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May 17,1993
Michele McPherson
Planning Assistant
Dear Michele:
Thank you for all your help. This is to notify you of my decision to discontinue any
future action in respect to my variance request. (VAR #93-05)
I would like to suggest next time an individual comes to your office, they be given more
information as to what to expect in the Hearing. I was not aware I had to prove a
hardship in order to get this Variance. My understanding of a hardship is much
different that yours. If I had a so called Hardship I wouldn't be able to build this
garage.
I was very much intimidated by the Appeals commission hearing. I felt I was being
treated like a child. Being told just because I wanting something doesn't mean I
should get it. My son and I have worked 6 to 7 days a week for the last 5 years in order
to save to build our dream garage. Thanks to an uncaring and cold bunch of city
officials we have to settle for less. It's no wonder so many people are moving out of
Fridley. I have lived in this home for 16 years and now I am seriously thinking of
moving.
Sincerely,
Eva C. Mitchell
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PLANNING DIVISION
City of Fridley
DATE: May 12, 1993
TO: William Burns, City ManagerA!A'
FROM: Barbara Dacy, Community Development Director
Michele McPherson, Planning Assistant
SUBJECT: Variance Request, VAR #93-05, by Eva Mitchell,
4765 Main Street N.E.
On May 4, 1993, the Appeals Commission voted unanimously to
recommend denial of the variance request by Eva Mitchell. The
variance request, if approved, would permit construction of a first
accessory structure greater than the first floor area of the
dwelling unit. The proposed request would allow construction of
a 1,000 square foot first accessory structure. The dwelling unit
is 754 square feet in area.
Staff recommends that the City Council concur with the Appeals
Commission recommendation and deny the variance as requested.
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REQUEST
Permit Number
Applicant
Proposed
Request
Location
SITE DATA
Size
Density
Present Zoning
Present Land Use(s)
Adjacent
Zoning
Adjacent Land Use(s)
Utilities
Park Dedication
Watershed District
ANALYSIS
Financial Implications
Conformance to the
Comprehensive Plan
Compatibility with Adjacent
Zoning and Uses
Environmental
Considerations
PMOnMENDATION
Staff
Appeals Commission
Planning Commission
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STAFF REPORT
Community Development Department
Appeals Commission Date May 4, 1993
Planning Commission Date
City Council Date May 17, 1993
VAR #93-05
Eva Mitchell
To allow the construction of a first accessory structure with
greater square footage than the floor aroma of the dwelling unit
4765 Main Street N.E.
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Staff Report
VAR #93-05, 4765 Main Street N.E., by Eva Mitchell
Page 1
A. STATED HARDSHIP:
"Need larger garage for three vehicles and construction
drywall equipment."
B. ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF REVIEW:
Request
The petitioner requests that a variance be approved to allow
construction of a first accessory structure which exceeds 100%
of the first floor area of the dwelling unit. The request is
for Lots 27 and 28, Block 5, Plymouth Addition, generally
located at 4765 Main Street N.E.
Site
Located on the property is a single family dwelling unit and
a detached single car garage. The property is zoned R-1,
Single Family, as are the properties to the north, east, and
south. The property to the west of Main Street is zoned M-2,
Heavy Industrial.
Analysis
Section 205.07.01.B.(4) requires that a first accessory
building shall not exceed 100% of the first floor area of the
dwelling unit or a maximum of 1,000 square feet.
Public purpose served by this requirement is to maintain the
residential quality of a neighborhood by limiting the size of
accessory structures.
The petitioner is proposing to construct a new detached
accessory structure of 1,000 square feet. The original
proposal was to construct a 32 ft. by 32 ft. or 1,024 square
foot detached accessory structure. The maximum floor area of
a detached accessory structure is 1,000 square feet as
required by Section 205.07.01.B.(4). The dwelling unit is 754
square feet.
The petitioner would like to construct a three -car garage on
the property. The petitioner could construct a 24 ft. by 32
ft. or 768 square foot garage which would permit parking of
three vehicles with some additional storage space. At 768
square feet, the detached accessory structure would be closer
to the first floor area of the dwelling unit. A variance
Staff Report
VAR #93-05, 4765 Main Street N.E., by Eva Mitchell
Page 2
would still need to be granted; however, it would not be to
the extent proposed by the petitioner. The petitioner's
request does not adversely impact the maximum lot coverage on
the property.
