HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Resolution 1998-304CITY OF PLYMOUTH
RESOLUTION 98-304
APPROVING VARIANCE REQUEST FOR JEROME FRANZEN FOR PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 240 INLAND LANE NORTH (98045)
WHEREAS, Jerome Franzen has requested approval of a variance to allow constriction
of a four -season porch at 240 Inland Lane North; and
WHEREAS, the subject property is legally described as Lot 13, Block 4, Kingswood
Farm, Hennepin County, Minnesota; 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
variance request by Jerome Franzen, subject to the following findings and conditions:
1. The variance allows constriction of a 16 -foot by 18 -foot four -season porch which
would increase the impervious surface coverage of the lot to 38 percent, in accordance
with the application received by the City on March 18, 1998.
2. The applicable variance standards are met, as follows:
a) The elimination of the PUD for this development created the hardship because the
9.5 -acre outlot is no longer considered in the lot coverage calculation under
conventional zoning. The applicant did not create this hardship.
b) The Kingswood Farms subdivision is unique because its homeowners association
owns a 9.5 -acre natural buffer area adjacent to the lake, which was designed to
meet the goals of the impervious surface coverage regulation.
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c) The additional impervious surface coverage requested would not be detrimental to
the lake because the 9.5 -acre natural buffer area protects the lake.
d) 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.
e) The proposal would not harm the public welfare or the City as a whole, 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.
Furthermore, the applicant's request appears to be reasonable.
3. Building permits shall be obtained prior to commencement of the constriction
improvements.
Adopted by City Council on May 20, 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 20, 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