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M/M Cyrus A. Cyrus 4989 Roman Road N.E.
-- M/M Paul Zmuda-200 Panorama N.E.
M/M William Merry -212 Panorama N.E.
- M/M James Kim, 224 Panorama N.E.
M/M Oliver Beck -4988 3rd .Street N.E.
-John Miller -5015 University Avenue N.E.
Milton Carlson -5035 3rd Street N.E.
-Edward J. Otremba-5567 East Danube Road
- M/M Merle Soland. '° rid Ay, Mn 55432
225 Panorama N.E.
-M/M Gerald Layland-213 Panorma N.E.
M/M Allen Block 201 Panorma N.E.
-M/M Larry Rozek-5061 Topper Lane N.E.
Gregory J. Semanko & Kathy A. Hutton
5073 Topper Lane N.E.
Phyllis Hungerford=5085 Topper Lane N.E.
-M/M Richard Carrick -5068 3rd Street N.E.
M/M Joseph Des Rosier -5056 3rd Street N.E.
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CITY OF FRIDLEY
6431 UNIVERSITY AVENUE N.E., FRIDLEY, MINNESOTA 55432
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
TELEPHONE ( 512)571-3450
October 31, 1980
Notice is hereby given that the Appeals Commission of the City of Fridley will
conduct a public hearing in the City Hall in Community Room II (lower level)
at 6431 University Avenue Northeast at 7:30 P.M. on Monday, November 10, 1980
in regard to the following matter.
Request for a variance pursuant to Chapter 205
of the Fridley City Code, to reduce the side yard
-setback on a corner lot for any accessory building
from 25 feet to 15 feet, to allow an20 foot by 22 1/2
foot addition to an existing garage, located on
Lot 1, Block 5, Carlson's Summit Manor South, the
same being 225 Panorama Avenue N.E., Fridley,
Minnesota.
Any and all persons desiring to be heard shall be given an opportunity at the
above stated time and place.
VIRGINIA SCHNABEL
CHAIRWOMAN
APPEALS COMMISSION
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 #2 November 10, 1980
ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF REPORT
225 Panorama Avenue N.E.
A. PUBLIC PURPOSE SERVED BY REQUIREMENT:
Section 205.053, 5b, requires any attached or unattached accessory building
which opens on the side street (of a corner lot) to be at least 25 feet
from the property line on the side street.
Public purpose served by this requirement is to allow for off-street parking
without encroaching on the public right of way and also for the aesthetic
consideration of the neighborhood not to encroach into the adjacent neighbor's
front line of sight.
B. STATED HARDSHIP:
"The existing garage is 15 feet from the property line and we want to
keep the addition in line with this garage."
C. ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF REVIEW:
The existing attached garage is non -conforming as it is only 15 feet from
the side street (3rd Street) property line. There is an eleven foot
boulevard on 3rd Street putting the building 26 feet from the curb. The
20 foot by 22.5 foot addition will be added onto the back of the garage
(along 3rd Street and to the north) and will be 30 feet from the back
property line. The•house to the back faces 3rd Street and is setback
34.3 feet from the 3rd Street property line making the building 45.3 feet
from the curb line, 15.7 feet from the common lot line, which leaves
45.7 feet between structures.
If the Commission approves this request we have no stipulations to suggest
with the approval.
Item #2 November 10, 1980
ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF REPORT
225 Panorama Avenue N.E.
A. PUBLIC PURPOSE SERVED BY REQUIREMENT:
Section 205.053, 5b, requires any attached or unattached accessory building
which opens on the side street (of a corner lot) to be at least 25 feet
from the property line on the side street.
Public purpose served by this requirement is to allow for off-street parking
without encroaching on the public right of..way and also for the aesthetic
consideration of the neighborhood not to encroach into the adjacent neighbor's
front line of sight.
B. STATED HARDSHIP:
"The existing garage is 15 feet from the property line and we want to
keep the addition in line with this garage."
C. ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF REVIMI:
The existing attached garage is non -conforming as it is only 15 feet from
the side street (3rd Street) property line. There is an eleven foot
boulevard on 3rd Street putting the building 26 feet from the curb. The
20 foot by 22.5 foot addition will be added onto the back of the garage
(along 3rd Street acid to the north) and will be 30 feet from the back
property line. The house to the back faces 3rd Street and is setback
34.3 feet from the 3rd Street property line making -the building 45.3 feet
from the curb. line, 15.7 feet frnm the common lot line, which leaves
45.7 feet between structures.
If the Commission approves this request we have no stipulations to suggest
with the approval.
APPEALS COMMISSION MEETING - November 10, 1980 Page 3
Po MOTION by Mr. Kemper) seconded by Mr. Plemel, to approve the variance request
to increase the maximum heights of a fence in the front yard from 4 feet to
7.feet to allow the placement of a wooden fence 10feet west of the front property li-
for 120 feet, on Lots 1 and IA; Block 1, Garten's Addition, the same being
7600 East River Road, Fridley, MN, with the stipulation that Jim Hill,Public
Safety Director of the City of Fridley, look at the staked area on the 'corner of
East River Road and evaluate the plans to determine whether or not the plans con-
tribute to a safety problem. UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRWOMAN SCHNABEL
DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
2. VARIANCE REQUEST PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 205 OF THE FRIDLEY CITY CODE, TO REDUCE
THE SIDE YARD SETBACK ON A CORNER LOT FOR ANY ACCESSORY BUILDING FROM 25 FEET
TO 15 FEET, TO ALLOW A 20 FT. BY 22-1/2 FT. ADDITION TO A XISTING GARAGE,
LOCATED ON LOT 1, BLOCK 5, CARLSON'S SUMMIT MA OUTH, THE SAME G 225
PANORAMA AVENUE N.E. (Request by Merle Solan , 225 Panorama Avenue N.E..,
Fridley, MN 55421).
Merle and Joan Soland, 225 Panorama Avenue N.E., Fridley, and Grace and Bill Merry,
212 Panorama Avenue N.E., Fridley, were present.
MOTION by Mr. Kemper, seconded by Mr. Plemel, to open the public hearing. UPON A
VOICE -VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRWOMAN SCHNAPEL DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN
AT 8:05 P.M.
Chairwoman Schnabel read the Staff Report:
ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF REPORT
'225 Panorama Avenue N.E.
A. PUBLIC PUR 6SE SERVED BY REQUIREMENT:
Section 205.053, 5b, requires any attached or unattached accessory building
which opEu,.s on the side street (of a corner lot) to be at least 25 feet from
the property line on the side street.
Public purpose served by this requirement is to allow for off-street parking
without encroaching on the public right of way and also for the aesthetic
consideration of the neighborhood not to encroach into the adjacent neighbor's
front line of sight.
B. STATED HARDSHIP:
"The existing garage is 15 feet from the property line and we want to keep
the addition in line with this garage."
C. ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF REVIEW:
The existing attached garage is non -conforming as it is only 15 feet from the
side street (3rd Street) property.line. There is an 11 foot boulevard on
3rd Street putting the building 26 feet from the curb. The 20 ft. by 22.5 ft.
addition rill be added onto the back of the garage (along 3rd Street and to the
north) and will be 30 feet from the back property line. The house to the
back faces 3rd Street and is setback 34.3 ft. from the 3rd Street property line
making the building 45.3 ft, from the curb line,'15.7'ft. from the common
lot line, which leaves 45.7 ft. between structures.
If the Commission approves this request we have no stipulations to suggest
with the approval.
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APPEALS COMMISSION MEETING —November 10, 1980 Page 4
Mr. Moravetz showed the Commission aerial photographs and pictures taken of t1lb 10
area and proposed addition. Chairwoman Schnabel asked if the addition was for
more garage or living space. Mr. Soland said it would be for additional garage
space for storing of vehicles. He said they would be using the same driveway.
