VAR 99-20STATE OF MINNESOTA
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CITY OF FRIDLEY
In the Matter of. VAR #99-20
APPEALS COMMISSION
PROCEEDINGS VARIANCE
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Owner: Donald R. Gruebele and Kathleen Gruebele
The above entitled matter came before the Appeals Commission of the City of Fridley and was heard on the
8th day of September, 1999, on a petition for a variance pursuant to the City of Fridley's Zoning Ordinance, for
the following described property:
To reduce the required rear yard setback from 31.25 feet to 10.5 feet to bring an
existing home into compliance with Fridley City Code on Lot 8, Block 3, Harris
Lake Estates, generally located at 1561 Rice Creek Road
IT IS ORDERED that a variance be granted as upon the following conditions or reasons:
Approved with one stipulation. See September 8, 1999, Appeals Commission
minutes.
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 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 Fridley, Minnesota, in the
County of Anoka on the -�,yk day of 0'e'4.0 he,,- '19q .
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City of Fridley
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Variances are valid for a period of one year following approval and shall be considered void if not used within
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APPEALS COMMISSION
ACTION TAKEN NOTICE
September 9, 1999
Donald and Kathleen Gruebele
1561 Rice Creek Road
Fridley, MN 55432
Dear Mr. and Mrs. Gruebele:
On September 8, 1999, the Fridley Appeals Commission officially approved your
request for variance, VAR #99-20, to reduce the required rear yard setback from 31.25
feet to 10.5 feet to bring an existing home into compliance on Lot 8, Block 3, Harris Lake
Estates, generally located at 1561 Rice Creek Road with the following stipulation:
Property owner shall obtain building permits prior to any construction.
You have one year from the date of the Appeals Commission 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 572-3593.
Sincerely,
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Paul Bolin
Planner
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Please review the above action, sign below, and return the original to the City of Fridley
Planning Department by September 23, 1999.
Concur with action taken.
CITY OF FRIDLEY
APPEALS COMMISSION MEETING, SEPTEMBER 8, 1999
CALL TO ORDER:
Chairperson Kuechle called to order the September 8, 1999, Appeals Commission
meeting at 7:30 p.m.
ROLL CALL:
Members Present: Larry Kuechle, Terrie Mau, Ken Vos, Carol Beaulieu, Blaine Jones
Members Absent: None
Others Present: Scott Hickok, Planning Coordinator
Paul Bolin, Planner
Keith Rodgers, 5370 — 4th Street N.E.
Brian Bona, 4000 Washington Street, Columbia Heights, MN
Laurence Zimmerman, 5380 4th Street N.E.
APPROVAL OF AUGUST 25 1999 APPEALS COMMISSION MINUTES:
MOTION by Ms. Mau, seconded by Mr. Jones, to approve the August 25, 1999,
Appeals Commission minutes as written.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON KUECHLE DECLARED
THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
1. PUBLIC HEARING: CONSIDERATION OF VARIANCE REQUEST. VAR #99-
20. BY DONALD & KATHLEEN GRUEBELE:
Per Section 205.07.03.D.(3) of the Fridley Zoning Code, to reduce the required
rear lot line from 31.25 feet to 10.5 feet to bring an existing home into compliance
with Fridley City Code on Lot 8, Block 3, Harris Lake Estates, generally located at
1561 Rice Creek Road.
MOTION by Ms. Beaulieu, seconded by Dr. Vos, to waive the reading of the public
hearing notice and to open the public hearing.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON KUECHLE DECLARED
THE MOTION CARRIED AND THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN AT 7:33 P.M.
Mr. Bolin stated the petitioner is requesting a variance to decrease the rear yard
setback from 31.25 feet to 10.5 feet to make the existing home a legal non -conforming
use. The code requires the rear yard setback of 25% of the lot depth, or 31.25 feet.
The property is located at 1561 Rice Creek Road, which is at the comer of Squire Drive
and Rice Creek Road. The property is zoned, R-1, Single Family, as are the
surrounding properties.
