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VAR 93-25GNOF FRIDLEY FRIDLEY MUNICIPAL CENTER • 6431 UNIVERSITY AVE. N.E. FRIDLEY, MN 55432 • (612) 571-3450 • FAX (612) 571-1287 ACTION TART NOTICE September 29, 1993 Roy DeMars 1464 Mississippi Street N.E. Fridley, MIST 55432 FarAVER-7 On September 28, 1993, the Fridley Appeals Commission officially approved your request for a variance, VAR #93-25, to increase the maxim= floor area of an accessory structure from 1,000 square feet to 1,456 square feet, and to increase the maxinum square footage of all accessory structures on a property from 1,400 square feet to 1,456 square feet, to allow the expansion of an existing garage on Lot 3, Block 1, Spring Valley Addition, the same being 1464 Mississippi Street N.E., with the following stipulations: 1. The maxiumin height of the addition shall be 14 feet. 2. The addition shall be architecturally consistent with the existing garage. 3. The petitioner may not conduct a home occupation from the accessory structure in accordance with Section 205.03.34 of the Zoning Code. 4. The petitioner shall not repair automobiles, other than his own, within the accessory structure. Please review and sign the Action Taken Letter below and submit one copy to the Planning Department by October 12, 1993. You have one year from the date of the Appeals Cta nission action to initiate construction. If you cannot begin construction in time, you must submit a letter requesting an extension at least three (3) weeks prior to the expiration date. If you have any questions regarding the above action or the need for an extension, please call the Planning Department at 571-3450. Sin relly,�J Michele McPherson Planning Assistant �i�4TRIM Ccomi with Action COMMISSION APPLICATION REVIEW APPEAT S FILE NUMBER FILE DATE MEETING DATE FILE DESCRIPTION VAR #93-25 CITYOF I 51 8-13-93 9-28-93 1464 Mississippi Street N.E. FM LEY I floor area of access._ bldcs. COMPLETE REVIEW CHECKLIST AND RETURN TO PLANNING DEPT. COMMENTS fie) C, ce- StU SCOTT E. JOHN F. s�r�� ,s s TOM B. M. H. 9-/;7- 9,3 ICK L. 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 RECOMMENDATION Staff Appeals Commission Planning Commission Author mm; is STAFF REPORT Community Development Department Appeals Commission Date Septerrber 28, 1993 Planning Commission Date City Council Date VAR #93^25 To increase the square footage of an accessory structure frau 1,000 sq. ft. to 1,456 sq. ft. and to increase the square footao of all accessory structures from 1,400 sq. ft. to 1,456 sq. ft. 1646 Mississippi Street N.E. 37,500 sq. ft. R-1, Single Family Residential R-1, Single Family, to the N, S, E, & W Residential Rice Creek Staff Report VAR #93-25, 1464 Mississippi Street N.E., Roy DeMars Page 1 A. STATED HARDSHIP: "For secure storage of classic car collection to keep them out of sight" B. ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF REVIEW: Request The petitioner requests that the following variances be granted: 1. To increase the maximum floor area of an accessory structure from 1,000 square feet to 1,456 square feet 2. To increase the maximum square footage of all accessory structures on a property from 1,400 square feet to 1,456 square feet. The request is for Lot 3, Block 1, Spring Valley Addition, the same being 1464 Mississippi Street N.E. Site Located on the property is a single family dwelling unit and a detached two -car garage. The property is zoned R-1, Single Family, as are all surrounding properties. Analysis Section 205.07.01.B.(1) requires that the total floor area of all accessory buildings shall not exceed 1,400 square feet. Public purpose served by this requirement is to maintain the residential quality of a neighborhood by limiting the total square footage of accessory buildings. Section 205.07.01.B.(4).(a) 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's existing garage is 840 square feet. The petitioner is proposing to construct a 616 square foot addition to the rear of the garage. The garage is set back 25 feet from the side lot line and approximately 180 feet from Staff Report VAR #93-25, 1464 Mississippi Street N.E, by Roy DeMars Page 2 the rear lot line. The total square footage of the accessory structure will be less than that of the dwelling unit. The subject parcel is 37,500 square feet in area. The lot coverage is not impacted by the proposed request. There is adequate room on site for the proposed addition. While the request does exceed the maximum requirements of the code, the City has granted a variance for an accessory structure to 1,900 square feet in the past. The petitioner will be required to construct the addition in a manner which is architecturally compatible with the existing dwelling unit. The petitioner may not conduct a home occupation from the accessory structure, and the petitioner shall not repair vehicles, other than his own, within the accessory structure. If the Appeals Commission chooses to recommend approval of the variance request, staff recommends the following stipulations: 1. The maximum height of the addition shall be 14 feet. 2. The addition shall be architecturally consistent with the existing garage. 