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AF-V - 45509. -�� _ . ,,�„�.f r � ,. s � SUBJECi � . � � ' _ City of Friclley � AT THE ToP oF T"E T,��NS � ApPLICATION TO BOARD OF APPEALS �, � , t ; � y ��_� COMMWNITY dEVELOPM€NT DIV. � �+ � PROTEGTtVE tNSPECTION SEC. 1 = i � �"'"1 � CITY MALL FRIOLEY � 55432 NUMBER REV. �OATE PAGE �OF �APpqOVEU BY . �•,•_••�•' '•� stz�56a3a50 910-F23 1 3/21/75 ,1 �2 800 Name Address Phone � �.c3 l� i��d�lv�LtF /.S'�j��4�D�t � N� 37�-oi,�� Legal Lot No. Block No. Tract or A . Description 'Z 1 C,,A Q,L, � (� � Variance Request(s); including stated hardships (attach plat or survey of property showing building, variances, etc., where applicable) . t�1 vA2y oa. �Q�o�c,� �.ou,ta�� 3�.5' m�.rJ Fcw�,r ' c��,,5 ,�3 � �' Z�s v�. o,S� .., �''�.� , e �zl R R.ocx� � S, n� �# A�ad Feo►ti. s' �r� 3' Fo � t�^ri-Acu�CO �►¢AGI� �#7�Csrt✓,S', r/� Ta�u �'�7 � �� .M.'t"'�,,�i� �i✓yY?Itna�. t 171��1�5' .� . . . � . - - - - - — // � 'I---C�-�---�.. 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AT THE ToP oF THE TW�NS APPL I CAT I OW TO BOARD OF APPEALS � , � �' COMMUNiTY DEVELOPMENT OIY. �StSff R@POTt� � � � �.L �.��"� . � r � � PROTECTIVE INSPECTtON SEC. . � � � �L � �"��1 �- CITV HALL FRtOIEv S$4$Z NUMBER REV. �� OATE �AGE OF APVROVED bY � L.«�.i "�� l 612-560-3450 910-F23 1 3�21/?5 2 2 800 Staff Connr►ents Board members notified of ineeting by �/ List memt�ers, date notified, and "Yes" or "No" for plans to attend hearin . P1� ' Name Date To Attend �� Dc�r�nn malrin�r ATTa��I anri thu fnllnmintt ,»-�perty owners having property� within 2�� . By Whom Date Phone or Mail Not' a.ed � � Giles McConville-1588 Gardena Gary Phillips-1565 Gardena M/M Steven Rolland-1561 Gardena Bertha Lillemoen= 1583 Gardena M/M Allan Fehn-1601 Gardena David Bratt-5961 Benjamin M/M William Costello-1623 Gardena M/M Curtis Stange-1633 Gardena M/M Raymond Renner-1564 Gardena M/M William Chamberland-1568 Gardena MJM Charles LaBeaux-1624 Gardena M/M Daniel Harrington-1620 Gardena M/M Jerald Bailey-1628 Gardena M/M Merle Leipke-1634 Gardena � .. m ._�-� �`.: �: ;�'' �` ,: ' ,.� ' #,_ CITY OF FRIDLEY 8431 UNIVER8ITY AVENUE N.E., FRIDLEY� MINNESOTA 65�3Z TELEPHONE ( 812)b71-3450 NOTICE 0�' PJBLTC HEIIRII�a tJo��ice is hereby given th�t the /�ppeals C�,nmission of the Cit,y of F•r�idley �v711 conduct a public hearing in i;he City Counci7 ChamLcars a� 643i University Avenue t�ortheast at 7:30 P.M. on Tuesday, September 19, 1978, in reyard to the following: A request for variances to allow an 8 foot addition to the front and a ll faot addition to the side-of�an ex�•sting garage at 1588 Gardena Avenue N.E. Pursuant to Section 205 of the Fridley City Code, the variances are needed because the fror�t yard setback will be non- conforming by 8 feet, and the side yard setback will be nonconforming by 2 feet. Plotice is hereby giver� that all persons having an interest therein will be c�iven an opportunii.y to be heard. VIRGitJIA SCHP'ABEL CN� I R��1Q�tAN APPEI�LS CQP4(fiISSION Note: The Appea]s Commission will have the fina�l action on this request, uniess there are objections from surro�anding neighbors, the City Staff, or the petitioner does not agree with the Commission's decision. If any of these events occur, the request will continue to the City Council through the Planning Cor�rrmission with only a recommendation from the Appeals Commission. ,� ,, � . Item 1 September 19, 197g , . . ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF REPORT 1588 Gardena Avenue N.E. '�A., PUBLIC PURPOSE SERYED BY REQUIREMENT: �205.053 (4A) FRONT YARD SETBACK OF NOT LESS THAN 35 FEET � " �,Public purpose served by this requirement is to allow for off-street parking without encroaching on the public right of way and also for aesthetic consideration to reduce the "building line of sight° encroachment into the neighbor's front yard, 205.053, (46, #4) SIDE YARD ADJOINING AN ATTACHED GARAGE SHAL D� �tAT 1�CC TLIA�I [ C['�T I.ITnc ' 0 Public purpose served by this requfrement is to provide space between individual structures to reduce conflagration of fire, to provide access to the rear yard for emergencies and to limit the condition o�f crowding in the residential neighborhood. B. STATED HARDSNIP: Two roofs over front outside entrance stairs drip ice in winter creating a serious hazard. This will be eliminated by extending � roof over the -�tairs. During heavy rain a large amount of water runs down the driveway which is 7 inches lower�than the road. The � water runs through cracks in the floor into the basement level. The head room on the garage door is less than the height of our van. A stall for the van can be created west of the existing garage if the required side yard can be reduced to 3 feet. C. ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF REVIEW: Field measurements show that the house issetback approximately 45 feet from the curb with a 10 foot boulevard in this area. The attached verifying survey shows the exact location of house and approved addition requiring variances. The house to the East is setback at 47.15 ft. The lot to�:the West is vacant. The petitioner intends to add on to an existing tuck under garage by addinc� to the front and sides. Please refer to the aerial photos for an overall view. HARVEY A. GARTWRIGH7 ANOKA COUNTY SURVEYS MENNEPIN GOUNTY SURVEYS MINNEAPOLifi SURVEYS 8410 PALM STREET N.W. SUNSET 4-7855 OWNER INDUSTRIAL — JUDICIAL BUSINEfS — TOPOCRAPMICAL GITY L07i — PLATTING �arl ' '. Peterson m CARTWR=GHT & OLSON LA ND S UR ��E YORS REG11TtRED UND[R LAWS OF fTATE OR MINN[SOTA � LICENQlD sr ORDINANC[ OF CITY �Oi MINNEAPOLIS 326 PLYMOUTH BUILDING FEDERAL B-8721 HENNEPIN AT SIXTH • MINNEAPOLIS 3. MINNESOTA f�arbepor'g �ertiitcatr l//'�! : � f' . �' � �/ � J ef ,.. �-' - . � -r ;f ` .� . 'I,�z:-_ %� - .. . , `_ � ; �::: � �$� R � � �j\ ,;,i � d � � � �. " 1 �i � � .� , ;" �- - � � . , �, . 1 ��: COMBINING THE RECORDS OF J. E. HILL, Civ�� ENGINEER ESTABLI6HED 1HV6 C. F. SANDHOFF CIVIL ENGINEER ESTABLISHED 1908 JAMES NELSON SURVEYOR E5T4BLISMED 1923 METROPOLITAN LAND SURYEYORS. ES�ABLISMED IP�1 Im!oic�. Lc=v!,�2 � 4� , ',: C�� ' �.� i ,'r-^---^'-°� ^^' s -� 3 . � G5 ! � . / 0 FRIDLEY BOARD OF APPEALS � EXHfB� i N�. �" MEETING DA7E � %��if� �a�c,yie�+� � _ ..__ ___`____%_ t._ _ � '� 7S �� , 1 hereb;r certifiy th:�t this is .� true � nd coNrect r�,oresent-tion of .�. �urv��,r o� : I:ot 2, Blocl; l, i;�.-rl Pet�rson :.ddition :_s surveyed by m_e :',urin:� the i�:onth of i��, � 9-'l. �. _ rr � p.� ,,�;, .>.ar:.