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VAR 09.83.g3 _ CITY OF FRIDLEY, COMMISSION APPLICATION MINNESOTA REVIEW h m et�/% sloe Numv _liew Page Approved by FILE NO/ AOOAESS F"J09TEE COMPLETE REVIEW CHECKLIST RETURN TO PLANNING COMMENTS a � ,� �'� "� E' e .n � � • CITY OF FAIOLEY, SUBJECT 6431 UNIVERSITY AVE. NE. FRIDLEY, MN. 55432 116121571-3450 ADDRESS APPEALS COMMISSION: VARIANCES DATE / � / APPROVED DISAPPROVED= DATE NO. CITY COUNCIL REVIEW: REQUIRED: LYES CITY COUNCIL: APPROVED DISAPPROVED DATE N0. STIPULATIONS: At NAME FEE L. RECEIPT No. o f 0 i 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) �s �¢�`Q` Arg 9 / Q p�wq ��� 16h ® 0 �b " Q �" 0 ° '�C fie I -,; 0(e L � r 6 8114 CL, ketr; ll ,� Section(s) of the City Code: List specific hardship(s) which requires the variance(s): to Cat r Ott LOCer �d.�� ot n / £ T DATE /— SIGNATURE ADDRESS TELEPHONE NO��� �� lame VARIANCES FOR CITY USE ONLY Board members notified of meeting by Friday, October 7, 1983 List Q.emb�r— S date notified, and •Yes• or OW for plans to attend hearing. ' Plan NAM Patricia Gabel .( airwoman) 10-17-M To Attend Alex P. Barna (Vice -Chair) ; Jean Gerou Donald R. Betzold James Plemel Person making appeal and the following property owners having property within 200 feet notified: Name By Whom - - Date Phone or Mail Notified M Dolores R: Christenson, 173 River Edge •Way M/M Jerry W. Byzewski, 1'64 River Edge Way • M/M Richard L. Anderson, 165 River Edge Way M/M Gerald J. Nugent, 168 River Edge Way M/M Gorden K. Griebenow, 169 River Edge Way M/M. Larry Sorrrsen, 172 River Edge Way M/M Dennis A. Gruhlke, 176 River Edge Way M/M Orland J. Ross, 177 River Edge Way M/M.Donald F. Lavin, 180 River Edge Way M/M M/M Hugh D_ Snee, 181 River Edge Way David G. Porath A iver Edge Way ' M/M David J. Ruether, 185 River Edge Way M/M Frederick E. Schultz, 120 62nd Inlay M/M Thomas R. Marchiafava, 130 62nd Way M/M Wallace Thorvald, 131 62nd Way M/M.Richard P. Steele, 140 62nd Way M/M Bernard H. Becker, 150 62nd Way. M/M Stan Jakus, 160 62nd Way 6411 UNIVERSITY AVENUE N.E., FRIDLEY, MINNESCTA 55432 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING :e is hereby given that the conduct a Public Hearing in je Northeast at 7:30 p.m. on )wing matter: TELEPHONE ( 612)571-3450 September 30, 1983 Appeals Commission of the City of Fridley the City Council Chambers at 6431 University Tu�esdaY,October 11 1983 in regard to the A request for a variance pursuant to Chapter 205 of the Fridley City Code, to reduce the required side yard setback from 5' to 2' to allow a 7' addition to an exsiting garage making a 21' X 22' garage Lot 6 Block 1 River Edge Addition, the same being 173 River Edge Way, Fridley, Minnesota. 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. &AIV+'r -*&V PANOV AOA'. -YJ 4w Al"Irs, "Pokes-AW40 1407 Irrw I I I OCII wood Item #1, October 11, 1983 ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF REPORT 173 Rivers Edge Way N.E. A. PUBLIC PURPOSE SERVED BY REQUIREMENT: Section 205.073, 4B, (2), requires a side yard adjoining an attached garage to be not less than 5 feet wide. Public purpose served by this requirement is to provide space between individual structures to reduce conflagration of fire, to provide access to the rear yard for emergencies and to limit the condition of crowding in the residential neighborhood. B. STATED HARDSHIP: "Existing attached, single car garage is built about 9 feet from the property line. Need additional car parking and storage. Conversion of existing single car to double car garage is necessary to provide additional car parking and storage." C. ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF REVIEW: If the Board moves to approve this request, we would recommend that no windows be placed on the west wall and that it also be sheetrocked since it will be closer than 3 feet to the property line. Also, there should be little or no overhang on the roof so that the roof water falls onto the petitioner's property. Item #1, October 11, 1983 ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF REPORT 173 Rivers Edge Way N.E. A. PUBLIC PURPOSE SERVED BY REQUIREMENT: Section 205.073, $B, (2), requires a side yard adjoining an attached garage to be not less than 5 feet wide. Public purpose served by this requirement is to provide space between individual structures to reduce conflagration of fire, to provide access to the rear yard for emergencies and to limit the condition of crowding in the residential neighborhood. B. STATED HARDSHIP: "Existing attached, single car garage is built about 9 feet from the property line. Need additional car parking and storage. Conversion of existing single car to double car garage is necessary to provide additional car parking and storage." C. ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF REVIEW: If the Board moves to approve this request, we would recommend that no windows be placed on the west wall and that it also be sheetrocked since it will be closer than 3 feet to the property line. Also, there should be little or no overhang on the roof so that the roof water falls onto the petitioner's property. Phone OR. S-%31 Keith P. Caswell, Jr. Registered Professional Engineer and Land Surveyor 5722 WayseM Wvd. Minneapolis 16, Mon. PLAT OF SURVEY OF PROPERTY OF A� 4 R/Y Z. JONES _ 0 3•. — described as follows:. 401 61f fl. -:76A- 1, RI'le faly e Rlid-i fl0/7 - X/7.Ck/ g COZ//7/j; --MI�7nESGfO Scale: 1 kKh - - '�G -- —feet. Job Nc. G .: Book - Foge— -- } • , 7 `'s ' �'+: 'Jfi /, fy .fin ✓ L?, -a/ /7,9 9Jr' i J23 G • .De,7cfer IroI7 Aforruinenf CERTIFICATE OF LOCATION OF BUILDING CERTIFICATE OF SURVEY 1 hereby certify that on---- — - - ---- 19 thereby certify that on-seC,4k L : , 19 = �- mad* a wrvey of the location of the building on the above I surveyed the property described obove cnd that the cbcve described property and that the location of said building is plot is o correct pr rtot;vn of said survc . oorreetly shown on the above plat. dd If 4t - - ------ - { REG. .3959 Land Surveying Land Planning Civil Engineering Environmental Engineering Geotechnics Condominiums Scale /'"=30� Denotes Iron Monument set O Denotes Iron Monument found • For. Certl icat Proper, J, 0�, �G Dee C 1-1:FInson Lal 6,' lMOcIr /, RIJIFI' eV6'F ,4W0/7'/aN, .47olra C&?v171y, Rivereodge May (�orine�ly Vle W&y) We hereby certify that this is a true and correct representation of a survey of the boundaries of the land iescribed above and of the location of all buildings thereon, and all visible encroachments, if any, from or on said land, tha, this survey was prepared by me or under my direct supervision and that I am a duly Registered Land Surveyor under the i 3ws of the State of Minnesota. As surveyed by me this 4#7 day of OCYObel- , 19 61R p.o. box I. osseo, minnesota 55369 0 (612) 425-2181 consulting G engineers by ..�+�`^��`� Drawn by �' Date Drawn /0--Or-df Checked oy L • P* diversified Minnesota Ragfatration No. (7 � % � File No /%e6 09 Boa e49 paeA 4m' inc. i NCR Comten, Inc. 2700 Snelling Avenue No. St. Paul, Minnesota 55113 (612) 638-7777 November 9, 1983 Board of Appeals City of Fridley 6431 University Avenue Northeast Fridley, Minnesota 55432 Dear Board Members: After a phone conversation with a building inspector, I am writing this letter to voice my extreme frustration in regard to the approval of the variance code, Chapter 205 of the City of Fridley Code, which allowed the construction of a garage two feet from our property line. The building permit, which still is not posted, was issued to Delores Christianson at 173 Riversedge Way. We, at 169 Riversedge Way agreed to let them build, provided they followed certain restrictions. During the past seven years we already have had to put up with such problems as reckless driving in and out of their driveway endangering the safety of our children; excessive noise at 4:00 AM waking the neighborhood; their felling a tree across our concrete driveway, thereby cracking it the full width (without even an explanation or apology); and piling debris on the side of their house, often partially on our property. Considering the numerous problems already encountered along with how close the garages already are, we felt that allowing any such permit was being extremely generous. Now I find I am the