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AF-V - 35314� � CITYOF FIZIDL�.Y 0 . CIVIC CENTER • 6431 UN�VERSITY AVE. N.E. FRIDLEY, MINNESOTA 55432 • PHONE (612) 571-3450 Brian Westover 6274 Ben More Drive Fridley, Nqd 55432 APPEALS COD1rfISSION ACI'IO'� TAKEN NOTICE April 16, 1987 pn An,,�y4� �qg� , the Fridley Appeals Commission officially approved YOl1T request fOT a variance, �II�R �rg7 OA h'� Rri an IAIactM�r�r mrnen��+4� +., Cha ter 204 07 1, B, 3 of the F�idley Ciry ('o , r, inrraaca_thP m�Y;m3,�u allowable height of a garage from 14 feet to 20 feet on Tor 3 Rlnrk �_ Heather Hills Addition, the same being 6274 Ben i�ore Drive :�I E FridtPV_ I�iinnesota, 55432, __ with the following stipulation(s): -NONE- If the work has not commenced within one (1) year after granting this variance then the variance shall become null and void. If you have any questions regarding the above action, please call the Planning Departr�ent at 571-3450. ely, Da e lar Chief Building Official DC/ln Please review the noted stipulations, sign the statement below and return one copy to the City of Fridley Planning Department by �p,-;7 7, iqR7 e I� + "',�,�� e , concur with the action taken. ��„��i�`�" CITY OF FRIDLEY`° ��`.:`� 6431 UNtVERSI7Y AVE N.E, �y �, .� . � ' FRIDLEY, MN 55432 �� (612) 57i-3450 y�,�� ., . � l � VARlANCE REQUEST FORM YAHIANCE # � �' � VARIANCE F E�� RECEIPT # a'�� SCHEDULED APPEALS MEETING DATE ��'' �°' o/ PROPERTY 1NFORMATION PROPERTY ADDRESS 6 a �� en �/yla��. �/�''/ ✓L_ � LFX�AL DESCRIPTION: LOT � BLOCB �� TRACT/ADDITION ��°Q.� ��IS PRESENT ZONING �� ` YARIANCE REQUEST(S): Attach a plat or survey of the property showing building, variance(s), where applicable. � nn Y� �4 l� c� l= fL�� I�l T�1 �C� � �►� �- � F� r� �-� � Section of the Code: � List specifie hardship(s) whieh require the variance(sjs _ /i i #*if#!' 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' I t { I I I� I I I I I { { I I I I I { I { I I I I I � i I 1 I . + . � 1 r ! j � � � � ' • ` I � � . � _ I � .a s 2 � � COMNaSSION APPLICATION REVIEW Department C'-�O� Planning FRlDLEY File Add�eas/Description v�t #87-09 6274 Ben More Drive increase height �.? allowed for a garage from 14'to^20' DARYL °'--DEBBIE-- �, . �� JIM ----�DEBBIE-� JOHN�/ DEBBIE---- DARREL '—'�-�-� E B B 1 f--- � LYDE -----D E B 81 E -�-- �ARK DEBBIE'-- EDN �� DEBBIE ---- 0 Number p��e Date Meeting Date is 3/a�/s� �/a�#; s� COMPLETE REVIEW CHECKLIST RETURN TO PLANNING COMMENTS CITYOF FRIDLEY CIVIC CENTER • 6431 UNIVERSITY AVE. N.E. FRIDLEY, MINNESOTA 55432 • PHONE (612) 571-3450 RE1'ISED la?TICE OF FUBLIC HEARIl� Notice is hereby given that the Appeals Commission of the City of Fridley wi11 vonduct a Public Hearing in the City Cotu►cil Chambers at 6431 University Avenue Northeast at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April 14, 1987, in regard to the follvwing matter: Consideration of a variance request, VAR #87-09, by Brian Westover, pursuant to Chapter 205.07.1, B, 3, of the Fridley City Code, to increase the maximtun allowable height of a garage fran 14 feet to 20 feet on Lot 3, Block 1, Heather Hills Addition, the same being 6274 Ben More Drive N. E. , Fridley. Minnesota, 55432. Notice is hereby given that all persons having an interest therein will be given the opport�ity to be heard at the above time and plaoe. DONALD BEIZOLD �IAIRI�'�N APPE�LS Q�NIlKSSSION Note: The Appeals Connnission will have the final action on this request, unless there are objections frcro surrounding neighbors, the City Staff, or the petitioner c3oes not agree with the Commission's decision. If any of these events occur, the request will aontinue to the City Council through the Planning Commission with only a reo�tunendation fran the Appeals Corrunission. �.a Construction of a garage