�, �1::._. StGNED..� �' � �� .� �, .- °� . y.-� � � �� " ��. � , _ � G�FV�4�IGHT i,NO QL�Od�I r ;�; -:. _ Y �. v . .: � .: -� , � CITY OF FRIDLEY ME'ETING - CALL TO O�iDER : : Chairrronaw Schnabel cslled the September 19, 78� Agpeals Caamoiasion Meeti,ne ;to.�de� at 7:35 p,m. ' R4Li�' CALL: �«.;r.._.......- _ ,. . - . . = i�abere Preaen�: i�1,a. Set3ni►t�ee�., . Kemper, Ms. Gsbelr Mr. Bsrna . I�enbers Abeent: Mr. Plemel . � _ Othera Present: Clyde APPROVL AFPEALS C0� Engineering Aide /Adm. TES OF A�US� ] M�OTION by Mr. Ke r, seconded by Ms. G:bel to approve the August l5, 1978� Ap�s �aamis n �ninutea aa written. � Ns. Gabel s ted th�t on page 8, fourth paragraph fra� the end� she ie quot�ed ae atat a rambl�r would fit better". S�eone else made this co�c+aent, and ber rep was "we irere not in the business oP designirag houses". l. � �� , VOICE VO'I'E, ALL VQ�.'ING AYE, CHAiRG10MAN SCHNABEL IiECLARED T� MOTION TO Ts TFIS AUGUST 15, 1978� APPEAIS C01�+A�IISSION MINUPES� WITH A CQRR�CTION� (OUSLY CARRIED. V. 0 . Mceonviile, AN 8 F00''i' ADDITION TO THE FRO]Yr AI�ID Al� liVVl\3' V14'JJ.l\V Ll [� 11JYi • �+�vY�MVOr .E.� FridI.ey� Mn. 55 32}. ,C B Mt3��I01� by Mr. Ba,rna� :; seaondect b� Mr. Kemper� to opea the public hcari.ng. _._.�___ UPON A VOICS VOTE, ALt, VOTING AYE� CEAIRWOMAIV SCHNABEL DECLARID TH8 MOTIDN Ta OPEN T� PUBLIC HEARING AT 7:40 p.m.� CARRIED UIQANIMOUSLY. Ms. $chnabGl �aked if Mr. McConville was present. Mr. McCcasville ackno�wledged be vss �nd Ms. Sehnabel aakcd hia► to step �arW�rd. - Ma. Schnabel res�d the Ada�inistrative St�tt' Report aa. folloWS: AQMIHISTRATIVE STAFF REPORT 1588 Gardena Avenue N.E. �'A. PU6LIC PURPOSE SERVED BY REQUIREMENT: �205.053:(4A) FRONT YARQ SETBACK OF NOT LESS THAN 35 FEE7 �•Public purpose served by this requirement is to allow for off-stree� -� parking witt�out encroa:ching on the public right of way and also for •aesthetic conside�a;tion to, reduce the "building line of sight" encroachment into the neighbor's front yard. � APPEALS COMl�SI53I0N MEETING, SEPTE�IDER 19, 1978 - PAGE 2 ��" .... ., ... _.�.._._._.._ ..�_.... . � , -� 205.053, (4B, #4) STDE YARD ADJOINING AN ATTACHED GARAGE SNAL G ` Public purpose served by this requirement is to provide space between individual structures to reduce conflagration of fire, to provide -_access to the rear yard for emergencies a�d ta li�it the eondition , . „_:,,,, flf cra�rding in the -re�idet�tial neighbc�rhood. B. STATED HARDStIIP: " ' 7wo roofs over front outside entrance stairs drip ice in winter creating a serious hazard. This will be eliminated by extending � roof over the stairs. Quring heavy rain a large amount of water runs down the driveway which is 7 inches lower�than the road. The water runs through cracks in the floor into the basement level. The head room on the garage door is less than the height of our van. A stall for the van can be created west of the existing garage if the . required side yard can be reduced to 3 feet. � C. ADh1INISTRATIVE STAFF REVIEW: Field measurements show that the house is setback approximately 45 feet from the curb with a l0 foot boulevard in this area. The attached verifying surveyshows the exact location of house and approved addition requiring variances. The house to the East