HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Resolution 2002-210CITY OF PLYMOUTH
RESOLUTION 2002-210
APPROVING A VARIANCE TO SIDE -YARD SETBACK TO ALLOW CONSTRUCTION OF
A TWO -CAR ATTACHED GARAGE AND ROOM ADDITION ABOVE FOR TERRANCE
AND BETH O'CONNOR FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 14910 GLEASON LAKE DRIVE
(2002036)
WHEREAS, an application has been filed by Terrence and Beth O'Connor requesting approval of
a variance for a 5.9 -foot side -yard setback where the Zoning Ordinance requires 15 feet, and
WHEREAS, the subject property is legally described as follows:
That part of Lots 13 and 14, Block 1, Christiansoen's Parker Lake Second Addition
Hennepin County, Minnesota, lying East of a line drawn parallel with and distant 100 feet
east of the west line of said Lots 13 and 14 as measured at right angles to said west line
and west of a line drawn parallel with and distant 200 feet east of the west line of said lots
13 and 14 as measured at right angles to said west line and south of a line drawn from a
point in the west line of said lot 14 distant 30 feet north of the southwest corner thereof
to a point in the east line of said lot 14 distant 30 feet north of the southeast coner thereof,
according to the recorded plat thereof, and
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 of Terrence
and Beth O'Connor requesting approval of a variance for a side yard setback, for property located
at 14910 Gleason Lake Dr., subject to the following findings and conditions:
1. This variance is granted in accordance with the plans received by the City on April 2, 2002,
except as may be amended by this resolution.
2. The variance shall also allow a one -foot overhang on the side and two -foot in the front and
rear.
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3. The variance is granted based upon findings that the applicable variance standards have been
met, as follows:
a) The constriction of the home at an angle and the distance from either lot line create a
difficult situation when considering the addition of an attached two -stall garage. The
variance is requested in order to allow the property owner to make improvements to this
modestly -sized (approximately 1,050 square feet) single-family home, creating additional
living space and an attached two -stall garage.
b) The conditions relating to the hardship are not generally applicable to other properties in
the RSF-I zoning district because the lots are typically six feet wider. In addition, most
newer homes are either constricted with attached two -stall garages (or larger) initially, or
are placed on the lot so as to allow later constriction of large attached garages.
c) The request is not based upon a desire to increase the value or income potential of the
property but rather to increase the livability of the home and provide an attached two -stall
garage, which is a more typical size for properties in this climate.
d) The hardship is caused by the Zoning Ordinance and was not self-created. The
constriction of the home equidistant from the lot lines and at an angle pose difficulties for
any attached garage addition.
e) Granting Granting the variance would not be detrimental to the public welfare or injurious
to other land or improvements in the neighborhood. Granting the variance would allow
the applicant to 1) design a garage and second -story addition consistent with the existing
home, 2) make improvements to the property which would contribute to the surrounding
property values, and 3) would include materials and design consistent with the character
of the area.
J) The variance would not impair an adequate supply of light and air to adjacent property,
nor would it 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 variance would not impair an adequate supply of light and air to adjacent property,
nor would it 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 City.
4. Prior to the issuance of building permit, the property irons adjacent to the proposed
constriction shall be located and exposed.
5. Building permits shall be obtained prior to constriction of the addition.
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6. This approval shall expire one year after the date of approval, unless the applicant has
substantially started constriction of the project, or unless the 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 14, 2002.
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 14, 2002, 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