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VAR 98-21STATE OF MINNESOTA ) COUNTY OF ANOKA CITY OF FRIDLEY In the Matter of: a variance, VAR #98-21 Owner: Rodney B. Hogevedt and C. Hogevedt /q_ 3p,aa-3a-vo3(,, APPEALS COMMISSION PROCEEDINGS VARIANCE The above entitled matter came before the Appeals Commission of the City of Fridley and was heard on the 22nd day of July, 1998, on a petition for a variance pursuant to the City of Fridley's Zoning Ordinance, for the fol wing described property: To reduce the side yard setback on a comer lot from 17.5 feet to 10 feet for an existing structure and to reduce the side yard setback from 25 feet to 12.5 feet for an accessory structure which opens onto a side street to allow the construction of an accessory building on Lot 10, Block 2, Sylvan Hi811s Plat 4, generally located at 201 Sylvan Lane N.E. IT IS ORDERED that a variance be granted as upon the following conditions or reasons: Approved with three stipulations. See Appeals Commission minutes dated July 22, 1998. STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF ANOKA CITY OF FRIDLEY OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK I, Debra A. Skogen, City Clerk for the City of Fridley, with and in for said City of Fridley, do hereby certify that have compared the foregoing copy and Order granting a variance with the original record thereof preserved in my office, and have found the same to be a correct and true transcript of the whole thereof. IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I h ve hereunto subscribed hand at the City of Fridley, Minnesota, in the County of Anoka on the V day of `��'1��-� , 19qq . DRAFTED BY: City of Fridley 6431 University Avenue N.E. Fridley, MN 55432 Debra A. Skogen, City Cle :v���opnoarP46 �r��� r (SEAL) Variances are valid for a period of one year following approval and shall be considered void if not used within that period. CITY OF FRIDLEY APPEALS COMMISSION MEETING, JULY 22, 1998 ROLL CALL: Chairperson Kuechle called the July 22, 1998, Appeals Commission meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. ROLL CALL: Members Present: Larry Kuechle, Carol Beaulieu, Terrie Mau, Blaine Jones Members Absent: Ken Vos Others Present: Paul Tatting, Planning Assistant Rodney Hogetvedt, 201 Sylvan Lane APPROVAL OF JULY 8 1998 APPEALS COMMISSION MINUTES: MOTION by Ms. Beaulieu, seconded by Mr. Jones, to approve the July 8, 1998, 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 #98-21. BY RODNEY HOGETVEDT: Per Section 205.07.03.D.(2).(c).((1)) of the Fridley Zoning Code, to reduce the side yard setback on a corner lot from 17.5 feet to 10 feet for an existing structure, and Per Section 205.07.03.D.(2).(c).((3)) of the Fridley Zoning Code, to reduce the side yard setback from 25 feet to 12.5 feet for an accessory structure which opens onto a side street, To allow the construction of an accessory building on Lot 10, Block 2, Sylvan Hills Plat 4, generally located at 205 Sylvan Lane. MOTION by Ms. Beaulieu, seconded by Ms. Mau, 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. Tatting stated the petitioner is requesting a variance to reduce the side yard setback APPEALS COMMISSION MEETING, JULY 22, 1998 PAGE 2 from 25 feet to 12.5 feet for a proposed garage which opens onto the side street and a variance to allow a reduction of the side yard setback from 17.5 feet to 10 feet for an existing accessory building. Mr. Tatting stated the hardship statement indicates, 'The location of the new garage is set far enough back, 27.5 feet (from the curb), that it blends well with existing structures. An additional 12.5 foot set back would leave us with virtually NO back yard. It would obscure the neighbors view and be unsightly for the neighborhood causing a possible drop in property value. We have gone through a lot of work and expense preparing the site by removing shrubs and burying electric utility underground. Moving the garage back would impede on the buried electric, telephone and cable lines." Mr. Tatting stated the property is zoned R-1, Single Family, as are the surrounding parcels. Sylvan Hills Park is across the street. The proposed garage would be located at the northerly corner of the lot with access to Jupiter Road. The existing garage is attached to the house and accesses Sylvan Lane. The petitioner is proposing that the existing garage become part of the living space so there will be only one garage on the site. Mr. Tatting stated the code indicates for comer lots that any structure which opens on the side street shall be at least 25 feet from the property line of the side street. The proposed garage will be 12.5 feet from the side property line and 27.5 feet from the curb. The proposed garage measures 26 feet x 26 feet for a total area of 676 square feet. If the setback was met, the usable area in the rear yard would be greatly diminished. In addition, 12.5 feet of paved driveway