The garage will not be heated. Chairwoman Schnabel asked if he would be doing any
mechanical work in the garage and Mr. Soland stated that he fixes his own cars
and his woodworking tools would be stored in the garage. Chairwoman Schnabel said
the existing garage is 540 sq. ft. and the addition would be 440 sq. ft. (total
980 sq. ft) and that the house and breezeway (living space) is 904 sq. ft. She
said there will be more garage space than living space. Mr. Soland stated that
the roof will go the opposite direction of the present roof. Mr. Merry stated
that he had no objection to the addition. Mr. Kemper said he had a question about
the.stated hardship on the Staff Report and that it really does not address the
matter. Mr. Soland stated that he did not want the addition to cover his breeze-
way or his kitchen. Chairwoman Schnabel agreed that the stated hardship in the
Staff Report does not really address the question. She also noted that there may
be a problem in the future should the petitioner sell and the new owners turn the
addition into a repair shop'or something; the wrong business could be a problem in
the neighborhood.
MOTION by Mr. Barna, seconded by Mr. Plemel, to close the public hearing. UPON A
VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING -AYE, CHAIRWOMAN SCHNABEL DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING
CLOASED AT 8:21 P.M.
MOTION by Mr. Plemel, seconded by Mr. Barna, to approve the variance request to
reduce the side yard setback on a corner lot for any accessory building from 25
ft. to 15 ft., to allow a 20 ft. by 22-1/2 ft. addition to an existing garage,
located on Lot 1, Block 5, Carlson's Summit Manor South, the same being 225
Panorama Avenue N.E., Fridley, MN 55421. UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE',-
CHAIRWOMAN
YE;CHAIRWOMAN SCHNABEL DECLARED THE MOTION CARRCED UNANIMOUSLY.
3. VARIANCE REQUEST PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 205 OF THE FRIDLEY CITY CODE TO REDUCE
THE SIDE YARD SETBACK ON THE LIVING SIDE OF A DWELLING FROM THE REQUIRED 10
FT. TO 5.8 FT. TO ALLOW A 20 FT. ADDITION TO AN EXISTING HOUSE, LOCATED ON
LOTS 1,2,3 AND 4, BLOCK P, RIVERVIEW HEIGHTS,ALONG WITH THE SOUTH 2 FT. OF
LOTS 48, 49, AND 50, BLOCK P, RIVERVIEW HEIGHTS, THE SAME BEING 8270 BROAD
AVENUE N.E. (Request by William and Suzanne Berglund, 8270 Broad Avenue N.E.
Fridley, MN 55432).
William and Suzanne Berglund, 8270 Broad Avenue N.E., Fridley, were present.
MOTION by Mr. Kemper, seconded by Mr. Barna, to open the public hearing. UPON A
VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRWOMAN SCHNABEL DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN
AT 8:25 P.M.
Chairwoman Schnabel read the STaff Report:
ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF REPORT
8270 Broad Avenue N.E.
A. PUBLIC PURPOSE SERVED BY REQUIREMENT:
Section 205.053, 4B, requires a minimum side yard setback of 10 ft. for
living area.
APPEALS COMMISSION MEETING November 10, 1980 Page 5
.a Public purpose served by this requirement is to maintain a minimum of 20
ft. between living areas in adjacent structures and 15 ft. betweenigarages
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:,
"The existing house is located 5.8 ft. from the side property line.
This addition would require no modification of existing roof line and it is
the least expensive and easiest way to incorporate new living space and
maintain a good floor plan."
C. ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF REVIEW:
The dimensions of this property are 110 ft. by 110 ft. and located on the
corner of Broad Avenue and Janesville Street. The house faces Broad Avenue
so that is considered the front yard. The existing house is located 5.8 ft.
from the side lot line (north) and 15.5 ft. from the front lot line (east).