APPEALS COMMISSION ML.- i ING. SEPTEMBER 8. 1999 PAGE 2
Mr. Bolin stated the petitioner's hardship statement in summary states they are asking
for a variance for the way the house is situated on the property for future use should
something happen to the house.
Mr. Bolin stated that at the time the building permit was issued for this home, staff had a
different interpretation of the front yard. The current code considers the side facing
Squire Drive as the front yard, and that is the reason for the variance.
Mr. Bolin stated similar variances have been granted. Staff recommends approval of
the variance request in order to correct the non-conformity...lf the request is approved,
staff recommends the following stipulation:
1. Property owner shall obtain building permits prior to construction.
Mr. Bolin stated the stipulation would pertain to the proposed addition the petitioner is
planning to add in what is the side yard of the home. This addition meets all the
setback requirements. When the petitioner came in for the building permit, the non-
conformity was noticed and that is the reason for the variance request.
Mr. Kuechle asked what the setbacks are now for what was originally considered the
front yard.
Mr. Bolin stated that at one time when Rice Creek Road was considered ,the front yard,
the front yard setback at that time should have been 35 feet. According to.the survey in
the address file, the current home is 34.8 feet from Rice Creek Road.
Mr. Kuechle asked if the side yard setback adjacent to a street is now 17 feet.
Mr. Bolin stated, yes.
Dr. Vos asked how far the home is set back from Squire Drive.
Mr. Bolin stated the home is set back approximately 44 feet.
Dr. Vos asked to clarify the change in the code.
Mr. Bolin stated that since 1988, the code has made a distinction for comer lots stating
the shortest street frontage is the front yard or, in this case, Squire Drive.
Mr. Gruebele stated his only comment is that the addition will be a four -season porch.
Dr. Vos asked the petitioner if he had gotten any comments from the neighbors.
Mr. Gruebele stated the neighbors said it was fine.
Mr. Jones asked if the proposed construction of the four -season was in compliance.
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APPEALS COMMISSION MF_cTING, SEPTEMBER 8. 1999 PAGE 3
Mr. Bolin stated, yes, the only reason for the request for the house is because of the
change in the interpretation of the code.
MOTION by Dr. Vos, seconded by Mr. Jones, to close the hearing.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON KUECHLE DECLARED
THE MOTION CARRIED AND THE PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED AT 7:40 P.M.
Ms. Beaulieu stated the hardship is the change of the definition for the front yard after
the house was built.
MOTION by Dr. Vos, seconded by Mr. Jones, to approve Variance Request, VAR #99-
20, by Donald and Kathleen Gruebele to reduce the required rear yard setback from
31.25 feet to 10.5 feet to bring an existing home into compliance with Fridley City Code
on Lot 8, Block 3, Hams Lake Estates, generally located at 1561 Rice Creek Road, with
the following stipulation:
1. Property owner shall obtain building permits prior to any construction.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON KUECHLE DECLARED
THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
2.
19, BY BRIAN BONA:
Per Section 205.14.03.C.(4) o the Fridley Zoning Code, to reduce the setback
from the adjacent residential di trict on the east side from 50 feet to 30 feet;
Per Section 205.14.03.C.(4) of a Fridley Zoning Code, to reduce the setback
from the adjacent residential dis 'ct on the north side from 50 feet to 3 feet;
Per Section 205.14.05.D.(5).(a) o the Fridley Zoning Code, to reduce the parking
setback from any street right -of -w, . y from 20 feet to 18 feet;
Per Section 205.14.05.D.(5).(c) of a Fridley Zoning Code, to reduce the parking
setback from an alley from 15 feet t 13 feet;
Per Section 205.03.55 of the Fridley oning Code, to reduce the required parking
space width from 10 feet to 9 feet;
Per Section 205.14.05.C.(1) of the Fri
number of parking spaces from 32 to 2
To allow automotive repair services on
Lots 24-30, Block 13, Hamilton's Additi
5333 University Avenue.
Zoning Code, to reduce the required
is 20, 21, 22, and 23, and a portion of
to Mechanicsville, generally located at
MOTION by Ms. Mau, seconded by Mr. Jones, to waive the reading of the public
hearing notice and to open the public hearing.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIR ERSON KUECHLE DECLARED
THE MOTION CARRIED AND THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN AT 7:43 P.M.
