HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Resolution 2006-342CITY OF PLYMOUTH
RESOLUTION 2006-342
APPROVING VARIANCE TO LOT WIDTH FOR VLADIMIR AND ANDREA KELMAN TO
ALLOW CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW SINGLE-FAMILY HOME FOR PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 1010 GARLAND LANE (2006065)
WHEREAS, an application has been filed by Vladimir and Andrea Kelman which requests
approval of a variance to lot width to allow constriction of a new single-family home for property
legally described as follows:
Lot 4, Block 3, City View Acres 2"a Unit, 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 Vladimir
and Andrea Kelman for a variance to allow constriction of a new single-family home at 1010
Garland Lane, subject to the following conditions:
1. This resolution approves a variance to lot width to allow constriction of a new single-family
home on an existing lot of record that is non -conforming due to lot width, in accordance with
the plans and materials received by the City on July 13, 2006, except as may be amended by
this resolution.
2. The variance is 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 owns no adjacent property and
does not have the ability to reduce or eliminate the non -conforming lot width. The lot is
narrow at the Garland Lane right of way, but increases in width to approximately 115 at
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the lake. Additionally, the lot contains 36,913 square feet, roughly double the Ordinance's
area requirements.
b. The circumstances related to this request are not generally applicable to other properties in
the RSF-1 district. The City View Acres, 2"a Unit is unique due to the non -conforming
lots that were originally platted in 1941, prior to modern zoning and subdivision
regulations. These circumstances established a lot configuration that does not readily
meet the present-day zoning requirements, unless variances are granted.
c. The request is not based upon a desire to increase value or income potential. The
proposal would allow the applicants to build a new single-family home on this
residentially -zoned lot.
d. The hardship relating to the lot width was not created by the applicants, but rather was
created by the original platting of the lot. The difficulties relating to the requested
variance for a 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 smaller lot width than that required
by the Ordinance. Lastly, the size and location of the proposed home meet Zoning
Ordinance requirements and would be compatible with the neighborhood.
f. The requested variance 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. The request is reasonable and strikes a balance between allowing redevelopment to occur
while minimizing the extent of the variations needed to alleviate the hardship.
3. Separate demolition and building permits are required prior to any construction
activity on the property. Separate buildings permits are required from the Building
Division.
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 the Engineering Guidelines or submit necessary supplementary materials 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) Submit a copy of any required permit for home constriction from the Minnehaha Creek
Watershed.
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 September 12, 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 September 12, 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