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AF-V - 45917/ i / � CITY OF FRIDLEY 6431 UNIVERSITY AVENUE N.E. FRIDLEY, MN 55432 � !� � (612) 571-3450 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT VARIANCE APPLICATION F4RM �'ROPERTY INFORMATION - site plan required for submittal; see attached Aaar�ss: �v ?�o �41c�e,� �va•�, 111 �'- 9f Property Identification Number (PIN) v Legal description: �p'� 2 ��0�� `L .I�-1 /QnsQ /�'G�c�tf'l.o'h Lot Z Block Z— TracdAddition �"� �os� � Current zoning: �� Squaze footagelacreage 8'8"I'ii0. (o �QS X' Q 3� 2-Zj Reason for variance and hardship: �- Section of City Code: Have you operated a business in a ciry which required a business license? ' Yes No �_ If yes, which city? If yes, what rype of business� Was that license ever denied or revoked? Yes No __�__ �EE OWN ,R TNFORMA ION (as it appears on the property title} (Contract Purchasers: Fee Owners must sign this form prior to processing) ADDRESS � 2 �EC� J�i'% SIGNATURE PETITIONER INFORMA ION NAME � 0'�— 'C�RA�=� ADDRESS __ __�P ZS� D SIGNATURE Fee: $100.00 Permit VAR # Application received by: � Scheduled Appeals Commission date: Scheduled City Council date: DAYTIME PHONE �7 2 "�J� � ° � ?l2�¢� YTIME PHO E S�'l Z^D! �� fl �, ., ATE '�IZZIp � $ 60.00 �_ for residential properties � �. CITY OF FRIDL&Y PL�N RSVIEM CHECRLIST Applicants Eor vacations must eubmit the leqal description of the parcel (easement, street, etc.) to be vacated. , Complete site plans, siqned by a regiatered architect, civil �ngineer, landscape architect, or other design professional, to include the following: A. General: 1. Name and addreas of project 2. Legal des.cription (certificate of survay may be required) 3. Name, address, and telephone number of applicant, engineer, and owner of record 4.. pate proposed, north arrow, scale, number of sheets, name of drawer 5. Deacription of intended usa of site, buiidings, and structures including type of occupancy and estimated � occupancy load 6. Existing zoning and land use 7. Tabulation box indicating: (i) 5ize of parcel in sq. ft. (ii) Gross floor area of buildings (iii) Percent of site covered by building (iv) Percent of site covered by impervious surface (v} Percent of site covered by green area (viy Projected number of employees (vii) Numt�er of seats if intended use is a restaurant or • place of assembly (viii) Number of parkinq spaces required (ix) Number of parking spaces provided includinq handicapped (x) Heiqht of all buildinqs and structures and number of stories B. Site Plan: 1. Property line dimensions, location of all existing and proposed structures with distance from boundaries, distance between structurea, building dimensions and floor elevations 2. Gradinq and drainage plan showing existing natural features (topography, wetlnnds, veqetation, etc.) as well as proposed qrade elevationa and sedimentation and storm water retention ponds. Calculations for storm water detention/retention areas. 3. All existing and proposed points of eqress/ingress showinq widths of property lines, turning radii abuttinq rights-of-way with indicated center line, paving width, existing and proposed median cuts, and intersections of streets and driveways 4. Vehicular circulation system showing location and dimensions for all driveways, parking spaces, parking lot aisles, service roads, loading' areas, fire lanes, emerqency access (if necessary), public and private streets, alleys, sidewalks. bike paths, direction of trafPic flow, and traffic-control devices 5. Landscaping Plan 6. Location, access, and screeninq detail of trash enclosures 7. Location and s�reening detail of rooftop equipment e. Buildinq elevations from all directions 9. Utility plan identifying eiza and direction of existinq water and sewer lines, fire hydrants, distance of hydrant to Qroposed buildinq u � � ..` I . • . Petition for Front Yard Variance July 22, 1994 Joel and Marilyn Gerdeen 6240 Alden Way, Fridley, MN Lot 2 Block 2 Al Rose Addition Description of request. We request permission to add a 34 ft. by 15 ft. addition to front of our house. The addition would include a bedroom (14'0" x 14'8") and a living room (18' 10" x 14'8") plus enlarged entry way and closets. The present living room would become a formal dining room. The new addition would add 471 sq. ft. of living space to existing 1196 sq. ft. on the ground floor for a total of 1667 sq. ft. The enlarged house would be 11 ft. closer to the street than previous structure but still 33 ft. from the curb and 24 ft. from the front property line. On September I0, 1990, the Fridley City Council officially approved our request for a variance, VAR #90-17, to reduce the lot area from 9000 square feet to 8835 square feet; to reduce the front yard setback from 35 feet to 24 feet; to increase the lot coverage from 25% to 25.4%. The first portion of this variance was required because of a minor error in the original plot layout in 1971, 11 years before we purchased the property. The later portions of this variance permitted us to build a 32 ft. by 15 ft. addition. We had originally requested a 32 x 18 addition but this was reduced by the city because of the front yard setback. This request varies slightly in length due to a desire to keep the living raom about the same size as it is currently and allow more direct access to the new bedroom. The front yard setback does not change from that approved in 1990. The lot coverage only increases .4% from 25.4 to 25.8%. The 1990 approval was not followed up on at that time because of the state of the economy and Joel's job situation. The economy has improved since that time and Joel has now changed jobs within