HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Resolution 2014-392CITY OF PLYMOUTH
RESOLUTION No. 2014-392
A RESOLUTION APPROVING A VARIANCE TO THE SIDE YARD SETBACK TO ALLOW AN
EXISTING DECK TO BE CONVERTED INTO A SCREEN PORCH BY BRUCE KNUTSON
ARCHITECTS FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1900 EAST MEDICINE LAKE BOULEVARD
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WHEREAS, Bruce Knutson Architects has requested approval of a side yard setback variance to
allow an existing deck to be converted into a screen porch; and
WHEREAS, the subject property is legally described as: Lot 2, Block 1, Fretham Sixth Addition,
Hennepin County, Minnesota; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has reviewed said request at a duly called public meeting.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA, that it should and hereby does approve the request by Bruce Knutson
Architects for a side yard setback variance to allow an existing deck to be converted into a screen porch
for property located at 1900 East Medicine Lake Boulevard, subject to the following findings and
conditions:
1. The requested variance is hereby approved to allow a north side yard setback variance of six feet
where ten feet is required to allow an existing deck to be converted into a screen porch, in
accordance with the application received by the city on October 29, 2014, except as may be
amended by this resolution.
2. The requested side yard setback variance is approved, based on the finding that all applicable
variance standards would be met, as follows:
a) The variance permitting the screen porch construction is consistent with the residential uses
listed for this land use classification in the comprehensive plan.
b) Permitting the existing deck to be converted to a screen porch on the home on this lot allows
the property to be used in a reasonable manner.
c) The plight of the landowner is unique as the subject lot is pie -shaped with angled lot lines that
were not created by the landowner.
d) The applicant has established that there are practical difficulties in complying with the
ordinance. "Practical difficulties" means that:
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1) The variance, if granted, would not alter the essential character of the locality; this
neighborhood is a fully developed neighborhood.
2) The purpose for the variation is not based exclusively on economic considerations; but
rather, the variance is requested to make improvements to the home to make it more
livable for the current occupant.
3) Granting the variance would not be detrimental to the public welfare or injurious to other
land or improvements in the neighborhood. The applicant is proposing the deck to be
converted to a screen porch for greater usability of the lakeside of the property.
e) The proposed porch addition would not impair an adequate supply of light and air to adjacent
properties, nor would it substantially increase congestion of public streets, increase the danger
of fire, endanger the public safety, or substantially diminish or impair property values within
the neighborhood.
f) The variance requested is the minimum action required to address or alleviate the practical
difficulties and to allow the homeowners to improve the livability of the home and to provide
usable space.
3. A building permit is required prior to construction of the screen porch and deck addition.
4. At framing inspection, the building inspector shall field verify that the northwest corner of the
screen porch is at least six feet from the north side property line, based on located property irons.
5. Any subsequent phases or expansions are subject to required reviews and approvals per ordinance
provisions.
6. The variance shall expire one year after the date of approval, unless the property owner or
applicant has commenced the authorized improvement or use, or unless the applicant, with the
consent of the property owner, has received prior approval from the city to extend the expiration
date for up to one additional year, as regulated under section 21030.06 of the zoning ordinance.
ADOPTED by the City Council this 9th day of December, 2014.
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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
December 9, 2014 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