Res 2008-42 Approving Variance @ 2498 Pond Cir EastCITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
DAKOTA COUNTY, MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION 08 -42
A RESOLUTION APPROVING A 15 FOOT VARIANCE TO THE SIDE YARD SETBACK
AT 2498 POND CIRCLE EAST
WHEREAS, Ross Anderson has applied for a 15 foot variance to the side yard setback to
expand the existing driveway at 2498 Pond Circle East [PIN: 27- 31800 - 180 -04; Lot 18 Block 4
Hampshire Estates] as proposed in Planning Case #08 -16; and
WHEREAS, The Planning Commission held a public hearing on this application at their
regular meeting on June 24, 2008; and
WHEREAS, The Planning Commission voted to recommend that the Council approve the
Variance as presented to the Planning Commission on the evening of June 24, 2008 and as shown in
Planning Case #08 -16.
WHEREAS, the applicant has provided staff additional material defining the hardship and
identifying alternative options which were considered,
NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED by the City Council of the
City of Mendota Heights that a fifteen foot variance to the side yard setback at 2498 Pond Circle
Ease as proposed in Planning Case #08 -16 is hereby approved with the following conditions:
1. A permit is required for the driveway extension and ramp.
2. All curb cuts for driveways in connection with single - family dwellings shall conform in all
respects with this chapter and the specifications set forth on city driveway detail sheets. A
plan showing proposed curb cuts and driveway location and design shall be submitted for all
new or reconstructed driveways.
3. All driveways, required off street parking spaces and other areas intended to be utilized
primarily for parking purposes shall be surfaced with concrete or bituminous surfaces.
4. Driveways shall be no greater than twenty five feet (25') wide at the property line.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that in support of the above approval, the Council hereby
makes the following Findings of Fact:
1. A unique condition exists — property is surrounded by three rights -of -way.
2. A hardship exists in putting the property to reasonable use — access to the home.
3. The proposed project does not alter the essential character of the neighborhood.
4. The proposed use is consistent with the comprehensive plan.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Mendota Heights This 1St day of July, 2008.
ATTEST:
By K thleen M. Swanson, City Clerk
CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
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