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Variance Request s: attach plat or survey of property showing bui ding, var�ances,
etc., where applicable) In order to proqide needed additional living space I am request-
ing a variance to the 10 foot min�mwn side yard set-back regulation. My propos� addition
would be an extension frcan the rear of tY�e existing garage which wnuld connect to existing
kitchen area. Since tl�e garage is 5 feet fran the west line, this would place the new
living space in varianee with the 14 foot miriitmun setback requir�nnent.
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List specific hardship(s) which requires the variance(s) '�
Mrs. McAmis is developing leg and foot problens and tYie additional laundry activity
caus� bv our two snall children rec�tire tY� relocation of our laundrv area and food
freezer from the bas�ner�.t to the ground floor. The proposed addition would provide a ,
utility ro�n for this relocation besides providing a f�nily roan extension to the kitcY�n.
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F'erson making appeal and the following property owners having property w�thin 200 feet.
notified:
Name
'— M/M Dale Engebretson-1643 Gardena Ave. N.E.
�_ M/M Jesse Winters-1647 Gardena Avenue N.E.
� M/M William Costello-1623 Gardena Av�. N.E.
_ M/M Curtis Stange-1633 Gardena Ave. N.E.
M/M James Sovada-1641 Gardena Ave. N.E.
_ M/M Douglas Taylor-1651 Gardena Ave. N.E.
M/M Charles LaBeaux-1624 Gardena Ave. N.E.
_.M/M Daniel Harrington-I�24 Gardena Ave. N.E.
h9/M Jerald Bailey�-1628 Gardena Ave. N.E.
_ �•9/M Merle Liepke-1623 Gardena Avenue N.E.
P7/M Keith McAmas-1640 Gardena.:.Rve. P�.E.
—..M/M Rodney Johnson-1646 Gardena Ave. N.E.
M/M Richard Granger-1660 Gardena Ave. f�.E.
— Ms. Marilyn Larson-5890 Stinson Blvd. �V.E.
M/M �alph Nielson-5876 Stinson Blvd P�.E.
— Lyle L. Sorenson-5864 Stinson Blvd. N.�.
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CITY O� . FRIDLEY
8431� UNIVEl�SITY Ai/ENUE N.E.� FRIDLE1f� MIINNESOTA 66432
TELEPHONE ( 812)571-3450
September 19, 1980
NOTTCE OF PUBLYC HEARING
� hereby giver� �ha� th� Appea1s Comrnigsion of the City of Fridley
i�act a� public hearing zr� �i�e Ciiy C�uncil C61ar��bers �t 6431 Univer-
tue PJot�theast �t 7:30 P.ht. on Tuesday, Septemhe.r 3Qp 1p80, in regara
_ _ _ �1lowin5 matter: .
Request for a variance pursuant to Chapter 2Q5 �
of the Fridley City Code, to reduce the s%de y�rd
set6ack on .the living side of a dwrelling from the
required 10 feet to 5 feet, to allow the constrnctt''!�n
of an 18 foot 6y 15.4 foot addition for livin� area
behind an existing attacFied garage located on Lot
36, Auditor's Su6division No. 92, the same 6eing
1640 Gardena Avenue N.E. .
ti�tic'e is h�reby given that all pe�sons havin� an interest ��erein v�rill bp
given an opportunity to be heard at the above time and place.
VIRGIPdIA SCHNABLE
CHAIRWOMAN
APPEALS COMMISSTON
No�e: The Appeals Commis�icn will have the final action on this request, unless
there are o�3ectians frar� surrounding neighbors, the City Staff, ar the p�titioner
does not agree with the Co►►�;�ission's decision. If any of �hese e�ents oc�ur, the
reRuest will continue to the City Council through the Planning Crnr�nission with
only a�econm�endation from the Appeals Cominission. -
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Item #2 September 30, 1980
ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF REPORT
1640 Gardena Avenue N.E.
A. PUBLIC PURPOSE SERVED BY REQUIREMENT:
Section 205.053, 4B, requires a minimiun 10 foot side yard setback for
living area.
Public purpose served by this r�quirement is to maintain a minimum of
20 feet beiween living areas in adjacent structures and 15 feet between
garages and living areas in adjacent structures to reduce exposure to
conflagration of fire. It is also to allow for aesthetically pleasing
open area around residential structures which prevents overcrowding of
structures in a residential neighborhood.
B. STATED HARDSHIP:
"Mrs. McAmis is developing leg and foot problems and the additional
laundry activity caused by our two small children require the relocation
of our laundry area and food freezer from the basement to the ground
floor. The prop�sed addition would provide a utility room for this
relocation besides providing a family room extension to the kitchen."
C. ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF REVIEW:
The existing attached garage is located 5 feet from the west lot line
with the kitchen of the dwelling unit jutting out 15 feet further back
than the back of the garage. The proposed 18 foot by 15 foot addition
would be built behind the garage and tie into the side of the kitchen,
putting the addition 5 feet from the west lot line also.
The dwelling on the lot to the west is positioned ahead (toward the
street) of this dwelling allowing the requirement for a minimiun of
20 feet between adjacent living area.s to be met. Because of the size
of these lots (_80' x 295'j the addition would not seem to be presenting
an overcrIDwded appearance to the nei.ghY�orhood.
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APPEIRLS �OMMISSION MEETXNG - S� t�mber 30, 1980 Page 3
2., VARIANCE REQUEST PURSUANT TO CHTLUTER 205 OF THE FRIDLEY CITY CODE., TO AE-
DUCE THE SIDE Y:�I3D S�TBI�CK ON THE LIVING SSDE ON A DWELLING FROM THE RE-
QUIRED 10 k'EET TO 5 FEET, TO ALLOW THE CONSTRUCTION OF AN 18 FOOT BY
15.4 FQOT ADDITION �'OR LIVING AREAS BEHIND AN EXISTING ATTACHED GA�2P.GE,
LOCATED ON LOT 36, AUDITOR'S SUBDIVISIOI�i NO. 92, THE SAME BEING 1640 GARDENA
AVENUE N.E. (Request by Keith E. McAmis, 1640 Gardena Avenue I�.E.,
Fridley, Minnesota 55432).
