1988-005
CITY OF HOPKINS
HENNEPIN COUNTY, MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION NO. 88-5
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RESOLUTION MAKING FINDINGS OF FACT AND APPROVING
APPLICATION FOR VARIANCE VN87-12
WHEREAS, an application for a Variance entitled
VN87 -12 has been made by Knox Lumber Company, 250 5 th
Avenue South, to construct a building with a 20 foot
property line setback.
WHEREAS, the procedural history of the application
is as follows:
1. That an application for Variance VN87-12 was
filed with the City of Hopkins on November 23,
1987.
2. That the Hopkins Planning Commission reviewed
such application on December 29, 1987.
3. That the Hopkins Planning Commission, pursuant
to mailed notices, held a public hearing on
December 29, 1987; all persons present at the
hearing were given an opportunity to be heard.
4. That the written comments and analysis of the
City Staff and the Planning Commission were
considered.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Hopkins
City Council makes the following Findings of Fact in respect
to VN87-12:
1. That there exists a hardship to the applicant
because of the soil conditions on the adjacent
property.
2. The applicant has control of both parcels hence
there is no adverse affect on the adjacent
parcels.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that application for
Variance VN87-12 is hereby approved subject to the following
conditions:
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1. That if Knox ever looses control of the
property leased from R. L. Johnson the 20 foot
overhang is to be removed or Knox obtain a 20
foot easement from R. L. Johnson stating no
buildings will be constructed ~n th~s area.
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2. That the Build~ng Code problems presently
existing be resolved.
Adopted th~s 5th day of January, 1988.
Donald Mllbert, Mayor