The petitioner has indicated a need to store construction
drywall equipment. If the petitioner is conducting a home
occupation, the ordinance clearly states that the home
occupation must occur within the dwelling unit and not in an
accessory structure. Granting a variance to allow
construction of an accessory structure to be used to store
stock in trade of a home occupation would violate Section
205.03.34 of the Zoning Code.
Staff reviewed the adjacent properties to determine if there
were instances where the garage exceeded the first floor area
of the dwelling unit. The garage at 4748 - 2nd Street was
granted a permit in 1980 to be larger than the first floor
area of the house. A permit was issued in 1989 to increase
the size of the dwelling unit to be greater than the garage.
A review of the address files revealed that no variances were
granted for this particular address. There is no indication
in the address file as to why a permit for the garage was
issued.
Recommendation
Staff recommends that the Appeals Commission deny the variance
request as proposed. The petitioner would have adequate room
to park three cars in a 24 ft. by 32 ft. garage which would
be closer to the first floor area of the dwelling unit, but
a variance would still be required. If the Commission chooses
to approve the variance request, staff recommends the
following stipulation:
1. The existing accessory structure shall be demolished
prior to the issuance of a building permit for the
new accessory structure.
Appeals Commission Action
The Appeals Commission voted unanimously to deny the request
as proposed.
City Council Recommendation
Staff recommends that the City Council concur with the Appeals
Commission action.
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SITE PLAN
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34. Home Occupation.
Any occupation or profession engaged in by the occupant of a dwelling
unit and carried on within the unit and not in an accessory building.
Any home occupation shall be clearly incidental and secondary to the ))
principal use of the premises and shall not change the residential
character. The following are criteria of home occupations:
A. Professional offices, minor repair services, photo or art
studios, dressmaking, teaching and similar uses.
B. No stock in trade is stored outside the dwelling unit.
C. No over the counter retail sales are involved.
D. Entrance to the home occupation is gained from within the
structure.
E. Teaching is to be limited to six (6) or less students at any
given time.
F. Licensed home based Family Day Care that serve twelve (12) or
fewer children when one (1) care giver is provided and licensed
home based Group Family Day Care that serve fourteen (14) or fewer
children when two (2) care givers are provided, as defined by the
Minnesota Rule, Parts 9502.0300 to 9502.0445. (Ref. 864)
G. In addition to spaces required by the occupant (family), there
is no need for more than two (2) additional parking spaces at any
given time.
H. Employees shall consist of members of the immediate family
only.
35. Hospital.
An institution open to the public, in which sick or injured persons
receive medical, surgical or psychiatric treatment.
36. Hotel.
A building consisting of six (6) or more guest rooms and designed for
occupancy as a temporary lodging place of individuals.
37. Integral Part Of A Principal Structure.
Constructed in general conformity to the principal structure in terms
of framing, finishing and overall use.
38. Junk Yard.
(Automobile Recycling Center) An open area where waste and used
materials are bought, sold, exchanged, stored, packed, disassembled
or handled as a principal use, including scrap iron and other metals,
paper, rags, rubber, wire and bottles. A junk yard includes an
automobile wrecking or salvage yard, but does not include uses that
are entirely within enclosed buildings or City Council approved
recycling centers.
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CITY OF FRIDLEY -p
6431 UNIVERSITY AVENUE N.E.
FRIDLEY, MN 55432
(612) 571-3450 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
VARIANCE APPLICATION FORM
PROPERTY INFORMATION - site plan required for submittal; see attached
Address: x/'76
Property Identification Number
Legal description: ,figf5 A9F7 4-9,Y
Lot Block Tract/Addition
Current zoning: Square footage/acreage �® X I A
Reason for variance and hardship: -900j 14 3
.6jo%w4 11 ' ection o ity Code: 0 9==a o2/
Have you operated a business n a city which required a business license?
Yes No _�� If yes, which city?
If yes, what type of business?