Mr. Bolin stated the petitioner is seeking a total of six Vpriances in order to construct an
automobile service station at 5333 University Avenue. In a related matter, the Planning
Commission will also hear a request for a rezoning for a portion of this property and also
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APPEALS COMMISSION
ACTION TAKEN NOTICE
September 9, 1999
Donald and Kathleen Gruebele
1561 Rice Creek Road
Fridley, MN 55432
Dear Mr. and Mrs. Gruebele:
On September 8, 1999, the Fridley Appeals Commission officially approved your
request for variance, VAR #99-20, to reduce the required rear yard setback from 31.25
feet to 10.5 feet to bring an existing home into compliance on Lot 8, Block 3, Hams Lake
Estates, generally located at 1561 Rice Creek Road with the following stipulation:
1. Property owner shall obtain building permits prior to any construction.
You have one year from the date of the Appeals Commission 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 572-3593.
Sincerely,
Paul Bolin
Planner
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Please review the above action, sign below, and return the original to the City of Fridley
Planning Department by September 23, 1999.
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Concur with action taken.
CITY OF FRIDLEY
APPEALS COMMISSION MEETING, SEPTEMBER 8, 1999
CALL TO ORDER:
Chairperson Kuechle called to order the September 8, 1999 Appeals Commission
meeting at 7:30 p.m.
ROLL CALL:
Members Present: Larry Kuechle, Teme Mau, en Vos, Carol Beaulieu, Blaine Jones
Members Absent: None
Others Present: Scott Hickok, Plan 'ng Coordinator
Paul Bolin, Plan r
Keith Rodgers 370 — 4 h Street N.E.
Brian Bona, 000 Washington Street, Columbia Heights, MN
Laurence mmerman, 5380 4"' Street N.E.
MOTION by Ms. Mau, econded by Mr. Jones, to approve the August 25, 1999,
Appeals Commissio minutes as written.
UPON A VOIC OTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON KUECHLE DECLARED
THE MOTIO ARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
1. PUBLIC HEARING: CONSIDERATION OF VARIANCE REQUEST. VAR #99-
20. BY DONALD & KATHLEEN GRUEBELE:
Per Section 205.07.03.D.(3) of the Fridley Zoning Code, to reduce the required
rear lot line from 31.25 feet to 10.5 feet to bring an existing home into compliance
with Fridley City Code on Lot 8, Block 3, Hams Lake Estates, generally located at
1561 Rice Creek Road.
MOTION by Ms. Beaulieu, seconded by Dr. Vos, to waive the reading of the public
hearing notice and to open the public hearing.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON KUECHLE DECLARED
THE MOTION CARRIED AND THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN AT 7:33 P.M.
Mr. Bolin stated the petitioner is requesting a variance to decrease the rear yard
setback from 31.25 feet to 10.5 feet to make the existing home a legal non -conforming
use. The code requires the rear yard setback of 25% of the lot depth, or 31.25 feet.
The property is located at 1561 Rice Creek Road, which is at the comer of Squire Drive
and Rice Creek Road. The property is zoned, R-1, Single Family, as are the
surrounding properties.
Mr. Bolin stated the petitioner's hardship statement in summary states they are asking
for a variance for the way the house is situated on the property for future use should
something happen to the house.
Mr. Bolin stated that at the time the building permit was issued for this home, staff had a
different interpretation of the front yard. The current code considers the side facing
Squire Drive as the front yard, and that is the reason for the variance.
Mr. Bolin stated similar variances have been granted. Staff recommends approval of
the variance request in order to correct the non -conformity. If the request is approved,
staff recommends the following stipulation:
1. Property owner shall obtain building permits prior to construction.
Mr. Bolin stated the stipulation would pertain to the proposed addition the petitioner is
planning to add in what is the side yard of the home. This addition meets all the
setback requirements. When the petitioner came in for the building permit, the non-
conformity was noticed and that is the reason for the variance request.
Mr. Kuechle asked what the setbacks are now for what was originally considered the
front yard.