3. The petitioner may not conduct a home occupation from the accessory structure in accordance with Section 205.03.34 of the Zoning Code. 4. The petitioner shall not repair automobiles, other than his own, within the accessory structure. PROPERTY SIZE GAPAGE 40 1Cq, FTI 'qjo' H0! 'SE ► 1�00+ SQ, FT, 65, 45' IMT K 11ffM1 A. TH W4 Mug"] ST, M rpx3z4 MINN. 55422 MmerMTR 27. A APPROX. 190 FT. TO 37500 SO. FT, LOT LINE 29' mm 22' GAPAGE 40 1Cq, FTI 'qjo' H0! 'SE ► 1�00+ SQ, FT, 65, 45' IMT K 11ffM1 A. TH W4 Mug"] ST, M rpx3z4 MINN. 55422 MmerMTR 27. J1 10 41 C/1J� I l I U u UU L_Jl� •/SEp _ A�— ao n ri R /d [o . (A „ ra ,rr (n) ttL) � THIS IS A COMPILATION OF RECORDS THEY APPEAR THE ANOKA COUP ��. 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Fridley, Mn 55432 Attn: Community Development Dept Appeals Commission Enclosed please find my application papers and the detailed plot plans of my property and the proposed addition to the existing garage. Over the years I have collected a number of antique and classic automobiles and find that I don't have enough roam to store them inside and also allow for parking of our everyday vehicles. I feel that with this addition I could not only protect my investments from the elements, but also enhance the appearance of the neighborFoot by keeping the vehicles hidden from view. Thankyou for your consideration and if you have any questions please do not hesitate to call. S'pse. , Ro H. DeMars Jr. 1464 Mississippi St. N.E. phone: 574-9736 home 5864302 work CITY OF FRIDLEY p 6431 UNIVERSITY AVENUE N.E. FR )LEY, MN 55432 (612) 571-3450 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT VARIANCE APPLICATION FORM PROPERTY INFORMATION - site plan required for submittal; see attached Address: Property Identification Number Legal description: Lot Block Tract/Addition AMT1c,3 Current zoning: Square footage/acreage amwv a7z . g '� � Reason for variance and hardship: AGesic- �;��_ .'v &..;W rWa9_ Section of City Code: Have you operated a business in a city which required a business license? Yes No g 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) (Contract Purchasers:\ Fee Owners must sign this form prior to processing) NAME e �i a r�Cf/� , l� f�%► . t� , Y� A `� ADDRESS��rssissf /�i s� •� , ��®c' �i..,�.�s�� SIGNATURE 44V"�6 DATE ��3, -5i& PETITIONER INFORMATION NAME ADDRESS SIGNATURE DATE AeAg, / 51�- 3 Fee: $100.00 $ 60.00 for residential properties Permit VAR # Receipt # 30-3 Application received by: Scheduled Appeals Commission date: Scheduled City Council date: CITY OF FRIDLEY PLAN REVIEW CHECKLIST Applicants for vacations must submit the legal description of the parcel (easement, street, etc.) to be vacated. Complete site plans, 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 S. 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 is a 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 B. 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 plan 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 plan identifying size and direction of existing water and sewer lines, fire hydrants, distance of hydrant to proposed building t' 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, September 28, 1993, at 7:30 p.m. for the purpose of: Consideration of variance request, VAR #93-25, by Roy and Lynn DeMars: Per Section 205.07.01.B.(1) of the Fridley Zoning Code, to increase the total floor area of all accessory buildings from 1,400 square feet to 1,456 square feet; Per Section 205.07.01.B.(4).