is setback at 47.15 ft. The lot to�.the West is vacant. The petitioner intends to add on to an existing tuck under garage by adding ta the froni and sides. Please refer to the aerial photos for an overall view. . __ Ms. �chnabel s�ked Mr. McConville to ezpl�in xhat he inte�ed to do. Ms. Schnabel sts�ted that the Caam�ission has a surv�ey with colorings, a photogr�ph of Mr. McCcmville'a pro�perty arxi a aapy of the plans. Ms. Schnabel asked Mr. McConville to explaia theae iten8, l�r. McConvilla stated that basicaily, he is trying to eliminate ts+a serious dirficulties and provide so�e couven#encee in the procesa. The major difficulties are: 1. The drivei►ay dr�ins into the g�rage. To�allevi�te this prob3.ea, Nr. kcConville built s�$m across the garage� and no�r the �rage is not useable. 2. The second prnblen occurs in the winter.. There ue tvo roofs and both of them drip ice on the stairs, creating s hazzard. 3. The house iu►s hot aater heat an�d the eecond iloor extends �ight inches, to � foot beyorxl the fs�ce of the garage �nd tl�t is �+here the hot �rater is carried, the beginning of the run yet. So the wxter chills betore it can ha�t the house. Encloeing tYiat �o�ld be benelicial tv� energ,�r resso�s. '�� a 1 ~ k �� 1 i+�s. Schnabel atated that she is i�preesed xith Mr. McConvil.le' e acticaaaoi to i.mprave the situatiou� and ieels it Will be a laandsome addition. 2�OTION by Mr. Barna� seconded by Ms. Gsbel to agpr�ve thhe requeet ior variance �-��a�_ ___ _ _ • tA'4N A V4ICE VO►1'E� ALL V()T'tNG AYE, CIiAIRWOMAN SCFINABEL DECLARID TH� 1�ION TO �= ? APPROV� TIi� VARIANCE RE@UEST FOR 1588 GARDENA� CARRIID UIriANIMOUSLY. � �..��, �__ �,�. .. w - _-.�. M�. 9chnabel informed Mr. MeConville, that the request for the variance is - epproval snd since there are no objectiaais from seighbors, he is fret to apply for a building permit. . � �2., REQUEST FQR VARIANCE TO ALLOW THE CONSI'RUCTION OF A TIWELI.ING WITA AN A?.TACHED St MOTION by Ms-. Ga'� variance at 5212 •u.� � a�u. J,t�rc.+./ . seconded by Mr. Kemper, to open the public hearing for the more Steet N.E. UPON A VOICE VOTE� VOTI1� AYE� CEAIRWOMAN SCHNABEL DECLAi2ID THE MOTION TO OPEPI T8E PiIBLIC �'�ARING O�t T� VARIANCE AT 5212. FTr.r.r�tF STREE'r NE AT 8:10 PM, CARRIID UNANIMOUSLY.. ..._ Ms, Schnabel asked if Mr. Bli was present. Mr. Bliss ackno�ledged he was, and Ms. Schnabel asked him�to s Yorwarri. Ms. Schnabel read the Administrativ Staff Report as �'ollows: ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF 5212 Fillmore Street N.\ A. PUBU C PURPOSE SERVED BY REQUIREMENT: 2Q5.053 (4A� FRONT YARO SETBACK OF NOT LESS TH 35 FEEi Public purpose served by this requirement is to al for off-street parking without eneraaching on the public right of w and also for aesthetic consideration to reduce the "building line o ight" encroachment into the neighbor's front yard. 205.053, t4B, #4) SIDE YARO ADJOINING:�N ATTACHED GARAGE LESS THAN 5 FEET �tIDE. � BE NOT Public purpose served by this requirement is to provide space betw� � individual structures to reduce conflagration of fire, to provide ac to the rear yard for.emergencies and limit the condition of crowding in the residential neighborhood. AP'P�ALS C4I�ISSI01 � PAGE 8 '� � ._ "; . 