Honeywell, working in a much more stable division. ' Gerdeen Varian� Petition • Page 2 Reason for request to build. Our basic reason for building is that we have outgrown our present residence and need more space. We have lived in the present 3 bedroom house for 12 years. With both a son and daughter, the third bedroom is used full-time. We need another bedroom for guests. Marilyn's mother, who lives in Decorah, IA., comes to visit frequently and we either set up a twin bed in the living room for her use or she stays at a local hotel. Her mother is 80 years old, has had hip and knee surgery and is facing further hip surgery. She cannot climb stairs easily and our basement would be unsafe for her in case of a fire. Marilyn is the closest daughter; her other children live on the East and West coasts. We welcome her visits and expect that as she ages further that she will spend more time with our family. We prefer not to move to different larger house. Investing the cost of buying and selling our house {$10,000 estimate) in our present property is financially smarter and would cover a good portion of the cost of the addition. Our cunent house is valued at about $98,000. Nearby houses vary in price to over $150,000. We feel a reasonable investment in our residence would have additional resale value later in our life when it will most likely be too big. We have established ourselves in the neighborhood over the past 12 years. Our son starts at Stevenson school in September with many of his friends in the neighborhood. Many of his friends are also right in the neighborhood within walking distance. We are active in our church (Redeemer Lutheran) which is within 1/2 mile. Moving would disrupt our whole family's social life. Alternatives to building in the front We have considered building in different ways. Our back yard is very small with only 28 ft. from the house to the back fence. A reasonably sized addition of 16 ft. would leave only 12 ft. to the back line. An addition in the back would essentially sacrifice the little back yard space that we have. It would also restrict any view that we or our two adjoining neighbors have. There would be extensive damage to trees and landscape just to gain access to the back yard. Our back yard is fenced in for our dog. The fence would also have to be removed and replaced. Gerdeen Varian� Petition Building on the back behind the present extensive disruption to two of the present bedrooms would become inadequate in size required hallway space and would have n room would be sacrificed to add two. � Page 3 bedrooms, would require bedrooms. One of the (6 ft. wide) due to the o window. Essentially, one Building behind the garage seems impractical because access to the main portion of the house would have to be through the garage or kitchen would have to be modified. In addition, we would lose the biggest tree in the back yard and restrict the view of our neighbor the east from their 3-season porch. the to Building directly behind the present dining area in the middle of the backyard would divide the backyard into two small areas and is undesirable. Our present electric, telephone and cable utilities also come into this central area and would have to be revamped. We also considered building a second story over a portion of the house but feel that would be more disruptive to the present structure. The roof of the house is built with 2x4 trusses and great care would have to be taken while removing such and building the second floor. Work would be more difficult and would have to proceed more rapidly since the present structure would be exposed to the elements. A sudden rain storm could cause extensive damage to the ceilings of the first floor during exposure. We would have to vacate the house during construction. In addition, a second bathroom on the second floor would be required at extra expense. Advantages of building in front Building in the front is the logical choice. There is more space since the present house is 48 ft. from the curb. An addition in the front provides a more balanced use of the lot: it would be 33 ft. to the curb compared to the cunent 28 ft. to the back fence. The view down the street for our neighbors would not be restricted much more than it is already. There are presently many trees down the street that would tend to hide our addition. Our closest neighbor to the west has a large evergreen that already restricts their view in our direction. Even then their bedrooms are on the end of their house closest to ours. Excavation will also be easier in the front and the landscaping in the yard will be disrupted less. The closest tree will be 9 112 ft. away from the new addition. Gerdeen Varian� Petition � Page 4 Building in front would require reducing the size of the present master bedroom to a still adequate 10'4" x 11'7" while providing access to the new larger master bedroom. We could continue to use the present master bathroom and no additional plumbing is necessary. Adding a living room in front also allows for a larger and more protected front entry way. The new entry would open to the East instead of the North and would be protected better from the cold winter's northwest winds. Access to the new living room would be direct from the new entry way. The current living room would be converted to a formal dining room. It would also allow for entertainment of guests separate from the day-to- day living area. Use of the attic area above the current bathrooms is being investigated for use as a loft. With addition of a cathedral ceiling and skylights in the loft area, sunlight in the winter could shine directly down into the new living room. The attached plans show this concept, but the cost and effect to the current structure are still being investigated. A full basement under the addition is planned and would provide additional storage and recreational areas below. We presently have difficulty in moving objects down into the basement since there is only 28" between the last step and the basement wall. 