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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2012-066 Variance to Allow Front Deck 1004 6th Ave SWState of Minnesota
County of Vice
CITY OF FARIBAULT
RESOLUTION #2012 -066
APPROVING A VARIANCE TO ALLOW COVERED DECK TO BE CONSTRUCTED 7'6"
FROM THE FRONT PROPERTY LINE
(1004 6TH AVENUE SW
WHEREAS, Mike Hachfeld, owner of the property at 1004 61h Avenue SW, has
requested a variance to allow a covered deck and stairs to be constructed at a 7'6"
setback where a 25' setback is required from the front property line; and
WHEREAS, City staff has completed a review of the application and made a report
pertaining to said request (V- 06 -12), a copy of which has been presented to the City
Council; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission, on the 171h day of April 2012, following
proper notice, held a public hearing regarding the request, and following said public
hearing adopted a split recommendation on the request; and
WHEREAS, the City Council, on the 24th day of April 2012, following proper notice,
held a public hearing to consider the request, and all interested persons were
provided an opportunity to comment; and
WHEREAS, based upon said report, hearing, and recommendation, the City
Council hereby finds that approving the variance would be appropriate based on the
following findings:
1. The existing lot is 60' x 140' with a lot area of 8,400 s.f. The Unified
Development Ordinance (UDO) requires a single - family lot in the R -2
zoning district to be at least 66' wide and 8,500 s.f.
2. The alleged difficulty or hardship is that the lot is narrower and smaller
than is typical, and the house is positioned too closely to the front -yard
lot line. This alleged difficulty or hardship was not created by persons
presently having an interest in the parcel of land.
3. The variance is in harmony with the general purposes and intent of the
City's ordinances.
4. The variance is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan.
5. The applicant proposes to use the property in a reasonable manner not
permitted by the City's ordinances.
6. Unique circumstances apply to the property which do not apply generally
to other properties in the same zone or vicinity and result from lot size or
shape, topography or other circumstances over which the owner of the
property has not had control. The unique circumstances do not result
from the actions of the applicant.
7. The variance does not alter the essential character of the neighborhood.
8. The variance requested is the minimum variance which would alleviate
the practical difficulties.
9. Economic conditions alone do not constitute practical difficulties.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that a variance to allow a covered deck
and stairs to be constructed 7'6" from the front property line where a 25' setback is
required for the property located at 1004 6th Avenue SW is hereby approved.
Date Adopted: April 24, 2012
Faribault City Council
J6la► R. Jasinski, Mayor
ATTEST:
Charles S. Whiting, Cit Administrator