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VAR 03.75City of Fridley AT THE TOP OF THE TWINS �• _ _ _ _ COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIV. r e PROTECTIVE INSPECTION SEC. 1 -"1 CITY HALL FRIDLEY 55432 _�'�'� a•} 612-56Q-3450 SUBJECT APPLICATION TO BOARD OF APPEALS NUMBER 910-F23 REV. 1 DATE 3/21/75 PAGE OF ,1 •2 APPROVED BY 800 Name X6,r1�� 6G'0C) ro a 01 Addressq9 J e/'/'a �� 4, ,3Y/ Legal Description Lot No. Block No. Tr t or AddnJ�WAf ��L� �- n. ,?J. Variance Request(s); including stated hardships (attach plat or showing building, -variances, etc., where applicable) a W survey of property 0 .►JS ITP, a e D ,t� Meeting Date Fee Receipt No, � 9-6-?7Y % -6- % 7 si ature Comments & Recommendations by the Board of Appeals City Council Action and Date City of Fridley AT THE TOP OF THE TWINS SUBJEGr APPLICATION TO BOARD OF APPEALS r L• COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIV.Staff -.. ,r .____, r � � PROTECTIVE INSPECTION SEC. I CITY HALL FRIDLEY 55432 612-%0-3450 Report) NUMBER 910-F23 REV.DATE 1 3/21/?5 PAGE OF 2 2 APPROVED BY 800 Staff Comments Board members notified of meeting by List members, date notified, and "Yes" or "No" for plans to attend hearing. Plan Date To Attend Name > /`-- !' 'Aa o t✓ Pearson making appeal and the following property owners having property within 200 feet notified: By Whom Name Dorothy E. Downey, 5251`Matterhorn Dr. N.E.- Date Phone or Mail Notified M/M Harold Johnson, 1415 Trollhaugen Dr. M/M Clyde Kane, 5217 Matterhorn Dr. N.E. _ M/M Robert McClanahan, 1401 Glacier In. N.E. M/M Thomas Inman, 1413 Glacier In. N.E. _ M/M Edwin Nunn, 1470 Glacier In. N.E. _ M/M Wilfred Errie, 5258 Matterhorn Dr. N.E. 'Florence Swanberg, 5246 Matterhorn Dr. N.E. _ M/M John Millang, 5232 Matterhorn Dr. N.E. M/M Robert McKay, 5218 Matterhorn Dr. N.E. _ M/M Kenneth Littler, 5204 Matterhorn Dr. N.E. M/M Rolan Anderson, 5194 Matterhorn Dr. N.E. - M/M Kenneth Hagen, 5178 Matterhorn Dr. N.E. M/M Gerald Hagfors, 1410 Trollhaugen - M/M Orrie Bell, 5225 Lincoln St. N.E. M/M Kenneth Scheper, 5215 Lincoln St. N.E. - M/M Donald Rumpsa, 5209 Lincoln St. N.E. M/M Larry Kinney, 5204 Matterhorn Dr. N.E. - M/M John Litchy, 5203 Lincoln St. N.E. M/M David Jensen, 5197 Lincoln St. N.E. CITY OF FRIDLEY 6431 UNIVERSITY AVENUE N.E., FRIDLEY, MINNESOTA 65432 TELEPHONE ( 812)571-3450 June 15, 1979 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING e is hereby given that the Appeals Commission of the City of Fridley conduct a public hearing in the City Council Chambers at 6431 University e Northeast at 7:30 P.M. on Tuesday, ;lune 26, 1979, in regard tp the following: A request for variance pursuant to Chapter 205 of the Fridley City Code to reduce the side yard setback from 10 feet to 5.12 feet to allow the construction of additional living space over garage at 5218 Matterhorn Dr. N.E. Notice is hereby give that all persons having an interest therein will be given an opportunity to be heard at the above time and place. VIRGINIA $CHNABEL CHAIRWOMAN APPEALS CQMMI;S'IN Note; The Appeals Commission will have the final action on this request, unless there are objections from surrounding 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 Commission with only a recommendation from the Appeals Commission. Item #1 June 26, 1979 ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF REPORT 5218 Matterhorn Drive N.E. A. PUBLIC PURPOSE SERVED BY REQUIREMENT: Section 205.053, 4B, requires a 10 foot setback for living area. Public purpose served by this requirement is to maintain a minimum of 20 feet between 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 areas around residential structures. B. STATED HARDSHIP: "My mother in law, a senior citizen, will be moving in with us to make her home there. Also, we are expecting another child and therefore we need four bedrooms which the living area over the garage will give us." C. ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF REVIEW: The existing attached garage is 5.12 feet (verified) from the north lot line. The adjacent structure to the north is approximately 20 feet from the common lot line rest}lting in more than the 20 feet between living areas. Item #1 June 26, 1979 ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF REPORT 5218 Matterhorn Drive N.E. A. PUBLIC PURPOSE SERVED BY REQUIREMENT: Section 205.053, 4B, requires a 10 foot setback for living area. Public purpose served by this requirement is to maintain a minimum of 20 feet between 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 areas around residential structures. B. STATED HARDSHIP: "My mother in law, a senior citizen, will be moving in with us to make her home there. Also, we are expecting another child and therefore we need four bedrooms which the living area over the garage will give us." C. ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF REVIEW: The existing attached garage is 5.12 feet (verified) from the north lot line. The adjacent structure to the north is approximately 20 feet from the common lot line resi4lting in more than the 20 feet between living areas. SurveyorCertificate COMSTOCK & DAVIS, INC. Consulting Engineers and Land Surveyors 1446 County Road J, Minneapolis, MN 55432, (612) 784-9346 313 N.E. 3rd Avenue, Grand Rapids, MN 55744 (218) 326-3079 SURVEY FOR: HOUSE LOCATION Leonard Goodroad 7906 Terrace Road N.E. /-- Spring Lake Park ' MN 55432 I /77eas sz.1/4" i Re ainii�r � � ^y.9 Q douse Q zj D �I 30 I `% / DESCRIPTION: Lot 6, Block 5, Innsbruck lst Addition, Anoka County. Minnesota. Subject to easements of record, if any. SCALE: ® .D eAV Ie S I hereby certify that this survey, plan or report was prepared by me or under my direct supervision and that I am a duly Registered Land Surveyor under the laws of the State of Minnesota. 10832 June 7, 1979 M-4212 lA ng 43 Reg. No. Date Job No. Book No. "h F • FRID L t n• a. 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P`�b e t \al RIrR �tli/�e a%' owe. arc • 7 .,qq►► W°t. ra rqb .d' �� Y • ! �' s V as j.Yp t�1d` ° n F:� 1,•ti� •Mmta6 eA ie.eq � 9 �' 4r• � 'B lei e' oo i$ IlA . J i� S✓�� _ V' � ., e. �`^. `0 �.. .•L..�/�• � �i n C p�� i41 i 5232 Matterhorn Drive NE Fridley.9 MN 554a June 12o 1979 City of Fridley Fridley$ MN 55432 Dear Council Members: %his letter is to verify that I have no objections to the construction of living quarters above the garage belonging to Robert P. and Nancy G. McKay at 5218 Matterhorn Drive NEs Fridley, MN. Should you have any questions in reference to Ih is.. please feel free to give me a call. Sincerelyy ico'hn and Terry Milling 5232 Matterhorn Drive NE Fridley,v MN 551.21 June 12, 1979 City of Fridley Fridley' MN 55432 Dew Council Members: `his letter is to verify that I have no objections to the constriction of living quarters above the garage belonging to Robert P. and Nancy G. McKay at 521$ Matterhorn Drive NEs _ Fridieys MN• Should you have arq questions in reference to this., please feel free to give me a call. Sincerelyy ., ohn and Terry Mi]lang 5232 Matterhorn Drive NE Fridley, Mtv 55421 June 12, 1979 City of Fridley Fridley, MN 554,32 Dear Council Members: %his letter is to verify that I have no objections to the construction of living quarters above the garage belonging to Robert P. and Nancy G. McKay at 5218 Matterhorn Drive NEO Fridley, Mo Should you have axg, questions in reference to ihis, please feel free to give me a call. Sirn�cerelyO John and Terry Millang Item #1 June 26, 1979 ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF REPORT 5218 Matterhorn Drive N.E. A. PUBLIC PURPOSE SERVED BY REQUIREMENT: Section 205.053, 4B, requires a 10 foot setback for living area. Public purpose served by this requirement is to maintain a minimum of 20 feet between 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 areas around residential structures. B. STATED HARDSHIP: "My mother in law, a senior citizen, will be moving in with us to make her home there. Also, we are expecting another child and therefore we need four bedrooms which the living area over the garage will give us." C. ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF REVIEW: The existing attached garage is 5.12 feet (verified) from the north lot line. The adjacent structure to the north is approximately 20 feet from the common lot line resi}lting in more than the 20 feet between living areas. 