victim of some very hostile actions and words because I want their construction messes cleaned out of my side yard. They won't clean it up. Yesterday, while I was asking Ms. Donna Christianson if she would instruct the construction crew not to leave such a mess, Mr. Larry Sorenson, 172 Riversdge Way, came across the street and started yelling how unreasonable and hard to get along with I was, and that xL side yard is a construction zone. After many other hostile words, he then stated that be would resod any damage. This, however, is not in writing. Incidentally, Mr. Sorenson is also helping in the construction and arranging for any additional construction crews. He also is the only other neighbor who thought the construction was a good idea. 1 I am very concerned for the safety of my children - two four year olds and one eight. The hole for the footings, which is nearly on the lot line, was open for two and a half weeks (including Halloween) with nothing protective around it. When I inquired once as to how soon construction would again start, I was told I was harrassing them. I am cleaning up concrete spills, dirt, rocks, and general debris (including work gloves thrown over my fence into my back yard) from AX yard every time they work. I feel this letter is my only course of action as any other action to protect my legal rights will only increase the hostility. Before you approve any such variance to a code, please bear this situation in mind. Maybe other people will be spared the frustrations of infringements on their legal rights and the open hostility we have had to suffer. Sincerely, Mrs. G. K. Griebenow 169 Riversedge Way Fridley, Minnesota 55432 CC: Mr. Darrell Clark City Building Inspector Land Surveying Land Planning Civil Engineering Environmental Engineering Geotechnics Condominiums Scale / "=30' Denotes ton Monument set O Denotes ton Monument found • CertificratL,4Proper0� sG^ N �c For— Dee Chrisfenson Cal E' block /, R/YER 606'F " ' 0491;rlal A901ro coU�fy, /Y%i7/lCSO�c7; Be— J s!f w.d� �f:%fy f orvi�v9 n A� N T%-- --8e— _ RiYeredge AY6P/ (A- -mel- y 631i ma y) (DD 1< We hereby certify that this is a true and correct representation of a survey of the boundaries of the land described above and of the location of all buildings thereon, and all visible encroachments, if any, from or on said land, that this survey was prepared by me or under my direct supervision and that I am a duly Registered Land Surveyor under the laws of the State of Minnesota. As surveyed by me this 4 A day of OCYObme/" 1961--7. P.O. box l osseao. minnesota 55369 4 (612) 425-2181 COnSIiting - oo engineers t"Ztdtv-iA� ..Scl Dawn tri /¢ Dare Drawn 10"S 83 ChIld,, I. O chver§tied •b W 1-4' 4 7 9 F" No X26' 09 ®oc* 649 pow 46' inc. E� City of Fridley AGENDA APPEALS COMMISSION MEETING TUESDAY, OCTOBER 11, 19831 7:30 P.M. CALL TO ORDER: ROLL CALL: APPROVE APPEALS COMMISSION MINUTES: SEPTEMBER 20, 1983 1. REQUEST FOR A VARIANCE PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 205 OF THE FRIDLEY CITY CODE. TO REDUCE THE REQUIRED SIDE YARD SETBACK FROM 5' to 2 TO LV 1 V ✓ILMI I% 1 1\1 V LI, tL✓V1.. !l✓✓1 1 1VIl, 1IIL '; 1l I" ✓Li IIV FRIDLEY, MINNESOTA. Request by Dolores Christenson, 17 ver Edge Way, Fridley, MN X5432) W CITY OF FRIDLEY APPEALS COMMISSION MEETING, OCTOBER 11, 1983 CALL TO ORDER: Chairperson Gabel called the October 11, 1983, Appeals Commission meeting to order at 7:33 p.m. ROLL CALL: Members Present: Pat Gabel, Alex Barna, Jean Gerou Members Absent: Jim Plemel, Donald Betzold Others Present: Darrell Clark, City of Fridley Dean Christenson, 173 River Edge Way Dona L. Christenson, 173 River Edge Way Gordon K. Griebenow, 169 River Edge Way Larry A. Sorenson, 172 River Edge Way APPROVAL OF SEPTEMBER 20. 1983. APPEALS COMMISSION MINUTES: MOTION BY MR. BARNA, SECONDED BY MS. GEROU, TO APPROVE THE SEPTEMBER 20, 1983, APPEALS COMMISSION MINUTES. Mr. Barna made the following correction on page 5, paragraph 1, line 10: 'Mr. Barna also wanted to know who requested the service drive." UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON GABEL DECLARED THE MINUTES APPROVED AS CORRECTED. 