Res 2007-123 Approving Variance @ 975 Delaware Ave1. 1 . 1 1
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RESOLUTION 07 -:123
A RESOLUTION APPROVING A FIVE FOOT VARIANCE TO THE SIDE
YARD SETBACK
WHEREAS, Jim Moras on behalf of Joseph and Charleen Koppi has applied for
a Five Foot Variance to the Side Yard Setback for the construction of an addition to the
existing home at 975 Delaware Ave [PIN: 27- 58500- 090 -00; Posavad's Addition, Lot 9]
as proposed in Planning Case #07 -43; and
WHEREAS, The Planning Commission held a public hearing on this application
at their regular meeting on November 27, 2007; and
WHEREAS, The Planning Commission voted to recommend that the Council
approve the Variance as presented to the Planning Commission on the evening of
November 27, 2007 and as shown in Planning Case #07 -43.
NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED by the City Council of the
City of Mendota Heights that a five foot variance to the side yard setback at 975
Delaware Ave as proposed in Planning Case #07 -43 is hereby approved with the
following Findings of Fact:
1. The applicant has considered several other design alternatives;
2. The proposed addition will not alter the essential character of the neighborhood;
3. The larger home pen-nits the structure to be closer to confonnance with
reasonably sized single family homes;
4. The hardship is due to circumstances unique to the property and not created by the
landowner — the subject parcel is very narrow and small in area, not allowing for
many possibilities with regard to meeting setback requirements;
5. The application is consistent with the comprehensive plan.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Mendota Heights This 4t' day of December,
2007.
ATTEST:
By�,�
Kathl en M. Swanson, City Clerk
CITY COUNCIL
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