must be created. Sight lines from the neighboring area would be more negatively affected by pushing the garage to the required setback. The utility lines in the back yard would have to be relocated. Mr. Tatting stated that when the building of the garage was first discussed with the City, it was indicated the garage needed to be set back 17.5 feet from the property line. Before the concrete was poured for the garage foundation, it was determined that the garage was set back 12.5 feet from the property line. Upon further review of the code, it was realized that the proper setback was 25 feet. Mr. Tatting stated the code also indicates that the side yard on a street side of a comer lot shall not be less than 17.5 feet. An existing attached accessory structure is located 20 feet from the side property line. No building permit or variance for the structure is on file. The petitioner has indicated that this structure has been there for over 20 years. The attached accessory structure matches the siding and color of the house and is screened by a fence located on the property line. Part of the problem with the placement of the proposed garage was due to the accessory structure because it did not show up on the site plan and was not on file. Mr. Tatting stated coverage on the lot by existing and proposed structures totals 2,800 APPEALS COMMISSION MEETING, JULY 22, 1998 PAGE 3 square feet. The percentage of lot coverage is 24.2% which is below the maximum allowed coverage of 25%. The total area of accessory structures is 776 square feet. This is less than 2,045 square foot footprint of the house and is less than the maximum 1400 square feet allowed for accessory structures. Mr. Tatting stated a petition in favor of the project was circulated in the neighborhood. All the neighbors within 350 feet of the property have signed the petition and are in favor of the proposal. Mr. Tatting stated the request is within previously granted variances; therefore, staff has no recommendation regarding the request. If the Appeals Commission chooses to recommend approval of the request, staff recommends the following stipulations: 1. The garage shall match the architectural design of the principal structure. 2. The garage shall not be used in conjunction with a home occupation. 3. The existing garage shall be converted to living space before the final building approval of the proposed garage. Ms. Beaulieu stated the existing garage will be converted to living space. How close is that area to the property line and how close can it be? Mr. Tatting stated the existing garage is set back 35 feet from Sylvan Lane and 17.5 feet from the side yard which meets the code requirements. Ms. Beaulieu asked if the living space is the same as the garage. Mr. Tatting stated this depends on which way the building faces. The accessory structure is 10 feet from the property line and should be 17.5 feet. Ms. Mau asked if the petitioner is proposing to put the fence back up. Mr. Tatting stated he is not able to answer that. The materials from the fence are still there. The petitioner would be able to answer that question. Mr. Jones asked if the petition circulated in the neighborhood was put into the public record. Mr. Tatting stated, no. The petition is available at the City office for review. A letter of support from a neighbor was included in the agenda packet. Mr. Jones asked if they were acting on two requests - one for the shed and one for the APPEALS COMMISSION MEETING, JULY 22, 1998 PAGE 4 proposed garage. Mr. Tatting stated, yes. Mr. Jones asked if the rest of the site was in compliance. Mr. Tatting stated, yes. Mr. Hogetvedt stated that when he applied for a building permit, he was under the impression that he needed a 17 foot setback from the curb. He stated in a letter to staff that this was an honest mistake. He hoped the variance for the garage would pass. This location is where they would like it to be. The accessory structure has been there for some time. It has been there in plain sight, and the assessor has been there several times. He did not know of the requirements. Mr. Hogetvedt stated that regarding the fence, they had to take the fence down for construction. The fence had some hail damage and needs repair. They will be enhancing the fence somewhat and rebuilding to make it better. They are trying to improve their home. It is a very good neighborhood, and they like it there. The neighbors are in favor of the request. Mr. Beaulieu asked the petitioner to tell the Commission about the petition. Mr. Hogetvedt stated that the petition basically states that those who signed it were in favor of the improvements on the property. He did not go out and do this. The neighbors did it and brought it to them. Ms. Beaulieu asked if the petitioner has received any negative responses. Mr. Hogetvedt stated they had no negative responses. Mr. Kuechle asked if the petitioner had any problem with