Res 2009- 42 Approving Variance @ 916 Chippewa AveCITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
DAKOTA COUNTY, MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION 09 -42
A RESOLUTION APPROVING A TWO FOOT VARIANCE TO THE SIDE YARD SETBACK
AND AN ELEVEN FOOT VARIANCE TO THE FRONT YARD SETBACK FOR A GARAGE
ADDITION AT 916 CHIPPEWA AVE
WHEREAS, Brian Cristopherson has applied for a two foot variance to the side yard setback
and an eleven foot variance to the front yard setback for a garage addition at 916 Chippewa Ave
[Springers subdivision, Lots 4 &5 Ex. E 120 ft and Lot 6 Ex. E 120 ft and Ex. S 30 ft; PID 27- 71600-
060-00] as proposed in Planning Case #09 -15; and
WHEREAS, The Planning Connnission held a public hearing on this application at their regular
meeting on May 26, 2009; and
WHEREAS, The Planting Commission recommended that the Council approve the Variances
to the front and side yard setbacks for a garage addition as presented to the Planning Commission on the
evening of May 26, 2009 and as shown in Planning Case #09 -15;
NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
Mendota Heights that a two foot variance to the side yard setback and an eleven foot variance to the
front yard setback for a garage addition at 916 Chippewa Ave as proposed in Planning Case #09 -15 is
hereby approved with the following condition:
1. Proposed corrections to the drainage in the side yard area are subject to the review and
approval of the City Engineer.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Mendota Heights that a two
foot variance to the side yard setback and an eleven foot variance to the front yard setback for a garage
addition at 916 Chippewa Ave as proposed in Planning Case #09 -15 is hereby approved with the
following findings of fact:
1. The construction of the home with a one car garage located within the front yard setback
creates a unique condition on the parcel
2. The proposed project does not alter the essential character of the neighborhood
3. The project is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Mendota Heights this 2nd day of June, 2009.
ATTEST:
CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF AWNDOTA WEIGHTS
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Kat een M. Swanson, City Clerk Jolun