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VAR 05.846431 UNIVERSITY AVENUE N.E., FRIDLEY, MINNESOTA 55432 TELEPHONE ( 612)571-3450 June 29, 1984 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING e is hereby given that the Appeals Commission of the City of Fridley conduct a Public Hearing in the City Council Chambers at 6431 University e Northeast at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, July 10 , 94 in regard to the ging matter: Request for a variance pursuant to Chapter 205 of the Fridley City Code, to reduce the side yard from 10 feet to 8 feet, to allow the construction of a 2 x 28 foot addition on Lot 2, Block 1, Briardale Addition. (Request by Marvin Schmidtz, 1616 Rice Creek Road N.E., Fridley, MN 55432) Notice is hereby given that all persons having an interest therein will be given the opportunity to be heard at the above time and place. PATRICIA GABEL 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. July 3, 1984 City of Fridley -Building Dept. 6431 University Avenue N.E. Fridley, Mn 55432 Arnold & Barbara Hahn 1620 Rice Creek Rd N.E. Fridley, Mn 55432 RE: Procurment of variance for: Side Yard; 10 feet to 8 feet Marvin & Barbara Schmidtz 1616 Rice Creek Rd N.E. Fridley, Mn 55432 Dear Sirs: We Arnold and Barbara Hahn of 1620 Rice Creek Rd N.E. are in favor of Marvin & Barbara Schmidtz remodeling their home at 1616 Rice Creek Rd N.E.. We feel this will enhance the appearance of their home as well as the nei- ghborhood. Herein enclosed is an approval for variance from Arnold & Barbara Hahn. Arnold Hahn Barbara Hahn Item #1, July 10, 1984 ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF REPORT 1616 Rice Creek Road N.E. A. PUBLIC PURPOSE SERVED BY REQUIREMENT: Section 205.07.3D.2a, requires a side yard of 10 feet between any living area and side property lines. Public purpose served by this requirement is to maintain a minimum of 20 feet between living areas in adjacent structures and 15 feet between garages and living areas in adjacent structures to reduce exposure to conflagration of fire. It is also to allow for aesthetically pleasing open areas around residential structures. B. STATED HARDSHIP: "Want to add fireplace and 2 feet onto dining room for entertaining." C. ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF REVIEW: The neighbors to the east, 1620 Rice Creek Road, have their garage next to the common lot line and their garage is 6 feet from the line. There is 16.6 feet between the garage at 1620 Rice Creek Road and the existing house at 1616 Rice Creek Road. If the variance is approved, the distance between the garage and addition would be 14.6 feet. Therefore, if the Board approves this request, the staff has no stipulations to recommend. Item #1, July 10, 1984 ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF REPORT 1616 Rice Creek Road N.E. A. PUBLIC PURPOSE SERVED BY REQUIREMENT: Section 205.07.3D.2a, requires a side yard of 10 feet between any living area and side property lines. Public purpose served by this requirement is to maintain a minimum of 20 feet between living areas in adjacent structures and 15 feet between garages and living areas in adjacent structures to reduce exposure to conflagration of fire. It is also to allow for aesthetically pleasing open areas around residential structures. B. STATED HARDSHIP: "Want to add fireplace and 2 feet onto dining room for entertaining." C. ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF REVIEW: The neighbors to the east, 1620 Rice Creek Road, have their garage next to the common lot line and their garage is 6 feet from the line. There is 16.6 feet between the garage at 1620 Rice Creek Road and the existing house at 1616 Rice Creek Road. If the variance is approved, the distance between the garage and addition would be 14.6 feet. Therefore, if the Board approves this request, the staff has no stipulations to recommend. CITY OF FMOLEY, SUBJECT 6439 UNIVERSITY AVE. NE. • FRIDLEY, MN. 551432 (69a! 579-3450 VARIANCES ADDRESS—/6,/6 e""D DATE APPEALS COtM+IISSION: APPROVED DISAPPROVED DATE,t,/ 140 y® ��• CITY COUNCIL REVIEW: REQUIRED: AYES CITY COUNCIL: APPROVED DISAPPROVED DATE N0. STIPULATIONS: • u NAMEFEE kod" RECEIPT No. -3a-7 LOT NO. BLOC_ K NO. TRACT OR ADDITION LEGAL DESCRIPTION: VARIANCE-REQUEST(S): (Attach plat or survey of property showing building, variances, etc., where applicable) c M/ Section(s) of the City Code: List specific hardship(s) which requires the variance(s): DATE ADDRESS 0 SIGNATURE TELEPHONE NO VARIANCES FOR CITY USE ONLY Board members notified of meeting by list rremb��rs� date notified. and *Yes* or 'flow for plans to attendhearing. • Name Plan Patricia Gabel . Gate To Attend J mes 1eme1 Jean Gerou Do ald etzol d _ Person raking appeal and the following property owners having property within 200 feet notified: Name By Whom - - Date Phone or Mail NottA�fied , yin Schmidtz,_lb 6 Ri e C Ro d N. Fridley' June 29 Mail I3ri ,John Govoent. 1610 Ri a Creek Road N.E. FridleyMN Arnold Hahn, 1620 Rice -Creek Road N.E. Fridley MN' ,,IpciP Fn13ingGfiad s 1626 - Rice r k Road N.E Fridl MN -James Kubiatowicz 1630 Rice Creek Road N.E. Frid1 y MN -Walter Kehler-. 1590 Rice Creek Road N E. Fridley - TnbW_nmia 15.81 Rir,Q Creek Rnnd N.F _ Fridley e o sior 1601 Rice CreekRoad N.E. FridleyMN _ �g__Athanasseliso 1613 Rice Creek Road N.E. Fridl y MN .drew Wargo 1621 Rice Creek Road N.E. Fridley MN ace �12 W odsidre Court N.E. Fridley MN Philip Jacobson 1618 Woodside Court N,E, Fridley Gregory Nelson, 1624 Woodside Court N.E. Fridley Frank_Bremer, 1605 Woodside Court N.E. Fridley MN mess Morrison 1615 Woodside Court N.E. Fridley rb Robotti 1619 Woodside Court N.E. Fridley MN L Cynthia -Morrissey 1629 Woodside Court N,E, Fridle MN David Kobunski 1600 Rice Creek Road N.E. Fridley IN 0446 K r #; 6479 i x���.,. ,fit ra ' y 946/ 64 ]1,4 lel Isso6441 b440 to. L W643 i : /Y I ° o RN /11 4 o ` Ar leIo . 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' a® y L's l Gia W 6th!�5 L Gs w AVIV Is wol xoo NO ,,WAV��— 6 2ND AVE �s I � z� r� 8.�• ' br9/ . = Lrts ]C f .I+; rsf►G jo 0 ��"`dwAll life orp AW too .a `' / • i /� : ` x,07 _ w 1 �i i • f.l�(� 4 r /�I PARnr 4 45 f.� b Arl Lt4T f CITY OF FRIDLEY APPEALS COMMISSION MEETING, JULY 10, 1984 CALL TO ORDER: Chairperson Gabel called the July 10, 1984, Appeals Commission meeting to order at 7:33 p.m. ROLL CALL: Members Present: Pat Gabel, Alex Barna, Jim Plemel, Jean Gerou, Donald Betzold Members Absent: None Others Present: Darrel Clark, City of Fridley Mr. & Mrs. Leonard Dailey, 8191 East River Road Mr. & Mrs. Mary Schmidtz, 1616 Rice Creek Road Mr. Peter Rech, 8161 Ruth Circle N.E. Mr. Guy R. Lundsten, 389 Hugo St. N.E. Mr. & Mrs. Gary Claggett, 440 Hugo St. N.E. Mr. & Mrs. Frank Hegner, 450 Hugo St. N.E. Ms. Viola Zuelke, 8161 East River Road Ms. Camilla Schultz, 371 Hugo St. N.E. Mr. Mitchell Cook, 420 Hugo St. N.E. APPROVAL OF JUNE 26, 1984, APPEALS COMMISSION MINUTES: NOTION BY MR. BARNA, SECONDED BY MS. GEROU, TO APPROVE THE JUNE 26, 1984, APPEALS COMMISSION MINUTES AS WRITTEN. UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON GABEL DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 1. REQUEST FOR A VARIANCE PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 205 OF THE FRIDLEY CITY CODE TO x ICE CREEK ROAD N.E. (Request by Marvin Schmidtz, 1616 Rice .E., Fridley, Mn. 55432) MOTION BY MS. GEROU, SECONDED BY MR. BETZOLD, TO OPEN THE PUBLIC HEARING. UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON GABEL DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN AT 7:34 P.M. Chairperson Gabel read the Administrative Staff Report: ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF REPORT 1616 Rice Creek Road N.E. A. PUBLIC PURPOSE SERVED BY REQUIREMENT: Section 205.07.3D.2a requires a side yard of 10 feet between any living area and side property lines. APPEALS COMMISSION MEETING, JULY 10, 1984 PAGE 2 Public purpose served by this requirement is to maintain a minimum of 20 feet between living areas in adjacent structures and 15 feet between garages and living areas in adjacent structures to reduce exposure to conflagration of fire. It is also to allow for aesthetically pleasing open areas around residential structures. B. STATED HARDSHIP: "Want to add fireplace and 2 feet onto dining room for entertaining." C. ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF REVIEW: The neighbors to the east, 1620 Rice Creek Road, have their garage next to the common lot line and their garage is 6 feet from the line. There is 16.6 feet between the garage at 1620 Rice Creek Road and the existing house at 1616 Rice Creek Road. If the variance is approved, the distance between the garage and the addition would be 14.6 feet. Therefore, if the Board approves this request, the staff has no stipulations to recommend. Mr. Clark showed the Commission members a picture of the property, a floor plan of the proposed addition, and an aerial photo of the house as it related to the other houses on the block. He stated the petitioner's house sits forward of the neighbor's garage so there is only a small portion where the two structures are the 14.6 ft. apart. Ms. Gabel asked the petitioner, Mr. Marvin Schmidtz, to explain his proposal. Mr. Schmidtz stated one of the reasons for the addition was for cosmetic reasons. The house presently has a straight gabled roof. The 2 -foot addition will bring out the pitch of the roof in the opposite direction, and he felt the addition of the fireplace will make the house better looking from the outside. Mr. Schmidtz stated the other reason for the addition was to enlarge the dining room area. They presently have a small 9' x 10' dining room. It is difficult to entertain very many adults in it. He stated he owns an engineer- ing firm so he does have clients over and does quite a bit of entertaining. So, to make the dining room more functional, they would like to increase it to 11' x 131. Mr. Schmidtz stated the Commission members had received a copy of a letter from his neighbors, Arnold and Barbara Hahn, 1620 Rice Creek Road, stating they were in favor of this remodeling and they felt it would enhance the appearance of the home as well as the neighborhood.' Mr. Clark stated that for the Appeals Comnission members' information, the fireplace was an allowable encroachment into the sideyard, so the extension of the wall for the dining room was what was necessary for approval in order to add it on. APPEALS COMMISSION MEETING, JULY 10, 1984 PAGE 3 Mr. Barna asked what Mr. Schmidtz planned to do with the wall adjacent to the neighbor's garage. Would there by any windows? Mr. Schmidtz stated there would be no windows on the garage side, but he would probably have three 6 ft. windows on the side facing their back yard. Ms. Gerou asked if there was a step up into the dining room from the living room. Mr. Schmidtz stated there was so there was no way the dining room table could be extended into the living room. MOTION BY MR. BARNA, SECONDED BY MR. BETZOLD, TO RECEIVE THE LETTER DATED JULY 3, 1984, FROM ARNOLD & BETTY HAHN, 1620 RICE CREEK ROAD N.E. UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON GABEL DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY, MOTION BY MS. GEROU, SECONDED BY MR. BARNA, TO CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING. UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON GABEL DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED AT 7:43 P.M. Mr. Barna stated that in looking at the aerial photo and in driving around the neighborhood,he found that quite a few houses in that area are situated differently on the lots. He stated it was hard to visualize the additional 2 ft. by driving by, but it did not seem to him that visually the 2 ft. was going to add that much. As Mr. Schmidtz had stated, the change in the roof line will probably improve the