on the property is complicated by the severe slope of the lot and the adjacent roadway (Kerry Lane). The garage must provide level access from the street to allow for access during the winter months. The garage must also provide for convenient accesa from the house. We propose a garage plan which meets both these requirements, however, it requires a garage which is 18-ZO feet high. The maximum height of a detached garage in Fridley is 14' and thus we require a variance. S treet level access to the garage for autos is necessary to provide for access during the winter months. If the garage ia not built into the hillside on our property, accesa to it could be severely limited during the winter. The impact of improper placement of a garage was demonstrated at a new co�atruction site several houses away from ours. Af ter one �inter in their newly constructed house, the owners razed their elevated, attached garage and excavated a new tuck under garage closer to the atreet level. We have learned from this example and will build near the street level. By excavating and buildiag the garage into the hill we can provide street level access to the garage. If we also limit the height of the garage to the 14 feet specified in the code we would be unable to provfde a aervice entrance to the garage (for foot traffic) on either of the two walls closest to the house. In this situation, after parking in the garage the driver would have to walk, carrying groceries, packages, babies and other items approximately 60-75 feet and up an exposed flight of stairs to the house. This is certainly a hardship in M�.nnesota winters and will reduce the resale value of the house. If the height of the garage is limited to 14' the roof of the garage would be one or two feet above the ground level on the uphill side of the garage. This would allow access to the roof top from the ground and would be an extremely unsafe condition. To remedy the situation we propose to slightly raise the garage roof in order to provide a ground level entrance on the vall closest to the house. Ia this design, rather than a trek of 75 feet, up hill, from the garage to the house, we have a walk, over level terrain, of 25 feet from the garage to the house. Furthermore, the roof would be a safe distance above the ground, preventing access to the roof by small children in the neighborhood. The resulting structure would be 18-20 feet high. The proposed design is shown in the accompanying figures. The placement of the garage, relative to the house and the property line is shown in Figure 1. A perspective view of the house and garage is shown in Figure 2. The shaded areas represent the ground level. Note how the ground is only about 1' below the top of the first floor of the garage. A roof placed directly on top of this structure would be almost at ground level. Also note that a service entrance would have to be placed on the wall which is not below grade, the wall directly apposite the house. Our proposed design is shown in Figure 3. One side of the garage has been raised to provide access to the house and eliminate the unsafe roof line. We have contacted several neighbors, including our next door neighbor and discussed the plans with them. All have approved our proposed projec � . � a Itea �2, Apri1 14, 1987 ALIMIlJIS�RATIVE STAFF REPORT 6274 BEid NDRE 3�.t1VE N. E. VAR �87-09 A, HIBLIC PIJRPOSE SERVID BY R�LTIltE�iT: Seetion 2U5.07.1, B, 3 allows a maximun height of l4 feet (above grac�) for all acoessory buildings. Public purpose served by this requirement is to maintain an aesthetica].ly pleasing oom¢n�ity. B. STATID HARD6HIP: Please see attached statenent of hardship. G AiaMINIS`IIiATIVE S�'F REVIFi�I: This proposed garage is �to be constructec7 on a very steep slope. 