VAR 06-06M
STATE OF MINNESOTA
COUNTY OF ANOKA
CITY OF FRIDLEY
In the Matter of: A Variance, VAR #06-06
Owner: Jeff Ranweiler
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Record ID 1714114
1986566.006
APPEALS COMMISSION
PROCEEDINGS VARIANCE
The above entitled matter came before the Appeals Commission of the City of Fridley and was heard on the
12th day of July, 2006, on a petition for a variance pursuant to the City of Fridley's Zoning Ordinance, for the
following described property:
A variance to reduce the side yard setback on the corner lot from 17.5 feet to 9.75 feet to recognize an
existing non -conforming setback of the attached single -stall garage and to convert the existing attached
garage, legally described as CHRISTIE ADDITION CITY OF FRIDLEY LOT 10, BLOCK 6, CHRISTIE
ADDITION SUBJECT TO 5 FEET DRAINAIGE & UTILITY EASEMENT ALONG WEST LINE- LOT 10,
BLOCK 6, CHRISTIE ADDITION, SUBJECT TO EASEMENT OF RECORD, generally located at 6300
Monroe Street NE.
IT IS ORDERED that a variance be granted as upon the following conditions or reasons:
Approval with two stipulations. See Appeals Commission meeting minutes of July 12th, 2006.
STATE OF MINNESOTA
COUNTY OF ANOKA
CITY OF FRIDLEY
OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK
I, Debra A. Skogen, City Clerk for the City of Fridley, with and in for said City of Fridley, do hereby certify that
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 Fridley, Minnesota, in the
County of Anoka on the :3y 4 day of -4 , �-r , 2006.
DRAFTED BY:
City of Fridley
6431 University Avenue N.E.
Fridley, MN 55432
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Debra A. Skogen, City ClerK
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CITY OF FRIDLEY
APPEALS COMMISSIO EETING
JULY 12, 6
CALL TO ORDER:
Chairperson Kuechle called the Appeal ommission meeting to order at 7:32 p.m.
ROLL CALL:
Members Present:/Keos
chle, Blaine Jones and Brad Sielaff
Members Absent:and Ellard Breisemeister
Others Present:omberg, City Planner
eiler, 6300 Monroe Street
— May 24, 2006
!MOTION by Commissioner Sielaff, seconded by Commissioner Jones, to approve the minutes as
san
UPON/A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE, CHAIRPERSON KUECHLE DECLARED THE MOTION
1. PUBLIC HEARING: VARIANCE REQUEST. VAR #06-06. BY JEFF RANWEILER
Stacy Stromberg, City Planner, stated the petitioner is seeking a variance to reduce the side
yard setback on the comer lot from 17.5 feet to 9.75 feet to recognize an existing non -conforming
setback of the attached single -stall garage and to convert the existing attached garage. The
petitioner is also requesting a variance to reduce the required side yard setback for an accessory
structure which opens to the street from 25 feet to 19.06 feet to recognize the existing non-
conforming setback of his detached garage which is located in the rear of the yard of the subject
property. The recognition of these non -conformities is required prior to issuance of a building
permit for the conversion of the existing garage into living space.
Ms. Stromberg stated the summary of hardship submitted by the petitioner reads, "I am submitting
this proposal to convert an attached garage into living space. Currently, the garage does not meet
the Code of the City of Fridley. My proposal for the living space conversion will not change the
structure of the home and garage in any way. Because I am on a comer lot, the current driveway
is in a very dangerous location. When backing out of my driveway, one must be aware of traffic
coming from three different directions which creates a major hazard. The detached garage is
positioned in a much safer location and is utilized more often because of its location. It, however,
doesn't meet setback codes of Fridley. Again, this structure was built in the 1970's and existed
when I moved into the home. I would like to also request a variance for the detached garage so
that it complies with setback codes of the City of Fridley.
Ms. Stromberg stated the subject property is zoned R-1 Single Family as are all surrounding
properties and is located on the comer of Monroe and 63`d Avenue. The lot is rectangular shaped
with the house fronting on Monroe Street. The existing home was constructed in 1956 with the
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attached single -stall garage being constructed in 1959. The detached, double -car garage in the
rear yard of the property was constructed in 1968. City code requires a minimum side yard
setback of 17.5 feet for all structures on a comer lot in the R-1 Single Family zoning district. It also
requires a side yard setback of 25 feet for accessory structures which open to the street.