look of the house. Ms. Gerou stated she could understand the hardship of a small dining room, especially with the step where they cannot extend into another area of the house. She would be in favor of granting the variance. Mr. Betzold stated he thought the distance between the buildings was going to be maintained. The code tries to strive for the 15 ft. difference, and here there was going to be 14.6 ft. which he believed was in the spirit of the code. It did not seem forseeable that the neighbors would be requesting a variance to extend their garage since they already have a two -car garage, so there did not look like there would be any further encroachment in the future into this space. He saw no difficulty in granting this variance. Mr. Plemel stated that since there was no neighborhood objection, he would be in favor of granting the variance. MOTION BY MR. PLEMEL, SECONDED BY MR. BARNA, TO APPROVE REQUEST FOR A VARIANCE PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 205 OF THE FRIDLEY CITY CODE TO REDUCE THE SIDE YARD FROM 10 FEET TO 8 FEET TO ALLOW THE CONSTRUCTION OF A 2 x 28 FOOT ADDITION ON LOT 2, BLOCK 1, BRIARDALE ADDITION, THE SAME BEING 1616 RICE CREEK ROAD N.E. UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON GABEL DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. APPEALS COMMISSION MEETING, JULY 10, 1984 PAGE 4 2. REQUEST FOR VARIANCES PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 205 OF THE-FRIDLEY CITY CODE TO LD.O rC I U11 LVID /O MDIU /It DLVUN tip R1vLRv1LY9 nLiuniJ I I MLLUW R-1 I G NE FAMILY DWELLINGS1 TO BE USEDPARKING L9ZAND GARAGE IN CONJIUNCT11QN WITHA- IN.E. equest ro erties, Inc., y on ouinar Centralvenue N.E., Ham Lake, . 55303 MOTION BY MS. GEROU, SECONDED BY MR. BARNITOPEN THE PUBLIC HEARING. UPON A VOICE VO , ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPABEL DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN AT 7. 8 P.M. Chairperson Gabel reX the Administrat;rve Staff Report: ISTRATIVf/STAFF REPORT k Hugo treet N.E. A. PUBLIC PURPOSE SERVED BYVQUIREMENT: Section 205.09.7.D6, r uire a minimum fifteen foot wide screening strip to provide for a phys'cal sep ation between multiple dwelling district and any other resid tial dist 'ct. Public purposes ved by this requ'rement is to provide open areas adjacent to lot lines an to separate parkin with landscaped areas. Section 205.0 .3D.1 requires a front yard setback of not less than 35 feet for all struttures. Public pu pose served by this requirement i to allow for off-street parking ithout encroaching on the public rig t of way and also for aesthe c consideration to reduce the building "line of sight" encroach- ment Oto the neighbor's front yard. B. STATED HARDSHIP: %ardship is because of linear shape of lots; parking ust be on one ide because of this." ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF REVIEW: This project consists of a seven -unit townhouse on land zoned -3, and adjoining parking on land zoned R-3 (approximately 20 feet) and land zoned R-1 (approximately 50 feet). In conjunction with this application, a special use permit has been applied for to place parking for the town- houses on the fifty -foot R-1 portion of the site. '# i STATE OF MINNESOTA CITY OF FRIDLEY APPEALS COMMISSION PROCEEDINGS In the Matter of Variance for the side yard setback to allow a 2' by 28' addition to 1616 Rice Creek Road Marvin Schmidtz , Owner VARIANCE The above entitled matter came before the Appeals Commission of the City of Fridley and was heard on on the 10th day of July , 19 84 , on a petition for a variance pursuant to the Cify of Frid ey s oningr inance; Tor the following described property: Lot 2, Block 1, Briardale IT IS ORDERED that a variance be granted as upon the following conditions or reasons: See Appeals Commission minutes of July 10, 1984 STATE OF MINNESOTA ) COUNTY OF ANOKA ) ss. CITY OF FRIDLEY ) OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK I, Sidney