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C ITY OF P LYMOUTH
R ESOLUTION N O. 2017-067
R ESOLUTION A PPROVING A V ARIANCE TO THE R EAR Y ARD S ETBACK TO A LLOW AN
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A DDITION TO THE H OME FOR P ROPERTY L OCATED AT 10610 54 A VENUE N ORTH
(2016102)
WHEREAS, Michael Steinhauser has requested approval of a variance for an addition to the west
side of the home; and,
WHEREAS, the subject property is legally described as Lot 2, Block 2, The Ponds at Bass Creek,
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2 Addition, Hennepin County, Minnesota; and,
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has reviewed said request at a duly called public meeting,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PLYMOUTH,
MINNESOTA, that it should and does approve the request by Michael Steinhauser for a variance for
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property located at 10610 54 Avenue North, subject to the following findings and conditions:
1. The requested variance is hereby approved to allow an approximately 11-foot by 12-foot
addition to be constructed 17.7 feet from the west property line where 25 feet is required,
in accordance with the application received by the city on December 23, 2016 and January
6, 2017, except as may be amended by this resolution.
a. The request for the addition is consistent with the residential uses listed for this land use
classification in the comprehensive plan.
b. Permitting the addition allows the property to be used in a reasonable manner.
c. The plight of the landowner is unique and not self-created. Although the lot is larger than
the adjacent properties, wetlands comprise the majority of the lot area. The original
builder/owner maximized views from the home by constructing the home close to the
minimum setback from the west lot line and orienting the rear of the home toward the
wetland to the south. While this orientation maximizes views and the flexibility of the
yard area in front of the garage, it creates a practical difficulty to expanding the rooms
along the west side of the home, including the master bedroom.
d. The variance, if granted, would not alter the essential character of the locality. The
neighborhood is fully developed and the closest lots to the west are oriented with their
rear yards abutting the proposed addition.
e. The purpose for the variation is not based exclusively on economic considerations; but
rather, the variance is requested to make improvements to the home to make it more
livable for the current occupants.
f. Granting the variance would not be detrimental to the public welfare or injurious to other
land or improvements in the neighborhood.
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g. The proposed addition would not impair an adequate supply of light and air to adjacent
properties, nor would it substantially increase congestion of public streets, increase the
danger of fire, endanger the public safety, or substantially diminish or impair property
values within the neighborhood.
h. The variance requested is the minimum action required to address or alleviate the
practical difficulties.
2. A building permit is required prior to construction of the addition.
3. Any subsequent phases or expansions are subject to required reviews and approvals per
ordinance provisions.
4. The variance shall expire one year after the date of approval, unless the property owner or
applicant has commenced the authorized improvement or use, or unless the applicant, with
the consent of the property owner, 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 the City Council on this 14th day of February, 2017.
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
February 14, 2017 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 ____________________, ______.
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City Clerk