HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Resolution 1998-305CITY OF PLYMOUTH
RESOLUTION 98-305
APPROVING VARIANCE REQUEST FOR GEORGE AND GLORIA WALLACE FOR
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 155 INLAND LANE NORTH (98049)
WHEREAS, George and Gloria Wallace have requested approval of variances to allow
constriction of an addition at 155 Inland Lane North; and
WHEREAS, the subject property is legally described as Lot 5, Block 3, 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 George and Gloria Wallace, subject to the following findings and
conditions:
1. The variances allow constriction of a six-foot by 34 -foot addition with two two -foot
by eight -foot bay window extensions, which would increase the impervious surface
coverage of the lot to 39 percent, and which would have a 23 -foot rear yard setback,
in accordance with the application received by the City on March 20, 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.
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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.
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 minor setback variance for a bay window at the rear of the home would not be
detrimental to the neighboring landowners or the City as a whole. The minor
encroachment would be difficult to detect from neighboring lots and would not be
visible from the street.
e) 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.
f) 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