the stipulations. Mr. Hogetvedt stated, no. The existing garage being converted to living space cannot be used as a garage. The doors are blocked. They have not gone ahead with the conversion because they were waiting to see how this goes first. MOTION by Mr. Jones, seconded by Ms. Beaulieu, to close the public hearing. UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON KUECHLE DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED AND THE PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED AT 7:47 P.M. Ms. Mau stated that after driving by the property, she can see where they have started construction and putting a driveway in. She did not see any other place they could go. It APPEALS COMMISSION MEETING, JULY 22, 1998 PAGE 5 would take the rest of the back yard that they have which is minimal. She did not see that they have any other choice. She did not have a problem with granting the variance with the stipulations. Mr. Jones stated he had no problem with the request. It seems like the most affected neighbor is the one who sent the letter stating they are in favor of the request and the petition that the rest of the neighbors brought to the petitioner shows their support. He has no problem with the request. Ms. Beaulieu stated she has never seen a variance where the neighbors circulated a petition in favor of the variance. The hardship does seem to be that the lot is narrower at 82 feet, and the fact that the lot is a comer lot makes the setback requirements greater. She does see a hardship there. It sounds like an enhancement to the property. She would be in favor of the request with the stipulations. Mr. Kuechle stated he was also in favor. From a distant view point, he would be in favor of the request because he thought it was the best use of the lot. From a selfish standpoint, he is in favor of the request because he lives adjacent to the petitioner, and having the garage closer to the street brings it further out of their field of view. He would recommend approval with the stipulations. MOTION by Ms. Beaulieu, seconded by Mr. Jones, to recommend approval of Variance Request, VAR #98-21, by Rodney Hogetvedt, to reduce the side yard setback on a comer lot from 17.5 feet to 10 feet for an existing structure; and to reduce the side yard setback from 25 feet to 12.5 feet for an accessory structure which opens onto a side street, to allow the construction of an accessory building on Lot 10, Block 2, Sylvan Hills Plat 4, generally located at 201 Sylvan Lane, with the following stipulations: 1. The garage shall match the architectural design of the principal structure. 2. The garage shall not be used in conjunction with a home occupation. 3. The existing garage shall be converted to living space before the final building approval of the proposed garage. UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON KUECHLE DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 2. UPDATE ON PLANNING COMMISSION AND CITY COUNCIL ACTIONS: Mr. Tatting provided an update on Planning Commission and City Council actions. ADJOURNMENT: ABSTRACT Receipt # J /�I.S?� ❑ Certified Copy Date/Time: 3 � / � � �� Date Mailed ❑ Tax Liens / Releases Doc. Order � of ❑ Multi -Co Doc Tax Pd ,or by: Pins: 9� Recordability / Delgs: Transfer ❑ New Desc. Filing Fees: ❑ Division ❑ GAC Well Certificate ❑ Status ❑ Def. Spec Received this Date: Anoka County Recorder ❑ Other allo Change I Notes: DOCUMENT N0. 1412 919.0 ABSTRACT ANOKA COUNTY MINNESOTA I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THE WITHIN INSTRUMENT WAS FILED IN THIS OFFICE FOR RECORD ON MAR 05 3.999 AT 5:00 PM AND WAS DULY RECORDED. FEES AND TAXES IN THE AMOUNT OF $19.50 PAID. RECEIPT NO. 1999031093 EDWARD M. TRESKA ANOKA COUMY PROPERTY TAX ADMINISTRATORIRECORDERIREGISTRAR OF TITLES JAE 8Y DEPUIYPROPERTYTAX ADMINISTRATOR/RECORDER/REGISTRAR OF TITLES 4,4,E FRIDLEY MUNICIPAL CENTER - 6431 UNIVERSITY AVE. N.E. FRIDLEY, MN 55432 - (612) 571-3450 - FAX (612) 571-1287 APPEALS COMMISSION ACTION TAKEN NOTICE Rodney B. Hogevedt 201 Sylvan Lane Fridley, MN 55432 Dear Mr. Hogevedt: August 10, 1998 On July 22, 1998, the Fridley Appeals Commission officially approved your request for a variance, VAR #98-21, to reduce the side yard setback on a comer lot from 17.5 feet to 10 feet for an existing structure; and to reduce the side yard setback from 25 feet to 12.5 feet for an accessory structure which opens onto a side street, to allow the construction of an accessory building on Lot 10, Block 2, Sylvan Hills Plat 4, generally located at 201 Sylvan Lane, with the following stipulations: 1. The garage shall match the architectural design of the principal structure. 2. The garage shall not be used in conjunction with a home occupation. 3. The existing garage shall be converted to living space before the final building approval of the proposed garage. 