(a) of the Fridley Zoning Code, to increase the total floor area of the first accessory building (garage) from 1,000 square feet to 1,456 square feet; To allow the expansion of a existing garage on Lot 3, Block 1, Spring Valley Addition, the same being 1464 Mississippi 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 September 21, 1993. VAR 493-25 1464 MISSISSIPPI STREET N.E. MAILING LIST Mailed: 9/17/93 Roy DFMars, Sr. 1464 Mississippi Street N.E. Fridley, MN 55432 Dennis Edwards 1403 - 64th Avenue N.E. Fridley, MV 55432 Bruce Larsen 6420 Arthur Street N.E. Fridley, MtT 55432 Darren Warner 1489 - 64th Avenue N.E. Fridley, NN 55432 Myron Herman 6351 Zee Avenue North ��'� � Mi"lsten Brooklyn Park, NAV 55429 1487 - 64th Avenue N.E. Fridley, MMT 55432 Arnold Ostlund 1453 - 64th Avenue N.E. Fridley, AMT 55432 James Schaffran 1443 - 64th Avenue N.E. Fridley, MN 55432 Wallace Larson 6476 Arthur Street N.E. Fridley, MN 55432 Shzwn Peterson 1482 Mississippi Street N.E. Fridley, MQ 55432 Joanne Satalino 6481 Arthur Street N.E. Fridley, MN 55432 Jeffrey Gustafson 6491 Arthur Street N.E. Fridley, MN 55432 Helen Shute 1501 Mississippi Street N.E. Fridley, NST 55432 John Lloyd 1515 Mississippi Street N.E. Fridley, AMT 55432 Robert Dischinger 6529 Arthur Streit N.E. Fridley, MN 55432 Archie Pratt Annette & David Buhmanro, Rachel Gottwaldt 1428 Mississippi Street N.E. 6441 Arthur Street N.E. 1415 Mississippi Street N.E. Fridley, MLS 55432 Fridley, MLV 55432 Fridley, MN 55432 Virgil Okescn 1423 - 64th Avenue N.E. Fridley, MV 55432 Resident - 1400 Mississippi Street N.E. Fridley, M 55432 Daniel Painter 6451 Arthur Street N.E. Fridley, MN 55432 Larry Halvorson 6461 Arthur Street N.E. Fridley, MN 55432 Edward Cebula 1427 Mississippi Street N.E. Fridley, MV 55432 Paul Nei 1465 Mississippi Street N.E. Fridley, NST 55432 Daryl Wolf Bruce Kern Robert Nelson 6446 Arthur Street N.E. 6471 Arthur Street N.E. 1439 Mississippi Street N.E. Fridley, My 55432 Fridley, M 55432 Fridley, MN 55432 VAR #93-25 1464 Mississippi Street N.E. P. Ing Dist - Page 2 Leon Paquette 1479 Mississippi Street N.E. Fridley, MV 55432 Richard Holland 6536 Arthur Street N.E. Fridley, MLV 55432 Stan Cheney 1489 Mississippi Street N.E. Fridley, MN 55432 Diane Savage 567 Rice Creek Terrace Fridley, MN 55432 City Council City Manager Resident 1442 Mississippi Street N.E. Fridley, MV 55432 FRTER7Y SM an m 27= SQ. F7. LM LIM aMAW w 40 SS FT UF iE moo+ "s ;—, ti w ;V4. a 1 co � � � RJ 1vg cj ` i r E . N. 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A IL r it e /Z rz ty � �� 9 ` 7 V✓%, EVz fes) (49 Aw Its Wb > lAf /o s e /Z L -y/ ' � �� 9 ` 7 V✓%, EVz fes) (49 AM Www AfAj IV Ji /¢/ r ZOO a 0 i �1 �� s., F� {� � `a A M .-`� h +� n ^'� i11 a t$�, STAT, OF MINNESOTA ) `COUNTY OF ANOKA ) CITY OF FRIDLEY ) In the Matter of: a variance, VAR #93-25 Owner: Roy DeMars, Sr. 1071167 APPEALS COMMISSION PROCEEDINGS VARIANCE The above entitled matter came before the Appeals Commission of the City of Fridley and was heard on the 28th day of September , 19 93 , on a petition for a variance pursuant to the City of Fridley's Zoning Ordinance, for the following described property: To increase the total floor area of all accessory structures from 1,400 square feet to 1,456 square feet; to increase the total floor area of the first accessory building (garage) from 1,000 square feet to 1,456 square feet; all to allow the expansion of an existing garage on Lot 3, Block 1, Spring Valley Addition, the same being 1464 Mississippi Street N.E. IT IS ORDERED that a variance be granted as upon the following conditions or reasons: Approval with four stipulations. See Appeals Com. minutes of September 28, 1993. STATE OF MINNESOTA ) COUNTY OF ANOKA ) CITY OF FRIDLEY ) OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK I, William A. Champa, City Clerk for the City of Fridley, with and in for said City of Fridley, do hereby certify that I have compared the foregoing copy and Order granting a variance with the original record thereof preserved in my office, and have found the same to be a correct and true transcript of ,the whole thereof. IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto subscribed my hand at the City of Fridle Minnesota, in the County of Anoka on the �� iy day of 0W,4 , 19 . DRAFTED BY: City of Fridley 6431 University Avenue N.E. Fridley, MN 55432 William A. Champa, Ci y Cl k-� .�',;o ` '• C,3, ` Variances are valid for a period of one year following approval asha—I )k•. considered void if not used within that period..��,�,' G F+ 10 Q w r m 1071167 C�;a.ntaic Reooe&d C hookod McLrfgin Ti. Index A OFFICE OF COUNTY RECORDER :O STATE OF MINRESOTA, COUNTY OF ANOU Eg I hereby certify that the within tnstru. QL Ment was feed in this office for record on the QCT_ 1 31993 LLb'clock_CLW, and was duly recorded Edward M. reska, County Recorder By CITY OF FRIDLEY APPEALS COMMISSION, SEPTEMBER 28, 1993 -------------- CALL TO ORDER: Chairperson Savage called the September 2-, 1993, meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. ROLL CALL: Members Present: Diane Savage, Cathy Smith, Carol Beaulieu Members Absent: Ken Vers, Larry Kuechle Others Present: 'chele McPherson, Planning Assistant loy DeMars, 1464 Mississippi St. N.E. Virgil Lindstrom, Lindstrom Metric, Inc. Jay Thorson, Dailey Construction / See attached list MOTION by Ms. Smith, seconded by Ms. Beaulieu, to approve the Sept er 14, 1993, Appeals Commission minutes as written. N A VOI.:E VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON SAVAGE DECLARED THE ION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 1. CONSIDERATION OF VARIANCE REQUEST VAR #93-25, BY ROY DEMARS: Per Section 205.07.01.B.