Res 2007- 61 Approving Variance @ 684 3rd AveCITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
DAKOTA COUNTY, MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION 07 -61
A RESOLUTION APPROVING A T VARIANCE TO THE SIDE YARD SETBACK
FOR A SCREENED PORCH AT 684 3rd AVE
WHEREAS, Lou Closmore has applied for a 7' variance to the side yard
sethacl< for an addition at 684 ) Ave [PIN: 27- 69703 - 060 -05, Lot 6, Block 5 E.T.
Smith Sub Div 94] as proposed in Planning Case #07 -20; and
WHEREAS, The Planning Commission held a public hearing on this application
at their regular meeting on .Lune 26, 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 June
26, 2007 and as shown in Planning Case #07 -20.
NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED by the City Council
of the Citv of Mendota Heights that a 7' Variance to the Side Yard Setback for an
addition at 684 3rd Ave as proposed in Planning Case #07 -20 is hereby approved.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that in support of the above approval, the
Council hereby makes the following Findings of Fact:
I. The applicant has exhausted all other possibilities
?. The proposed porch is not being proposed any closer to the east property line
than \ hat the liouse and detached garage are already located at
3, The addition would not alter the essential character of the neighborhood
4. A hardship is created due to the unique circumstances of the parcel: the
lot is very narrow, fronted by two public streets
5. The application is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Mendota Heights This 3rd day of July, 2007.
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CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
Kathleen M. Swanson, Citv Clerk John Huber, Mayor