7herefore, the front and north wall are allowed to be 20 feet from the floor to the roof rialge. This location appears to be the only logical location on the lot. He presently has no off-street parking. If the Appeals Commission approves the request, the staff has no stipulations to suggest. � � Appeals 3/31/87 Reuben Olson 1430 Rice Creek Road Fridley, MN 55432 Carol Dwyer 6282 Kerry Lane Fridley, MlV 55432 Brian Westb�er 6274 Ben More Drive Fridley, MN 55432 Walter Jacobson 6266 Ben h4ore Drive Fridley, MfV 55432 Robert Carp:enter 6258 Ben More Drive Fridley, M[J 55432 Adib Sissi 6250 Ben A4ore Drive Fridley, 14IlV 55432 Michael Gorski 6245 Ben More Drive Fridley, MN 55432 A.S. Lambesis 6249 Ben More Drive Fridley, MN 55432 MAILING LIST VAR #87-pg 6274 $en More Drive Yoava Klucsar 1337 Hillcrest^Drive Friflley, NIN 55432 Allan �inger 1450 Rice Creek Road Fridley, MlV 55432 Neal Lawson 6291 Kerry Lane Fridley, MN 55432 Helen Woodall 6283 Kerry Lane Fridley, MfV 55432 Thomas Fuller 6275 Kerry Lane Fridley, M1V 55432 Gary Qbrycki 6267 Kerry Lane Fridley, MfV 55432 Ral,�ih Menard 6259 Kerry Lane Fridley, MlV 55432 Franklin Wibel 1421 Rerry Circle. Fxidley, MN 55432 Robert Osman 1431 Kerry Circle Fridley, MN 55432 Ervin Kassow 1400 Rice Creek Road Fridley, MN 55432 Ronald Nolby 6253 Ben More Drive Fridley, Mf�TT 55432 Carolyn Messick 6257 Ben More Drive Fridley, MN 55432 Thomas Beaulieu 11230 Part'ridge �3t. CoDn Rapids , MIV 5543� Eugene Schaefer 6240 Kerry Lane Fridley, MlV 55432 ��. i��i �� >= � . �� . t. -! 1 � �� .� *�7�� I ! ��I��: ��•�� R,'� � ♦ �� '��! ! ��♦� .��' �: �i��i�.`��a.�1�►,�f��v'� y 4 1 Il� FiV G• � • r��•, �t��l � r �r� �� /7 l� q� � . � ' �iv B• �, /�tS iB i.z,f io� o �t / / • � . 9 � .C, �� Gp� . (jt� (4a) � ,w ;.�:, � � �� `(�) �l�'�'J. b , f ,��,�ti �22oJ fiioo> . � �3�� ( ) � �+3� ��°� I e�a) . '� y � - . b6� (io� ��,� (�co) {9io) ± �o) 8 y � /G (�1 � tJ� �v ., r�9) t o 3 /� 9 7� w� q. �.. o �C� �� o / - �- - � (r� � � � �yq� � �� ;j� a �,�i � �, _ , � .• , `., (I►) �. %H�� ac� I I Lb � /S��' /¢ ,�@/ � /1 s • � •'__ ` ` I i e� � ! N • ��) •.��f p �__�_ _ ,; .� � � • ,� ..� �' `� � &i.f �is.3 .4+os.o:� ! 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FRIDLEY, MINNESOTA .55432 • PHONE (612) 571-3450 Brian iVestover APPEALS CO�f�fISSION April 16, 1987 6274 Ben More Drive Fridley, D�1 55432 ACTIO'� TAi�'E\ NOTICE ��ril 14� 19R7 , the Fridley Appeals Commission officially approved your request for a variance VAR �87-�q� hv Rrian ��rA�t�.ver��u�sua��..�s Chapter 204.07.1, B, 3 of the F�'idl ('; ('ndP, r� inrre�,e rh�m„n.��„„ _allowable height of a�ara�e from 14 feet to 20 f P on Io 3, Rlnr-k i� Heather Hills Addition, the same beinQ 6274 Ben i�iore D�v �I F, Fri�lP�, blinnesota, 55432, Hith the following stipulation{s): -NONE- If the work has not commenced �.ithin one (1) year after granting this variancc then the ��ariance shall become null and void. If you ha�•e an�� questions regarding the above action, please call the Planning Departr�ent at 571-3450. ely, Dar2`e lar • Chief Building Official DC/ln , Please rerie►: the noted stipulations, sign the statement below and return one copy to the City of Fridley Planning Department by �ril 27, �AR� I, , concur with the action taken. �, � � STATE OF MINNESOTQ COUNTY OF ANOKA CITY OF FRIDLEY In the Matter of a Variance, VAR #87-09 APPEALS CO1�+lISSION PROCEEDINGS Brian Westover , Owner Not filed in Torrens VARIANCE The above entitled matter came before the Appeals Commission of the City of Fridley and was heard on the 1at� day of _inr;i , 19�, on a petition for a varianee pursuant to the City of Fridley�s Zoning Ordinance, for the follow3n� deseribed property: Increase the maximum allowable height of a garage from 14 feet to 20 feet on T,ot 3, Block l, Hea.ther Hills Addition, the