Mr. Bolin stated that at one time when Rice Creek Road was considered the front yard,
the front yard setback at that time should have been 35 feet. According to the survey in
the address file, the current home is 34.8 feet from Rice Creek Road.
Mr. Kuechle asked if the side yard setback adjacent to a street is now 17 feet.
Mr. Bolin stated, yes.
Dr. Vos asked how far the home is set back from Squire Drive.
Mr. Bolin stated the home is set back approximately 44 feet.
Dr. Vos asked to clarify the change in the code.
Mr. Bolin stated that since 1988, the code has made a distinction for comer lots stating
the shortest street frontage is the front yard or, in this case, Squire Drive.
Mr. Gruebele stated his only comment is that the addition will be a four -season porch.
Dr. Vos asked the petitioner if he had gotten any comments from the neighbors.
Mr. Gruebele stated the neighbors said it was fine.
Mr. Jones asked if the proposed construction of the four -season was in compliance.
APPEALS COMMISSION MEETING SEPTEMBER 8. 1999 PAGE 3
Mr. Bolin stated, yes, the only reason for the request for the house is because of the
change in the interpretation of the code.
MOTION by Dr. Vos, seconded by Mr. Jones, to close the hearing.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON KUECHLE DECLARED
THE MOTION CARRIED AND THE PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED AT 7:40 P.M.
Ms. Beaulieu stated the hardship is the change of the definition for the front yard after
the house was built.
MOTION by Dr. Vos, seconded by Mr. Jones, to approve Variance Request, VAR #99-
20, by Donald and Kathleen Gruebele to reduce the required rear yard setback from
31.25 feet to 10.5 feet to bring an existing home into compliance with Fridley City Code
on Lot 8, Block 3, Hams Lake Estates, generally located at 1561 Rice Creek Road, with
the following stipulation:
1. Property owner shall obtain building permits prior to any construction.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON KUECHLE DECLARED
THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
2.
19, BY BRIAN BONA:
Per Section 205.14.03.C.(4) of th Fridley Zoning Code, to reduce the setback
from the adjacent residential distri on the east side from 50 feet to 30 feet;
Per Section 205.14.03.C.(4) of the 'dley Zoning Code, to reduce the setback
from the adjacent residential district o the north side from 50 feet to 3 feet;
Per Section 205.14.05.D.(5).(a) of the 'dley Zoning Code, to reduce the parking
setback from any street right-of-way fro 20 feet to 18 feet;
Per Section 205.14.05.D.(5).(c) of the Fri ey Zoning Code, to reduce the parking
setback from an alley from 15 feet to 13 fee
Per Section 205.03.55 of the Fridley Zoning o
space width from 10 feet to 9 feet;
Per Section 205.14.05.C.(1) of the Fridley Zon
number of parking spaces from 32 to 25;
To allow automotive repair services on Lots 20,
Lots 24-30, Block 13, Hamilton's Addition to Me
5333 University Avenue.
to reduce the required parking
Code, to reduce the required
, 22, and 23, and a portion of
picsville, generally located at
MOTION by Ms. Mau, seconded by Mr. Jones, to waive the reading of the public
hearing notice and to open the public hearing.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON KCHLE DECLARED
THE MOTION CARRIED AND THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN A 7:43 P.M.
Mr. Bolin stated the petitioner is seeking a total of six variances in ord r to construct an
automobile service station at 5333 University Avenue. In a related ma r, the Planning
Commission will also hear a request for a rezoning for a portion of this pe, perty and also
APPEALS COMMISSION Nt-_ rING SEPTEMBER 8.1999 PAGE 4
a request fo;special use permit to allow an automobile service station on this
property.
Mr. Bolin stated ots 20, 21, 22 and 23 are zoned C-2, General Business, and Lots 24-
30 are zoned R- General Multiple Units. On an aerial photograph, one can see that
over time people hve established an informal alleyway across the rear portion of the
property. It is actu lly a paper alley that has never been fully installed or maintained by
the City. These pro erties were platted in 1886. From 1955 to about 1996, these
properties were occu ied by a gas station and a business that restored fuel pumps. In
1996, the last building was demolished.
