1979-07-31 Council minutes///
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July 31, 1979
CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
DAKOTA COUNTY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
Minutes of the Special Meeting
Held. Tuesday, July 31, 1979
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the special meeting of the City Council,
City of Mendota Heights was held at 5:30 o'clock P.M. at the City Hall, 750
South Plaza Drive, Mendota Heights, Minnesota.
Mayor Lockwood called the meeting to order at 5:30 o'clock P.M. The following
members were present: Mayor Lockwood, Council members Hartmann, Losleben,
Mertensotto and Witt.
CASE NO. 79-22,
OLSON VARIANCE
Ayes: 5
Nays: 0
Mayor Lockwood stated that the purpose of the special meeting
was to discuss an application for variance from Mr. Terry Olson
for a sideyard setback variance of 4 feet on the northerly
side of his lot. The Council acknowledged a memo and drawing
from the Code Enforcement Officer explaining the variance
request and pointing out that construction on a proposed
addition which infringes on the setback has already commenced.
Code Enforcement Officer Berg explained the site plan, and
Mr. Olson explained the building plan. In response to Council
questions, he stated that the exterior siding on the addition
will be 8 inch lap siding, consistent with the exterior of
the existing structure. He also stated that the roof line
will be the same as the existing structure, but that the
pitch on the porch roof will be lower than that on the addition
and existing structure.
It was noted by the Council that the existing structure is
four feet from the northerly lot line on the 45 foot lot,
there is a vacant lot between the Olson residence, and a
hardship exists in that the construction has commenced and a
permit had been issued.
Mayor Lockwood stated that notices of the special meeting had
been mailed to the adjoining property owners. He asked
Mr. & Mrs. Roger Grawert, 1023 Delaware Avenue, who were present
for the discussion, whether they had any objections to the
proposed variance. Mr. Grawert stated that he had no
objection to the proposed structure as shown on the building
plan.
After discussion, Mayor Lockwood moved that since there were
no objections to the variance voiced, and based on the
recommendation of the Planning Commission, a six foot sideyard
setback variance on the northerly lot line at 1029 Delaware
Avenue be granted to allow completion of construction of
a proposed addition four feet from the northerly lot line,
conditioned upon continuation of the existing siding and
roof-line and subject to conformance with the plans submitted
for Council review at this meeting.
Councilman Hartmann seconded the motion.
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July 31, 1979
ADJOURN There being no further business to come before the Council,
Councilman Hartmann moved that the meeting be adjourned.
Councilwoman Witt seconded the motion.
Ayes: 5
Nays: 0
TIME OF ADJOURNMENT: 5:53 o'clock A.M.
Ka leen M. Swanson
City Clerk
ATTEST:
Jek-e-e)11-,
Robert G. Lockwood
Mayor