C. Inman, City Clerk for the City of Friley 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 ray office, and live found the same to be a correct and true transcript of the whole thereof. IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto subscri ed my hand at the City of Fridley, Minnesota, in the County of Anoka on the 1 ,ziday of 19��. A d DRAFTED BY: . City of Fridley : „P 6431 University Avenue N.E. Fridley, MN 55432 SIDN Y- C�'° IAN 'CITY °CLf K Variances are valid for a period of one year fol l owi ng� apprbva ,�and . Oa11, be' considered void if not used within that period. "` p (SEAL) W CITY OF FRIDLEY APPEALS COMMISSION MEETING, JULY 109 1984 CALL TO ORDER: Chairperson Gabel called the July 10, 1984, Appeals Commission meeting to order at 7:33 p.m. ROLL CALL: Members Present: Pat Gabel, Alex Barna, Jim Plemel, Jean Gerou, Donald Betzold Members Absent: None Others Present: Darrel Clark, City of Fridley Mr. & Mrs. Leonard Dailey, 8191 East River Road Mr. & Mrs. Mary Schmidtz, 1616 Rice Creek Road Mr. Peter Rech, 8161 Ruth Circle N.E. Mr. Guy R. Lundsten, 389 Hugo St. N.E. Mr. & Mrs. Gary Claggett, 440 Hugo St. N.E. Mr. & Mrs. Frank Hegner, 450 Hugo St. N.E. Ms. Viola Zuelke, 8161 East River Road Ms. Camilla Schultz, 371 Hugo St. N.E. Mr. Mitchell Cook, 420 Hugo St. N.E. APPROVAL OF JUNE 26, 1984, APPEALS COMMISSION MINUTES: MOTION BY MR. BARNA, SECONDED BY MS. GEROU, TO APPROVE THE JUNE 26, 1984, APPEALS COMMISSION MINUTES AS WRITTEN. UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON GABEL DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 1. REQUEST FOR A VARIANCE PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 205 OF THE FRIDLEY CITY CODE TO x E CREEK ROAD N.E. (Request by Marvin Schmidtz, Iblb Kice ., ri ley, Mn. 55432) MOTION BY M3. GEROU, SECONDED BY MR. BETZOLD, TO OPEN THE PUBLIC HEARING. UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON GABEL DECLARED THE PUBLIC SEARING OPEN AT 7:34 P.M. Chairperson Gabel read the Administrative Staff Report: ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF REPORT 1616 Rice Creek Road N.E. A. PUBLIC PURPOSE SERVED BY REQUIREMENT: Section 205.07.3D.2a requires a side yard of 10 feet between any living area and side property lines. APPEALS COMMISSION MEETING, JULY 10, 1984 PAGE 2 Public purpose served by this requirement is to maintain a minimum of 20 feet between living areas in adjacent structures and 15 feet between garages and living areas in adjacent structures to reduce exposure to conflagration of fire. It is also to allow for aesthetically pleasing open areas around residential structures. B. STATED HARDSHIP: "Want to add fireplace and 2 feet onto dining room for entertaining." C. ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF REVIEW: The neighbors to the east, 1620 Rice Creek Road, have their garage next to the common lot line and their garage is 6 feet from the line. There is 16.6 feet between the garage at 1620 Rice Creek Road and the existing house at 1616 Rice Creek Road. If the variance is approved, the distance between the garage and the addition would be 14.6 feet. Therefore, if the Board approves this request, the staff has no stipulations,to recommend. Mr. Clark showed the Commission members a picture of the property, a floor. plan of the proposed addition, and an aerial photo of the house as it related to the other houses on the block. He stated the petitioner's house sits forward of the neighbor's garage so there is only a small portion where the two structures are the 14.6 ft. apart. Ms. Gabel asked the petitioner, Mr. Marvin Schmidtz, to explain his proposal. Mr. Schmidtz stated one of the reasons for the addition was for cosmetic reasons. The house presently has a straight gabled roof. The 2 -foot addition will bring out the pitch of the roof in the opposite direction, and he felt the addition of the fireplace will make the house better looking from the outside. Mr. Schmidtz stated