sante being 6274 Ben More Drive N.E. IT IS ORDERED that a variance be granted as upon the Followin� eonditions or reasons: See Appea.ls Com�nission minutes of April 14, 1987. STATE OF MINNESOTA ) COUNTY OF ANOBA ) OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK CITY OF FRIDLEY ) I, Shirley A. Haapala, City Clerk for the City of Fridley w3th and in for said City of Fridley, do hereby certify that I have eompared the fore�oin� copy and Order �ranting a variance with the original record thereof preserved in my office, attd have found the same to be a eorreet and true transer�.pt of the whole thereof. IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto subseribed my hand at he City of Fridl y, Minne ota, in �k�e County of Anoka on the �� day of : 7 � �-• DRAFTED BY: City oF Fridley 6431 Uniaersity Avenue N.E. Fridley, MN 55432 �- L � SHIRLEY �1. HA ALA, CITY CL Variances are valid for a period of one year followin� approval and shail be considered void if not used within that period. (SEAL) b —__ . APPEALS COP1f�tISSIOtJ t1EETIWG, APRIL 14 1987 PAGE 4 MOTION BY DR. VOS� SECONDED BY l�lS. SAVAGE� TO CLOSE TXE PUBLIC•HF.ARING. UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE� VICE—CNAIRPEP.SON BARNA DECLARED TNE PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED AT 7:50 P.M. . / Or. Vos stated he did not have a problem with the variance requ because the north �•�all was 4 hr, fire-rated. If variances were need for a buildinQ on the new lot, that could be discussed at that time. � f4s. Savage stated she agreed. This �vas a situation ere the property was purchased before the code change, and it did not pear there would be any probler� as far as any obstruction�for fire-fig ing purposes. ��tr. Qarna stated he agreed with ��1s. Sava . Ne �vould presume it was an econonic hardship on the part of the o er of the property, and that was his reason for splitting the property. ere was adequate room for fire-fighting purposes, and he would have no o ection to the variance. ��r, Sherek stated I�e had n objection to the variance as requested. IJOTIOPI BY MS. SAVACE EC017DED BY MR. SHEREK, TO RECOMMEND TO CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL OF VARIAN REQUEST, VAR 1i87-08, BY DON REIKEN� WITH TXF. FOLLOGlIP1G STIPULATIONS: 1. THE ORTH f7ALL OF THE E.YISTI?JI', BUILDIIJG REMAIlJ AS IS WITX A/0 f7.INGS . 2 FIIJAL APPROVAL BE COP7TINGENT UPON CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL OF THE LOT SPLIT REpUEST. UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTIl7G AYE, VICE—CHAIRPERSON BAR1'IA DECLARED TNE 1fOTTON CARRIED UNANII?OUSLY. 2. CONSIUCRATION OF A VARII��CE REQUEST, VAR #87-09, BY BRIAtJ d1ESTOVER, PURSUAPJT T� CI�APTER 204.07.1, [3, 3, OF THE FRIDLEY CITY CQDE TO IP�CRFASE Tf�E P1AY,It1U�1 ALLOIdAQLE HEIGHT OF A GARAGE FROt•1 14 FEET TO 20 FEET O�J LOT 3,aLOCY. 1 {fEATHER 61ILLS ADDITIO'J, THE SA��tE QEIt�G 6274 QEt� t10RE DRIVE N.E., FRIDLEY, t1IlafdESOTA, 55432. • • MOTION BY NIS. SAVAGE, SECONDED BY DR. VOS, TD OPEP7 THE PUBLIC HEARII7G. UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, VICE—CXAIRPERSOIJ BARNA DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN AT 7:52 P.M. Vice-Chairperson Barna read the Adninistrative Staff Report: ADt�1I�JISTRATIVE STAFF REPORT 6274 Ben tlore Dri ve ��. E. VAR #87-09 � ,rt � wPPEALS COi1��iISSION t1EETItdG, APRIL 14, 1987 PAGE 5 � A. PUGLIC FURPOSE SERVEO QY REQUIREt•1E��T: Section 205.07.1, B, 3, allows a maxinum I�eight of 14 feet (above grade) for all accessory buildings. ' Public purpose served aest6�etically pleasing s. STATED NARUSHIP: by this requirement cor:imuni ty. is to maintain an '°Construction of a garage on the property is cor�plicated by the severe slope of the lot and the adjacent roadway (Kerry Lane). The