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T�% ; Z� . � `� : %.,._ ..� , , . . .:�"�� "�. �' - _ .. �� :�� ..��3 � U PIIBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE APPEALS COMMISSION � Notice is hereby given that the Appeals Commission of the City of Fridley will conduct a Public Hearing at the Fridley Municipal Center at 6431 University Avenue N.E. on Tuesday, August 9, 1994, at 7:30 p.m. for the purpose of: Consideration of variance request, VAR #94-16, by Joel and Marilyn Gerdeen pursuant to: Section 205.07.03.A of the City Code to reduce the lot area from 9,000 square feet to 8,835 square feet, and per Section 205.07.03.0 of the City Code to increase the lot coverage from 25% to 25.8�, and per Section 205.07.03.D.(1) of the City Code to reduce the front yard setback from 35 feet to 24 feet, on Lot 2, Block 2, A1 Rose Addition, the same being 6240 Alden Way. Any and all persons desiring to be heard shall be given the opportunity at the above stated time and place. DIANE SAVAGE CHAIRPERSON APPEALS COMMISSION Any questions related to this item may be referred to the Fridley Community Development Department, 571-3450. Hearing impaired persons planning to attend who need an interpreter or other persons with disabilities who require auxiliary aids should contact Roberta Collins at 572-3500 no later than August 2, 1994 (one week before date of ineeting). .VAR ��94-16 Mailing List Mailed: July 26, 1994 Joel and Marilyn Gerdeen� • Joel and Marilyn Gerdeen 6240 Alden Way NE Fridley, MN 55432 Richard Steele 140 - 62nd Way NE Fridley, MN 55432 Stan Jakus 160 - 62nd Way NE Fridley, MN 55432 Ronald Enrooth 6210 Riverview Terr. Fridley, MN 55432 Hilbert Voight 6210 Alden Way NE Fridley, MN 55432 Robert Carlson 151 - 62nd Way NE Fridley, MN 55432 Elaine Mansfield 6290 Riverview Terr. Fridley, MN 55432 Vincent Kelly 111 - 62nd Way NE Fridley, MN 55432 NE NE Frederick Schultz 120 - 62nd Way NE Fridley, MN 55432 Marvin Bohnett 180 - 62nd Way NE Fridley, MN 55432 Ronald Backstrom 150 - 62nd Way NE Fridley, MN 55432 Richard Harris 6200 Riverview Terr. NE Fridley, MN 55432 Wallace Sele 131 - 62nd Way NE Fridley, MN 55432 George Arnold 6201 Riverview Terr. Fridley, MN 55432 Mark Ahlgren 6210 East River Rd Fridley, MN 55432 Roger Vake 121 - 62nd Way NE Fridley, MN 55432 NE Thomas Maxchiafava 130 - 62nd Way NE Fridley, MN 55432 Byron Davis 170 - 62nd Way NE Fridley, MN 55432 Fredrick Ash 6211 Riverview Terr. NE Fridley, MN 55432 Gerald Storevik 6211 Alden Way NE Fridley, MN 55432 Daniel Vietzke 141 - 62nd Way NE Fridley, MN 55432 Raymond Wafer NE 6291 Riverview Terr. NE Fridley, MN 55432 George Davis 6220 East River Rd NE Fridley, MN 55432 Lloyd Staedy 134 - 63rd Way NE Fridley, MN 55432 Toby Langiewicz Peter Cecko Marcella Buirge 146 - 63rd Way NE 158 - 63rd Way NE 170 - 63rd Way NE Fridley, MN 55432 Fridley, MN 55432 Fridley, MN 55432 -.Jim�r- Jones Gerald Nordlund Glenn En strom 182 � 63rd Way NE • 194 - 63rd Way NE • 6260 Alden Way NE Fridley, MN 55432 Fridley, MN 55432 Fridley, MN 55432 Dirk 5chindel 6270 Riverview Terr. NE Fridley, MN 55432 David Gustafson 110 - 63rd Way NE Fridley, MN 55432 Mark Gronning 6245 Alden Way NE Fridley, MN 55432 Donald Odland 6244 Alden Way NE Fridley, MN 55432 Terence Hubbard 6215 Alden Way NE Fridley, MN 55432 John Carroll 6300 Riverview Terr. Fridley, MN 55432 Lyman Ransom 195 - 63rd Way NE Fridley, MN 55432 Chester Korzeniowski 159 - 63rd Way NE Fridley, MN 55432 NE Patrick Delaney 6250 Riverview Terr. Fridley, MN 55432 Richard Morrow 122 - 63rd Way NE Fridley, MN 55432 George Vespa 6261 Riverview Terr. Fridley, MN 55432 NE NE Sean Murphy 6276 East River Rd. NE Fridley, MN 55432 James Olsen 6221 Alden Way NE Fridley, MN 55432 Curtis Teske 135 - 63rd Way NE Fridley, MN 55432 Daniel Bennek 183 - 63rd Way NE Fridley, MN 55432 Max Finkel 147 - 63rd Way NE Fridley, MN 55432 Gregory Madsen 6230 Riverview Terr. NE Fridley, MN 55432 ,Peter Korsunsky 6241 Alden Way NE Fridley, MN 55432 John Pedersen 6220 Alden Way NE Fridley, MN 55432 Peter Dicarlo 6266 East River Rd. NE Fridley, MN 55432 James Walker 6231 Alden Way NE Fridley, MN 55432 Gary Knutson 6321 Riverview Terr. NE Fridley, MN 55432 Larry Ovshak 171 - 63rd Way NE Fridley, MN 55432 _ � CITYOF fRtDLEY C� � CITY OF FRIDLEY COMMISSION APPLICATION REVIEW File Number -File Date Meetinq Date 37 , �. ' � 7/26/94 . 8/9/94 File ��Description�,��,a�c�"�` tJ�6,�:9t€-��,,.�� ,�e� �.b2�fl A�den �a�^.,.�`��. � Complete Review Checklist; Return to The Community Development Department *** Comments ** _ � Barbara Dacy � i�'� � � � � �� ' . �� (�Z��,.` ��'��'� �Scott Hickok � ��9 S� ��'�t��'''�i � � C�� . Michele McPherson Scott Erickson John Flora John Palacio Clyde Moravetz Leon Madsen Dave Sallman Dick Larson ��r� � �� / �! l i . �" �c,�,� ��.�' � c:-��— ��—S 1 ! �d�� i I �, �2.�R�U�--2�-� � �) � i � � ��(�` :��,� — � c�.�.