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 572-3599. Sincerelv, SHRs Please review the above action, sign below, and return the original to the City of Fridley Planning Department by August 21, 1998. Concur wit a ion taken. CITY OF FRIDLEY APPEALS COMMISSION MEETING, JULY 22, 1998 ROLL CALL: Chairperson Kuechle called the July 22, 1998, Appeals Commission meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. ROLL CALL: Members Present: Lary Kuechle, Carol Beaulieu, Terrie Mau, Blaine Jones Members Absent: Ken Vos Others Present: Paul Tatting, Planning Assistant Rodney Hogetvedt, 201 Sylvan Lane APPROVAL OF JULY 8 1998 APPEALS COMMISSION MINUTES: MOTION by Ms. Beaulieu, seconded by Mr. Jones, to approve the July 8, 1998, 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 #98-21 BY RODNEY HOGETVEDT: Per Section 205.07.03.D.(2).(c).((1)) of the Fridley Zoning Code, to reduce the side yard setback on a comer lot from 17.5 feet to 10 feet for an existing structure, and Per Section 205.07.03.D.(2).(c).((3)) of the Fridley Zoning Code, to reduce the side yard setback from 25 feet to 12.5 feet for an accessory structure which opens onto a side street, To allow the construction of an accessory building on Lot 10, Block 2, Sylvan Hills Plat 4, generally located at 205 Sylvan Lane. MOTION by Ms. Beaulieu, seconded by Ms. Mau, 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. Tatting stated the petitioner is requesting a variance to reduce the side yard setback APPEALS COMMISSION MEETING, JULY 22, 1998 PAGE 2 from 25 feet to 12.5 feet for a proposed garage which opens onto the side street and a variance to allow a reduction of the side yard setback from 17.5 feet to 10 feet for an existing accessory building. Mr. Tatting stated the hardship statement indicates, 'The location of the new garage is set far enough back, 27.5 feet (from the curb), that it blends well with existing structures. An additional 12.5 foot set back would leave us with virtually NO back yard. It would obscure the neighbors view and be unsightly for the neighborhood causing a possible drop in property value. We have gone through a lot of work and expense preparing the site by removing shrubs and burying electric utility underground. Moving the garage back would impede on the buried electric, telephone and cable lines." Mr. Tatting stated the property is zoned R-1, Single Family, as are the surrounding parcels. Sylvan Hills Park is across the street. The proposed garage would be located at the northerly comer of the lot with access to Jupiter Road. The existing garage is attached to the house and accesses Sylvan Lane. The petitioner is proposing that the existing garage become part of the living space so there will be only one garage on the site. Mr. Tatting stated the code indicates for comer lots that any structure which opens on the side street shall be at least 25 feet from the property line of the side street. The proposed garage will be 12.5 feet from the side property line and 27.5 feet from the curb. The proposed garage measures 26 feet x 26 feet for a total area of 676 square feet. If the setback was met, the usable area in the rear yard would be greatly diminished. In addition, 12.5 feet of paved driveway must be created. Sight lines from the neighboring area would be more negatively affected by pushing the garage to the required setback. The utility lines in the back yard would have to be relocated. Mr. Tatting stated that when the building of the garage was first discussed with the City, it was indicated the garage needed to be set back 17.5 feet from the property line. Before the concrete was poured for the garage foundation, it was determined that the garage was set back 12.5 feet from the property line. Upon further review of the code, it was realized that the proper setback was 25 feet. Mr. Tatting stated the code also indicates that the side yard on a street side of a comer lot shall not be less than 17.5 feet. An existing attached accessory structure is located 20 feet from the side property line. No building permit or variance for the structure is on file. The petitioner has indicated that this structure has been there for over 20 years. The attached accessory structure matches the siding and color of the house and is screened by a fence located on the property line. Part of the problem with the placement of the proposed garage was due to the accessory structure because it did not show up on the site plan and was not on file. Mr. Tatting stated coverage on the lot by existing and proposed structures totals 2,800 APPEALS COMMISSION MEETING, JULY 22, 1998 PAGE 3 square feet. The percentage of lot coverage is 24.2% which is below the maximum allowed coverage of 25%. The total area of accessory structures is 776 square feet. This is less than 2,045 square foot footprint of the house and is less than the maximum 1400 square feet allowed for accessory structures. Mr. Tatting stated a petition in favor of the project was circulated in the neighborhood. All the neighbors within 350 feet of the property have signed the petition and are in favor of the proposal. Mr. Tatting stated the request is within previously granted variances; therefore, staff has no recommendation regarding the request. If the Appeals Commission chooses to recommend approval of the request, staff recommends the following stipulations: 1. The garage shall match the architectural design of the principal structure. 