Mr. Bolin stated the peti 'oner is requesting six variances: 1) to reduce the setback from
the adjacent residential d trict on the east side from 50 feet to 30 feet; 2) to reduce the
setback from the adjacent esidential district on the north side from 50 feet to 3 feet
(this variance will be elim\e"minated
if ZOA #99-04 is approved); 3) to reduce the
required parking setback frstreet right -of --way from 20 feet to 18 feet (this
variance can be eliminateoving two parking stalls, #15 and #16 on the site
plan, 2 feet to the east); 4ce the parking setback from an alley from 15 feet to
13 feet (this variance can inated by moving three parking stalls, #23, #24
and #25, 2 feet to the wesreduce the required parking space width from 10 feet
to 9 feet (this variance cainated by adding one foot to each parking
space); and 6) to reduce thnumber of parking stalls from 32 to 25 (this
variance could be eliminare onfiguring the parking lot).
Mr. Bolin stated the petitioner's hardship statement indicates that, in order to screen the
neighbors from being adjacent to a parkinV lot and subjecting them to light, noise and
related service station parking lot problems, the building was moved east.
Mr. Bolin stated staff has separate recom
follows:
1. To reduce the setback from the adjacent i
from 50 feet to 30 feet. Staff has no recom
previously granted dimensions.
ns for each of the variances as
district on the east side
on this request as it is within
2. To reduce the setback from a residential area tot\to
from 50 feet to 3
feet. Staff recommends denial due to the fact that, in this project to
proceed, a special use permit and a rezoning requesapproved. If the
rezoning is approved, the variance would not be neee building would be
located over 270 feet from the residentially zoned disnorth.
3. To reduce the parking setback from any street right-of-way om 20 feet to 18
feet. Staff recommends denial because the variance can be avoi \dby moving two
parking stalls 2 feet to the east. Moving these parking stalls has native affect
on the drive aisle widths.
4. To reduce the parking setback from an alley from 15 feet to 13 feet. 8
recommends denial because this can be avoided by moving three parking
City of Fridley Land Use Application
VAR -99-20 September 8,1999
GENERAL INFORMATION SPECIAL INFORMATION
Applicant:
Donald & Kathleen Gruebele
1561 Rice Creek Road
Fridley, MN 55432
Requested Action:
Variance
Purpose:
To reduce the rear yard setback from
31.25' to 10.5' to make an existing
home a legal non -conforming use.
Existing Zoning:
Residential - 1
Location:
1561 Rice Creek Road
Size:
11,875 square feet .27 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:
Section 205.07.03.D.(3) requires a rear
yard setback of 25% of lot depth.
Property History:
Lot platted in 1973
Home built in 1975
Legal Description of Property:
Lot 8, Block 3, Harris Lake Estates
Council Action:
9/20/99
Public Utilities:
Home is connected.
Transportation:
Home accessed via Rice Creek Road
Physical Characteristics:
Lot is well landscaped and contains the
home and attached garage.
SUMMARY OF PROJECT
Mr. & Mrs. Gruebele, property owners, are
seeking to decrease the required rear yard
setback from 31.25' to 10.5' to recognize their
existing home as a legal non -conformity.
SUMMARY OF HARDSHIP
"We request a variance for the way the house is
situated on the property for future use should
something happen to the house. (Full letter
attached)
SUMMARY OF ANALYSIS
City Staff recommends approval of this variance
to correct a non -conformity.
VAR 91-20 5502 Regis Trail
Rear yard setback reduced from 30' to 10' for a
home addition.
VAR 98-16 10 Rice Creek Way
Rear yard setback reduced from 31.25' to 13'
for construction of a three -season porch.
VAR 97-13 375 67 h Avenue
Rear yard setback reduced from 33.75' to 19'
View of home from south
Staff Report Prepared by: Paul Bolin
VAR -99-20
HARDSHIP STATEMENT
- See attached letter from petitioner.
ANALYSIS
Section 205.07.03.D.(3) requires a minimum rear yard setback of 25% of the lot depth,
with not less than 25' permitted or more than 40' required. Mr. & Mrs. Gruebele,
property owners, are seeking to decrease his required rear yard setback from 31.25' to
10.5' to correct a non conformity with their existing home, in order to construct an
addition to the home.