�-� � . � 3�� . � � � C��J�� p , �! !, � �� L�I� • 3 S TAFF R�P O RT Community Development Department Appeals Commission Date : August 9, 1994 Planning Commission Date City Council Date APPLICATION NIIMBER: Variance, VAR #94-16 PETITIONER� Joel and Marilyn Gerdeen LOCATION• 6240 Alden Way N.E., located on Lot 2, Block 2, A1 Rose Addition. REOUEST: To reduce the minimum lot area from 9,000 sq. ft. to 8,860.65 sq. ft.; to reduce the front yard setback from 35 ft. to 24 ft.; and to increase the lot coverage from 25% to 26.97%. BACRGROUND• In 1990 the petitioner proposed to reduce the minimum lot area from 9,000 sq. ft. to 8,835 sq. ft.; to reduce the front yard setback from 35 ft. to 21 ft.; and to increase the lot coverage from 25°s to 26.5%; to allow the construction of an 18 ft. x 32 ft. addition to the front of the house. On September 10, 1990 the Fridley City Council approved VAR #90- 17 with the following allowances: * A reduction of the lot area from 9,000 sq. ft. to 8,835 sq. ft. . * A reduction of the front yard setback from 35 feet to 24 feet. * An increase in the lot coverage from 25o to 25.4�. City Council approval would have allowed construction of an addition measuring 32 ft. by 15 ft. Although the variance was granted (see attached Council minutes), construction of the addition was not initiated and the variance was allowed to expire. Since the granting of VAR #90-17 a 108 sq. ft. utility shed has been constructed on the site. r1 U Staff Report VAR #94-16, Joel and Marilyn Gerdeen Page 2 Lot Area • The lot area is 8,860.6 sq. ft. and was platted as such in 1971 with a lot width of 93.27 feet and lot depth of 95 feet. There is no mention in the minutes of the plat process that the lot does not meet the minimum lot area requirement. However, at the public hearing at the March 14, 1968, Planning Commission meeting, discussion occurred concerning the fact that the lot depth was shorter than "average". The lot depth requirement was waived by the Planning Commission as the lots on either side of the area being platted had been platted. (please see attached March 14, 1968, Planning Commission minutes). Since the City approved the plat with the lots not meeting the lot area requirement, staff recommends the lot area variance be approved. Lot Coveraqe As the minimum lot area is reduced, the 25� lot coverage, in effect, is increased. An average lot of 9,000 sq. ft. would have a 25� lot coverage of 2,250 sq. ft., and a lot of 10,000 sq. ft. would have a 25% lot coverage of 2,500 sq. ft. The subject parcel has a 25% lot coverage of 2,215.15 sq. ft. The proposed addition will increase the total square footage of structures on the site to 2,390 sq. ft. (26.970 lot coverage). The proposed square footage would be 25% of a lot measuring 9,560 sq. ft. in area. However because the lot is substandard in size, a variance should not be granted to allow the petitioner to increase the lot coverage significantly. An increase in the lot coverage to the 9,000 sq. ft. lot coverage allowance of 2,250 sq. ft. would be proportional to the reduced lot area but would require the petitioner to reduce the proposed addition by 140 sq. ft. This would require a reduction in the size of the addition from 15 ft. x 34 ft. to 11 ft. x 34 ft. Removal or modification to the 108 sq. ft. utility shed could allow for a larger addition. Front Yard Setback Allowing a variance in the front yard setback from 35 ft. to 24 ft. would allow the petitioner's addition to be more in line with the adjacent dwellings on either side of the subject parcel. The parcel to the east is a corner lot situation, so the setback from Alden Way appears to be 17.5 ft., while the parcel to the west appears to be set back the required 35 feet. The petitioner has indicated several reasons why the front yard is the only reasonable alternative including building code requirements, the impracticality of building to the rear of the garage, and blocking adjacent property owners' views (see attached hardship). In addition, the shortened rear yard is a result of the shorter lot depth. The petitioner would then be trading a front yard ` � • Staff Report VAR #94-16, Joel and Marilyn Gerdeen Page 3 variance for the rear yard variance. This requested variance is within previously granted requests. RECOMMENDATION/STIPULATIONS: Staff has no recommendation regarding the variance requests. 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UPON A VOICB Vi THE MOTION Cl�l� .� 1. Larry Kuechle �Scott H Miche2e Rurt Sc Joel � , Planning Coordina�or ersan, Planninq Assistant er, Planning Intern , 6240 Alden Way aul eu, seconded by Ms. Smith, to approve the p als Commission minutes as written. B, ALL VOTSNG AYB, CHAIRPBRSON SAYA6$ D8CL1�R$D BD IINANI�iOIISLY. �`� �T 2_�.��4 ,_�iP�EA�,S_SOMMISSION MI�UTES: �Sy Ms. Smith, seconded by Ms. Beaulieu, to approve the 2, 1994, Appeals Commission minutes as written. ' A VOICB VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON SA4AG$ I;EC7�ARSD MOTION CARRILD ONANIMOIISI+Y. CQNSIDERATION OF VARIANCE RE4UEST, #94-16, BY JOEL AND MARILYN GERDEEN: Pursuarit to Section.205.07.03.A of the City Code to reduc� the lot area of 9,000 square feet to 8,835 square feet, snd per Section 205.07.03.0 of the City Code to increase the lot coverage from 25� to 25.8$, and per Section 205.07,03.D.