2. The garage shall not be used in conjunction with a home occupation. 3. The existing garage shall be converted to living space before the final building approval of the proposed garage. Ms. Beaulieu stated the existing garage will be converted to living space. How close is that area to the property line and how close can it be? Mr. Tatting stated the existing garage is set back 35 feet from Sylvan Lane and 17.5 feet from the side yard which meets the code requirements. Ms. Beaulieu asked if the living space is the same as the garage. Mr. Tatting stated this depends on which way the building faces. The accessory structure is 10 feet from the property line and should be 17.5 feet. Ms. Mau asked if the petitioner is proposing to put the fence back up. Mr. Tatting stated he is not able to answer that. The materials from the fence are still there. The petitioner would be able to answer that question. Mr. Jones asked if the petition circulated in the neighborhood was put into the public record. Mr. Tatting stated, no. The petition is available at the City office for review. A letter of support from a neighbor was included in the agenda packet. Mr. Jones asked if they were acting on two requests - one for the shed and one for the APPEALS COMMISSION MEETING, JULY 22, 1998 PAGE 4 proposed garage. Mr. Tatting stated, yes. Mr. Jones asked if the rest of the site was in compliance. Mr. Tatting stated, yes. Mr. Hogetvedt stated that when he applied for a building permit, he was under the impression that he needed a 17 -foot setback from the curb. He stated in a letter to staff that this was an honest mistake. He hoped the variance for the garage would pass. This location is where they would like it to be. The accessory structure has been there for some time. It has been there in plain sight, and the assessor has been there several times. He did not know of the requirements. Mr. Hogetvedt stated that regarding the fence, they had to take the fence down for construction. The fence had some hail damage and needs repair. They will be enhancing the fence somewhat and rebuilding to make it better. They are trying to improve their home. It is a very good neighborhood, and they like it there. The neighbors are in favor of the request. Mr. Beaulieu asked the petitioner to tell the Commission about the petition. Mr. Hogetvedt stated that the petition basically states that those who signed it were in favor of the improvements on the property. He did not go out and do this. The neighbors did it and brought it to them.. Ms. Beaulieu asked if the petitioner has received any negative responses. Mr. Hogetvedt stated they had no negative responses. Mr. Kuechle asked if the petitioner had any problem with the stipulations. Mr. Hogetvedt stated, no. The existing garage being converted to living space cannot be used as a garage. The doors are blocked. They have not gone ahead with the conversion because they were waiting to see how this goes first. MOTION by Mr. Jones, seconded by Ms. Beaulieu, to close the public hearing. UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON KUECHLE DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED AND THE PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED AT 7:47 P.M. Ms. Mau stated that after driving by the property, she can see where they have started construction and putting a driveway in. She did not see any other place they could go. It APPEALS COMMISSION MEETING, JULY 22, 1998 PAGE 5 would take the rest of the back yard that they have which is minimal. She did not see that they have any other choice. She did not have a problem with granting the variance with the stipulations. Mr. Jones stated he had no problem with the request. It seems like the most affected neighbor is the one who sent the letter stating they are in favor of the request and the petition that the rest of the neighbors brought to the petitioner shows their support. He has no problem with the request. Ms. Beaulieu stated she has never seen a variance where the neighbors circulated a petition in favor of the variance. The hardship does seem to be that the lot is narrower at 82 feet, and the fact that the lot is a comer lot makes the setback requirements greater. She does see a hardship there. It sounds like an enhancement to the property. She would be in favor of the request with the stipulations. Mr. Kuechle stated he was also in favor. From a distant view point, he would be in favor of the request because