HomeMy WebLinkAbout2022-037 CITY OF ARDEN HILLS
COUNTY OF RAMSEY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION NO. 2022-037
RESOLUTION APPROVING A VARIANCE FOR THE
SUBJECT PROPERTY 4073 VALENTINE COURT
(Planning Case 22-008)
WHEREAS,on April 18,2022,Robert J. Kunze("Applicant")applied for a variance from
the City Code for the property located at 4073 Valentine Court and legally described on Exhibit
A attached hereto ("Subject Property");
WHEREAS, the Applicant is proposing to construct a garage addition and extend the
existing driveway to a detached structure in another location on the Subject Property;
WHEREAS, a variance may be granted when it is in harmony with the general purposes
and intent of the zoning ordinance if enforcement of a provision in the ordinance would cause the
landowner practical difficulties;
WHEREAS, on June 8, 2022, after published and mailed notice in accordance with
Minnesota Statutes and the City Code, the Planning Commission held a hearing, at which time
all persons desiring to be heard concerning this application were given the opportunity to speak
thereon;
WHEREAS,on June 8, 2022, the Planning Commission recommended approval of the
variance for the Subject Property based on the findings of fact and submitted plans, and directed
staff to prepare Findings of Fact approving the variance request.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Arden Hills City Council hereby
approves the requested variance as described above based on the following Findings of Fact
concerning the Subject property and subject to the following conditions:
FINDINGS OF FACT
A. The odd and unusual shape of the lot and topography are unique characteristics of
the Subject Property, and those factors restrict alternative options for increased
accessory storage.
B. There is limited ability to extend the existing driveway to a detached structure in
another location, and single family residential properties are limited to one
driveway access per property so a second driveway access would not be permitted
off of Valentine Avenue.
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C. The garage addition will not impede sight lines or obstruct the clear vision area
from the roadways.
D. This is a legal nonconforming lot that was developed in 1953 at which time City
Code allowed a 10 foot side yard setback. The scope or scale of the variance
request is to locate the proposed garage at a 7.82 foot setback.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Arden Hills City Council approves Planning Case
22-008 for a variance request at the Subject Property, based on the Findings of Fact and the
submitted plans in the June 27, 2022 Report to the City Council, as amended by the following
conditions:
1. A Building Permit shall be issued prior to commencement of construction.
2. The building shall conform to all other standards and regulations in the City Code.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Arden Hills City Council this 27'b day of June, 2022
CITY OF ARDEN HILLS
By
David Grant, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Juo Hanson, City Clerk
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EXHIBIT A
TO
RESOLUTION NO. 2022-037
Lot 11, Block 2, Valentine Hills, according to the recorded plat thereof, Ramsey County,
Minnesota.
[PIN 283023110013 / abstract]
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