(1) of the Fridley Zoning Code, to increase the total floor area of all accessory structures from 1,400,square feet to 1,456 square feet; Per Section 205.07.01.B.(4)..(a) of the Fridley Zoning Code, to increase the total floor area of the first accessory building (garage) from 1, 000 square feet to 1, 456 square feet; To allow the expansion of an existing garage on Lot 3, Block 1, Spring Valley Addition, the same being 1464 Mississippi Street N.E. MOTION by Ms. Smith, seconded by Ms. Beaulieu, to waive the reading of the public hearing notice and open the public hearing. UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON SAVAGE DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED AND THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN AT 7:32 P.M. APPEALS COMMISSION MEETING, SEPTEMBER 28, 1993 PAGE 2 Ms. McPherson stated this property fronts onto Mississippi Street and is near the intersection of Mississippi and Arthur Streets. The property is zoned R-1, Single Family Dwelling, as are all surrounding parcels. Ms. McPherson stated the petitioner currently has an existing garage of 840 square feet. The petitioner is proposing to construct a 616 square foot addition to the rear of the existing garage. The garage is set back 25 feet from the side lot line and approximately 183 feet from the rear lot line. Ms. McPherson stated the total square footage of this accessory building is less than that of the dwelling unit which is another Zoning Code requirement limiting the size -of accessory structures. The subject parcel is approximately 37,000 square feet in area; therefore, the lot coverage of 25% maximum is not adversely impacted by the petitioner's request. There is adequate room on the site as far as setbacks and lot coverage for the proposed addition. Ms. McPherson stated that while this request does exceed the maximum requirements outlined by the Zoning Code, -the City has granted a more extreme variance of 1,900 square feet for an accessory structure. Ms. McPherson stated that if the variance is approved, the petitioner will have to construct the addition in a manner which is compatible with the existing garage and also architecturally compatible with the dwelling unit. The petitioner may not conduct a home occupation from this accessory structure as it is prohibited by the Zoning Code, and the petitioner shall not repair vehicles, other than his own, within this accessory structure. Ms. McPherson stated that if the Commission approves this variance request, staff recommends the following stipulations: 1. The maximum height of the addition shall be 14 feet. 2. The addition shall be architecturally consistent with the existing garage. 3. The petitioner shall not conduct a home occupation from the accessory structure in accordance with Section 205.03.34 of the Zoning Code. 4. The petitioner shall not repair automobiles, other than his own, within the accessory structure. Ms. Savage asked the average square footage for a typical lot in Fridley. l APPEALS COMMISSION MEETING, SEPTEMBER 28, 1993 PAGE 3 1 Ms. McPherson stated that most lot areas in the City of Fridley are approximately 10,000 square feet. Ms. Beaulieu asked what the circumstances were for the previous variance granted to 1,900 square feet. Ms. McPherson stated she did not research the past case; however, she believed it was for a similar hobby of restoring and collecting antique automobiles. Mr. Roy DeMars, 1464 Mississippi Street, stated his hobby is investing in antique cars. He would like to be able to store them inside the garage. Right now they are wedged into his existing garage, and the two family cars sit outside. He stated he has just acquired another old car that he would like to keep inside also. He stated it looks terrible to leave all these cars outside, and he does not want to have to rent a storage area somewhere else. He feels more comfortable having these vehicles stored on site. Mr. DeMars stated he has some question about the first stipulation regarding the height of the garage at 14 