he thought it was the best use of the lot. From a selfish standpoint, he is in favor of the request because he lives adjacent to the petitioner, and having the garage closer to the street brings it further out of their field of view. He would recommend approval with the stipulations. MOTION by Ms. Beaulieu, seconded by Mr. Jones, to recommend approval of Variance Request, VAR #98-21, by Rodney Hogetvedt, to reduce the side yard setback on a comer lot from 17.5 feet to 10 feet for an existing structure; and to reduce the side yard setback from 25 feet to 12.5 feet for an accessory structure which opens onto a side street, to allow the construction of an accessory building on Lot 10, Block 2, Sylvan Hills Plat 4, generally located at 201 Sylvan Lane, with the following stipulations: 1. The garage shall match the architectural design of the principal structure. 2. The garage shall not be used in conjunction with a home occupation. 3. The existing garage shall be converted to living space before the final building approval of the proposed garage. UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON KUECHLE DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 2. UPDATE • �I�ll�►LrZ•Z•li•L�iI1;�9L•1�L•lel!Z�i>t�'L•Z•1�1�C•�l�s�YC•11� Mr. Tatting provided an update on Planning Commission and City Council actions. ADJOURNMENT: APPEALS COMMISSION MEETING, JULY 22, 1998 PAGE 6 MOTION by Ms. Beaulieu, seconded by Ms. Mau, to adjourn the meeting. UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON KUECHLE DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED AND THE JULY 22,1998, APPEALS COMMISSION MEETING ADJOURNED AT 7:58 P.M. Re ectfully sub itted, L vonn Cooper Recording Secretary Variances from Side Yard Setbacks, 201 Sylvan Lane NE DESCRIPTION OF REQUEST: Mr. Rodney Hogetvedt is requesting two variances. The first variance is to allow the reduction of the side yard setback from 25 feet to 12.5 feet for a proposed garage which opens onto a side street. The proposed garage will be 26 feet by 26 feet in size. The second variance is to allow the reduction of a side yard setback from 17.5 feet to 10 feet for an existing accessory building. The existing accessory structure is 10 feet by 16 feet; attached to the principal building, and finished to match the principal building. The Hogetvedt property is located at 201 Sylvan Lane. HARDSHIP STATEMENT: "The location of the new garage is set far enough back, 27.5 feet (from the curb), that it blends well with existing structures. An additional 12.6 foot set back would leave us with virtually NO backyard. It would obscure the neighbors view and be unsightly for the neighborhood causing a possible drop in property value. " "We have gone through a lot of work and expense preparing the site by removing shrubs and burying electric utilities underground. Moving the garage back would impede on the buried electric, telephone and cable lines. " SUMMARY OF ISSUES: Section 205.07.03.D.2c(3) indicates for corner lots, any structure which opens on the side street, shall be at least 25 feet from the property line of a side street. The proposed garage will open onto the side street at a setback of 12.5 feet. There is room at the site for the garage to meet the required setback, but the useable area in the rear yard would be greatly diminished. Site lines from the neighboring properties would be more negatively affected if the garage was built to meet the 25 foot setback. Section 205.07.03.D.2c(1) indicates the side yard width on a street side of a corner lot shall not be less than 17.5 feet. An existing accessory building is 10 feet from the side yard. A building permit or variance was not issued for the structure. Mr. Hogetvedt has indicated that it has been there for over 20 years. The structure is attached to the principal building and matches the siding and color of the house. A fence also serves to screen the structure from the street. The total building area will be less than the maximum of 25% of the lot. The area of the accessory buildings will be less than the foot print of the house and less than the maximum allowable of 1400 square feet. RECOMMENDED ACTIONS: Staff has no recommendation due to the fact that this request is within a previously granted dimension. If the variance is approved, it would be appropriate to include stipulations such as: 1) The garage shall match the architectural design of the principal structure, 2) The garage shall not be used in conjunction with a home occupation, and 3) The existing garage shall be converted to living space before the final building approval of the proposed garage. Staff Report: VAR. #98-21 201 Sylvan Lane NE Page 2 PROJECT DETAILS Petition For: Two variances are being requested. The first variance is to allow the reduction of the side yard setback from 25 feet to 12.5 feet for a proposed garage which opens onto a side street. The second variance is to allow the