The petitioners property is located on the northwest corner of the intersection of Rice
Creek Road and Squire Drive. The home is built facing Rice Creek Road, though the
front of the lot as defined by Code would be that portion abutting Squire Drive.
Therefore, the Code defined rear yard lot line is only 10.5' from the west side of the
existing home.
While the proposed addition does not require a variance, the fact that the dwelling unit
does not meet the rear yard setback crates a non -conforming condition. Therefore, the
petitioner is required to process the variance request to make the property a legal non-
conforming lot prior to the issuance of a building permit. As the variance request is to
correct a unique existing nonconforming condition, staff recommends approval of the
request. To deny the request would require continuance of the non -conforming
condition or that the existing home be removed in order to meet the Code requirement,
neither of which are practical solutions.
(View of home from Rice Creek Road)
RECOMMENDATIONS
City Staff recommends approval of this variance request, to reduce the rear yard
setback from 31.25' to 10.5', in order to correct this non-confromity. Approved
variances similar to this request include:
VAR 91-20 5502 Regis Trail
Rear yard setback reduced from 30' to 10' for a home addition.
VAR 98-16 10 Rice Creek Way
Rear yard setback reduced from 31.25' to 13' for construction of a three -season porch.
VAR 97-13 375 67"' Avenue
Rear yard setback reduced from 33.75' to 19' for attached garage.
STIPULATIONS
If approved by the appeals commission, staff recommends the following stipulation be
attached:
1. Property owner obtain building permits prior to construction.
August 26, 1999
City of Fridley - Appeals Mission
6431 University Avenue NE
Fridley, M 55432
To., wham It Pity Concern:
Regarding the room addition that we submitted for the City's
review and, approval.when we purchased our home, we felt we would
'have enough space to raise our children comfortably. But. now that
we are settled in,, we find we do.need additional living space,
bewe the request -for approval of the fourseasone roma addition.
we request a.variance for the way the house is situated on the
property for future use should something happen to the house.
Respectfully,
_(2old R. Gruebele,:.
1561 Rice Creek load
Fridley,. W 55432
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City of Fridley Planning Department
6431 University Avenue NE
Fridley, MN 55432
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to limited funding and construction estimates.
Respectfully,
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1561 Rice Creek Road
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August 6, 1999
To Whom It May Concern:
Regarding the proposed addition to the Gruebele residence at
1561 Rice Creek Road, Fridley, Minnesota; we have no objections to
the planned addition, it's location, or it's appearance as we have
reviewed the sketch.
Respectfully,
Joann Cedarhoim
1551 Rice Creek Road
Fridley, MSI 55432
Darrell Cedarho7m
1551 Rice Creek Road
Fridley, M 55432
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August 6, 1999
To Whom It May Concern:
Regarding the proposed addition to the Gruebele residence at
1561 Rice Creek Road, Fridley, Minnesota; we have no objections to
the planned addition, it's location, or it's appearance as we have
reviewed the sketch.
Respectfully,
Joyce Cooke
6310 Squire Drive NE
Fridley, MN 55432
Larue Cooke
6310 Squire Drive NE
Fridl%eMN 55432
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CITY OF FRIDLEY
6431 UNIVERSITY AVENUE
FRIDLEY, MN 55432
(612) 571-3450
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
VARIANCE, APPLICATIGK FOR:
xx Residential Commercial/Industrial Signs
PROPERTY INFORMATION: - site Plan required for submittal, see attached
Address: 1561 Rice Creek Road, Fridley, MAT 55432
Property Identification Number.
Legal Description: Lot 8 Block 3 Tract/Addition Harris rake Estates
Current Zoning: 'I Square footage/acreage: 11,875 Square Feet
Reason for Variance: Four seasons room addition for additional living space
Have you operated a business in a city which required a business license?
Yes No xX If Yes, which city?
If Yes, what type of business?