Was that license ever denied or revoked? Yes No
FEE OWNER INFORMATION (as it appears on the property title)
(Contrast Purchasers: Fee Owners must sign this form prior to processing)
NAMES�� M. ± 0- Ui e U—
ADDRESS �rZ(�`S M g4 -!�'T,
DAYTIME PHONE 6 3e
SIGNA _ DATE
PETITIONER �I/NFORMATION
NAME _ _ rSG O�-�� V e.
ADDRESS
DAYTIME PHONE
SIGNATURE DATE
Fee: $100.00 $ 60.00 _�_ for residential properties
Permit VAR # Receipt # 12z
Application received by:
Scheduled Appeals Commission date:
Scheduled City Council date:
CITY OF BRIDLHY PLAN REVIEW CHECKLIST
Applicants for vacations must submit the legal description of the
parcel (easement, street, etc.) to be vacated.
Complete site pians, signed by a registered architect, civil
engineer, landscape architect, or other design professional, to
include the following:
A. General:
1. Name and address of project
2. Legal description (certificate of survey may be required)
3. Name, address, and telephone number of applicant,
engineer, and owner of record
4. Date proposed, north arrow, scale, number, of sheets, name
of drawer
5. Description of intended use of site, buildings, and
structures including type of occupancy and estimated
occupancy load
6. Existing zoning and land use
7. Tabulation box indicating: _
(i) Size 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
(vi) Projected number of employees
(vii) Number of seats if intended use isa restaurant or
place of assembly
(viii) Number of parking spaces required
(ix) Number of parking spaces provided including
handicapped
(x) Height of all buildings and structures and number of
stories
S. site Plan:
1. Property line dimensions, location of all existing and
proposed structures with distance from boundaries,
distance between structures, building dimensions and
floor elevations
2. Grading and drainage pian showing existing natural
features (topography, wetlands, vegetation, etc.) as well
as proposed grade elevations and sedimentation and storm
water retention ponds. Calculations for storm water
detention/retention areas.
3. All existing and proposed points of egress/ingress
showing widths of property lines, turning radii abutting
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,
emergency access (if necessary), public and private
streets, alleys, sidewalks, bike paths, direction of
traffic flow, and traffic -control devices
5. Landscaping Plan
6. Location, access, and screening detail of trash
enclosures
7. Location and screening detail of rooftop equipment
S. Building elevations from all directions
9. Utility pian identifying size and direction of existing
water and sewer lines, fire hydrants, distance of
hydrant to proposed building
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Ms. Savage stated she a eed. Granting the variance is not going
to adversely affect the rea, and it is in conformance with the
public purpose. She woul also vote to approve the variance.
Ms. Beaulieu stated that if the house had been positioned
differently, there would be no need for a variance. So, there is
a hardship because of that..
Dr. Vos stated he believed
curve of Briardale Road; (2)
the south lot line instead of
yard setback. He stated these
house back onto that curvature.
the variance.
re are three hardships: (1) the
a house was built 13 1/2 feet from
0 feet; and (3) the 42 foot front
:hree situations really forced the
�He stated he would vote to approve
MOTION by Dr. Vos, seconded by
request, VAR #93-04, by
205.07.03.D.(2).(c).((1)) of the
the side yard setback from 17.5
expansion of an existing garage
Estates, the same being 6190 Benj
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE,
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
2.
. Smith, to approve variance
ven Mokita, per Section
-idley Zoning Code, to reduce
eet to 15 feet to allow the
Lot 1, Block 4, Rice Creek
Street N.E.
SAVAGE DECLARED THE
Per Section 205.07.01.B.(4).(a) of the Fridley Zoning Code,
to allow the construction of a first accessory structure which
exceeds 1000 of the first floor area of the dwelling unit
(1,000 sq. ft. versus 754 sq. ft.) on Lots 27 and 28, Block
5, Plymouth Addition, the same being 4765 Main Street N.E.
MOTION by Ms. Smith, seconded by Ms. Beaulieu, to open the public
hearing.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON SAVAGE DECLARED THE
MOTION CARRIED AND THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN AT 8:13 R.M.
Ms. McPherson stated the property is located just south of 48th
Avenue on Main Street. The property is zoned R-1, Single Family
Dwelling, as are the properties to the north, east and south. The
property across Main Street to the west is zoned M-2, Heavy
Industrial.
