HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Resolution 1998-262CITY OF PLYMOUTH
RESOLUTION 98-262
APPROVING VARIANCE REQUEST FOR RICHARD GRIMES C/O RANDY OLSON
FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1507 WEST MEDICINE LAKE DRIVE (98015)
WHEREAS, Richard Grimes c/o Randy Olson has requested approval of variances to
allow constriction of a 10 -foot by 17 -foot three -season porch and 10 -foot by 7 -foot deck
at 1507 West Medicine Lake Boulevard; and
WHEREAS, the subject property is legally described as Lot 1, Block 1, Elmhurst
Gateway Addition; and
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 Richard Grimes c/o Randy Olson for two variances, subject to the following
findings and conditions:
I. The variances allow constriction of a 10 -foot by 17 -foot three -season porch and ten
foot by seven foot deck which would increase the impervious surface coverage of the
lot to 31 percent, and which would have a 19.16 -foot front yard setback from West
Medicine Lake Road, in accordance with the application received by the City on
January 30, 1998 and March 9, 1998.
2. A hardship exists due to the small size and layout of the parcel, whereby any additional
impervious surface coverage requires a variance.
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3. The conditions relating to the hardship are not generally applicable to other properties
in the RSF-2 district. This Evergreen Lane area of the City is unique due to the
several non -conforming lots that were platted prior to modern zoning and subdivision
regulations.
4. The conditions relating to the hardship were not created by the applicant, but rather
were created by the original platting of the lot which occurred in 1916.
5. The request is not based upon a desire to increase value or income potential. The
proposal would help to make the home more livable and enjoyable for the owner.
6. The proposal would not be detrimental to the public welfare or the neighborhood, nor
would it impair the supply of light and air to adjacent property, increase the danger of
fire, endanger the public safety, or diminish property values within the neighborhood.
Additionally, the applicant's request appears to be reasonable.
7. Building permits shall be obtained prior to commencement of the constriction
improvements.
Adopted by City Council on May 6, 1998.
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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 6, 1998, 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