reduction of a side yard setback from 17.5 feet to 10 feet for an existing accessory building. Location of Property: 201 Sylvan Lane NE Legal Description of Property: Lot, Block 2, Sylvan Hills Plat 4 Lot Size: 11,622.4 square feet Topography: flat, slopes slightly to the roads Existing Vegetation: suburban lawn, trees and shrubs Existing Zoning/Platting: R-1, Single Family / Sylvan Hills Plat 4 Availability of Municipal Utilities: Connected Vehicular Access: Presently Sylvan Lane; change to Jupiter Road Pedestrian Access: Sylvan Lane and Jupiter Road Site Planning Issues: Side yard setbacks; access from Jupiter Rd Comprehensive Planning Issues: Zoning and the Comprehensive Plan are consistent at the site. Public Hearing Comments: To be taken. 2 Staff Report: VAR #98-21 201 Sylvan Lane NE Page 3 DEVELOPMENT SITE Mr. Rodney Hogetvedt is requesting two variances. The first variance is to allow the reduction of the side yard setback from 25 feet to 12.5 feet for a proposed garage which opens onto a side street. The proposed garage will be 26 feet by 26 feet in size. The second variance is to allow the reduction of a side yard setback from 17.5 feet to 10 feet for an existing accessory building. The existing accessory structure is 10 feet by 16 feet, attached to the principal building, and finished to match the principal building. The Hogetvedt property is located at 201 Sylvan Lane. SITE DESCRIPTIONAMSTORY Sylvan Hills Plat 4 was registered in 1957. The house and attached garage were built in 1973. The house and garage were reroofed in 1995. The Hogetvedt received a building permit in April of this year (1998) to convert the attached garage into living space, to construct a 10' x 10' entry off of the converted garage, and to construct a 26' x 26' garage in the rear yard. (It was determined that its location of the proposed garage was too close to the side property line after its location was set, but before the slab was poured.) ADJACENT SITES North: Zoning: R-1, Single Family ast• Zoning: R-1, Single Family South: Zoning: P, Public Facilities es • Zoning: R-1, Single Family ANALYSIS Proposed Garage Land Use: Single Family Homes Land Use: Single Family Homes Land Use: Sylvan Hills Park Land Use: Single Family Homes Section 205.07.03.D.2c(3) indicates for corner lots, any structure which opens on the side street, shall be at least 25 feet from the property line of a side street. The proposed garage will open onto the side street at a setback of 12.5 feet from the side property line, 27.5 feet from the curb. The proposed garage will be 26 feet ,deep by 26 feet wide. There is room at the site for the garage to meet the required 25 foot setback from the side property line. If the setback is met, the useable area in the rear yard would be greatly diminished and an additional 12.5 feet of paved driveway would be created. Site lines from the neighboring properties would be more negatively affected if the garage was built to meet the 25 foot setback. The utility lines in the back yard would have to be relocated if the garage was built at the required setback line. Staff Report: VAR #98-21 201 Sylvan Lane NE Page 4 When the garage issue was first discussed with the City, it was indicated that the garage needed to be setback 17.5 feet from the side property line. Before the concrete was poured for the garage foundation, it was determined that the garage was 12.5 feet from the property line. Upon further review of the code it was realized that the proper setback is 25 feet from the property line. Existing Accessory Structure Section 205.07.03.D.2c(1) indicates that the side yard width on a street side of a corner lot shall not be less than 17.5 feet. An existing accessory building is 10 feet from the side yard. A building permit or variance was not issued for the structure. Mr. Hogetvedt has indicated that it has been there for over 20 years. The structure is attached to the principal building and matches the siding and color of the house. A fence also serves to screen the structure from the street. Lot Coverage The existing house and 3 season porch and entry have an area of 1876.7 s.f. The entry additional has an area of 100 s.f. The small attached accessory building has an area of 160 square feet and the proposed garage has an area of 676 square feet. The total building area of all structures is 2812.7 s.f. The percentage of lot coverage is 24.2%, which is less than the maximum lot coverage of 25%. The area of the accessory buildings (776 s.f.) will be less than the footprint of the house (2045.7 s.f.) and less than the maximum allowable of 1400 s.f. for accessory buildings. Neighbor's Comments A neighborhood petition supporting the variance has been circulated and signed by members of the neighborhood. This will be available at the public hearing. Included with this report, is a letter from Dave and Cheryl Wold-Zahner, 211 Sylvan Lane, in support of the