Res 2008-80 Denying Variance @ 694 Ocala Ln1 I 1 1 • :1
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RESOLUTION 08-20
A RESOLUTION DENYING A VARIANCE TO THE SIDE YARD SETBACK AT
694 OCALA LANE
WHEREAS, Mark Goblisch has applied for nine (9) foot variance to the side
yard setback for a pergola roof addition to the garage at 694 Ocala Lane [PIN: 27- 19850-
020-04; Delaware Crossing Block 4, Lot 2.] as proposed in Planning Case #08 -27; and
WHEREAS, The Planning Commission held a public hearing on this application
at their regular meeting on September 23, 2008; and
WHEREAS, The Planning Commission voted to recommend that the Council
deny the variance to the side yard setback as presented to the Planning Commission on
the evening of September 23, 2008 and as shown in Planning Case #08 -27.
NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED by the City Council of the
City of Mendota Heights that a nine (9) foot variance to the side yard setback for a
pergola roof addition to the garage at 694 Ocala Lane as proposed in Planning Case #08-
27 is hereby denied with the following condition:
1. The applicant shall remove the pergola roof structure that was built without a
permit within two weeks of the final decision by City Council.
2. The applicant shall consult the City Building Official prior to demolition and
' receive proper building permit approval if constructed in a new location.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that in support of the above denial, the Council
hereby makes the following findings of fact:
1. There is no unique condition which creates a hardship.
2. The requested project is not consistent with the character of the neighborhood,
and would alter the essential character of the neighborhood.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Mendota Heights This 7'h day of October,
2008.
ATTEST:
CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
By /�_u�, By
Kathl en M. Swanson, City Clerk Jot