205.053 (4C) A REAR YARD DEPTH OF NQT LESS THAN�25 PERC�NT 4F DEPTH IS REQUIRED WITN NOT LESS TNAN 25 FEE7 PERMITTED OR MORE wi. re-r-r nrn��tnrn . . . � L -� � blic purpose-served by this requirement is to provide r r yard space to e used for green areas which Qnhance the neighborho . . � . B. STAT FtARDSHIP: '7he rea n for hardship is for the steep slope of e lot downward from ' the stre . Elevation change from curb io south roperty corner is 50.82 feet (1008.5 - 957.68 sea level). To bui the house in the center of t lot would require the garage to e on top of the house. - C. ADMINISTRATIV TAFF REVIEW: An an site inspec ion shows excessively eep grades on the lot. The applica�nt wouTd li to fill the lot o the north side and avoid the steepest part of the lot, The verify' g survey shows (in orange) the area involved which r uire variance . The new garage would line up with the frontline of e attached arage to the north and would be 22.4 feet from ttiat exis 'ng gara . The garage will be approximately 27 feet from the curb an e Fil ore Street cul-de-sac. The applicant's drawing ind�cates the type Ms. Schnabel asked Mr. Bliss to Ms. Schnabel stated that the Ctn of the hotise. / use proposed. in how he was going to build on that lot. ss n has a copy of the survey� and the drawings Mr. Bliss gave.the Com�issi a photogra of the lot and pointed out Mr. ��entrout's " house which is to the nor� , 5222. Mr. B1 ss stated that 5222 has a single attached garage on the so h side of his ho e. . There is a driveway going down behind and there is a ga sge underneath this arage. There is a s�ace of 20.�+ feet between his garag and the lot line. Mr. liss stated thst he is requesting a variance because he ts to keep his garage d hous� as far to the north as possible and xould 1 e to build a house with th north side oP the house into the hill, to help s r heating to the south. He s requesting a variance-to keep it even with e gar�ge to the north, whi.ch is 222, and if he builds with a normal setback 35 %et, he wiZl have to build a arage quite a wayA back because he must ve access to the garage fraen-Fi�llmo . If he built the garage to the south� would have a very steep point over the i3.]., Which.might obstruct Mr. Boomer's ew to the wes�. By keeping the house to north, he �i.11 not obstruCt N1r. rmentrout's �(5222) view, because he has a por on the back of his house behi the garage o� the samt level as the street. Mr Bliss stated that he would 1 e to get the 2 foot side yard setback in order to void such � steep incline g to the garage. Mr. Blies atated thst ft is possi e that somse luture er rrould like to add ooa to this garage�, but feels it is ikely, because t will malce the garage underneath�unuseable. Sa there �ri stiLt be 20.� f t plus aa additional 2 feet to his garage. He choose a 2 fa side yard in order to have access ior maintenance ior this surface oi the garage %,� '�.Y 1 .� i+ - ." �� r � �, �. i ' , _, rl � x. l � -�i -� �� ry �. ,�� .� n �`';' � ' �l�i� ` Er � , �-�� 7t ��! �� / / < t / , �,. �� ia e '. . ' _ .�`C�'7! � # �• ' 1 1 �J. - 1�I�i t . r � •.. �i T " .. � Ir,� .•�.jdi • � W ,u�.�.�� ,_ . � rapNF tiEi'r.v .. � i �I� � /1 �i�.,..'�� . ', : .; r.. ,.- \ ❑ .. q�,��a G�, ,� ,�.�L� �. ��iB�' r� ., r- � '�=�►� - .4 t' �f � 7L