Therefore, the petitioner is seeking the two variance requests tonight.
Ms. Stromberg stated it appears that both the attached garage and the detached garage were
non -conforming at the time they were built and they were deficient in meeting setback
requirements at the time of construction. Recognition of these non -conformities is required prior to
the petitioner converting the existing attached garage into living space. The petitioner plans on
converting the existing single stall into living space. The conversion has already started to take
place. However, a stop order has been issued by our Building Department to ensure that
construction inside the structure has been stopped until the variance could be obtained. The
petitioner also plans to remove the existing driveway to the single -stall attached garage in the front
yard to alleviate any further danger or confusion. A detached garage in the rear yard of the
property will provide the vehicle parking space and storage space needed for the property owner.
City staff has received two letters of support from neighboring property owners, one that is
included in their packets and one that was received today in the mail.
Ms. Stromberg stated City staff recommends approval of this variance request as the variance
simply recognizes pre-existing conditions, converting the use from accessory to living space will
have little impact on neighboring properties, and approving these variances should not set a
precedent for undeveloped lots in the future. City staff recommends that if the variance is granted,
the following stipulations be attached:
1. Petitioner shall obtain all necessary building permits prior to continued conversion of
the garage space to living space.
2. Petitioner shall remove existing hard surface driveway to the attached single stall
garage and restore curb and re-establish green area and landscaping in the front
yard. Petitioner shall also comply with the vision safety requirements for the comer
of the lot.
Commissioner Jones asked what are the vision safety requirements?
Ms. Stromberg replied that she put diagram in their packet for specifics. The requirements are
when you measure on the comer of the lot, you have to measure back both directions 40 feet and
then draw a line between those two 40 ft. points. Within that triangular area you cannot have any
landscaping materials that are higher than 30 inches.
Commissioner Jones asked is that from the comer of the lot or the comer from the curb comer?
Ms. Stromberg replied the curb comer.
Chairperson Kuechle asked if they need to put a date on the stipulation as to when the driveway
has to be removed?
Ms. Stromberg replied, that that would be fine, whatever date the Commission felt was fair. She
believes in the past they have done a year.
Commissioner Jones asked so when the City states the petitioner has to restore the curb, there
is a cutout there, they put in a regular curb?
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Ms. Stromberg replied, yes.
Chairperson Kuechle asked if the petitioner was aware they can hire the City's contractor? And
actually that is a pretty good deal. When he had his driveway put in and he told his contractor the
price the City quoted him, and the contractor stated he could not do it for that amount. He asked
the petitioner if he had anything to add?
Jeff Ranweiler, petitioner, approached and stated no.
MOTION by Commissioner Sielaff to receive letters from neighbors, Norlan Lee, 6463 63rd Avenue
NE and also Richard and Muriel Vongaard at 6321 Monroe Street who had no objections to the
variance request. Seconded by Commissioner Jones.
UPON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOITE, CHAIRPERSON KUECHLE DECLARED THE MOTION
CARRIED.
MOTION by Commissioner Jones, seconded by Commissioner Sielaff to approve Variance
Request, VAR #06-06, by Jeff Ranweiler, with the following stipulations:
1. Petitioner shall obtain all necessary building permits prior to continued conversion of the
garage space to living space.
2. Petitioner shall remove existing hard surface driveway to the attached single stall
garage and restore curb and re-establish green area and landscaping in the front yard
within one year of approval of this variance request. Petitioner shall also comply with
the vision safety requirements for the comer of the lot.
UPON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE, CHAIRPERSON KUECHLE DECLARED THE MOTION
CARRIED.
2.
3.
Ms. Stromberg reminde�the Commission their July 25, 2006 and August 9, 2006 meetings are
cancelled.
ADJOURNMENT:
MOTION by Commissioner
UPON A UNANIMOUS VOICE
ADJOURNED AT 7:48 P.M.
Respectfully submitted by,
Denise M. Johnson
Recording Secretary
seconded by Commissioner Sielaff, to adjourn the meeting.