garage r�ust provide level access from ti�e street to allo�r for access durinc� the winter months. The garage must also provide for convenient access from the house. tJe propose a garage plan which meets both these requirements, I�owever, it requires a garage which is 13-20 feet high. The r�axinum height of a detached garage in Fridley is 14 ft. and thus we require a vari aroce. Street level access to the garage for autos is necessary to provide for access during the winter nonths. If the garage is not built into the � hillside on our property, access to it could be severely limited durinq '� the winter. The impact of inproper placement was der�onstrated at a new construction site several houses away from ours. After one r�inter in th�ir ne►•�ly constructed house, the ovrners razed their e7evated, attached garage and excavated a new tuck-under garage closer to the street level. We have learned fror� this exar.�ple and ►�i11 build near tl�e street level. By excavating and building the garage into the hill we can provide street level access to the garage. If we also linit the height of the garage to the 14 feet specified in the code, we ��ould be unable to provide a service entrance to the garage (for foot traffic) on either of the two wa1Ts closest to the house. In this situation, after parkinc� in the garage, the driver would have to walk, carrying groceries, packages, babi es, and other i terr� approxir�ately 60-75 feet and up an exposed fl i ght of stairs to the house. 'This is certainly a hardship in tlinnesota and will reduce the resale value of the house. If the heigl�t of the garage is limited to 14 ft. the roof of the garage ti�rould be one or tti�o feet above the ground level on the uphill side of the garage. This would allow access to the roof top from the ground and would be-an extremely unsafe condition. To remedy the situation, we propose to slightly raise the garage roof in �order to provide a ground level entrance on the wall closest to the house. In this design, rather than a trek of 75 feet, up hill, from the garage to the house,r�e have a walk, over level terrain, of 25 feet_�fror� the �arage to the house. Furtherr�ore, the roof would be a safe distance above the ground, preventing access to the roof by small children in the neighborhood. A � o ° AFr CALS CUI9� �ISSIO�J I•10ETI�JG, APRIL 14, 1987 PAGE 6 Ti�� resuliing structure �vould be 18-20 feet high, The proposed design is .shoarn in the accompanying figures. The placement of the garage, relative to ti�e i�aus� and the property 1 i ne, i s sho►rn i n Fi gure 1. A perspecti ve view of the house and garage is sho►-m in Figure 2. The shaded areas repre- sent the ground level. tJote ho�v the ground is only about 1 ft, below the top of the first floor of the garage. A roof placed directly on top of this structure ��ould be almost at ground level. Also note that a service entrance would have to be placed on the a�all which is not below grade, the wall directly opposite�the house. Our proposed design is sho►•m in Fi�ur� 3. One side r,f the garage has been raised to provide access to the house and eliminate the unsafe roof line. tJe have contacted se�eral neighbors, including our next door neighbor, and discussed tiie plans ti•�ith them. All have approved our proposed project." C. ADPII�JISTRATIVE STAFF REVIEW: This praposed garage is to be constructed on a very steep slope. Tf�ere- fore, tl�e front and nortti ►�a11 are allowed to be 20 ft. from the floor to the roof ridge. This location appears to be the only logical location on the lot. He presently has no off-street parking. If ti-ie Appeals Comr.