Res 2009- 18 Approving Variance @ 629 Hamshire DrCITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
DAKOTA COUNTY, MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION 09 -18
A RESOLUTION APPROVING A 7' VARIANCE TO THE
FRONT YARD SETBACK AT 629 HAMPSHIRE DRIVE
WHEREAS, Mr. Boyd Knudsen, on behalf of Dawn Caruso, has applied for a 3 foot variance to
the front yard setback at 629 Hampshire Drive [Lot 6 Block 1 Hampshire Estates; PID 27- 31800 -060-
01 ] as proposed in Planning Case #09 -04; and
WHEREAS, The Planning Commission held a public hearing on this application at their regular
meeting on February 24, 2009; and
WHEREAS, The Planning Commission recommended that the Council approve the Wetlands
Permit at 665 Hidden Creek Trail as presented to the Planning Commission on the evening of February
24, 2009 and as shown in Planning Case #09 -04;
NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Mendota
Heights that a 7 foot variance to the front yard setback for 629 Hampshire Drive as proposed in Planning
Case #09 -04 is hereby approved with the following Findings of Fact:
1. A unique condition exists that creates a hardship in putting the property to reasonable use if the
strict standards of the Ordinance are applied;
2. Reasonable use of a home includes the avoidance of weather - related negative impacts to siding,
steps, and other features of the home, as well as the comfort and protection of guests waiting to
enter the home;
3. The proposed construction project will not alter the essential character and development of the
neighborhood; and
4. The application is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Mendota Heights this 3rd day of March, 2009.
ATTEST:
By-
Kathl en M. Swanson, City Clerk
CITY COUNCIL