Ms. McPherson stated that located on the property is a single
family dwelling unit and a detached single car garage. The
petitioner has stated that the existing garage will be removed
prior to construction of the proposed accessory structure.
Ms. McPherson stated that, originally, the petitioner requested a
building permit to construct a 32 ft. by 32 ft. (1,024 sq. ft.)
APPEALS COMMISSION MEETING, MAY 4-a 1993 PAGE 4
detached accessory structure to be located in the northeast corner
of the property. The maximum floor area of any detached accessory
structure is limited to 1,000 sq. ft. as required in section
205.07.01.B.(4) of the Zoning Code. The dwelling unit is 754
square feet.
Ms. McPherson stated the petitioner would like to construct a
three -car garage to store three vehicles and construction drywall
equipment. Staff has proposed that the petitioner could construct
a 24 ft. by 32 ft. (768 sq. ft.) garage which would permit the
parking of three vehicles with some additional storage space.
While a variance would still be necessary to construct a 768 sq.
ft. structure, it would be closer to the maximum square footage of
the dwelling unit. The request as proposed does not adversely
affect the lot coverage.
Ms. McPherson stated the petitioner has indicated a need to store
construction drywall equipment. If the petitioner is conducting
a home occupation, the ordinance clearly states that the home
occupation needs to occur in the dwelling unit and not in any
accessory structure. If the City was to grant a variance to allow
the construction of an accessory structure to be used to store
stock in trade of a home occupation, this would violate Section
205.03.34 of the Zoning Code.
Ms. McPherson stated staff reviewed the adjacent properties to
determine if there were other instances where the garage exceeded
the first floor area of the dwelling unit. The garage at 4748 -
2nd Street was granted a building permit in 1980 to be larger than
the first floor area of the house. In 1989, a permit was issued
to increase the size of the dwelling unit, and the dwelling unit
is now larger than the garage. There is no indication in the
address file of why the permit for the garage was issued when it
exceeded the first floor area of the dwelling unit or why a
variance was not processed.
Ms. McPherson stated staff recommends that the Appeals Commission
recommend denial of the variance request as proposed. The
petitioner would have adequate room to store three vehicles in a
24 ft. by 32 ft. garage which would require a variance from 754
sq. ft. to 768 sq. ft. because it would still be greater than the
first floor area of the dwelling unit. If the Commission chooses
to approve the variance request as originally proposed by the
petitioner for a garage of 1,000 sq. ft., staff recommends the
following stipulation:
1. The existing accessory structure shall be demolished
prior to the issuance of a building permit for the new
accessory structure.
Dr. Vos asked if the petitioner could attach and expand the single
car garage.
APPEALS COMMISSION MEETING, MAY 4, 1993 PAGE 5
Ms. McPherson stated she did not believe there is adequate space
between the existing dwelling unit and the garage to expand the
existing garage.
Ms. Eva Mitchell, 4765 Main Street, stated there is no home
occupation. She stated her son used to be in the construction
drywall business, and this is extra material that needs to be
stored.
Ms. Savage asked the petitioner about her hardship.
Ms. Mitchell stated that right now they have two vehicles, one of
which is a new j eep . She stated the j eep was broken into and badly
damaged a few weeks ago. Her son has also purchased a new truck
that will be arriving soon. The truck is a large one ton truck
which needs more room for storage. They also have a snowmobile
trailer with two snowmobiles, expensive tools, etc., that need to
be stored inside.
Ms. Mitchell stated that it is dangerous backing out of the
existing garage onto Main Street. One reason for placing the new
garage on the alley is for safety reasons. They like the
neighborhood and don't want to move. They would like to finish
the basement which is now being used for storage of the drywall
material.
Ms. Mitchell stated she had called the Municipal Center to inquire
about building this size of a garage. She was told by a staff
person that there was "no problem". They then removed trees and
shrubs and were ready to build. However, when the contractor came
to pull the building permit, he was told they could not build and
that a variance was required. She stated they have worked hard and
have invested a lot of money to get to this point.
Ms. Mitchell stated her neighbor at 4748 - 2nd Street was able to
build a garage larger than her home with no problem.