1. REQUEST FOR A VARIANCE PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 205 OF THE FRIDLEY CITY CODE CK 1 quest by -DoloresChristenson, 173 River Edge ay, Fridley, MOTION BY MS. GEROU, SECONDED BY MR. BARNA, TO OPEN THE PUBLIC HEARING. UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON GABEL DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN AT 7:36 P.M. Chairperson Gabel read the Staff Report: ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF REPORT 173 River Edge Way N.E. A. PUBLIC PURPOSE SERVED BY REQUIREMENT: Section 205.073, 4B, (2), requires a side yard adjoining an attached garage to be not less than 5 feet wide. W APPEALS C01414ISSION MEETING, OCTOBER 11, 1983 PAGE 2 Public purpose served by this requirement is to provide space between individual structures to reduce conflagration of fire, to provide access to the rear yard for emergencies and to limit the condition of crowding in the residential neighborhood. B. STATED HARDSHIP: "Existing attached, single car garage is built about 9 feet from the property line. Need additional car parking and storage. Conversion of existing single car to double car garage is necessary to provide addi- tional car parking and storage." C. ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF REVIEW: If the Board moves to approve this request, we would recommend that no windows be placed on the west wall and that it also be sheetrocked since it will be closer than 3 feet to the property line. Also, there should be little or no overhang on the roof so that the roof water falls onto the petitioner's property. Mr. Clark stated they have received a verifying survey and the existing garage is in excess of 9 ft. (9.2 ft.) from the property line. It will be a little more than 2 ft. from the property line if the variance is approved. The existing garage is 14 ft. and the addition of 7 ft. will make it 21 ft. wide. Mr. Clark stated he did receive a telephone call last week from a neighbor about the placement of the driveway. When he went out to the residence, the petitioner had already formed up for the concrete driveway. It was originally placed 2 ft. from the property line but was relocated to 3 ft. which is what the present code requires. Ms. Gabel asked the petitioner to explain what they are proposing. Ms. Dona Christenson stated she was representing her mother, Dolores Christenson, who was the owner of the property. She stated that right now they have a single car garage. She and her mother have two fairly new cars, but they can only park one of the cars in the garage. There are three adults living at this house with three cars. They put the driveway in to park the three cars in the driveway, but it would be nice to park the two new cars in the garage. They also need extra storage space for lawn equipment, tools, firewood, etc. Mr. Larry Sorenson, 172 River Edge Way, stated he lives directly across the street and has no objection to this request. Mr. Gordon Griebenow, 169 River Edge Way, stated he lives right next door. He stated he had some minor objections to this request. He agreed that the Christenson's needed the larger garage, and he was basically willing to go along with the request, but he would like to see some stipulations put on the addition. APPEALS COMMISSION MEETING, OCTOBER 11, 1983 PAGE 3 Mr. Griebenow stated there is a 2 ft. strip that will be left on the west side of the garage, and there is some question as to whether firewood or anything else would be stored along there. He would not like to see the petitioner store anything outside along the west side of the garage. He stated he has three children who play in his driveway. With the other driveway being so close, he would like to see a fence between the two driveways. Ms. Christenson stated they have discussed this addition with Mr. Griebenow. They know Mr. Griebenow does not want the firewood stored alongside the garage. She stated they would store the firewood behind the house or in the garage if there is room. She stated Mr. Griebenow's back yard is fenced for his children and a dog; however, the children also play in the driveway. In their discussions, Mr. Griebenow