CHAIRPERSON KUECHLE DECLARED THE MEETING
ANOhA C()t"NT1" MINNESOTA
Document No.: 1986566.006ABSTRACT
I hereby certify that the within instillment teas filed in this
office for record on: 08'04/2006 11:50:00 AM
Fees/Taxes In the Amount of: $46.00
MAUREEN J. DEFINE
Anoka County Property Tax
Administrator/Reeorder!Registrar of Titles
CGT, Deputy
Record ID: 1714114
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APPEALS COMMISSION
ACTION TAKEN NOTICE
July 21, 2006.
Jeff Ranweiler
6300 Monroe Street NE
Fridley MN 55432
Dear Mr. Ranweiler:
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On Wednesday, July 12, 2006, the Fridley Appeals Commission officially approved the
Variance, VAR #06-06, to reduce the required side yard setback for an accessory structure
which opens to the street from 25 feet to 19.06 feet to recognize the existing non -conforming
setback and to convert the existing attached garage into living space, and to reduce the
required side yard setback for an accessory structure which opens to the street from 25 feet to
19.096 feet to recognize the existing non -conforming setback, legally described as Lot 10, Block
6, Christie Addition subject to 5 feet drainage and utility easement along west line, subject to
easement of record, generally located at 6300 Monroe Street.
Approval of this variance is contingent upon the following stipulation:
1. Petitioner shall obtain all necessary building permits prior to continued conversion of the
garage space to living space.
2. Petitioner shall remove existing hard surface driveway to the attached single stall garage
and restore curb and re-establish green area and landscaping in the front yard within
one year of approval of this variance request. Petitioner shall also comply with the vision
safety requirements for the corner of the lot.
You have one year from the date of the City Council action to initiate construction. If you cannot
begin construction during this time, you must submit a letter requesting an extension at least
three weeks prior to the expiration date.
If you have any questions regarding the above action, please call me at 763-572-3595.
Sincerely,
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Stacy Stromberg
Planner
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Action Taken Letter — VAR #06-06- Jeff Ranweiler
Page 2
July 21. 2006
cc: Variance File
Sandy Stanger
Stacy Stromberg
Please review the above, sign the statement below and rete cy to the City of Fridley
Planning Department by August 4, 2006.
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Conf')wth cti wlaken.
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CITYOF
FRIDLEY
FRIDLEY MUNICIPAL CENTER • 6431 UNIVERSITY AVE. N.E. FRIDLEY, MN 55432
(763) 571-3450 • FAX (763) 571-1287 • TTD/ITY (763) 572-3534
APPEALS COMMISSION
ACTION TAKEN NOTICE
July 21, 2006
Jeff Ranweiler
6300 Monroe Street NE
Fridley MN 55432
Dear Mr. Ranweiler:
On Wednesday, July 12, 2006, the Fridley Appeals Commission officially approved the
Variance, VAR #06-06, to reduce the required side yard setback for an accessory structure
which opens to the street from 25 feet to 19.06 feet to recognize the existing non -conforming
setback and to convert the existing attached garage into living space, and to reduce the
required side yard setback for an accessory structure which opens to the street from 25 feet to
19.096 feet to recognize the existing non -conforming setback, legally described as Lot 10, Block
6, Christie Addition subject to 5 feet drainage and utility easement along west line, subject to
easement of record, generally located at 6300 Monroe Street.
Approval of this variance is contingent upon the following stipulation:
1. Petitioner shall obtain all necessary building permits prior to continued conversion of the
garage space to living space.
2. Petitioner shall remove existing hard surface driveway to the attached single stall garage
and restore curb and re-establish green area and landscaping in the front yard within
one year of approval of this variance request. Petitioner shall also comply with the vision
safety requirements for the comer of the lot.
You have one year from the date of the City Council action to initiate construction. If you cannot
begin construction during this time, you must submit a letter requesting an extension at least
three weeks prior to the expiration date.
If you have any questions regarding the above action, please call me at 763-572-3595.
Sincerely,
J4.itk417&y- @)
Stacy Stromberg
Planner
SS/jb
Action Taken Letter — VAR #06-06- Jeff Ranweiler
Page 2
July 21, 2006
cc: Variance File
Sandy Stanger
Stacy Stromberg
Please review the above, sign the statement below and return one copy to the City of Fridley
Planning Department by August 4, 2006.
Concur with action taken.
C-06-59
City of Fridley Land Use Application
VAR #06-06 July 12, 2006
GENERAL INFORMATION SPECIAL INFORMATION
Applicant:
Jeff Ranweiler
6300 Monroe Street NE
Fridley MN 55432
Requested Action:
Variance reducing the side yard
setback on a comer lot.