Dr. Vos asked about the alternative suggested by staff, a 24 ft.
by 32 ft. garage?
Ms. Mitchell stated the garage would not be deep enough. They
could get the cars in the garage, but they would not have enough
room to do any work in the garage. She stated she would be willing
to reduce the garage to 30 ft. by 32 ft. (960 sq. ft.).
Dr. Vos stated the real reason the petitioner needs a variance is
not about a two -car garage or a three -car garage, but about the
fact that the house is 754 sq. ft. The size of the house is the
limiting factor on how big a garage the petitioner can build. The
petitioner can build a two -car garage up to 754 sq. ft. The
APPEALS COMMISSION MEETING, MAY 4, 1993 PAGE 6
petitioner is also proposing a lot of blacktop area. He stated he
had difficulty in seeing any hardship for the garage as proposed.
Ms. Mitchell's son stated that if they have to build a smaller
garage, a lot of things will have to be stored outside and that is
not very aesthetically pleasing for the neighborhood. He stated
there are quite a few properties on Main Street that have very
large garages. There is also one on East River Road.
Ms. Carol Bazevage, 4740 - 2nd Street, stated she lives across the
alley from the Mitchells. She stated she is not concerned about
the size of the garage, as she also has a large garage. She is
only concerned about where the snow is going to be stored from this
50 feet of driveway.
Dr. Vos asked if Ms. Bazevage thought the building of more hard
surface by the petitioner would cause more drainage problems in
the alley.
Ms. Bazevage stated, yes, she believed the extra water would
certainly impact the alley. The drainage is very bad in the alley
now.
MOTION by Ms. Smith, seconded by Ms. Beaulieu, to close the public
hearing.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON SAVAGE DECLARED THE
MOTION CARRIED AND THE PUBLIC BEARING CLOSED AT 8:45 P.M.
Ms. Beaulieu stated she would not approve the garage at 1,024 sq.
ft. even if the house was that large. She stated everyone wants
to have a large garage to store their things, but she believed that
754 sq. ft. is sufficient for the garage. She would recommend
denial of the variance.
Ms. Smith stated she also has difficulty in seeing a hardship. If
they approve this garage as proposed for the simple reason that
someone wants it badly, then they would have requests for large
garages all over Fridley. Even building the garage to the same
size as the house at 754 sq. ft. is still a big garage. She
believed the petitioner should have to live within the rules as
they are exist.
Dr. Vos stated he did not see'a shred of a hardship, and he would
vote to recommend denial of the variance as proposed.
Ms. Savage stated she is sympathetic to the petitioner's situation
and hopes an alternative can be worked out. She stated the
Commission has to adhere to the code, and there is just no hardship
to justify this extreme a variance.
APPEALS COMMISSION MEETING, MAY 4, 1993 PAGE 7
Ms. Mitchell's son asked why the people at 4748 - 2nd Street were
allowed to build a garage larger than their house.
Ms. Savage stated that if a mistake was made 13 years ago, the
Commission -cannot compound that mistake by allowing this variance.
Ms. McPherson stated she will re -review the address file for 4748
- 2nd Street before the Council meeting.
Ms. Mitchell's son asked why they were told when they called City
staff that they could build this large a garage, and then when the
contractor came in for the permit, he was told they needed to apply
for a variance?
Ms. McPherson apologized for the misinformation. She stated that
staff tries to administer the code as consistently and fairly as
possible, and that is what they are doing through the appeals
process.
MOTION by Ms. Smith, seconded by Ms. Beaulieu, to recommend to City
Council denial of variance request, VAR #93-05, by Eva Mitchell,
per Section 205.07.01.B.(4).(a) of the Fridley Zoning Code, to
allow the construction of a first accessory structure which exceeds
1000 of the first floor area of the dwelling unit (1,000 sq. ft.
versus 754 sq. ft.) on Lots 27 and 28, Block 5, Plymouth Addition,
the same being 4765 Main Street N.E.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON SAVAGE DECLARED THE
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
Ms. McPherson stated this item will go to City Council on May 17,
1993.
3. UPDATE ON PLANNING COMMISSION AND COUNCIL ACTIONS:
Ms. McPherson gave a verbal update of past Planning Commission and
Council actions.