6431 UNIVERSITY AVENUE N.E., FRIDLEY, MINNESOTA 55432 TELEPHONE ( 812)571.3450 June 15, 1979 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the Appeals Commission of the City of Fridley will conduct a public hearing in the City Council Chambers at 6431 University Avenue Northeast at 7:30 P.M. on Tuesday, June 26, 1979, in regard to the following: A request for variance pursuant to Chapter 205 of the Fridley City Code to reduce the side yard setback from 10 feet to 5.12 feet to allow the construction of additional living space over garage at 5218 Matterhorn Dr. N.E. Notice is hereby give.that all persons having an interest -therein will be given an opportunity to be heard at the above time and place. VIRGINIA SCHNABEL CHAIRWOMAN APPEALS MIMIS$IQN Note; The Appeals Commission will have the final action on this request, unless there are objections from surrounding neighbors, the City Staff, or_ the petitioner does not agree with the Commission's decision, If any of these events occur, the request will continue to the City Council through the Planning Commission with only a recommendation from the Appeals Commission. ygyyrgqq ,g/�� or�)q�]$�. )yB �/yOcae CONISTOCX & DAVIS, INC. Consulting Engineers and Land Surveyors 1446 County Road J, lYIinneapalis, MN 55432, (612) 784-9346 313 N.E. 3rd Avenue, Grand Rapids, PSN 55744 (218) 326-3079 SURVEY FOR: HOUSE LOCATION Leonard Coodroad 7906 Terrace Road N.E.-- Spring Lake Park rLN 55432 I /%7eds. C a DESCRIPTION: Lot 6, Block 5, Innsbruck 1st Addition, Anoka County. Minnesota. Subject to easements of record, if any. SCALE: / so ® .D el�o�Q s /ron �o�irr��r� �tlnra� I hereby certify that this survey, plan or report was prepared by me or under my direct supervision and that I am a duly Registered Land Surveyor under the laws of the State of Minnesota. 10832 June 7, 1979 M-4212 1A n 43 Reg. No. Date Job No. Book No. Ll GEORGE E. HOPKINS Registered Land Surveyor and Civil Engineer Phone SO. 1-8856 10701 Nic94i - Avenue South A4—' Ara Minneapolis 20, Minn. PLAT OF SURVEY ` Scale 1 inch 40 feet PROPERTY of _ C ee t-mah Described as L O T 6, BLOCK 5, INNSBRUCK 1 ST ADDITION 170.0 -3 I0l ' . s-yRIV I C ' (U E ( q Q. rN,` t • st :n 120.0 deno}e5 iron monument This Survey was made and a cerlifica6 Prepared for for the purpose of 5howin ' boundaries of }he {o� and uriiily easenicn15. There are no encroachments• CERTIFICATE OF SURVEY - �---... -_�.� al-..♦ .... Nnv ,°--59 <JV !� K�YL��*�.7 C��Ma�j.�• •�.tA®�.ip,�d-Y�.reO_... UT g1,s03 q,as sa 4;=ad &us J0j p92aVgo aaJ aqj -[TVgs asso au ui •9-2: -Xaox pasodoad T, -[v jo 49oo au-. uT joaaaq,. UOT%OBJJ JO ' (00' 005§) 917t9TT0a Pax'Punli GATM ga8a JOJ 00' 0 Jo a'.v,z eqq. 4V . CITY OF FRIDLEY APPEALS COMMISSION MEETING, JUNE 26, 1979 CALL TO ORDER: Vice Chairwoman Gabel called the June 26, 1979, meeting of the Appeals Commission to order at 7:30 P.M. ROLL CALL: Members Present: Mr. Plemel, Ms. Gabel, Mr, Barna, Mr. Kemper (arrived at 7:35 P.M.) Members Absent: Ms. Schnabel Others Present: Mr. Clark, Community Development Administrator 1. APPROVE APPEALS COMMISSION MINUTES: JUNE 12, 1979: MOTION by Mr. Barna, seconded by Mr. Plemel, to approve the June 12, 19791 minutes of the Appeals Commission. UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, VICE CHAIRWOMAN GABEL DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 2. VARIANCE REQUEST PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 205 OF THE FRIDLEY CITY CODE TO REDUCE THE SIDE YARD SETBACK FROM 10 FEET TO 5.12 FEET TO ALLOW THE CONSTRUCTION vr" -kWli1TlU1WW -61VINU bYAU; OVER AN MISTING ATTACHED GARAGE AT 5212 MATTER- HORN DRIVE N.E. Request by Robert McKay, 5212 Matterhorn Drive NE, Fridlev MOTION by Mr. Plemel, seconded by Mr. Barna, to open the Public Hearing.. UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, VICE CHAIRWOMAN GABEL DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN AT 7:31 F.M. Ms. Gabel asked Mr. McKay to come forward and read the Administrative Staff Review as follows. Ms. Gabel also indicated that the address in the agenda was incorrect. The correct address is 5218 Matterhorn Drive Ne, ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF REPORT 5218 Matterhorn Drive N.E. A. PUBLIC PURPOSE SERVED BY REQUIREMENT: Section 205.053, 4B, requires a 10 foot setback for