feet. He stated he would like to keep the addition to the garage architecturally compatible with the existing dwelling and the garage. Since this is an older house, the pitch of the roof is not the standard 4-12 pitch. It is closer to a 5 1/4-12 pitch; therefore the pitch of the roof for the original garage was copied from the house. This resulted in the actual height of the peak of the garage being approximately 15 ft. 9 1/2 in. The house sits on a grade that is approximately 2 1/2 feet higher than the garage and taking into account the height of the house, the house is still about 4 feet higher. He would like to keep the addition of the garage at the same height as the existing garage which is approximately 15 ft. 9 1/2 in. Ms. McPherson stated that as the Zoning Code defines the height of a structure, the actual height of the structure is not measured at the peak; it is actually measured at the average point along the hip of the roof. While she did not calculate the height of the existing garage, based on the definition in the Zoning Code, she" believed it would probably be within the 14 foot height. She stated that if the Commission approves this variance, staff will verify the height before a building permit is issued. Mr. DeMars stated that when he applied for the variance, he applied to add an addition to the existing garage. He also has a storage shed which is behind the garage, and he did not realize that the square footage of that had to be added to the total square footage for which he is applying. The size of the shed is approximately 10 ft. by 16 ft. He would like to keep that existing shed as it is used for storage of lawn equipment and other equipment. Ms. McPherson stated that if the Commission wants to consider the petitioner's request to include the storage shed, the variance APPEALS COMMISSION MEETING, SEPTEMBER 28, 1993 PAGE 4 would have to be increased to approximately 1,600 sq. ft., or the Commission could limit the maximum square footage to 1,456 sq. ft. and the addition to the garage would either have to be reduced by the amount of the size of the shed or the shed would have to be removed. Ms. Savage asked Mr. DeMars if he had discussed his proposal with his neighbors. Mr. DeMars stated he has talked to all his immediate neighbors, and no one has any objection. They all said they would rather see a larger garage than all the old cars parked outside. He stated he has a very heavily wooded lot. The neighbors behind him cannot even see the garage because of all the trees. MOTION by Ms. Beaulieu, seconded by Ms. Smith, -to close the public hearing. UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON SAVAGE DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED AND THE PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED AT 7:55 P.M. Ms. Smith stated that normally she would be inclined to vote against a garage of this size; however, in this situation, she believed the public purpose is being met. There is a lot of open space, and the residential quality would still be maintained by allowing a variance to 1,456 square feet. She would not be comfortable with including the square footage of the second accessory structure and would vote to approve the variance to 1,456 square feet as proposed. Ms. Savage stated she believed there is a hardship in special hobbies such as the petitioner's. She also believed this is a unique property in the fact that it is such a large lot, and it is wooded. The addition would not adversely impact the neighborhood and would be in keeping with the public purpose. She would also vote to approve the variance to 1,456 square feet. Ms. Beaulieu stated the normal lot is 10,000 sq. ft., and this lot is 37,500 sq. ft. which is almost the size of four lots. It appears that few people are even going to be able to see it with all the wooded area around it. She would also approve the variance to 1,456 square feet. MOTION by Ms. Beaulieu, seconded by Ms. Smith, to approve variance request, VAR #93-25, by Roy DeMars, per Section 205.07.01.B.(1) of the Fridley Zoning Code, to increase the total floor area of all accessory structures from 1,400 square feet to 1,456 square feet; per Section 205.07.0l.B.(4).(a) of the Fridley Zoning Code, to increase the total floor area of the first accessory building (garage) from 1,000 square feet to 1,456 square feet, to allow the expansion of an existing garage on Lot 3, Block 1, Spring Valley APPEALS COMMISSION MEETING, SEPTEMBER 28, 1993 PAGE 5 Addition, the same being 1464 Mississippi Street N.E. with the following stipulations: 1. The maximum height of the addition shall be 14 feet. 2. The addition shall be architecturally consistent with the existing garage. 