(1) of the City Code to reduce the front yard setback from 35 feet to 24 feet, On Lot 2, Box 2, A1 Rose Addition, the same being 6244 Alden ° Way. � • • APPEALS COMMISSION MEETING, AIIGOST 9, 1994 PAGE 2 MOTION by Dr. Vos, seconded by Ms. Smith, to waive the reading of the public hearing notice and to open the public hearing. UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON SAVAt�iB DBCLARI'�D THE MOTION CARRIED AND THE PIIBLIC HEARIN(� OPBN AT 7:32 P.M. Mr. Hickok introduced Mr. Schneider who has recently joined the staff at the City of Fridley as a Planning Intern. Mr. Schneider attended St. Cloud State University having completed a degree in Local and Urban Affairs. He then worked at the municipal level at the City of Becker. Mr. Schneider will be presenting the staff report. Mr. Schneider stated the proposed variance pertains to residentially zoned property on Lot 2, Block 2, A1 Rose Addition, otherwise known as 6240 Alden Way N.E. The request in itself is threefold - i) to reduce the minimum lot area from 9,000 to 8.,860.65 square; 2) to reduce the front setback from 35 f�et to 24 feet; and 3) to increas� the lot coverage from 25� to 26.97�. Approving the request would allow the petitictners tv cartstruct a 1S foot x 34 foot addition to their home. Mr. Schneider stated, in S�ptember, 1990, the City Council approved Variance �90-17 requested by the same petit�.oners which was similar. Variance #90-17 allowed for a lot area redncticrn, a front yard setback reduetion, and an increase in the al_owable lot coverage. For extenuating circumstances, this vari�ce w�s allowed to expire one year after the granting. Since that time, the only significant change on the property has been the addit.ion of a 108 square foot utility shed. Mr. Schneider stated the Planning Commission in 19'71 waived t�e lot depth requirements for this particular lot. As..a �e�ult, the lot area is only 8,860.65 square feet, which is under the 9,0�0 square foot requirement. Since the City approved the p1at, °th� lot in question is non-conforming. Staff recommends approvsl of this variance request. Mr. Schneider stated the construction of a 34 foot x 15 foot addition increases the total lot coverage to 2,390 square feet or 26.97� coverage. This proposed lot coverage would be equal to 25� of the 9,560 square foot minimum lot. But because this lot is substandard in size to begin with, staff believes a significant increase in lot coverage allowance should nat be given. The current allowable 25% coverage for this lot would be �T approximately 2,250 square feet. Mr. Schneider stated the front yard setback reduction request is from 35 feet to 24 feet: This request�is identical to the previously mentioned Variance #90-17. Granting this request would permit the petitioner to construct an addition that would . , • • APPEALS COMMISSION M8$TING, AUQOST 9. 1994 p�$ 3 be more in line with the neighboring adjacent dwellings. The petitioner also indicated this is a reasonable alternative because of the buildinq code requirements, the view from � neighboring houses, and shortened rear yard. Mr. Schneider stated staff has no recomiaendation. All requests are within previously granted variance requests. Ms. Savage clarified that the Appeals Commission approved the variance requests. M�. Schneider stated this was correct. Ms. Beaulieu stated the only difference is the utility shed in the back yard was not there at that time. Ms. McPherso� stated this was correct. At that time, stsff - recommended denial of the request. Because of staff's nega�tive recommendation, the variance request went before the City Council. Staff's original recommendation in 1990 was to reduce the lot area, to deny the front yard variance request and increased lot coverage as pre�ented, but recommended approval-of the s�tback to 2� feet and to al�ow an increase in lot coveacage to 25.4#. The petitioner had originally requested an 18 �oot x 32 foot addition and staff recommended that 3 feet be remov�a�i. from that addition. ��;;.. Ms. Savage stated essentially the Appeals Commzssion approved the same request. Ms.•McPherson stated this was correct, with the exceptian that the new requ�st is 2 feet longer in width than the original request and the addition of the utility shed. ,, Dr. Vos asked if the additian of the utiiity shed impacts o�ly the lot coverage. Mr. McPherson stated yes. Ms. Smith asked to clarify why the request for lot coverag� is 25.8� on the variance request when the staff report indicates the coverage to be 26.97�. Ms. McPherson stated that when she calculated the lot coverage for the public hearing notice, she did so without including the =_ utility shed. Ms. Savage asked if staff recommends approva2 of the front yard � setback request. � ! � APPEALS COMMISSION MEETING, AIIGIIST 9, 1994 PAt3S 4 Ms. McPherson stated staff has no recommendation on any or all parts of the request. They are a11 within previously granted variances and there are n� stipulations. Mr. Gerdeen stated they did not build several years ago because of the state of the economy and because of their finances at th� time. They are now in better shape and the economy has also improved. As far as the space, his family has basicaily outgrown the current space. They also have out-of-town relatives and, when they come to visit, they do not have room for guests to stay with them at the house. Ms. Savage asked the petitioner, if the utility shed should be a prablem, what his feeling would be about s�taff's recommendatien to remove or modify that shed. Mr. Gerdeen stated, when he submitted the varianc� request� he. did not real.ize the shed counted as part of the total lot coverage. One of the things he looked at after receivinq the staff repo�rt is some variation to the addition. They are st;i11 in the planning staqe and weighing various options for the addition. He would be prepared to either take out the utility shed or reduce the size of the addition ta accommodate any problems. Ms. McPherson stated this would then reduce the request dcawa to what the original request was four years ago. �b. Ms. Beaulieu stated that would then mean a lot coverage of 25.8�. Mr. Gerdeen stated the way he submitted the request was 25.8� without including the utility shed. He could show tiie Commiasion a potentiall.y new layout that would accommodate reduced spaee. One of the things they had looked at, because of the general layout and roof lines, a loft area above the bathroom. One alternative is to put a bedroom in that loft area. Anothez alternative is to make the living room in the front more like a split level with a bedroom below. They are looking at those variations, but neither go out any further and would also stay within the coverage. Ms. Smith asked why the addition was not proposed to the back. Mr. Gerdeen stated this was because of the limited space in the back. - - Ms. McPherson stated the petitioner has 28 feet from the rear of the house to the lot line. This would in essence mean a swap of one variance for another. � i a - � � � � APPEALS COMMISSION MEETING, AQ6QST 9. 