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October 18, 1993 ti o P K N Planning Report VN93 -6
SIDE YARD VARIANCE 510 SWEETBRIAR
Proposed Action.
Sta recommends the f ollowing mot Move to approve Resolution RZ 93 -24
recommending approval of a 5 foot side yard variance to construct an addition to a garage.
Overview.
The' app1icartt is- proposing to construct an addition to the existing garage at ;510. Sweetbriar.
the proposed addition is 10 feet wide -and narrows to 7 feet at the back. The building length
is 25f6 Teapplicants :property is located abutting State Hwy. 7 and the sound barrier.
The applicant's property is located in the`R -1 -D zoning district. A 10 foot side yard setback is
,r�' The applicant currently has a 10 foot side yard setback and is requesting a 5 foot
variance to facilitate this construction. If the variance is granted, the applicant will have a 5
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Prim Issues to Consider.
o Does the appl have an undue hardsh
o Does the applicant have reasonable use of the property?
o What is the staffs recommendation?
Supporting Documents.
o Analysis of Issues
o Site Plan
o Resolution RZ93-24
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Nanc. Anderson, AICP
Planner
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0 Primary Issues to Consider.
o Does the applicant have an undue hardship?
The Zoning Ordinance defines a variance as the following: "a modification or variation from
the provisions of this code or variation from its provisions granted by the board and applying
to a specific parcel of property because of undue hardship due to circumstances peculiar and
unique to such parcel."
The applicants situation is different than most other lots in Hopkins. The applicants property
abuts State Hwy. 7 and the sound barrier is located adjacent the side of the property on which
he is requesting a variance. The sound barrier is located approximately 30 feet from the
applicants home, but the applicant only has 10 feet to the property line. One of the reasons
for setbacks is to provide adequate distance between homes for light, air privacy, fire
protection etc. In this case the applicant does not have a home on the side that the variance is
being requested. Also, the applicant's home is situated on the lot in such a manner that a
detached garage prohibits construction in the rear yard. Both sides of the home are located 10
feet from the side lot lines, which would make construction of a driveway to get to the rear
yard very difficult.
o Does the applicant have reasonable use of the property?
The applicant in the purest sense does have reasonable use of the property. However, because
of the way the home is situated on the site, it is impossible to construct a detached garage.
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o What is the staff recommendation?
Staff is recommending approval of the variance. The staff recommending approval of the
variance due to the unique and special circumstances associated with this property and its
relationship to Highway 7 and the sound barrier located on the north side of the property.
Alternatives.
1. Recommend approval of the variance. By recommending approval of the variance, the
City Council will consider a recommendation of approval for the variance.
2. Recommend denial of the variance. By recommending denial of the variance, the City
Council will consider a recommendation of denial for the variance.
3. Continue for further information. If the Planning Commission indicates that further
information is needed the item should be continued.
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CITY OF HOPKINS
Hennepin County, Minnesota
RESOLUTION NO: RZ93 -24
RESOLUTION MAKING FINDINGS OF FACT AND RECOMMENDING
APPROVAL OF A SIDE YARD VARIANCE AT 510 SWEETBRIAR
WHEREAS, an application for a variance VN93- 6,,made by Gerald
Story to allow a 5 foot side yard variance to construct an addition to
the garage is hereby recommended for approval.
WHEREAS, the procedural history of the application is as follows:
1. That an application for a variance VN93 -6 was filed with the
City of Hopkins on September 20, 1993.
2. That the Hopkins Planning Commission, pursuant to mailed
notices, held a meeting on the application and reviewed such
application on October 26, 1993: all persons present were
given an opportunity to be heard.
3. That the written comments and analysis of the City staff and
the Planning Commission were considered.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the application for variance
VN93 -6 is hereby recommended for approval based on the following
Findings of Fact:
1. That the applicant has an undue hardship due to the
unique and special circumstances associated with this
property and its relationship to Highway 7 and the
sound barrier located on the north side of the
property.
Adopted this 26th day of October, 1993.
Patricia M. Reuter, Chairperson