Variance reducing the side yard
setback for an accessory structure
which opens to a side street.
Existing Zoning:
R-1 (Single Family Residential)
Location:
6300 Monroe Street
Size:
10,180 sq. ft. .23 acres
Existing Land Use:
Single Family Home
Surrounding Land Use & Zoning:
N: Single Family & R-1
E: Single Family & R-1
S: Single Family & R-1
W: Single Family & R-1
Comprehensive Plan Conformance:
Consistent with Plan
Zoning Ordinance Conformance:
205.07.3.D.(2) (c) ((1)) requires a side yard
setback of seventeen and one-half (17.5)
feet on a comer lot.
205.07.3.D.(2) (c) ((3)) requires a side yard
setback of twenty-five (25) feet for an
attached or unattached accessory building
which opens on the side street.
Zoning History:
1955 — Lot is platted.
1956 — House is built.
1959 — Attached garage is built.
1968 — Detached garage is built.
Legal Description of Property:
Lot 10, Block 6, Christie Addition
Public Utilities:
Home is connected.
Transportation:
Monroe Street and 63`d Avenue
currently provide access to the property.
Physical Characteristics:
Typical suburban lot and landscaping.
SUMMARY OF PROJECT
Mr. Ranweiler is seeking a variance to reduce
the side yard setback on a comer lot from 17.5
feet to 9.75 feet to recognize an existing non-
conforming setback. He is also seeking a
variance to reduce the required side yard
setback for an accessory structure which
opens to the street from 25 feet to 19.06 feet to
recognize an existing non -conformity; both
variances are being requested for the
petitioner's property located at 6300 Monroe
Street.
SUMMARY OF HARDSHIP
"1 am submitting this proposal to convert an attached
garage into living space. Currently, the garage does
not meet the set back codes of the City of Fridley.
My proposal for the living space conversion will not
change the structure of the home and garage in any
way. Because 1 am on a comer lot, the current
driveway is in a very dangerous location. When
backing out of my driveway, one must be aware of
traffic coming from three different directions which
creates a major hazard. The detached garage is
positioned in a much safer location and is utilized
more often because of its location. It however,
doesn't meet setback codes of Fridley. Again, this
structure was built in the 1970's and existed when I
moved into the home. 1 would like to also request a
variance for the detached garage so that is complies
with setback codes of the City of Fridley."
- Jeff Ranweiler
SUMMARY OF ANALYSIS
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VAR #06-06
REQUEST
The petitioner, Jeff Ranweiler is seeking a variance to reduce the side yard setback on a comer
lot from 17.5 feet to 9.75 feet to recognize the existing non -conforming setback of his attached
single stall garage and to convert the existing attached garage into living space. The petitioner
is also seeking a variance to reduce the required side yard setback for an accessory structure
which- opens to the street from 25 feet to 19.06 feet to recognize the existing non -conforming
setback of the detached garage on his property, which is located at 6300 Monroe Street.
The recognition of these non -conformities is required prior to issuance of any building permits
for the conversion of the existing garage into living space.
SUMMARY OF HARDSHIP
"I am. submitting this proposal to convert an attached garage into living space. Currently, the
garage does not meet the set back codes of the City of Fridley. My proposal for the living
space conversion will not change the structure of the home and garage in any way. Because I
am on a corner lot, the current driveway is in a very dangerous location. When backing out of
my driveway, one must be aware of traffic coming from three different directions which creates a
major hazard. The detached garage is positioned in a much safer location and is utilized more
often because of its location. It however, doesn't meet setback codes of Fridley. Again, this
structure was built in the 1970's and existed when I moved into the home. I would like to also
request a variance for the detached garage so that is complies with setback codes of the City of
Fridley."— also see attached hardship statement
- Jeff Ranweiler
ANALYSIS
The property is zoned R-1 Single Family as are all
surrounding properties. The property is located on the
corner of Monroe Street and 63r Avenue, south of
Mississippi Street. The lot is rectangular shaped, with the
house fronting on Monroe Street. The existing home was
constructed in 1956, with the attached single stall garage
being constructed in 1959. The detached double car
garage in the rear yard of the property was constructed in
1968.