The addition is proposed off the back of the dwelling (to the west) and in
line with the north side of the dwelling. The addition would not create
any problems for the adjoining property owners to the north as their
dwelling faces Kimball Street and there would be 52.6" -ft. between dwellings.
Some consideration should be given to limiting windows along the north
side of the addition to maintain the privacy of the rear yard of the
neighbor to the north.
Mr. Moravetz showed the Commission aerial photographs and pictures taken of the
area. Mr. Berglund stated that their fence is 6" on their neighbor's property to
the north and they have a half basement and crawl space. Mr. Moravetz stated that
the property owner to the north has a very small back yard and the Staff was
concerned about their privacy. Me. Berglund showed the Commission his,plans for
the addition and he has no plans for windows to the north. He stated that he has
some experience in remodeling and carpentry and the block work and rough -in will
be contracted. He further stated that the roof line will be carried all the
way back, they will be matched, and the addition was okay with his neighbors to the
north. Mr. Barna stated that there is a big tree that would break up the visual
effect of crowding and that this addition would enhance the neighborhood.
Mr. Moravetz stated that he had no calls from the neighbors. Mr. Kemper stated
that the hardship in the Staff Report did not address the real matter, that being'
the home is too small and petitioners need more living space. Chairwoman Schnabel
suggested that "human needs" should be added to the hardship part of the form.
MOTION by Mr. Barna, seconded by Mr. Kemper, to close the public hearing. UPON A
VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRWOMAN SCHNABEL DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING
CLOSED AT 8:40 P.M.
MOTION by Mr. Barna, seconded by Mr. Kemper, to approve the variance request tore -
duce the side yard setback on the living side of a dwelling from the required 10 ft.
to 5.8 ft. to allow a 20 ft. addition to an existing house, located on Lots 1,2,3,
and 4, Block P, Riverview Heights, along with the south 2 ft. of Lots 48,49, and 50,
Block P, Riverview Heights, the same being 8270 Broad Avenue N.E., Fridley, MN 55432.
UPON A VOICE VOTE,ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRWOMAN SCHNABEL DECLARED THE MOTION
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. -
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2. VARIANCE REQUEST PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 205 OF THE FRIDLEY CITY CODE, TO REDUCE
THE SIDE YARD SETBACK ON ACORNER LOT FOR ANY ACCESSORY BUILDING FROM 25 FEET
TO 15 FEET, TO ALLOW A 20 FT. BY 22-1/2 FT. ADDITION TO AN EXISTING GARAGE,
LOCATED 014 LOT 1, BLOCK 5, CARLSON'S SUMMIT MANOR SOUTH, THE SAME,BEING 225
PANOI AVENUE N.E. (Request by Merle Soland, 225 Panorama Avenue N.E.,
Fridley, MN 55421). w
Merle and Joan Soland, 225 Panorama Avenue N.E., Fridley, and Grace and Bill Merry,
212 Panorama Avenue N.E., Fridley, were present.
MOTION by Mr. Kemper, seconded by Mr. Plemel, to open the public hearing.- UPON A
VOICE VOTE, ALI, VOTING AYE, CHAIRWOMAN SCHNABEL DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN
AT 8:05 P.M.
Chairwoman Schnabel read the Staff Report:
ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF REPORT
225 Panorama Avenue N.E.
A. PUBLIC PURPOSE SERVED BY REQUIREMENT:
Section 205.053, 5b, requires any attached or unattached accessory building
which op pis on the side street (of a corner lot) to be at least 25 feet from
the property line on the side street.
Public purpose served by this requirement is to allow for off-street parking
without encroaching on the public right of way and also for the aesthetic
consideration of the neighborhood not to encroach into the adjacent neighbor's
front line of sight.
B. STATED HARDSHIP:
"The existing garage is 15 feet from the property line and we want to keep
the addition in line with this garage."
C. ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF REVIEW:
The existing attached garage is non -conforming as it is only 15 feet from the
side street Ord Street) property line. There is an 11 foot boulevard on
3rd Street putting the building 26 feet from the curb. The 20 ft. by 22.5 ft.
addition will be added onto the back of the garage (along 3rd Street and to the
north) and will be 30 feet from the back property line. The house to the
back faces 3rd Street and is setback 34.3 ft. from the 3rd Street property ling
making the building 45.3 ft. from the curb line,'15.7 ft. from the common
lot line, which leaves 45.7 ft. between structures.
If the Commission approves this request -we have no stipulations to suggest
with the,approval.
APPEALS COMMISSION MEETING -'November 10, 1980 Page 4
Mr. Moravetz showed the Commission aerial photographs and pictures taken of the
area and proposed addition. Chairwoman Schnabel asked if the addition was for
more garage or living space. Mr. Soland said it would be for additional garage
space for storing of vehicles. He said they would be using the same driveway.
The garage will not be heated. Chairwoman Schnabel asked if he would be doing any
mechanical work in the garage and Mr. Soland stated that he fixes his own cars
and his woodworking tools would be stored in the garage. Chairwoman Schnabel said
the existing garage is 540 sq. ft. and the addition would be 440 sq. ft. (total
980 sq. ft) and that the house and breezeway (living space) is 904 sq. ft. She
said there will be more garage space than living space. Mr. Soland stated that
the roof will go the opposite direction of the present roof. Mr. Merry stated
that he had no objection to the addition. Mr. Kemper said he had a questionabout
the.stated hardship on the Staff Report and that it really does not address the
matter. Mr. Soland stated that he did not want the addition to cover his breeze-
way or his kitchen. Chairwoman Schnabel agreed that the stated hardship in the
Staff Report does not really address the question. She also noted that there may
be a problem in the future should the petitioner sell and the new owners turn the
addition into a'repair shop .or something; the wrong business could be a problem in
the neighborhood.
MOTION by Mr. Barna, seconded by Mr. Plemel, to close the public hearing. UPON A
VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING•AYE, CHAIRWOMAN SCHNABEL DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING
CLOASED AT 8:21 P.M.
MOTION by Mr. Plemel, seconded by Mr. Barna, to approve the variance request to
reduce the side yard setback on a corner lot for any accessory building from 25
ft. to 15 ft., to allow a 20 ft. by 22-1/2 ft. addition to an existing garage,
located on Lot 1, Block 5, Carlson's Summit Manor South, the same being 225
Panorama Avenge,N.E., Fridley, MN 55421. UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL'VOTING AYE,
CHAIRWOMAN SCHNABEL DECLARED THE MOTION CAPRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
VARIANCE REQUEST PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 205 OF THE FRIDLEY CITY CODE TE7REDUCE
THE SIDE YARD SETBACK ON THE LIVING SIDE OF A DWELLING FROM THE AtEO_UIRED 10
TO 5.8 FT. TO ALLOW A 20 FT. ADDITION TO AN EXISTING HOUSE, LOCAITD ON
TS 1,-2,3 AND 4, BLOCK P, RIVERVIEW HEIGHTS,ALONG WITH TJ -18 -SOUTH 2 FT. OF
LO 48, 49, AND 50, BLOCK P, RIVERVIEW HEIGHTS, THE BEING 8270 BROAD
AVEN N.E. (Request by William and Suzanne Bergl d, 8270 Broad Avenue N.E.
Fridle MN 55432).
William and Suzahme Berglund, 8270 Broad
MOTION by Mr. Kemper, conded byMr. B
VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AY CHAIRWO S
AT 8:25 P.M.
Chairwoman Schnabel read the Staff
.E., Fridley, were present.
a, to open the public hearing. UPON A
CHNABEL DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN
REPORT
8270 Broad Avenue N.
A. PUBLIC PLTWSE SERVED BY REI
Sectio 205.053, 4B, requires a minimum side yard se tba of 10 ft. for
liv' g area.