HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Resolution 1998-692CITY OF PLYMOUTH
RESOLUTION 98-692A
APPROVING VARIANCE REQUEST FOR DENNIS BEGIN FOR PROPERTY LOCATED
AT 2675 MEDICINE RIDGE ROAD (98135)
WHEREAS, Dennis Begin has requested approval of a variance to allow redevelopment of a
legal, non -conforming lot at 2675 Medicine Ridge Road; and
WHEREAS, the subject property is legally described as Lots 2 and 3, Block 5, Medicine Lake
Park Third Division, 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 request by Dennis
Begin for a variance to allow redevelopment of a legal, non -conforming lot as a single family
home, subject to the following findings and conditions:
1. A variance is approved for redevelopment of this legal non -conforming lot, based on the
finding that the seven variance standards have been met. Specifically:
a. A hardship exists due to the small lot area. Without the variance, 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- I district. This area of the City is unique due to the several non -conforming lots
that were platted prior to modern zoning and subdivision regulations.
c. The variance request it is not based exclusively upon a desire to increase the value of the
property. Approval of the variance would allow reasonable development of the property
in a manner consistent with the adjoining properties.
d. The conditions relating to the hardship were not created by the applicant, but rather were
created by the original platting of the property, which occurred many years ago. The
applicant consolidated two smaller lots to create this 12,670 -square foot lot, but the
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applicant does not own the properties on either side of this lot. Therefore, the applicant
cannot consolidate parcels to create a larger lot.
e. The proposal would not be detrimental to the public welfare or the neighborhood. The
variance would allow constriction of a single family home on a lot similar in size to the
neighboring lots.
f. The proposal would not 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. The proposal would be compatible with the neighborhood.
g. The applicant's request appears to be reasonable. It would allow redevelopment to in a
manner consistent with the existing neighborhood characteristics.
2. Building permits shall be obtained prior to commencement of the constriction improvements.
3. Development of the parcel is subject to all RSF-I district standards and Shoreland Overlay
Management District standards, except as amended by this resolution.
4. 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 2 103 0. 06 of the Zoning Ordinance.
ADOPTED by City Council on November 4, 1998.