1994 PAI�� 5 Mr. Gerdeen stated anythinq built to the rear that is reasonably connected to the house and accessible basically splits up the backyard, and they would lose even more space. Also, the line of sight for the neighbor to the east is down their backyard and an addition to the back would interfere with the view from their house. Dr. Vos asked how this would affect the neighbor to the west. Mr. Gerdeen stated the neighbor to the west has a house which is a mirror image of their home. In addition, they have a very large evergreen tree in the front. The neighbor to th� east also has an addition out toward the �treet. The addition would not be visible from the end of the street. Ms. Smith asked if the petitioner would be wiZling to go back to the original lot percentage by either removing the utility or adjusting th�e size of the addition. Mr. Gerdeen statead he was willing to work within thos� constraints. �ION by Dr. Vos, seconded by Ms. Beaulieu, to close the public hearing. IIPON A VOICE 40TE., ALL VOTI�iG AYS, CBAIRPBR$ON SAVAQ�S DRCLAR$D THE MOTION CARRI$D AND THB PIIBLIC AEARING CLOSED AT 7:50;�P.M. Dr. Vos stated he looked at the site and agreed that the request is reasonable�. The utility shed changes the lot coverage. There was a concern last time about overcrowding in that area. If the petitioner is willing to remove the utility shed, he wouZd vote for approval. j Ms. Smith stated the spirit of the code is being met. There is no where to bui2d in the back. She would agzee. Ms. Savage and Ms. Beaulieu agreed. OTiON by Ms. Smith, seconded by Ms. Beaulieu, to recommend approval of variance request, VAR �94-16, by Joel and Marilyn Gerdeen, to reduce the lot area irom 9,000 square feet to 8,835 square feet, to increase the lot coverage from 25$ to 25.8�, and to reduce the front yard setback from 25 feet to 24 feet, on Lot 2, Block 2, A1 Rose Addition, the same being 6240 Alden Way N.E. _, IIPON A VOICI� VOTB� ALL VOTING AYB, CHAIRPLRSON SAVAGB DBCLARBD THE MOTZON CARRIED IINANIMOIISI,Y. .,� is-3o _ ��-/ -GI 3 �� .- STATE OF MINNESOTA ) COUNTY OF ANOKA CITY OF FRIDLEY ) ) In the MatteY' of: a variance request, VAR ��94-16 Owner: Joel and Marilyn Gerdeen APPEALS COl�TBION PROCEEDINGS VA.RIANCE The above entitled matter came before the Appeals Commission of the City of Fridley and was heard on the 9th day of August , 19 94 , on a petition for a variance pursuant to the City of Fridley's Zoninq Ordinance, for the following described property: To reduce the lot area from 9,000 square feet to 8,835 square feet; to increase the lot coverage from 25% to 25.8%; to reduce the front yard setback from 35 feet to 24 feet, all on Lot 2, Block 2, A1 Rose Addition, the same being 6240 Alden Way N.E. IT IS ORDERED that a variance be granted as upon the following conditions or reasons: See Appeals Commission meeting minutes of August 9, 1994. STATE OF MINNESOTA ) COUNTY OF ANOKA ) CITY OF FRIDLEY ) �E�e;Pt # 3 3 �,� [la'� D�c. Orc�er of � �i'.ing Fe� � Chec?<�d _ OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK I, William A. Champa, City Clerk for the City of Fridley, with and in for said City of Fridley, do hereby certify that I have compared the foregoing copy and Order granting a variance with the original record thereof preserved in my office, and have found the same to be a correct and true transcript of the whole thereof. IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto subscribed my hand at the City of Fri ley, Minnesota, in the County of Anoka on the gr,y day of , 19�> . DRAFTED BY: City of Fridley 6431 University Avenue N.E. Fridley, MN 55432 � vv. � � William A. Champa, City Clerk. �� i� :. (��fl' � -.�� ,...� � a„Q � ,' ,�.4g�'' ` (SLA�,j;,. , :, , :� �;. � �� , Variances are valid for a period of one year following approval�:and`shall l�e considered void if not used within that period. . .. . , 0 �� CITY OF FRIDLEY �1 � v��s � �K � APPEALS COMMISSION MEETING, AIIGIIST 9, 1994 CALL TO ORDER• Chairpezson Savage called the August 9, 1994, App s Commission meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. ROLL CALL: Members Present: Diane Savage, Ken Vo Cathy Smith, Carol Beaulieu Members Absent: Others Present: Larry Kuechle Scott H Michele Kurt Sc: Joel G�, �'Planning Coordinator erson, Planning Assistant er, Planning Intern , 6240 Alden Way MOTION by Ms. Beaul�, seconded by Ms. Smith, to approve the July 12, 1994, App�ls Commission minutes as w�itten. UPON A VOICE V , ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON SAVAGE DECLARED THE MOTION C ED IINANIMOIISLY. APPROVAL AUGUST 2 1994 APPEALS COMMISSION MINUTES:-. _ MOTIO y Ms. Smith, seconded by Ms. Beaulieu, to approve the Augu 2, 1994, Appeals Commission minutes as written. N A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON SAVAGE DECLARED HE MOTION CARRiED IINANIMOIISLY. 1. CONSIDERATION OF VARIANCE REQUEST, #94-16, BY JOEL AND MARILYN GERDEEN• Pursuant to Section 205.07.03.A of the City Code to reduce the lot area of 9,000 square feet to 8,835 square feet, and per Section 205.07.03.0 of the City Code to increase the lot coverage from 25% to 25.80, and per Section 205.07.03.D.