the other reason for the addition was to enlarge the dining room area. They presently have a small 9' x 10' dining room. It is difficult to entertain very many adults in it. He stated he owns an engineer- ing firm so he does have clients over and does quite a bit of entertaining. So, to make the dining room more functional, they would like to increase it to 11' x 131. Mr. Schmidtz stated the Commission members had received a copy of a letter from his neighbors, Arnold and Barbara Hahn, 1620 Rice Creek Road, stating they were in favor of this remodeling and they felt it would enhance the appearance of the home as well as the neighborhood: Mr. Clark stated that for the Appeals Comnission members' information, the fireplace was an allowable encroachment into the sideyard, so the extension of the wall for the dining room was what was necessary for approval in order to add it on. APPEALS COMMISSION MEETING, JULY 10, 1984 PAGE 3 Mr. Barna asked what Mr. Schmidtz planned to do with the wall adjacent to the neighbor's garage. Would there by any windows? Mr. Schmidtz stated there would be no windows on the garage side, but he would probably have three 6 ft. windows on the side facing their back yard. Ms. Gerou asked if there was a step up into the dining room from the living room. Mr. Schmidtz stated there was so there was no way the dining room table could be extended into the living room. a NOTION BY MR. BARNA, SECONDED BY MR. BETZOLD, TO RECEIVE THE LETTER DATED JULY 3, 1984, FROM ARNOLD & BETTY HAHN, 1620 RICE CREEK ROAD N.E. UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON GABEL DECLARED THE NOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. NOTION BY MS. GEROU, SECONDED BY MR. BARNA, TO CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING. UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON GABEL DECLARED THE PUBLIC BEARING CLOSED AT 7:43 P.M. Mr. Barna stated that in looking at the aerial photo and in driving around the neighborhood,he found that quite a few houses in that area are situated differently on the lots. He stated it was hard to visualize the additional 2 ft. by driving by, but it did not seem to him that visually the 2 ft. was going to add that much. As Mr. Schmidtz had stated, the change in the roof line will probably improve the look of the house. Ms. Gerou stated she could understand the hardship of a small dining room, especially with the step where they cannot extend into another area of the house. She would be in favor of granting the variance. Mr. Betzold stated he thought the distance between the buildings was going to be maintained. The code tries to strive for the 15 ft. difference, and here there was going to be 14.6 ft. which he believed was in the spirit of the code. It did not seem forseeable that the neighbors would be requesting a variance to extend their garage since they already have a two -car garage, so there did not look like there would be any further encroachment in the future into this space. He saw no difficulty in granting this variance. Mr. Plemel stated that since there was no neighborhood objection, he would be in favor of granting the variance. MOTION BY MR. PLEREL, SECONDED BY MR. BARNA, TO APPROVE REQUEST FOR A VARIANCE PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 205 OF THE FRIDLEY CITY CODE TO REDUCE THE SIDE YARD FROM IO FEET TO 8 FEET TO ALLOW THE CONSTRUCTION OF A 2 x 28 FOOT ADDITION ON LOT 2, BLOCK 1, BRIARDALB ADDITION, THE SAME BEING 1616 RICE CREEK ROAD N.E. UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON GABEL DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. E i i 1 • .rE. I �� DFEICE Of COUNTY RECORDER STATE OF MINNESOTA, COUNTY OF AN091 I hereby certify that the within .instrur ment was filed in this office for record on the MAR 2, � o'ciockA M., a! -,J was duty recorded in book page._-- co Recwtdee Ddputy, City of Fridley 6431 University Avenue NE Fridley, Minnesota 55432 Attn: Planning Department