Was that license ever denied or revoked? Yes No
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FEE OWNER INFORMATION (as it appears on the property title)
(Contract purchasers: Fee owners must sign this form prior to processing)
NAME:
ADDRESS:
DAYTIME PHONE: SIGNATURE/DATE:
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PETITIONER INFORMATION
NAME: Donald and Kathleen Gruebele
ADDRESS: 1561 Rice Creek Road Fridley,
DAYTIME PHONE: 612-784-2270 SIGNATURE/DATE:T'S 77.7.0,
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Section of City Code:
FEES
Fee: , 0 for commercial, industrial, or signs:
Fee: $60.00 or residenti I ro erties: Receipt #: °®/ Received By:
Application Number.
Scheduled Appeals Commission Date: September 8, 1999
Scheduled City Council Date: Septe_mbar 2Q, 1999
10 Day Application Complete Notification Date: August M, 1999
60 Day Date: October 11 1999
City of'Fridley Land Use
Application Process
1 60 Day Agency Action Law
Application Date IjAppeals Commission Meet
60 Day Window StartsRecommendation to Council
21-40 Days
Application Complete 1
10 Day Notice
Submit Complete Public Hearings:
Application and Variance
Materials Vacations
Lot Splits
Plats
Rezonings
Zoning Amendments
Wetland Replacements
Comprehensive Plan
Special Use Permits
City Council Decision
Approval or Denial
50-60 Days
Approved, Action Taken Letter
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Public Hearings:
Rezonings
Zoning Amendments
Tabled, 60 More Days
Denied
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CITY OF FRIDLEY PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE
BEFORE THE APPEALS COMMISSION
TO:
Residents within 350 feet of 1561 Rice Creek Road
CASE NUMBER:
VAR #99-20
APPLICANT.
Donald and Kathleen Gruebele
1561 Rice Creek Road
Fridley, MN 55432
Petitioner or representative must be at meeting.
PURPOSE:
To reduce the rear yard setback from 31.25 feet to 10.5 feet
to bring an existing home into conformance with Fridley City
Code
LOCATION OF
PROPERTYAND
1561 Rice Creek Road
LEGAL
DESCRIPTION:
Lot 8, Block 3, Harris Lake Estates
DATE AND TIME OF
Appeals Commission Meeting, September 8, 1999, at 7:30
HEARING:
p.m.
The Appeals Commission meetings are televised live the
night of the meeting on Channel 35.
PLACE OF
Fridley Municipal Center, City Council Chambers
HEARING:
6431 University Avenue
HOW TO
1. You may attend hearings and testify.
PARTICIPATE:
2. You may send a letter before the hearing to Scott Hickok,
Planning Coordinator, or Paul Bolin, Planner, at 6431
University Avenue N.E., Fridley, MN 55432 or fax at 571-
1287.
SPECIAL
Hearing impaired persons planning to attend who need an
ACCOMMODATION:
interpreter or other persons with disabilities who require
auxiliary aids should contact Roberta Collins at 572-3500 no
later than September 1, 1999.
ANY QUESTIONS:
Contact Scott Hickok, Planning Coordinator, at 572-3599, or
Paul Bolin, Planner, at 572-3593.