living area. Public purpose served by this requirement is to maintain a minimum of 20 feet between 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 aesthethically pleasing open areas around residential structures. APPEALS COMMISSION MEETING, JUNE 26, 1979 - PAGE 2 B. STATED HARDSHIP: "Yq mother in law, a senior citizen, will be moving in with us to make her home there. Also, we are expecting another child and therefore we ., need four bedrooms which the living area over the garage will give us." C. ADYMISTRATIVE STAFF REVIEW: The existing attached garage is 5.12 feet (verified) from.the north lot, line. The adjacent structure to the north is approximately 20 feet from the common lot line resulting in more than the 20 feet between living„areas-: Mr. McKay stated that he would like to put a bedroom, a bathroom and a -den over the garage which would amount to approximately 600 square.feet. The reason for the additional space is because his mother in law will be moving in with them:' Also, they are expecting another child. He stated they had already,enlaxgedothe kitchen. The entrance to the new addition would be from the existing dining room to the proposed den. Ms. Gabel stated they had received a letter from John and Terry Millang, 5234',,; Matterhorn Drive N.E., stating they had no objections,. They would be the most affected neighbor. She read the letter and stated a motion would be in order to receive the letter. a MOTION by Mr. Plemel, seconded by Mr. Barna, to receive the letter from John and Terry Millang. Mr. Plemel asked if these were the neighbors who were 20 feet away. Mr. McKay stated that was correct and he also stated that they did,not have a window on that side of their house. UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, VICE CHAIRWOMAN GABEL DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. Mr..MaKay.asXed,about, a fire wall. Ms. Gabel stated -that Staff would determine if he needed a fire wall. Mr. Clark stated that with this distance between structures, a fire wall would, not be necessary. Ms. Gabel asked if he could have a window there? Mr. Clark stated that would be no problem. APPEALS COMMISSION MEETING, JUNE 26, 1979 - PAGE 3 f r Mr. Plemel asked if they were going to take off that whole roof over the garage and tie the new roof into the roof line of the house? Mr. McKay stated that he didn't think it would tie in exactly because the garage is setback a little'. Ms. Gabel stated he would have to tie it in someway so it would look like one structure. She asked if the siding would be the same? Mr. McKay stated that it would look good and the siding would be the same. 14 "Gaba1 asked if he would be doing this himself? Mr. McKay stated he would hire a contractor to do it. Nisi: Gabei :asked if they had to stabilize the garage? 1 ._ -Mr.'M�stated a beam and a center post would be put in. MOTION by Mr. Kemper., seconded by Mr. Barna, to close the Public Hearing. UPON A VOICE VOTE., ALL VOTING A'iE., VICE CHAIRWOMAN GABEL DECLARED THE.PUBLIC. HEARING CLOSED AT 7:38 P.M. Mr. Plemel stated that because there was no neighborhood objection and because the other structure is far enough away, he would have no objection. Mr. Barna stated he did not see any problem with it and felt they would build a good structure. He stated he drove by and looked at it and stated they had approved a similar one at the end of Matterhorn Drive within the last six months. Ms. Gabel asked Mr. McKay if he had talked to his:other neighbors about this? Mr. McKay stated that he had talked to all of them and they had no objection. MOON by Mr. Plemel., seconded by Mr. Barna, to approve the.request for a variance pursuant to Chapter 205 of the Fridley City Code to reduce the side yard setback from 10 feet to 5.12 feet to allow the construction of additional.living space over an existing attached garage at 5218 Matterhorn Drive N.E. UPON A VOICE VOTE,, ALL VOTING AYE,9 VICE CHAIRWOMAN GABEL DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. Ms. Gabel informed the petitioner that he was free to get a building permit. Mr. McKay thanked the commissioners. MOTION by Mr. Kemper., seconded by Mr. Plemel, to adjourn the June 26, 1979, meeting ofthe Appeals Commission.