had not mentioned anything about fencing between the two driveways. She stated they will continue to have the same traffic in and out of their driveway as in the past. Before the new driveway was put in, they parked cars to the west of the driveway on the grassy area. With the new driveway, the extra vehicle will be parked on the east side and would be away from Mr. Griebenow's side of the property. Mr. Barna asked how far Mr. Griebenow's garage was from the property line. Mr. Clark stated it was 6 ft. MOTION BY MR. BARNA, SECONDED BY MS. GEROU, TO CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING. UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON GABEL DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED AT 7:48 P.M. Ms. Gerou stated she had no objection to granting the variance with stipula- tions. Mr. Barna asked Mr. Griebenow if he would be agreeable to a stipulation in the motion requiring the petitioner to work with him on some type of barrier between the two driveways. Mr. Griebenow stated he was agreeable to that. Ms. Christenson stated that was also agreeable with them. MOTION BY MS. GEROU, SECONDED BY MR. BARNA, TO GRANT THE VARIANCE REQUEST TO REDUCE THE REQUIRED SIDE YARD SETBACK FROM 5' TO 21' TO ALLOW A 7' ADDITION TO AN EXISTING GARAGE MAKING A 21' BY 22' GARAGE, LOT 6, BLOCK 1, RIVER EDGE ADDITION, THE SAME BEING 173 RIVER EDGE WAY, FRIDLEY, MINNESOTA, WITH THE FOLLOWING STIPULATIONS: 1. NO WINDOWS BE PLACED ON THE WEST WALL OF THE GARAGE. 2. THE GARAGE BE SHEETROCKED SINCE IT WILL BE CLOSER THAN 3 FT. TO THE PROPERTY LINE. 3. THERE SHOULD BE LITTLE OR NO OVERHANG ON THE ROOF SO THE ROOF WATER FALLS ON, THE PETITIONER'S PROPERTY. 4. NO STORAGE ON OUTSIDE WEST GARAGE WALL. 5, AN AGREEMENT BE MADE BETWEEN MR. GRIEBENOW AND THE PETITIONER CONCERNING A BARRIER BETWEEN THE TWO DRIVEWAYS. APPEALS COMMISSION MEETING, OCTOBER 11, 1983 PAGE 4 UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON GABEL DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. Mr. Clark stated that the petitioner and Mr. Griebenow should discuss this and indicate on the survey what type of barrier they agree upon. This should be brought in when they come to get the building permit. ADJOURNMENT: MOTION BY MR. BARNA, SECONDED BY MS. GEROU, TO ADJOURN THE MEETING. UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON GABEL DECLARED THE OCTOBER 11, 1983, APPEALS COMMISSION MEETING ADJOURNED AT 8:00 P.N. Respectfully su fitted, X� -7-e- , yn Sa a Recording Secretary I SATE OF MINNESOTA APPEALS COf1iISSION PROCEEDINGS ,Y OF FRIDLEY 6. r� 15-S In the Matter of variance to reduce the sideyard setback from 5 ft. to 2 ft. to allow a 7 ft. addition VARIANCE .to an existing garage at 173 River Edge Way N.E. Delores Christenson Owner The above entitled matter came before the Appeals Commission of the City of Fridley and was heard on on the 11th day of October , 1983 , on a petition for a variance pursuant to the Cify of Frid ey s oning Ordinance,Tor the following described property: Lot 6, Block 1, River Edge Addition IT IS ORDERED that a variance be granted as upon the following conditions or reasons: as per Appeals Commission minutes of October 11, 1983 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 to my office, and hve 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 Fridl,ey,, Minnesota, in the County of Anoka on the �?s day of _f�__�✓ DRAFTED BY: H" City of Fridley ,,aim` , w,;•��� �' 6431 University Avenue N.E. F' Fridley, MN 55432 SIDNEY C. INHAN, CITY,'CL-ERK1" ` Variances are valid for a period of one year following approval an6,441; be A considered void if not used within that period. �; F �SqL), L a CITY OF FRIDLEY APPEALS COMMISSION MEETING, OCTOBER 11, 1983 CALL TO ORDER: Chairperson Gabel called the October 11, 1983, Appeals Commission meeting to order at 7:33 p.m. ROLL CALL: Members Present: Pat Gabel, Alex Barna, Jean Gerou Members Absent: Jim Plemel, Donald Betzold Others Present: Darrell Clark, City of Fridley Dean Christenson, 173 River Edge Way Dona L. Christenson, 173 River Edge Way Gordon K. Griebenow, 169 River Edge Way Larry A. Sorenson, 172 River Edge Way APPROVAL OF SEPTEMBER 20, 1983, APPEALS COMMISSION MINUTES: MOTION BY MR. BARNA, SECONDED BY MS. GEROU, TO APPROVE THE SEPTEMBER 20, 1983, APPEALS COMMISSION MINUTES. Mr. Barna made the following correction on page 5, paragraph 1, line 10: 'Mr. Barna also wanted to know who requested the service drive." UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON GABEL DECLARED THE MINUTES APPROVED AS CORRECTED. 