City code requires a minimum side yard setback of 17.5
feet for all structures on a comer lot in the R-1 Single �Jd I E
Family zoning district. The petitioner is seeking to reduce
the side yard setback requirement from 17.5 feet to 9.75
feet to simply recognize the existing non -conforming
setback of the existing single stall attached garage. City
code also requires a side yard setback of 25 feet for 3
accessory structures which open to the street. The
petitioner is also seeking a variance to reduce the
requirement from 25 feet to 19.06 feet to recognize the existing setback of the detached double
car garage in the rear yard of the property. It appears that both of these non -conforming
structures where built with a building permit, however they were deficient in meeting setback
requirements at the time of construction. Recognition of these non -conformities is required
before the petitioner can convert the existing attached garage into living space.
Left Picture — Side yard setback reduction to 9.75 ft.
Right Picture — Side yard setback for an accessory structure which opens to the street to 19.06 ft.
The petitioner plans to convert the existing single stall garage attached to the home into living
space. As you can tell from the picture above, the conversion of the garage to living space has
already started to take place on the outside of the structure, however a stop work order has
been issued by our building department to ensure that construction inside the structure has
stopped until a variance could be obtained. The petitioner also plans to remove the existing
driveway to the single stall attached garage to alleviate any further danger or confusion. The
detached garage in the rear yard of the property will provide the vehicle parking space and
storage space needed for the property owner.
City staff has received one letter of support from a neighboring property owner.
RECOMMENDATIONS
City Staff recommends approval of these variance requests.
■ The variances are simply recognizing pre-existing conditions.
■ Converting the use from accessory to living space will have little impact on neighboring
properties.
■ Approving these variances should not set a precedent for undeveloped lots in the
future.
STIPULATIONS
Staff recommends that if the variance is granted, the following stipulations be attached.
1. Petitioner shall obtain all necessary building permits prior to continued conversion of the
garage space to living space.
2. Petitioner shall remove existing hard surface driveway to the attached single stall garage
and restore curb and re-establish green area and landscaping in the front yard. Petitioner
shall also comply with the vision safety requirements for the comer of the lot.
CITY OF FRIDLEY
6431 UNIVERSITY AVENUE
FRIDLEY, MN. 55432
(763) 572-3592
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
VARIANCE APPLICATION FOR:
Residential
Commercial/industrial I Signs
PROPERTY INFORMATION: (certificate of survey required for submittal, see attached)
Address: 6300 MoNRof,5► . mg , FP-IDIc'1 ► nn4 35491
Property Identification Number: 14 - 3 a - 1.4 - 4 2 0 016
Legal Description: Lot_ Block Tract/Addition
Current Zoning: E -I oa5 FAph, uwGuba - Square Footage/acreage: IQ
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Have you operated a business in a city which required a business license?
Yes No If Yes, which City?
If Yes, what type o 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: JEFF RA r4UJEiLeR
ADDRESS: 6 300 r�awtog S� F -100a PA J
DAYTIME PHONE: -7 b3 -- 2.5'8 _ 413 SIGNATURE/DATE
PETITIONER INFORMATION
NAME: J9P9 RA►4W91I-CX
ADDRESS: b3QQ PAONR6� S� ge q--1DtZ mrj SS 32 -
DAYTIME PHONE: SIGNATU E/DATE: ClIff
Section of City Code:
FEES
Fee: $1,400.00 for commercial, industrial, or signs:
Fee: $250.00 for residential grope ies: � Receipt #:
Application Number:
Scheduled Appeals Commission ate: r7-1 2--Q(,o
Scheduled City Council Date: — (.o
10 Day Application Complete Notification ate: le— 00
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60 Day Date: R-17— 0 %
Received By:
VARIANCE APPLICATION
SUBMISSION CHECKLIST
The following shall be the minimum submission requirements to the Appeals Commission.
Applications will not be accepted if the following is not submitted:
RESIDENTIAL:
ITEM
SUBMITTED
RECEIVER'S
COMPLETE
REVIEWER'S
INITIALS
INITIALS
Completed application, with fee
(Application is considered complete if
all blanks are completed, and both fee
owner and petitioner have signed.)
Scaled certificate of survey, by a
certified surveyor, of property showing
north arrow, existing and proposed
structures, lot and block number,
adjacent street names, and buildings
on adjacent lots within 10 feet of the
common lot lines.
Elevation of building and description of
materials.
Narrative of proposed building, and
hardship statement.
COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL:
ITEM
SUBMITTED
RECEIVER'S
COMPLETE
REVIEWER'S
INITIALS
INITIALS
Completed application, with fee
(Application is considered complete if
all blanks are completed, and both fee
owner and petitioner have signed.)
Scaled certificate of survey, by a
certified surveyor, of property showing
north arrow, existing and proposed
structures, lot and block number,
adjacent street names, and buildings
on adjacent lots within 10 feet of the
common lot lines.
Elevation of building and description of
materials.
Landscape plan for all projects
requiring a parking lot expansion of
four 4 or mores aces.
Grading and drainage plan.
Erosion control plan.
CITY OF FRIDLEY
PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE
BEFORE THE APPEALS COMMISSION
TO:
All property owners/residents within 350 feet of property generally
located at 6300 Monroe Street NE.
CASE NUMBER:
Variance, VAR #06-06
APPLICANT.
Jeff Ranweiler
Petitioner or representative must attend the Appeals Commission meeting.)
PURPOSE:
Petitioner is requesting a variance to reduce the required side yard
setback on a corner lot from 17.5 feet to 9.75 feet to recognize an
existing non -conforming setback and to convert the existing attached
garage into living space.
To reduce the required side yard setback for an accessory structure
which opens to the street from 25 feet to 19.06 feet to recognize the
existing non -conforming setback.
LOCATION OF
6300 Monroe Street NE
PROPERTYAND
LEGAL DESCRIPTION.
LOT 10 BLK 6 CHRISTIE ADD-SUBJ TO 5 FT DRAINAGE & UTILITY
EASEMENT ALONG WEST LINE- SUBJECT TO EASEMENT OF
RECORD.
DATE AND TIME OF
Appeals Commission Meeting:
HEARING:
Wednesday, July 12, 2006, at 7:30 p.m.
The Appeals Commission Meetings are televised live the night
of the meeting on Channel 17.
PLACE OF HEARING:
Fridley Municipal Center, City Council Chambers
6431 University Avenue N.E., Fridley, MN
HOW TO
1. You may attend hearings and testify.
PARTICIPATE.
2. You may send a letter before the hearing to Stacy Stromberg,
Planner, at 6431 University Avenue N.E., Fridley, MN 55432 or
FAX at 763-571-1287.
SPECIAL
Hearing impaired persons planning to attend who need an
ACCOMODATIONS:
Interpreter or other persons with disabilities who require
auxiliary aids should contact Roberta Collins at 763-572-3500
no later than July 6, 2006. The TDD # is 763-572-3534.
ANY QUESTIONS:
Contact Stacy Stromberg, Planner, at 763-572-3595.
*PROPOSED CITY
The proposed City Council meeting date for this item will be on
COUNCIL MEETING
Monday, July 24, 2006. *This date is subject to change depending
on the outcome of the Appeals Commission meeting. Please
confirm City Council date prior to attending City Council meeting.
(Please note residential variances, if approved by Appeals
Commission do not go on to City Council only if they are denied.
Commercial variances do go on to City Council weather they are
approved or denied by the Appeals Commission.
