HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Resolution 2004-281CITY OF PLYMOUTH
RESOLUTION 2004-281
APPROVING A VARIANCE TO ALLOW CONSTRUCTION OF A DETACHED GARAGE
IN THE FRONT YARD FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 15325 9TH AVE. N. (2004030)
WHEREAS, an application has been filed by Jason and Lori Hahn for a variance to allow
constriction of a detached garage in the front yard for property located at 15325 9t1' Ave. N. for
property legally described as follows:
The east 50 feet of Lot 26, Parkers Lakeside Acres, 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 Jason
and Lori Hahn, subject to the following conditions:
1. This resolution approves a variance to allow constriction of a detached garage in the front
yard at 15325 9"' Ave. N., in accordance with the plans and application received by the City
on March 23, 2004 and additional materials submitted on May 26, 2004, except as amended
by this resolution.
2. The variance is approved with the finding that the applicable variance standards are met.
Specifically:
(a) A hardship exists as there is currently no garage on the property and limited areas in which
a garage could be constricted within requirements. Due to the narrow lot width and the
design of the home, a garage could not be constricted without significant modifications to
the home or increased impervious surface.
(b) The conditions of the parcel are unique as the lot is non -conforming for lot area and
width.
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(c) The request is not based exclusively upon a desire to increase value or income potential of
the property. The request would allow the applicants to constrict a garage on the
property, which an important property improvement in a cold climate such as Minnesota.
(d) The property was non -conforming when the applicants purchased the home in 1999.
Without the variance, the applicants would not be able to constrict a garage on the
property without significant modifications to the home and an increase in the impervious
surface coverage.
(e) The proposed front yard setback to the garage exceeds the setback required for a principal
stricture on the lot and also exceeds the side and rear setback requirements. In addition,
due to the large right of way for 9"' Avenue, the garage would be setback 100 feet from
the street. Screening would be provided from existing trees along the side property lines.
The requested variance would allow a reduction in impervious surface coverage, which is
important as run-off from the property enters Parkers Lake without any treatment.
(f) With modifications to the design of the garage to include windows or raised panels on the
door, the proposed 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 requested variance is the minimum action required to eliminate the hardship. The
proposed garage is modestly sized (480 square feet) and proposed for a location that
minimizes impervious surface.
3. Prior to issuance of a building permit, the applicants shall revise the design of the garage to
include a garage door with windows or raised panels to improve the appearance of the garage
from the street.
4. The building materials of the garage shall be compatible with the design of the home and shall
match the exterior materials and color of the home, as required by Section 21120.07 of the
Zoning Ordinance.
5. The constriction of the driveway shall meet the standards of Section 21135.07 of the Zoning
Ordinance.
6. Prior to issuance of a building permit, the applicants shall identify and mark the property irons
for the front and side property lines.
7. Any subsequent phases or expansions are subject to required reviews and approvals per
Ordinance provisions.
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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 July 27, 2004.
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 July 27, 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