(1) oF the City Code to reduce the .front yard setback from 35 feet to 24 feet, On Lot 2, Box 2, A1 Rose Addition, the same being 6240 Alden Way. Q r. � � � r ' - APPEALS COMMISSION MEETING, AIIGIIST 9, 1994 PAGE 2 MOTION by Dr. Vos, seconded by Ms. Smith, to waive the.reading of the public hearing notice and to open the public hearing. IIPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, C�iAIRPERSON SAVAGE DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED AND THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN AT 7:32 P.M. Mr. Hickok introduced Mr. Schneider who has recently joined the staff at the City of Fridley as a Planning Intern. Mr. Schneider attended St. Cloud State University having completed a degree in Local and Urban Affairs. He then worked at the municipal level at the City of BAcker. Mr. Schneider will be presenting the staff report. Mr. Schneider stated the proposed variance pertains to residentially zoned property on Lot 2, Block 2, A1 Rose Addition, otherwise known as 6240 Alden Way N.E. The request in itself is threefold - 1) to reduce the minimum lot area from 9,000 to.. 8.,860.65 square; 2) to reduce the front setback from 35 feet to 24 feet; and 3j to increase the lot coverage from 25% to 26.970. Approving the request would allow the petitioners to construct a 15 foot x 34 foot addition to their home. Mr. Schneider stated, in September, 1990, the City Council approved Variance #90-17 requested by the same peti�tioners which was similar. Variance #90-17 allowed for a lot area r.eduction, a front yard setback reduction, and an increase in the allowable lot coverage. For extenuating circumstances, this variance was allowed to expire one year after the granting. Since.that time, the only significant change on the property has been the a�ddition. of a 108 square foot utility shed. Mr. Schneider stated the Planning Commission in 1971 waived.the lot depth requirements for this particular lot. As a result, the lot area is only 8,860.65 square feet, which is under'the 9,000 � square foot requirement. Since the City approved the piat, the lot in question is non-conforming. Staff recommends approval of this variance request. Mr. Schneider stated the construction of a 34 foot x 15 foot addition increases the total lot coverage to 2,390 square feet or 26.97% coverage. This proposed lot coverage�would be equal to 250 of the 9,560 square foot minimum lot. But because this lot is substandard in size to begin with, staff believes a significant increase in lot coverage allowance should not be given. The current allowable 25% coverage for this lot would be approximately 2,250 square feet. Mr. Schneider stated the front yard setback reduction request is from 35 feet to 24 feet. This request�is identical.to the previously mentioned Variance #90-17. Granting this request would permit the petitioner to construct an addition that would l � , -> f .. .r � � � � APPEALS COMMISSION MEETING, AIIGIJST 9, 1994 PAGE 3 be more in line with the neighboring adjacent dwellings. The petitioner also indicated this is a reasonable alternative because of the building code reqezirements, the view from, neighboring houses, and shortened rear yard. Mr. Schneider stated staff has no recommendation. All requests are within previously granted variance requests. Ms. Savage clarified that the Appeals Commission approved the variance requests. Mr.. Schneider stated this was correct. Ms. Beaulieu stated the only difference is the utility shed in the back yard was not there at that time. Ms. McPherson stated this was correct. At that time, staff - recommended denial of the.request. Because of staff's negative _ recommendation, the variance request went before the City _ Council. StafF's original recommendation in 1990 was to reduce the lot area, to deny the front yard variance request and increased lot coverage as presented, but recommended approval of the setback to 24 feet and to allow an increase in lot.coverage to 25.4%. The petitioner had originally requested an 28 faot x �� 32 foot addition and staff recommended that 3 feet be removed from that addition. Ms. Savage stated essentially the Appeals Commission approved the same request. Ms..McPherson stated this was correct, with the exception that the new request is 2 feet longer in width than the original request and the addition of the utility shed. � Dr. Vos asked if the addition of the utility shed impacts only the lot coverage. Mr. McPherson stated yes. Ms. Smith asked to clarify why the request for lot coverage is 25.8% on the variance request whem the staff report indicates the coverage to be 26.97%. Ms. McPherson stated that when she calculated the lot coverage for the public hearing notice, she did so without including the utility shed. Ms. Savage asked if staff recommends approval of the front yard setback request. � � APPEALS COMMISSION MEETING, AIIGUST 9, 1994 PAGE 4 Ms. McPherson stated staff has no recommendation on any or all parts of the request. They are all within previously granted variances and there are no stipulations. Mr. Gerdeen stated they did not build several years ago because of the state of the economy and because of their finances at the time. They are now in better shape and the economy has also improved. As far as the space, his family has basically outgrown the current space. They also have out-of-town relatives and, when they come to visit, they do not have room for guests to stay with them at the house. Ms. Savage asked the petitioner, if the