�ission approves the request, the staff has no stipu- lations to suggest. Mr. Clark showed an overall map shor�ing the location of the petitioner's �r�aerty. Ne stated this is one of tlie few lots in Fridley that does not have a drive►tiay or a garage. He stated the location of the garage as proposed by' the petitioner was tlie most logical location for a g3rage on this lot. h1r. Clark stated the petitioner needed the variance because unless the petitione.r builds an underground garage, a garage will not fit on the lot. He stated this was a unique lot dnd a unique situation. Mr. Clark stated the petitioner had done a very nice job in preparing the hardship statement. It gave the Cor�r�issioners a good picture of what he v�as proposing. Mr. Brian lJestover stated the house was bui�lt in 1941. The builder of the house �vanted to put a garage on the lot next to the house, but over the years pi ec�s of property ►�ere sol d off, and they ►vere left ��i th the present l ot. He again described the location of the proposed garage and the design of the garag�. • �1s. Carol Dwyer, 6282 Kerry Lane, stated she was the neighbor to.the north. � Ner hor�e was built within the last year. She stated �4r. Westover had presented � the plans to her sor�etime ago. She basically had no problem with the garage as zt was proposed. She stated the Westovers have a high lz story dorr�ered roof �� an�i belo� ther� she had a very high peaked roof. Actually, putting the second a � r^ • a APF�EALS COt1t•1ISSIOfJ 11EETIt�G, APRIL 14, 1987 PAGE 7 story onto the south half of the garage would probably conform better to the two.houses than if he built a one-story garage r�ith a very flat roof. Aesthetically, what 14r.Westover intended to do looked better. t�1r. Westover stated his neighbors to tl�e east did not object to this proposal. MOTION BY 115. SAVAGE� SECONDED BY DR. VOS� TO CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEIIXING. UPON A VOICE YOTE, ALL VOTING AYE� VICE—CHAIRPERSOIJ BARNA DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARIPrG CLOSED AT 8:08 P.M. Mr. Barna commended the petitioners on a very tvell stated hardsliip. The petitioner would definitely be bringing the house, even with the variance, closer to code compliance than it has been since the new code a�as established. Ms. Savage stated she agreed. In looking at the property, she noted the public purpose was to maintain aesthetically pleasing comr�unity, anci it seened to her that this garage as planned would certainly do that. She would be in favor of granting the variance. Mr. Sherek stated he agreed with Ms. Savage. The garage v�as definitely well designed. He, too, wanted to campliment the petitioner on the preparation he <� did in preparing the stated hardship description. Most hardship descriptions ��==� . are very sketchy, and many times the Corrmissioners are not even sure a petitioner has a hardship. Dr, Vos stated this vras a very creative solution. He had driven by the property many tir�es and never realized there was no garage. The way the garage was designed and the location into the hill would really look nice. MOTIDN BY DR. VOS� SECONDED BY MS. SAVAGE, TO APPROVE VARIAIVCE REQUEST� VAR �187-09, BY BRIAN GIESTOVER, PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 204.07.1� B� 3, OF TNE FRIDLEY CITY CODE TO INCREr7SE THE MAXIMUM ALLOFIABLE HEIGNT OF A GARAGE FROM 14 FEET TO 20 FEET ON LOT 3� BLOCK 1, NEATHER XILLS ADDITION, THE SAME BEING 6279 BEN 190RE DRIVE N.E., FRIDLEY, MINNESOTA� 55432. UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL YOTING AYE, VICE—CHAIRPERSON BARNA DECLARED THF. MOTION GARRIED UNANIIdOUSLY. 3. C0(aSIDERATION OF A VARIANCE REQUEST, VAR #87-10, BY ANTHO��Y KRA . URSUANT � MOTICkV BY MS. SAVAGE, �NDED BY MR. SHEREK� TO OPEN THE PUBLIC.HEARING. � UPQN A VOI OTE, ALL VOTING AYE, VICE— CHAIRPERSON BARIVA DECLARED TXE �:� PUB EARING OPEN AT 8:14 P.l�l. ��r*.r,;as 'A: ? ' 'I�' _J r�`: _ �� 4�,