Mailed: June 30, 2006
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Fridley Engineering Variance: VAR #0606
Fridley GIS w E
Anoka County GIS Petitioner: Jeff Ranweiler
6300 Monroe Street S
Map Date: June 30, 2006
RAMOS TOM P & MARY E OSWALD DENNIS L & MARIE COURNEYA STEVEN C
6340 QUINCY ST NE 6330 QUINCY ST NE 6320 QUINCY ST NE
FRIDLEY, MN 55432-0000 FRIDLEY, MN 55432-0000 FRIDLEY, MN 55432-0750
FORSLUND CURRENT RESIDENT RISTE RONALD R & CAROL A
5228 IRVING AVE N 6310 QUINCY ST NE 6300 QUINCY ST NE
MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55412 FRIDLEY, MN 55432 FRIDLEY, MN 55432-0000
ADAMS GERALD W & NORMA J PATTERSON STEVEN E LOMBARD RICHARD A & MURIEL
6301 MONROE ST NE 6311 MONROE ST NE 6321 MONROE ST NE
FRIDLEY, MN 55432-0000 FRIDLEY, MN 55432-0000 FRIDLEY, MN 55432-0000
DAVIS RICHARD L & MARY C SATER SUZANNE L LENZMEIER DAVID M & JOAN E
6331 MONROE ST NE 6341 MONROE ST NE 6351 MONROE ST NE
FRIDLEY, MN 55432-0000 FRIDLEY, MN 55432-0000 FRIDLEY, MN 55432-0000
HOBERG CHARLES L & ARLENE K WHEELIS BARRY L & LISA M NELSON DEMARIS E
740 63RD AVE NE 728 63RD AVE NE 716 63RD AVE NE
FRIDLEY, MN 55432-0000 FRIDLEY, MN 55432-0000 FRIDLEY, MN 55432-0000
TOSTENSON CATHERINE L JACOBSON GERALD H & DOROTHY COPE JANET I
704 63RD AVE NE 6340 MADISON ST NE 6330 MADISON ST NE
FRIDLEY, MN 55432-0000 FRIDLEY, MN 55432-0000 FRIDLEY, MN 55432-0000
HERMAN EDWARD G & LORRAINE BAGGENSTOSS LAUREL GILBERTSON DONALD M & ANNE
6320 MADISON ST NE 6310 MADISON ST NE 6300 MADISON ST NE
FRIDLEY, MN 55432-0000 FRIDLEY, MN 55432-0000 FRIDLEY, MN 55432-0000
YERIGAN JAMES M & VICKI L HEID RONALD A & PATRICIA J SEGNER CHARLES E & KAREN M
6301 JEFFERSON ST NE 6311 JEFFERSON ST NE 6321 JEFFERSON ST NE
FRIDLEY, MN 55432-0000 FRIDLEY, MN 55432-0000 FRIDLEY, MN 55432-0000
MC CARTY SHIRLEY STEINMETZ JOHN R & VIRGINIA DROBNICK JOHN R & ELLEN
6350 MONROE ST NE 6340 MONROE ST NE 6330 MONROE ST NE
FRIDLEY, MN 55432-0000 FRIDLEY, MN 55432-0000 FRIDLEY, MN 55432-0000
MONDLOH MAXINE OSTWALD MARK W & ANDERSON S R RANWEILER
6320 MONROE ST NE 6310 MONROE ST NE 6300 MONROE ST NE
FRIDLEY, MN 55432-0000 FRIDLEY, MN 55432-0000 FRIDLEY, MN 55432-0000
MEZZENGA GREGORY & KATHLEEN M WELCH DIANNE MARIE ZIERMAN EILEEN G
6301 MADISON ST NE 6311 MADISON ST NE 6321 MADISON ST NE
FRIDLEY, MN 55432-0000 FRIDLEY, MN 55432-0000 FRIDLEY, MN 55432-0000
OSTWALD PATRICIA A ALLARD DONALD A & RUTH A CURRENT RESIDENT
6331 MADISON ST NE 104418TH AVE NE 6341 MADISON ST NE
FRIDLEY, MN 55432-0000 FRIDLEY, MN 55432-0000 FRIDLEY, MN 55432
REICHEL RANDALL R KELLER DEAN & MARY LOU SPEARS SCOTT A & JENNIFER J
6351 MADISON ST NE 692 63RD AVE NE 680 63RD AVE NE
FRIDLEY, MN 55432-0000 FRIDLEY, MN 55432-0000 FRIDLEY, MN 55432-0000
STICKLEY MYRON H & BETTY A CURRENT RESIDENT THOMAS DIANE M
668 63RD AVE NE 656 63RD AVE NE 656 63RDAVE NE
FRIDLEY, MN 55432-0000 FRIDLEY, MN 55432 FRIDLEY, MN 55432-0000
LEE NORLAN J ROHE JOSEPH G & CAROL K STUBBS WILLIAM W & HARRIET
644 63RD AVE NE 632 63RD AVE NE 620 63RD AVE NE
FRIDLEY, MN 55432-0000 FRIDLEY, MN 55432-0000 FRIDLEY, MN 55432-0000
IND SCHOOL DISTRICT #14 CURRENT RESIDENT IND SCHOOL DISTRICT #14
6000 W MOORE LAKE DR 6249 W MOORE LAKE DR NE 6000 W MOORE LAKE DR
FRIDLEY, MN 55432-0000 FRIDLEY, MN 55432 FRIDLEY, MN 55432-0000
IND SCHOOL DISTRICT #14 CURRENT RESIDENT CURRENT RESIDENT
6000 W MOORE LAKE DR 6100 W MOORE LAKE DR NE 6100 W MOORE LAKE DR NE
FRIDLEY, MN 55432-0000 FRIDLEY, MN 55432 FRIDLEY, MN 55432
IND SCHOOL DISTRICT #14
6000 W MOORE LAKE DR
FRIDLEY, MN 55432-0000
CIIYOF
FRIDLEY
FRIDLEY MUNICIPAL CENTER - 6431 UNIVERSITY AVE. N.E. FRIDLEY, MN 55432
(763) 571-3450 - FAX (763) 571-1287 - TTD/ITY (763) 572-3534
June 20, 2006
Jeff Ranweiler
6300 Monroe Street NE
Fridley MN 55432
Dear Mr. Ranweiler:
Per Minnesota Statute 15.99, local government units are required to notify land use
applicants within 15 working days if their land use applications are complete. We
officially received your application for a variance on June 9, 2006. This letter serves to
inform you that your application is complete.