1. REQUEST FOR A VARIANCE PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 205 OF THE FRIDLEY CITY CODE. 1 uest by Dolores Christenson, 173—­t7iver gge Aay, Fridley, MOTION BY MS. GEROU, SECONDED BY MR. BARNA, TO OPEN THE PUBLIC HEARING. UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON GABEL DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN AT 7:36 P.M. Chairperson Gabel read the Staff Report: ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF REPORT 173 River Edge Way N.E. A. PUBLIC PURPOSE SERVED BY REQUIREMENT: Section 205.073, 4B, (2), requires a side yard adjoining an attached garage to be not less than 5 feet wide. APPEALS C0144ISSION MEETING, OCTOBER 11, 1983 PAGE 2 Public purpose served by this requirement is to provide space between individual structures to reduce conflagration of fire, to provide access to the rear yard for emergencies and to limit the condition of crowding in the residential neighborhood. B. STATED HARDSHIP: "Existing attached, single car garage is built about 9 feet from the property line. Need additional car parking and storage. Conversion of existing single car to double car garage is necessary to provide addi- tional car parking and storage." C. ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF REVIEW: If the Board moves to approve this request, we would recommend that no windows be placed on the west wall and that it also be sheetrocked since it will be closer than 3 feet to the property line. Also, there should be little or no overhang on the roof so that the roof water falls onto the petitioner's property. Mr. Clark stated they have received a verifying survey and the existing garage is in excess of 9 ft. (9.2 ft.) from the property line. It will be a little more than 2 ft. from the property line if the variance is approved. The existing garage is 14 ft. and the addition of 7 ft. will make it 21 ft. wide. Mr. Clark stated he did receive a telephone call last week from a neighbor about the placement of the driveway. When he went out to the residence, the petitioner had already formed up for the concrete driveway. It was originally placed 2 ft. from the property line but was relocated to 3 ft. which is what the present code requires. Ms. Gabel asked the petitioner to explain what they are proposing. Ms. Dona Christenson stated she was representing her mother, Dolores Christenson, who was the owner of the property. She stated that right now they have a single car garage. She and her mother have two fairly new cars, but they can only park one of the cars in the garage. There are three adults living at this house with three cars. They put the driveway in to park the three cars in the driveway, but it would be nice to park the two new cars in the garage. They also need extra storage space for lawn equipment, tools, firewood, etc. Mr. Larry Sorenson, 172 River Edge Way, stated he lives directly across the street and has no objection to this request. Mr. Gordon Griebenow, 169 River Edge Way, stated he lives right next door. lie stated he had some minor objections to this request. He agreed that the Christenson's needed the larger garage, and he was basically willing to go along with the request, but he would like to see some stipulations put on the addition. APPEALS COMMISSION MEETING, OCTOBER 11, 1983 � - PAGE 3 Mr. Griebenow stated there is a 2 ft. strip that will be left on the west side of the garage, and there is some question as to whether firewood or anything else would be stored along there. He would not like to see the petitioner store anything outside along the west side of the garage. He stated he has three children who play in his driveway. With the other driveway being so close, he would like to see a fence between