Mailing Date: August 30, 1999
MARSH RONALD L & JOYCE RING JAMES J & MARY L DEWING DENNIS & ANN
1490 RICE CREEK RD NE 1500 RICE CREEK RD NE 1501 CAMELOT LN NE
FRIDLEY, MN 55432 FRIDLEY, MN 55432 FRIDLEY, MN 55432
NYBERG MARK DALE
1501 RICE CREEK RD NE
FRIDLEY, MN 55432
DAHL JAMES STERLING
1520 RICE CREEK RD NE
FRIDLEY, MN 55432
SVANDA RICHARD A & K A
1521 WOODSIDE CT NE
FRIDLEY, MN 55432
RENS DENNIS E & SANDRA L
1540 CAMELOT LN NE
FRIDLEY, MN 55432
KASTENSEN W E & D J TRUSTEES
1541 RICE CREEK RD NE
FRIDLEY, MN 55432
PAYNE JAMES H JR & JUDY A
1551 CAMELOT LN NE
FRIDLEY, MN 55432
OESTREICH KENNETH L & SHERYL L
1510 CAMELOT LN NE
FRIDLEY, MN 55432
HAUCK HELMER F & FLORENCE 1
1521 CAMELOT LN NE
FRIDLEY, MN 55432
CHIES LESTER & NANCY M
1530 RICE CREEK DR NE
FRIDLEY, MN 55432
THEILMAN THEODORE & AUDREY
1540 RICE CREEK RD NE
FRIDLEY, MN 55432
RESCH STEVEN E & WENDY M
1541 WOODSIDE CT NE
FRIDLEY, MN 55432
CEDARHOLM DARRELL J & J M
1551 RICE CREEK RD NE
FRIDLEY, MN 55432
GRUEBELE DONALD R & KATHLEEN A FISCHER JEANINE D
1561 RICE CREEK RD NE 1580 RICE CREEK RD NE
FRIDLEY, MN 55432 FRIDLEY, MN 55432
HOESLEY JOSEPH H & RITA C
1581 WOODSIDE CT NE
FRIDLEY, MN 55432
DIEP TUAN N & BUI TRUNG THI
1590 RICE CREEK RD NE
FRIDLEY, MN 55432
STRANDE JAMES E & V J
1520 CAMELOT LN NE
FRIDLEY, MN 55432
HEIEREN CRAIG M & MARY A
1521 RICE CREEK RD NE
FRIDLEY, MN 55432
SERIE MICHAEL J & PATRICIA
1531 WOODSIDE CT NE
FRIDLEY, MN 55432
MARTIN LEAH B & BETTERMANN S
1541 CAMELOT LN NE
FRIDLEY, MN 55432
MASSEBRANO FRANK C JR & C J
1550 CAMELOT LN NE'
FRIDLEY, MN 55432
REZAC CLARENCE S & D M
1561 CAMELOT LN NE
FRIDLEY, MN 55432
CURRENT RESIDENT
1581 RICE CREEK RD NE
FRIDLEY, MN 55432
MAIDMENT LUKE D & ELAINE J
1591 WOODSIDE CT NE
FRIDLEY, MN 55432
WICK DALE O & SANDRA K LORSUNG BARBARA J HARTMAN JUDITH ANN
1600 CAMELOT LN NE 1600 RICE CREEK RD NE 1601 RICE CREEK RD NE
FRIDLEY, MN 55432 FRIDLEY, MN 55432 FRIDLEY, MN 55432
ABOUAISH Y M& EL-GAMAL G M GOVOENT JOHN G JR & D F KALABOKIS VASSILIOS N
1605 WOODSIDE CT NE 1610 RICE CREEK RD NE 1611 CAMELOT LN NE
FRIDLEY, MN 55432 FRIDLEY, MN 55432 FRIDLEY, MN 55432
MANTHIS JAMES T & D J ROHDE-
1613 RICE CREEK RD NE
FRIDLEY, MN 55432
IAQUINTO SALVATORE R
1621 CAMELOT LN NE
FRIDLEY, MN 55432
CHEN KWEI T & CHUN H
3425 LAWNDALE LANE NORHT
PLYMOUTH, MN 55447
OTTEM ROGER C & CONNIE M
1615 WOODSIDE CT NE
FRIDLEY, MN 55432
SCHROER MICHAEL E & KIMBERLY L
1630 CAMELOT LN NE
FRIDLEY, MN 55432
COOKE LARUE H & JOYCE E
6310 SQUIRE DR NE
FRIDLEY, MN 55432
AUKEMA STANLEY A & TERRY
1620 CAMELOT LN NE
FRIDLEY, MN 55432
MARTINSON JOHN C & JUDITH A
1640 CAMELOT LN NE
FRIDLEY, MN 55432
RETOUNOTES GEORGE & FAITH A
6311 SQUIRE DR NE
FRIDLEY, MN 55432
ACKERMAN RONALD A & KARLA K KATRAS ARI & FOTULA RONNIE DAVID ALLEN & MARILYN E
6320 SQUIRE DR NE 6351 SQUIRE DR NE 6361 SQUIRE DR NE
FRIDLEY, MN 55432 FRIDLEY, MN 55432 FRIDLEY, MN 55432