utility shed should be a problem, what his feeling would be about staff's recommendation to remove or modify that shed. � Mr. Gerdeen stated, when he submitted the variance request, he did not realize the shed counted as part of the total lot. coverage. One of the things he looked at after receiving the staff report is some variation to the addition. They are still in the planning stage and weighing various options for the . addition. He would be prepared to either take out the utilit� shed, or reduce the size of the addition to accommodate any problems. Ms. McPherson stated this would then reduca the request down to what the original request was.four years ago. Ms. Beaulieu stated that would then mean a lot coverage of 25.80. Mr. Gerdeen stated the way he submitted the request was 25.80 without including the utility shed. He could show the Commission a potentially new layout that would accommodate reduced space. One of the things they had looked at, because of the general layout and roof lines, a loft area above the bathroom. One alternative is to put a bedroom in that loft area. Another alternative is to make the living room ,in the front more like a split level with a bedroom below. They are looking at� those ' variations, but neither go out any further and would also stay within the coverage. Ms. Smith asked why the addition was not proposed to the back. Mr. Gerdeen stated this was because of the limited space in the back. Ms. McPherson stated the petitioner has 28 feet from the rear of the house to the lot line. This would in essence mean a swap of one variance for another. � ,. . t, �� . � .; F � � APPEALS COMMISSION MEETiNG, AUGIIST 9, 1994 _ PAGE 5 � Mr. Gerdeen stated anything built to the rear that is reasonably connected to the house and accessible basically splits up the backyard, and they would lose even more space. Also, the line of sight for the neighbor to the east is down their backyard and an addition to the back would interfere with the view from their house. Dr. Vos asked how this would affect the neighbor to the west. Mr. Gerdeen stated the neighbor to the west has a house which is a mirror image of their home. In addition, they have a very large evergreen tree in the front. The neighbor to the east also has an addition out toward the street. The addition would not be _ visible from the end of the street. � Ms. Smith asked if the petitioner woul.d be willing to go back to the original lot percentage by either removing the utility or adjusting the size of the addition. Mr. Gerdeen stated he was willing to work within those constraints. MOTION by Dr. Vos, seconded by Ms. Beaulieu, to close the public hearing. IIPON A VOICE VOTE., ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON SAVAGE DECLARED -:• THE MOTION CARRIED AND THE PiJBLIC $EARING CLOSBD AT 7:50.P.M. f' Dr. Vos stated he looked at the.site and agreed that the request is reasonable. The utility shed changes the lot coverage. There was a concern last time about overcrowding in that area. If the petitioner is willing to remove the utility shed, he would vote for approval. . Ms. Smith stated the spirit of tlie code is being met. There is no where to build in the back. She would agree. Ms. Savage and Ms. Beaulieu agreed. MOTION by Ms. Smith, seconded by Ms. Beaulieu, to recommend approval of variance request, VAR #94-16, by Joel and Marilyn • Gerdeen, to reduce the lot area from 9,000 square feet to 8,835 square feet, to increase the lot coverage from 25% to 25.8%, and to reduce the front yard setback from 25 feet to 24 feet, on Lot 2, Block 2, Al Rose Addition, the same being 6240 Alden Way N.E. - OPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL S10TING AYE, CHAIRPERSON SAVAGE DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED IINANIMOUSLY. l� � � APPEAL3 COMMISSION MEETING, AIIGIIST 9, 1994 PAGE 6 2. UPDATE ON PLANNING COMMISSION AND COUNC Ms. McPherson provided an update on Planning Council actions. ADJOURNMENT on and � MOTION by Mr. Vos, seconded by Ms th, to adjourn the meeting. IIPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTIN , CHAIRPERSON SAVAGE DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED ANQ TH IIST 9, 1994, APPEALS COMMISSION MEETING ADJOORNED AT 8: .M. Respectfully subm' , � La 0 • � ing Secretary DOCUMENT N0. 1151174,p ABSTI��T IHEREAN��rCO'UNTY MINNESOTq FOR RECORD ON HIN INSTq�MENT WAS FILED IN THIS OFFICE AT JAN 1 g g 5 FEES AND TA ES IN�TH q OUNT OF AN� wAS DULY RECORDED. RECEIPT N0. V v ED q�pM R6� ANOKA CpUNTy pqOPER7Y TqXq�M�NlSTRATORJRECORDER/f�E�lSTqqR OF i1TLES BY DEPUTYPROPERI'V iAXADMINISTRATOR/RECORDER/REGISTRAROFTl7LES ., , . ., ,1 , y l � � ,.: � • � � � cinroF FRI DLEY FRIDLEY MUNICIPAL CENTER • 6431 UNIVERSITY AVE. N.E. FRIDLEY, MN 55432 •(612) 571-3450 • FAX (612) 571-1287 APPEALS COMMISSION ACTION TAKEN NOTICE August 16, 1994 Joel and Marilyn Gerdeen 6240 Alden Way N.E. Fridley, MN 55432 Dear Mr. and Mrs. Gerdeen: On August 9, 1994, the Fridley Appeals Commission officially approved your request for a variance, VAR #94-16, to reduce the lot area from 9,000 square feet to 8,865 square feet, to increase the maximum lot coverage from 25% to 25.8%, and to reduce the front yard setback from 35 feet to 24 feet, on Lot 2, Block 2, Al Rose Addition, the same being 6240 Alden Way N.E. If you have any questions regarding the above action, please call me at 572-3593. Sin�erely, ,� , . � �. G, �� ,:c�G.�-�! d � , t;�yz-.�.._.....- Mi hele McPherson, BLA Planning Assistant MM,� dn Please review the above, sign the statement below and return one copy to the City of Fridley Planning Department by August 30, 1994. � �J.�_ / h ncur with action taken: