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RESOLUTION 2000-567
APPROVING VARIANCE REQUEST FOR DELMER AND JEAN MATASOVSKY
FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2670 EAST MEDICINE LAKE BOULVEARD
(20162)
WHEREAS, Delmer and Jean Matasovsky have requested approval of variances to allow
redevelopment of a single family home at 2670 East Medicine Lake Boulevard; and
WHEREAS, the subject property is legally described as Medicine Lake Park 3rd Division,
Lot 21, Block 5; 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 Delmer and Jean Matasovsky for four variances, subject to the following
findings and conditions:
1. The variances allow redevelopment of the subject parcel with a new home, in
accordance with the application received by the City on October 6, 2000. Specifically,
the four variances allow:
a) reduction in the side yard setback requirement on the north side of the proposed
home from 5.3 feet to 6 feet;
b) reduction in the side yard setback requirement on the south side of the proposed
home from 12.1 feet to 12.6 feet;
c) the impervious surface coverage on the lot to be increased above 25 percent to
32.5 percent; and
d) redevelopment of a non -conforming lot.
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2. The applicable variance standards are met, as follows:
1) 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.
2) The conditions relating to the hardship are not generally applicable to other
properties in the RSF-1 district. Medicine Lake Park 3rd Division has several
non -conforming lots along Medicine Lake that were created prior to current
zoning and subdivision regulations. There is also an alley that runs across the
lot to provide access to three nieghbors, which adds impervious surface has no
direct benefit to the applicants property.
3) 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.
4) 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 circa
1920, prior to current zoning.
5) 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 the neighborhood.
6) The applicants' request appears to be reasonable, and strikes a delicate balance
between allowing redevelopment to occur on the site while minimizing the
extent of the variations needed to alleviate the hardship.
3. Building permits shall be obtained prior to commencement of the construction
improvements.
4. Prior to the issuance of building permits, the applicants shall demonstrate how they
will manage runoff to ensure the neighboring properties will not encounter increased
drainage.
5. There shall be no other future improvements on the lot, which results in an increase in
the amount of impervious surface coverage from the plans dated October 6, 2000.
6. 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 November 28, 2000
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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 November 28, 2000 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