3. The petitioner shall not conduct a home occupation from the accessory structure in accordance with Section 205.03.34 of the Zoning Code. 4. The petitioner shall not repair automobiles, other than his own, within the accessory structure. UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON SAVAGE DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 2. CONSIDERATION OF VARIANCE REQUEST, VAR #93-26, BY LINDSTROM METRIC, INC.: Per Section 205.17.03.D.(3) of the Fridley Zoning Code, to reduce the rear yard setback from 25 feet to 15 feet; per Section 205.17.05.D.(6).(a) of the Fridley Zoning Code, to allow an outside loading dock in the front yardVIto allow the construction of a building expansion on Lot 1.'Block 1, Arnal Addition, the same being 8101 Ashton Avenue,,-N.E. MOTION by Ms. Smith, seconded by Ms. Beaulieu,- to waive the reading of the public hearing notice and open the public hearing. UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON SAVAGE DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED, AND THE PUBLIC HEARIWd OPEN AT 8:02 P.M. Ms. McPherson stated the property` is zoned M-1, Light Industrial. There is M-2, Heavy Industrial, -Zoning, to the east; additional M- 1, Light Industrial zoning, `o the north and to the southeast; R- 1, Single Family Dwelling ming, as well as a City park, to the west. Ms. McPherson state the petitioner is proposing to construct a 10,000 square foo addition onto the existing manufacturing facility. In 197/7'', the City Council granted a variance to reduce the rear yard s back for an existing structure from 25 feet to 15 feet and to r uce the front yard setback from 100 feet to 83 feet. At the tim these variances were granted, the property was owned by Berkel Pump. Rear Yard Variance Ms. McPherson stated the petitioner is proposing to construct the ddition along the existing line of the encroachment to the north. APPEALS COMMISSION MEETING, SEPTEMBER 28, 1993 PAGE 6 The reduction in the rear yard setback does not adversely impact adjacent properties as the Burlington Northern railroad tracks are adjacent to the lot line, and there is additional industrial to the east of the Burlington Northern Railroad tracks. The Burlington Northern Railroad tracks, in effect, work as a buffer and provide structure separation for any structures on the other side of the railroad tracks. Loading Dock in the Front Yard Ms. McPherson stated the second part of the variance request is to allow a loading dock in the front yard. The Fridley Zoning Code requires that outside loading docks are to be located in the rear or side yard and should also be properly -screened. Ms. McPherson stated the .petitioner currently has two overhead doors in the front yard facing .Ashton Avenue. As part of the warehouse expansion, the petitioner is proposing to add a loading dock in the front yard which would also face Ashton Avenue. The City Council previously granted a variance to allow a loading dock in the front yard at 7880 Beech Street which is in another industrial area in the community. Ms. McPherson stated there is no history of any variance for the existing loading docks; however, a building permit was issued to allow the construction of these loading docks in the front yard. Ms. McPherson stated the industrial area in this particular neighborhood is relatively small as compared to other industrial neighborhoods in the community. The petitioner has attempted to work with his delivery drivers to limit the traffic on Ashton Avenue and 79th Street as ;he only means of access for drop-off and delivery to his facility. He has stated that he will continue to work with his drivers�to see that this continues. Ms. McPherson stated /there is the possibility for increased screening to provide a screening which is required by the Zoning Code. The petition is required to submit a landscaping plan as part of the building permit, and staff will work with the petitioner to provide adequate landscaping. Ms. McPherson sfated staff has no recommendation on this variance request. Mr. Virgil L ndstrom, Lindstrom Metric, Inc., stated the proposed addition o 10,000 sq. ft. is needed for the growth of his business, and they want to continue the building in the same :.-straight line as it is now. The expansion is required for a quality control laboratory, some packaging facilities, and to :better warehouse their inventory within the building. They have been n this building six years and have outgrown the existing buil ing.