Keith E. McAmis and Ingrid-Ann McAmis, 1640 Gardena Avenue, Fridley, were present.
MOTION by Mrs. Gabel, seconded by Mr. Barna, to open the public hear.ing.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRWOPflAN SCHNABEL DECLARED TfIE PUBLIC
HEARING OPEN AT 7:48 P.M. �
Chaixwoman 5chnabel read the Sta�f Report:
ADMIIZISTRATIVE ST�1E'F REPORT '
• 1640 Gardena Avenue N.E. °
A. PUBLIC PURPOSE 5�RV�D BY REQUIREMENT:
Section 205.053, 4B, requires a minimum 1Q foot side yard setback�fo�
living area. �
Public p�.ticpose serve3 by this requi:zmen� is to maintain a minimum of-
20 teet bet�aeen living areas in a3jac�nt structures and 15 feet betwzen
garages and Iiving areas in adjacent structures �to reduce �.�cp�su�e to
conflagzation of fire. It is also �Go allow for aesthetically pl�asing
open azea around residential structures which prevents overcrowding of
struct-ures in a residential neighborhooci.
. B. STATED HZIRDSHIP:
"Mrs. McAmis is developing leg and foot problems and th� ad3itional
laundry activity caused by our two smaZl children require i-1:e relocation
of our laundry area and food freezer from the basement to th� grou.-�d
£loor. The prcposed addition would provide a uzility room for this
relocation besides providing a far,�ily roo*_n eatension to the kitchen."
C. ADMINISTRATI`IE STAFF 12EVIEW:
The existing attached garage is located 5 feet from the west lot line
with the kitchen of the d�tiTelling unit jutting ou*_ 15 feet f�ther back
than the back of the garage. The proposed 18 foot vy 15 �oot addition
would be built behind tne garage and tie into the side of the kitchen,
putting the addition 5 feet from the west lot Line also.
The c3�ielling on the lot to the west i.s positioned ahead (toward the
street) of this dwel?ing allowing the requirement for a minimum of
20 feet, bet�aeen ac�jacent livin-g areas to he �met. Secause af the size
o� th�se 1oi:s (80' Y 295' j the addition caould not seem to be presenting
an overcrptiaded appearance to the neighborhood.
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APPEALS COMMTSSION NIEETING - SePtember 30, 1980 Page 4
Mr. Claxk showed Commission aerial photographs and the house plans. The
house has a flat roof and the addition would have a flat roof, also.
Chairwoman Schn�bel co�nented that there doesn't seem to be any problems
with this request. Mx. McAmis stated that Sussel will do the exterior work,
a separate cor,tractor will do the re-roofing and he will do the interior work.
He also stated that there will be no basement, just a crawl space. Mr. Barna
asked about fire resistant sheet rock between the garage and the addition.
Mr. Clark stated that the code has changed for additions between the garage
and kitchens from 5/8" to 1/2" yypsum.
MOTION by Mr. Barna, seconded by Mr. P1eme1, to close the public hearing. UPON
A VOICE V03'E, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRWOMAN SCHNABEL DECLARED TI� PUBLIC HEARI'NG
CLOSED AT 7:58 P.M.
MQ'PION by Mr. Barna, seconded by Mrs. Gabel, to approve the variance request to
reduce the side yard setback on the living side on a dwelling from the requi.red
10 feet to 5 feet, to allow the construction of an 18 foot by 15.4 foot addition
for living axeas behind an existing attached garage, located on Lot 36,
Auditor's Subdivision No. 92, the same being 1640 Gardena Avenue N.E., Fri�ley,
Minnesota 55432.
3 OTHER BUSINESS: Discussion of New Zoning Ordinance
Chairwoman Schnabel asked the other Commission members how they felt about the
conversion of single family dwellings to tc�o-family dwellings. She stated that
public revi�w af the new zoning ordinance is still open with the planniti�: :
coffinission. ji�e also stated that lot size for one dwelling unit ir °? is 75
feet and for two family in R2 is 10,000 square feet. Chaizwoman Schnabel �aid
that, especially with today's economy, there are a lot of peo�le who live in R1
who want to convert rooms in their homes to rental units and they may have to
turn down the requests as one of the variances would be lot size. Mr. Clark
said it is possi.ble that two families may want to share the ownership at one home
and Chaizwoman Schnabel said according to the new zoning ordinance this wouldn't
be possible. Mr. Clark suggested changing single dwelling definition. Mr. Barna
stated right now we are doing under a special use permit and felt that it would
be more sensible under iche variance than the special use permit. Mr. C�ark said
people use special use permit instead of rezoning as it takes 3 to 5 months for
rezoning and 6 weeks for a special use permit. Mrs. Gabel also mentioned that
neighbors tend to get quite upset over rezoning. After further discussion,
it was decided that Chairwoman Schnabel would push for deleting special use
permit in the Rl area and request petitioner to go for varianc� or rezoning and
that the burden of proof is on the petitioner. � �
ADJOURNMENT:
MOTION by Mr. Plemel, seconded by Mr. Barna, to adjourn. UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL
VOTING AYE, CiiAIRWOTtAN SCHNABEL DECLARED THE APPEALS COMMISSION r1EETING OF SEPTEMBEF
30, 1980, ADJOUFNED AT 8:17 P.M.
Respectfully submi.tted,
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Deborah Niznik, Recording Secretary
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