HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Resolution 1998-349CITY OF PLYMOUTH
RESOLUTION 98-349
APPROVING VARIANCE REQUEST FOR ERIC AND TINA GUSTAFSON FOR
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1505 EVERGREEN LANE NORTH (98071)
WHEREAS, Eric and Tina Gustafson have requested approval of variances to
allow redevelopment of a single family home at 1505 Evergreen Lane North; and
WHEREAS, the subject property is legally described as Lot 6, Block 2, 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 Eric and Tina Gustafson for four variances, subject to the
following findings and conditions:
1. The variances allow redevelopment of the subject parcel with and new home
and new single -car detached garage, in accordance with the application
received by the City on April 22, 1998. Specifically, the four variances allow:
a) reduction in the side yard setback requirement on the south side of the
proposed home from ten feet to 6.96 feet;
b) reduction in the side yard setback on the north side of the proposed
driveway from three feet to one foot;
c) the impervious surface coverage on the lot to be increased above 25
percent to 31 percent; and
d) redevelopment of a non -conforming lot.
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2. The applicable variance standards are met, as follows:
a) A hardship exists due to the small lot area and width of the parcel.
Without the variances, the site could not be redeveloped in a reasonable
manner.
b) 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 very unique due to the several non -conforming lots that were
platted prior to modern zoning and subdivision regulations.
c) The conditions relating to the hardship were not created by the
applicants, but rather were created by the original platting of the lot which
occurred in 1916.
d) The request is not based upon a desire to increase value or income
potential. The proposal would help to make the property more livable and
enjoyable for the owner.
e) 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. In addition, the
proposal would be compatible with neighborhood.
f) The applicants' request appears to be reasonable, and strikes a delicate
balance between allowing redevelopment to occur on the site while
minimizing the extend of the variations needed to alleviate the hardship.
3. Building permits shall be obtained prior to commencement of the construction
improvements.
4. There shall be no other future improvements on the lot (e.g., patio, tennis
court) which results in an increase in the amount of impervious surface
coverage from the plans dated April 22, 1998.
5. This approval shall expire one year after the date of approval, unless the
landowner or applicant has started the project, or unless the landowner or
applicant 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 City Council on June 3, 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 June 3, 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