the two driveways. Ms. Christenson stated they have discussed this addition with Mr. Griebenow. They know Mr. Griebenow does not want the firewood stored alongside the garage. She stated they would store the firewood behind the house or in the garage if there is room. She stated Mr. Griebenow's back yard is fenced for his children and a dog; however, the children also play in the driveway. In their discussions, Mr. Griebenow had not mentioned anything about fencing between the two driveways. She stated they will continue to have the same traffic in and out of their driveway as in the past. Before the new driveway was put in, they parked cars to the west of the driveway on the grassy area. With the new driveway, the extra vehicle will be parked on the east side and would be away from Mr. Griebenow's side of the property. Mr. Barna asked how far Mr. Griebenow's garage was from the property line. Mr. Clark stated it was 6 ft. MOTION BY MR. BARNA, SECONDED BY MS. GEROU, TO CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING. UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON GABEL DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED AT 7:48 P.M. Ms. Gerou stated she had no objection to granting the variance with stipula- tions. Mr. Barna asked Mr. Griebenow if he would be agreeable to a stipulation in the motion requiring the petitioner to work with him on some type of barrier between the two driveways. Mr. Griebenow stated he was agreeable to that. Ms. Christenson stated that was also agreeable with them. MOTION BY MS. GEROU, SECONDED BY AR. BARNA, TO GRANT THE VARIANCE REQUEST TO REDUCE THE REQUIRED SIDE YARD SETBACK FROM 5' TO 2' TO ALLOW A 7' ADDITION TO AN EXISTING GARAGE MAKING A 21' BY 22' GARAGE, LOT 6, BLOCK 1, RIVER EDGE ADDITION, THE SAME BEING 173 RIVER EDGE WAY, FRIDLEY, MINNESOTA, WITH THE FOLLOWING STIPULATIONS: 1. NO WINDOWS BE PLACED ON THE WEST WALL OF THE GARAGE. 2. THE GARAGE BE SHEETROCKED SINCE IT WILL BE CLOSER THAN 3 FT. TO THE PROPERTY LINE. 3. THERE SHOULD BE LITTLE OR NO OVERHANG ON THE ROOF SO THE ROOF WATER FALLS ON THE PETITIONER'S PROPERTY. 4. NO STORAGE ON OUTSIDE WEST GARAGE WALL. 5. AN AGREEMENT BE MADE BETWEEN MR. GRIEBENOW AND THE PETITIONER CONCERNING A BARRIER BETWEEN THE TWO DRIVEWAYS. APPEALS COMMISSION MEETING9 OCTOBER 11 1983 PAGE 4 UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON GABEL DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. Mr. Clark stated that the petitioner and Mr. Griebenow should discuss this and indicate on the survey what type of barrier they agree upon. This should be brought in when they come to get the building permit. ADJOURNMENT: MOTION BY MR. BARNA, SECONDED BY MS. GEROU, TO ADJOURN THE MEETING. UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON GABEL DECLARED THE OCTOBER 11, 1983, APPEALS COMMISSION MEETING ADJOURNED AT 8:00 P.M. R spectfully su itted, Lyn Sa a Recording Secretary OfF10E OF COUNTY RECORDER STATE OF MINNESOTA, COUNTY OF ANOKA I hereby certify that the within instm Inent was filed in this office for recor2 on the... W I-1-9BLA D., 29 /V'34o clock P—M., and was duty recordam In far City of 643 ftiversiv &. Fes` �4 3� ��Aaaykr 4 d November CITY OF FRI®LEY 8431 UNIVERSITY AVENUE N.E.. FRIDLEY, MINNESOTA 56432 16,1983 Ms. Dolores R. Christenson 1T3 River Edge Way N.E. • Fridley, MN 55432 TELEPHONE ( 612)571.3450 Re: Variance and Building Permit for Garage Addition Dear Ms. Christenson: Please recall that one of the stipulations on the approval of 'your variance and building permit Was that you plant an alpine currant hedge along your west property line on or before November 15, 1983• An inspection of your property was made and the hedge has not been planted. We have checked with two known landscape companies and have been told that you can plant this species of hedge until the ground freezes. Therefore, we are ordering that the hedge be planted immediately, before the ground freezes, to avoid being in violation of your variance approval and building permit. If you have any questions, please contact me at 571-3450. Sincerely, ((T1 - DARREZa, CLARK Chief Building Official DGC/mh