Your Variance application hearing and discussion will take place at the City of Fridley
Appeals Commission Meeting on July 12, 2006 at 7:30 P.M. in the City Council
Chambers at 6431 University Avenue. If your variance application needs to be
reviewed by the City Council, the meeting will be held on July 24, 2006 at 7:30 in the
City Council Chambers.
If you have any questions regarding this letter or the process, please feel free to contact
me at 763-572-3595.
Sincerely,
Stacy Strd berg
V
Planner
C-06-44
Jeff Ranweiler
6300 Monroe St. NE
Fridley, MN 55432
HARDSHIP STATEMENT
I am submitting this proposal to convert an attached garage into a living space. Currently the
garage does not meet the set back codes of the city of Fridley. The garage setbacks however, did not
comply with the city codes long before I moved into the home. I was under the assumption when I moved
into the home that the structure of the home and the garage met the city guidelines. Apparently this has not
been the case since the 1970's. My proposal for the living space conversion will not change the structure
of the home and garage in any way. 1 am not adding any additions to the existing structure of the home. I
am simply changing a structure that has existed for nearly 40 years from a garage into a living space.
Because I am on a corner lot, the current driveway is in a very dangerous location. When backing
out of the driveway, one must me aware of traffic coming from three different directions which creates a
major hazard. To add confusion and danger to the location of the driveway, there is a stop sign on the
comer of Monroe and 63'd, directly next to the driveway. I personally have found myself is very risky
situations backing out and even pulling into the driveway. The conversion of the attached garage to a
living space will include taking out the driveway to avoid any further danger and risk.
The property, in addition to the attached garage also has a double detached garage on the north
side of the home. This garage is positioned in a much safer location and is utilized more often because of
it's location. It is far enough away from the stop sign and the comer of the home so that one does not
jeopardize their safety when entering or exiting the driveway. It will remain on the property as the primary
garage. The double garage however, also does not meet the setback codes of Fridley. Again, this structure
was built in the 1970's and existed when I moved into the home. I would lice to also request a variance for
the double detached garage so that is complies with the setback codes of the City of Fridley.
Overall, the completion of this project will provide a much more appealing look to the entire
property. New windows will go in on the east and west side of the new living space. Landscaping and a
new front courtyard which will replace the driveway will add value to the property and the neighborhood.
Many times a project like this will propel the entire neighborhood to clean up and update their current
properties. Overall this project should be viewed as a positive from a safety and aesthetic standpoint.
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Norlan Lee
644 63rd Ave. NE
Minneapolis, MN 55432
Richard and Muriel Lombard Family
6321 Monroe Street N.E.
Fridley, MN 55432
Appeals Commission
Fridley Municipal Center, City Council Chambers
6431 University Ave., N.E.
Fridley, MN 55432
In re: JeffRanweiler's petition to convert his existing attached garage into living space
We have no opposition to our neighbor, Jeff Ranweiler, to do this construction.
Richard and Muriel Lombard, neighbors
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The shaded triangle is where landscaping materials cannot be higher than 30" or existing trees must be
trimmed 7' up from the ground. Additional restrictions may apply in cases where elevation changes
from the corner towards the middle of the lot are significant, causing further pedestrian and vehicular
sight restrictions.
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Norlan Lee
644 63rd Ave. NE
Minneapolis, MN 55432
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