HomeMy WebLinkAbout4C, Approve 2-Year Extension of Variance from PC 07-029, 1455 Skiles Lane
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Request for Council Action
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Prepared By:
Charles Roberts
Council Meeting Date: March 9, 2009
Approve a two-year extension of the variance from Planning Case 07-029 at 1455 Skiles Lane,
subject to the six original conditions of approval and new seventh condition.
Budgeted Amount:
Actual Amount:
Funding Source:
Recommendation:
1. Approve a two-year extension of the variance from Planning Case 07-029 at 1455
Skiles Lane, subject to the six original conditions of approval and new seventh
condition.
Supportin!! Documents:
1. March 9, 2009, Report to the City Council
2. Letter from the Property Owner
3. Property Site Map
4. Proposal Plans and Elevations
5. Property Photos
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MEMORANDUM
DATE: March 9,2009
TO: Mayor & City Council
FROM: Charles Roberts, Community Development Intern
SUBJECT: Variance Extension
Mathew and Ann Wessberg
1455 Skiles Lane
Request
Approve a two-year extension of the variance from Planning Case 07-029 at 1455 Skiles Lane,
subject to the six original conditions of approval and new seventh condition.
Backe:round
On February 25, 2008, the City Council approved a variance for a 576 square foot below grade
garage and a 192 square foot above grade addition to the existing one story home at 1455 Skiles
Lane (Planning Case #07-029). This variance included a 144 square foot deck over the back of
the new garage that would encroach two feet into the permitted front yard setback for decks.
Along Skiles Lane, the existing structure encroaches ten feet into the 40 foot front yard setback.
The proposed addition would increase the encroachment by 13 feet; however, the above grade
portion of the addition would remain in line with the existing 30 foot setback for the structure.
Presently, the dwelling has a two car attached garage that is below grade and does not meet
current building code requirements. As a result of the substandard garage, the applicants cannot
park their vehicles in their garage and must store them on the driveway. The addition would
replace the existing garage, bringing it up to building code, and provide two new garage stalls
and a small addition to the dwelling. The extreme grade shifts from the front to the back yard
would permit most of this addition to be located below grade and thus not be visible from Skiles
Lane. The rest of the dwelling and attached garage would remain unchanged.
City of Arden Hills
City Council Meetingfor March 9,2009
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The City received a letter from the property owners dated January 26, 2009. They are requesting
a two year extension for the variance as they have not been able to secure financing for the
project and need additional time to prepare the site so a significant oak tree on the property can
be preserved. Due to the adoption of the tree preservation ordinance, Staff is adding the
condition that the homeowner be required to abide by this ordinance in the event that any trees
on the property are impacted as part of the project.
Recommendation
Staffhas no objections to the variance renewal. The extension of the variance would retain the
six conditions in which the proposal was approved with and are as follows:
1. The proj ect shall be completed in accordance with the plans submitted as amended by
the conditions of approval. Any significant changes to these plans, as determined by
the City Planner, shall require review and approval by the Planning Commission.
2. The applicant shall use best management practices (BMPs) to control erosion at all
times during construction.
3. The applicant shall obtain approval from the Rice Creek Watershed District, and a
copy of the RCWD permit or a waiver shall be submitted to the City prior to the
issuance of any building permits.
4. The structure shall conform to all other regulations in the City Code.
5. The addition shall be the same color and use the same construction materials as the
existing structure.
6. All attempts shall be made by the applicant to move the spruce tree and preserve the
oak tree that will be impacted by the project.
Since the initial variance approval, the City has adopted a tree preservation ordinance. Staff
recommends that the following condition also be added to the variance extension:
7. If any of the trees on the property will be impacted as part of the project, the applicant
shall be required to abide by the tree preservation ordinance when applying for the
building permits.
Staffrecommends approval ofa two-year extension of the variance for a below grade garage and
addition to the existing one story home at 1455 Skiles Lane, subject to the existing and added
conditions.
If approved, the variance extension would expire on February 25, 2011.
Options
City of Arden Hills
City Council Meetingfor March 9,2009
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1. Approve the proposal as submitted.
2. Approve the proposal with conditions.
3. Deny the application with reasons for denial. If the City denies the petitioners request, ".. .it
must state in writing the reasons for the denial at the time it denies the request."
4. Table for additional information.
Deadline for Ae:encv Actions
The variance will expire unless an extension is approved at the March.9, 2009, City Council
meeting.
Attachments
A - Letter from the Property Owner
B - Property Site Map
C - Proposal Plans and Elevations
D - Property Photos
City of Arden Hills
City Council Meetingfor March 9,2009
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Attachment A
Letter from the Property Owner
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March 9, 2009, City Council Meeting
January 26th, 2009
James Lehnhoff
City of Arden Hills
1245 West Highway 96
Arden HillS, MN 55112
Dear James,
I am requesting a two year extension to our variance to improve our property located at
1455 Skiles Lane in Arden Hills.. We have not be able to secure financing in the current
economy but remain optimistic that over the next 12 the project will be possible. I am
requesting:8 longer extension due to the fact that once we secure financing we will need 12
months to prope.rly prepare the site as it is our wish to preserve a large oak tree adjacent to
the proposed work. We will need to trim the branches one year and then the roots the
next.
Thank you for your review and assistance in getting this to the City Council.
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'Matt and Ann essber
1455 Skiles Lane
Arden Hills, MN 55:02
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Property Site Map
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