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RESOLUTION No. 2012-110
A RESOLUTION TO APPROVE A SITE PLAN AMENDMENT AND VARIANCES
FOR CARLSON REAL ESTATE COMPANY TO CONSTRUCT A 1,872 -SQUARE
FOOT DETACHED ACCESSORY BUILDING AND RELATED SITE
IMPROVEMENTS AT ONE CARLSON PARKWAY (2012009)
WHEREAS, Carlson Real Estate Company, has requested approval of a site plan
amendment and variances to constrict a 1,872 -square foot detached accessory building and
related site improvements for property legally described as:
Lot 1, Block 1, Carlson Center Seventh Addition, according to the recorded plat thereof
on file or of record in the office of Register of Title, Hennepin County, Minnesota.
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has reviewed said 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
Carlson Real Estate Company, for a site plan amendment and variances to allow a 1,872 -square
foot detached accessory building and related site improvements, subject to the following
conditions:
1. A site plan amendment is approved to allow a 1,872 -square foot building and related site
improvements, in accordance with the plans received by the city on February 6, 2012 and
revised site plan received on March 29, 2012, except as may be amended by this resolution.
2. Variances are approved to allow a detached accessory building within a front yard and to
allow a 24.7 -foot side yard setback to the north property line, where 75 feet is required by the
zoning ordinance, with the finding that the applicable variance standards are met,
specifically:
a) The requested variance 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 meeting the setback
requirement, because:
1. The applicant proposes to use the property in a reasonable manner;
2. The request is due to unique circumstances that were not created by the applicant.
Given the position of the street frontage and the position of the principal building
and parking lot, there is no other reasonable location on the property to place a
detached accessory building without the need for a variance. The applicant is
proposing to locate the building in the northwest corner of the parking lot where
there is an existing berm and vegetation to screen the building from adjacent
homes; and
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3. The variance would not alter the essential character of the lot or neighborhood.
The garage and service doors of the accessory building would face south, which is
opposite of the adjacent residential use. The garage would be placed over existing
parking stalls.
c) The requested variance is not based exclusively upon economic considerations. The
property owner is proposing to constrict an accessory building to house company
vehicles and commuter bicycles.
d) The variance 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.
e) The variance requested is the minimum action required to address the practical
difficulties.
3. A separate building permit is required prior to commencement of the proiect.
4. Prior to issuance of a building permit, the applicant shall fulfill the requirements, submit
the required information, and revise the plans as indicated below, consistent with the
applicable city code, zoning ordinance, and engineering guidelines:
a. Complete a site improvement performance agreement and submit a financial guarantee
pursuant to section 21045.10 of the zoning ordinance.
b. Revise plans to add "compact parking" signage south of the proposed garage.
c. Submit a revised lighting plan in compliance with the shielding and maximum wattage
requirements of section 21105.06 of the zoning ordinance.
d. Obtain all applicable permits from the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District.
e. The fire hydrant shall be relocated to a location approved by the Fire Inspector.
f. The eave of the accessory building shall be located at least five feet from the trash
enclosure.
5. Silt fence shall be installed prior to any constriction on the site.
6. The color and materials of the proposed building shall match the color and materials of the
existing building.
7. Any rooftop equipment shall be screened or painted to match the building.
8. Standard Conditions:
a. The applicant shall remove any diseased or hazardous trees.
b. New signage shall receive sign permits when required and shall comply with section
21155 of the zoning ordinance.
c. Any subsequent phases or expansions are subject to required reviews and approvals per
ordinance provisions.
d. The site plan and variances shall expire one year after the date of approval, unless the
property owner or applicant has substantially started constriction of the project, or unless
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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 sections 21045.09 and
2 103 0. 06 respectively, of the zoning ordinance.
Approved this 10t1' day of April 2012.
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 April 12, 2012, 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