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RESOLUTION 2004-192
APPROVING VARIANCES FOR FRONT AND SIDE YARD SETBACK FOR
CONSTRUCTION OF A GARAGE ADDITION AT 11420 49TH PLACE N. (2004033)
WHEREAS, an application has been filed by Sawhorse Designers/Builders, Inc. for variances for
front and side yard setback for constriction of a garage addition at 11420 49t1' Place N. for
property legally described as follows:
Lot 7, Block 1, Zachary Hills -1 Addition
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
Sawhorse Designers/Builders, Inc., subject to the following conditions:
1. This resolution approves variances for front and side yard setback for constriction of a garage
addition at 11420 49t1' Place N., in accordance with the plans and application received by the
City on March 25, 2004 and April 6, 2004, except as amended by this resolution.
2. The variances are approved with the finding that the applicable variance standards are met.
Specifically:
(a) That because of the particular physical surroundings, shape, or topographical conditions of
the specific parcel of land involved, a particular hardship to the owner would result, as
distinguished from a mere inconvenience, if the strict letter of the regulations were to be
carried out. The property is legally non -conforming for lot width, lot size, and setback
for the east side yard. Due to the split-level design of the home and the narrow lot, the
homeowner is not able to constrict an addition on the main level of the home without the
variance.
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(b) The property is unique due to the narrow lot width and the position of the home on the
lot, which is compounded by the split-level design of the home. Generally, other
properties in the RSF-1 zoning district do not have these combined issues which would
prevent the constriction of additional living space on the main level of the home.
(c) The request is not based exclusively upon a desire to increase the value or income
potential of the property. The proposal would allow the applicant to modernize the home
and increase the livability of the home.
(d) The conditions relating to the hardship were not created by the applicant, but rather were
created by the original constriction of the home, prior to the current Zoning Ordinance.
(e) Granting the variance would result in a relatively minor change to the exterior of the
stricture. The addition would be constricted in line with the existing garage and would
not detract from the appearance of the home or surrounding properties. Due to the
location on a cul-de-sac and the placement of the adjacent homes, the front of the garage
addition would visually be in line with the adjacent properties.
(f) The variance would not impair an adequate supply of light and air to adjacent property, or
substantially increase the congestion of the public streets, or increase the danger of fire, or
endanger the public safety, or substantially diminish or impair property values within the
neighborhood.
(g) The addition proposed by the applicant is modest in size (180 square feet) and is the
minimum action required to eliminate the hardship and to improve the livability of the
home.
3. The building materials of the addition shall match the exterior materials of the home.
4. Prior to issuance of a building permit, the applicant shall identify and mark the property irons
for the front property line and side property line to the west.
5. Any subsequent phases or expansions are subject to required reviews and approvals per
Ordinance provisions.
6. 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 May 25, 2004.
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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 May 25, 2004, 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