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C ITY OF P LYMOUTH
R ESOLUTION N O. 2017-338
R ESOLUTION A PPROVING V ARIANCES FOR D AVID AND A NNE C RAIG
FOR P ROPERTY LOCATED AT 2515 M AGNOLIA L ANE N ORTH (2017 090)
WHEREAS, David and Anne Craig have requested approval of variances to lot area, lot width,
and building setback to allow construction of a new home on a vacant lot; and
WHEREAS, the variance would allow construction of a new home and related site improvements
on a non-conforming lot that contains 10,385 square feet where 18,500 square feet is the minimum
area required and contains 66 feet in width where 110 feet is the minimum lot width required in the
RSF-1 zoning district; and
WHEREAS, the variance would allow a side yard (north) setback of 12 feet, 4 inches, where 15
feet is the minimum required in the RSF-1 zoning district; and
WHEREAS, the subject property is legally described as That Part of Lot 3, Block 3, Elmhurst
Gardens, Lying South of the North 1 Foot, Front and Rear, 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 David and Anne Craig for lot area, lot
width, and side yard setback variances to allow a 12-foot, 4-inch side yard setback where 15 feet
minimum is specified, for 2515 Magnolia Lane North, subject to the following findings and conditions:
1. The requested variance is hereby approved, in accordance with the application and plans received
by the City on October 2, 2017, except as may be amended by this resolution.
2. The requested variance is approved, based on the finding that all applicable variance standards
have been met. Specifically,
a. The requested variance for a new single-family home is consistent with the residential uses
listed for this land use classification in the comprehensive plan.
b. The applicant has demonstrated that there are practical difficulties in complying with the
ordinance regulations, because:
1. the request is reasonable and the property would be used in a reasonable manner;
2. the request is due to circumstances not created by the landowners as the lot created in
1914 does not meet the minimum area and width requirements for the RSF-1 zoning
district; and
3. the variance would not alter the essential character of the lot or neighborhood as the lot
is in character with the surrounding lots within the subdivision and contained a single-
family home from the years 1948 to 2015.
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c. The requested variance is not based upon economic considerations, but rather, is based upon
a desire to add a more livable home that is in character with the neighborhood than the
previous cabin-style home that was located on the lot.
d. The requested variance and resulting construction would not be detrimental to the public
welfare, nor would it be injurious to other land or improvements in the neighborhood. The
proposed home would be located further from the side lot lines than the neighboring homes
to the north and south.
e. The requested variance and resulting construction would not impair an adequate supply of
light and air to adjacent properties, nor would it increase traffic congestion or the danger of
fire, endanger the public safety, or substantially diminish property values within the
neighborhood. The proposed home would increase the value of this lot.
f. The variance requested is the minimum action required to address the practical difficulties.
The proposed home would meet or exceed all other zoning regulations.
3. A building permit is required prior to commencement of the project.
4. Prior to issuance of the building permit, the applicant shall submit a revised certified survey that
identifies the: 1) proposed home and attached garage location as shown on the site plan; 2)
existing and proposed elevation contours; 3) garage and lowest floor elevations; 5) location of
either at least two existing preserved and protected trees or two new, to be planted, front yard
trees, or a combination thereof, pursuant to zoning ordinance requirements ; and 6) drainage
arrows directing stormwater toward Magnolia Lane away from the adjacent properties.
5. In conjunction with issuance of the required building permit, the applicant shall identify and mark
the lot line corners.
6. The variances 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.
APPROVED by the City Council on this 14th day of November, 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
November 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