. 06 of the Zoning Ordinance.
ADOPTED by the City Council on June 27, 2006.
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 June 27, 2006, 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
City Clerk