ADJOURNMENT:
MOTION by Ms. Beaulieu, seconded by Dr. Vos, to adjourn the
meeting. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Chairperson Savage
declared the motion carried and the May 4, 1993, Appeals Commission
meeting adjourned at 8:55 p.m.
Res ectfully s witted,
L Saba
Re ording Secretary
VAR #93-05
4765 Main Street N.E. MAIISNG LIST
Eva Mitchell Joyce Sivlertson
4765 Main Street N.E. 4769 Main Street N.E.
Fridley, MlV 55421 Fridley, MST 55421
Burlington Northern Railway Timothy Kaczrcwski
176 East 5th Street 4756 - 2nd Street N.E.
St. Paul, MLV 55101 Fridley, MLV 55421 -
Thelma Strong Arthur Gilles
4733 - 2nd Street N.E. 4748 - 2nd Street N.E.
Fridley, MN 55421 Fridley, M 55421
Vincent Anderson Carol Bazevage
4741 - 2nd Street N.E. 4740 - 2nd Street N.E.
Fridley, MN' 55421 Fridley, MN 55421
Zeno Tonala Chester Levander
4749 - 2nd Street N.E. 4732 - 2nd Street N.E.
Fridley, MLV 55421 Fridley, MN 55421
Kenneth Ochocki Joseph Stzzyzewski
4757 - 2nd Street N.E. 4724 -- 2nd Street N.E.
Fridley, MN 55421 Fridley, MN 55421
James Stager Diane Savage
4715 Main Street N.E. 567 Rice Creek Terrace
Fridley, MLV 55421 Fridley, MN 55432
Peter Zirkle City Council
4757 Main Street N.E. City Manager
Fridley, MLV 55421
Stephanie Muse
4761 Main Street N.E.
Fridley, MLV 55432
Mailed: 4/23/93
PUBLIC 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, May 4, 1993, at
8:00 p.m. for the purpose of:
Consideration of variance request, VAR #93-05,
by Eva Mitchell:
Per Section 205.07.01.B.(4).(a) of the Fridley
Zoning Code, to allow the construction of a
first accessory structure which exceeds 100%
of the first floor area of the dwelling unit
(1,000 sq. ft. versus 720 sq. ft.), on Lots 27
and 28, Block 5, Plymouth Addition, the same
being 4765 Main Street N.E., Fridley,
Minnesota, 55432.
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 April 27,
1993.
Inter - City
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NEW [ ]
ADDN [ ] CITY OF FRIDLEY
ALTER[) SINGLE FAMILY AND DUPLEXES R-1 AND R-2
Building Permit Application
Effective 1/1/93
Construction Address:
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Legal Description: pt
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Owner Name & Address:
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Contractor: ,.Tiy7'c r- - r- 14
MN LICENSE # oo o
Address: -273
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_ -- Tel. # 633
Attach to this application, a Certificate of Survey of the
lot, with the proposed construction drawn on it to scale.
DESCRIPTION OF IMPROVEMENT
LIVING AREA: Length Width Height Sq. Ft.
GARAGE AREA: Length 3 Width -3-2- Height ' w < <S Sq. Ft. o q
DECK AREA: Length Width Hgt/Ground Sq. Ft.
OTHER:
Corner Lot [ ] Inside Lot DQ Ft. Yd Setback Side Yard Setbacks
Type of Construction: Yrp on -f- Estimated Cost: $ f 1 o d
Approx. Completion Date: 4 Al
(Cost on Back)
Driveway Curb Cut Width Needed: Ft. + 6 Ft = Ft x $ = $
DATE: / r li3
Permit Fee
Fire Surcharge
State Surcharge $
SAC Charge $
License Surcharge $
Driveway Escrow $
Park Fee $
Sewer Main Charge $
TOTAL
STIPULATIONS:
APPLICANT: AJLTel. #
CITY USE ONLY
Fee Schedule on Reverse Side
.001 of Permit Valuation (1/10th%)
$.50/$1,000 Valuation
$750 per SAC Unit
$5.00 (State Licensed Residential Contractors)
Alt. "A" or Alt. "B" Above
Fee Determined by Engineering
Agreement Necessary [ ] Not Necessary [ ]
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