HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Resolution 1999-224CITY OF PLYMOUTH
RESOLUTION 99-224
APPROVING A VARIANCE FOR D. J. KRANZ FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 6050
NATHAN LANE NORTH (99022)
WHEREAS, D. J. Kranz has requested approval of a variance to allow a trash enclosure in the
front yard on property legally described as:
Lot 1, Block 3, Bass Creek Business Park Addition, Hennepin County, Minnesota.
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 D. J.
Kranz for a variance, subject to the following conditions:
Avariance is approved to allow a trash enclosure in a front yard, subject to the applications
dated March 12, 1999, based on the following findings:
a) The physical surroundings of the property create a unique hardship, as distinguished from
a mere inconvenience. The Zoning Ordinance defines each yard that abuts a public street
as a "front' yard. Consequently, the property has three front yards.
b) The conditions relating to the hardship are not generally applicable to other properties in
the I-2 zoning district. The subject property fronts on three streets.
c) The request is not based upon a desire to increase value or income potential. The
proposal would allow the convenient placement of the trash enclosure in an area that does
not detract from the appearance of the building or surrounding properties. The applicant is
proposing to construct the enclosure of rock face block and screen it from adjacent
properties.
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d) The hardship is caused by the Zoning Ordinance and the physical surroundings of the
property, and was not self-created.
e) The granting of the variance would not be detrimental to the public welfare or injurious to
other land in the neighborhood because the trash enclosure would be screened from
adjacent properties.
f) The location of the trash enclosure would not impair an adequate supply of light and air to
adjacent property. The location of the trash enclosure would not endanger public safety or
create a problem for vehicular traffic because the trash enclosure would not be located
within the sight triangle of the intersection and would not obstruct the view of motorists.
g) The requested variance is the minimum action necessary. The Zoning Ordinance requires
the applicant to screen the trash area from adjacent properties and rights-of-way. As
proposed, the trash enclosure would provide the necessary screening.
3. The trash enclosure shall be constructed of materials that match the exterior of the building.
4. This approval shall expire one year after the date of approval, unless the property owner or
applicant has substantially started construction of 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 Sections 21015.07 and 21030.06 of the Zoning Ordinance.
Adopted by the City Council on May 18, 1999.
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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 18, 1999, 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