variance. Previously Granted Variances Warren & Belinda Lamusga, 195 Hugo St NE, side yard setback reduced from 17.5 ft to 6.5 feet for a shed. (10/8/97) Michael & Sherry Perreten, 5980 - 5t' St NE, side corner setback of a garage facing street reduced from 25 feet to 10 feet. (8/26/96) RECOMMENDATION Staff has no recommendation due to the fact that this request is within a previously granted dimension. If the variance is approved, it would be appropriate to include stipulations such as: 1) The garage shall match the architectural design of the principal structure, 2) The garage shall not be used in conjunction with a home occupation, and 3) The existing garage shall be converted to living space before the final building approval of the proposed garage. 4 CITY OF FRIDLEY 6431 UNIVERSITY AVENUE FRIDLEY, MN 55432 (612) 571-3450 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT VARIANCE APPLICATION FOR: _ Residential Commercial/industrial Signs PROPERTY INFORMATION: - site plan required for submittal, see attached Address: Property Identification Number 14 Legal Description: Lot 10 Block 2. Tract/Addition 3 LVW F. Current Zoning: � Square footage/acreage: Reason for Variance:�'�-s-74��1 ff-!1 Have you operated 9 business in a city which required a business license? Yes No If Yes, which city? If Yes, what type of business? Was that license ever denied or revoked? Yes No FEE OWNER INFORMATION (as it appears on the property title) (Contract rchasers: F o ers must sign this form prior to processing) NAME: a kNn ADDRESS: ►-� L `� DAYTIME PHONE: to2 ' 3 SIGNATURE/DATE: PETITIONER INFORMATION sal- 1077 NAME: 0& -t: ADDRESS: e. DAYTIME PHONE: SIGNATURE/DATE: iA Section of City Code: '2 a i �' F° 2) Cc ,> FEES Fee: $100.00 for commercial, industrial, or signs: Fee: $60.00 for residential properties: Receipt #: _:36oY Received By: Application Number -9 Scheduled Appeals Commission Date: L,-��► I �R� Scheduled City Council Date: Ak3Gi6r i D, 1996 - 10 Day Application Comple a Notification Date:�,�W�}j 99 60 Day Date. - City of Fridley Land.Use .Application Process Application Dat 60 Day Window S i e i Submit Complete Application and Materials 60 Day Agency Action Law e Planning Commission Meeting St Recommendation to Council 21-40 Days i Application Complete i 10 Day Notice Public Hearings: Variance Vacations Lot Splits Plats Rezonings Zoning Amendments Wetland Replacements Comprehensive Plan 'Special Use Permits City Council Decision Approval or Denial 50-60 Days i Approved, Action Taken Letter i Tabled, 60 More Days i i Denied Public Hearings: Rezonings Zoning Amendments 4 Land Planning Sire rr?lrrjl 6875 Highway No.65 N. E. Land Surveying rl • ^ • ( Minneapolis, Sails Testing � �l�lJlPQlI//�, •fjt!'. Minn. 55432 Civil Engineering Telephone 784-6066 Municipal Engineering Engineers & Surveyors Area Code 612 Mortgage Loan Survey for Dovc1A911. DIEL CbIvsT Co. "kv VIJ Aii 4 .9 Y• L tic �OS -10� - j \�0 'gip. Xo tJ �A �001 0T •1'"ck LO��SC�/�•3n4o f SZPTRY/ffP197 Zoll® Bzoc// 2 SYLVAN H/LLS PLAT 4 This is a true and correct representation of a survey of the boundaries of the land above described and of the location of off buildings, if any, thereon, and all visible encroachments, if any, from or on said land. This survey is made only in connection with a mortgage loan now being placed on the property and no liability is assumed except to the holder of such mortgage or any other interest acquired by the reason of such mortgage. 11 is understood and agreed no monument have been placed for the purpose of establishing lot lines or boundary corners. Dated this 23rd day af;A. D. 19j:: SUBURBAN ENGINEERING, INC. . L 3,34 Engine yrs Symyers 6'F/ 0 o N TOe $ 62 J_'i 3W6�� X15' I Ice I f port w M- V �o At —L6'LS—P*.. 7.Aaug 4(ldalsxa 4 el✓oN 4 soy - An .f� Q C-OPI, at i m1 7z IVIY 0/ 11 :b�oyz u�aK��oH � Tn7. �000� SATELLITE LN NE SATEWTE LN NE SYLVAN LN NE Zaftc 1-1 - One Far* UNo- 0 1-2 -Tum Fw* Ur&- Gere�al 0 RW - Mole Hone PUD - Plarmed Ura 0 S1 - Hyde Pads 0 S2 lrid 0 G1 - local Business 0 G2-GereralBuslrem G3 - Gerimal ung Q C.R1- General Office 0 W1 - UgM ln&j* al 0 W2 - Heavy Industrial 0 nes - OAdoor Irdensive Heavy Ind RR - Railroads P - Public Fedlifies WATER 0 fmGHT-OFWAY VAR #98-21, Side Yard Setback Petitioner: Rodney Hogetveclt Vag•"", VAR #98-21 Zoning .• R 1, Single Family 201 S)*on Lane NE N W+ E S Date: 07/07/1998 Complied and &a m from affckd'r based on Ordronpe Wo. 70 and 7ating dkc Uw date 127156 tom unifiit as o din - O=s adopted ind d2tive as 17. CINOF FRIDLEY FRIDLEY MUNICIPAL CENTER - 6431 UNIVERSITY AVE. N.E. FRIDLEY, MN 55432 - (612) 571-3450 - FAX (612) 571-1287 July 6, 1998 Rodney B. Hogetvedt 201 Sylvan Lane NE Fridley MN 5543 Dear Mr. Hogetvedt: Per Minnesota Statute 15.99, local government units are required to notify land use applicants within 10 days if their land use applications are complete. We received an application for a variance, VAR #98-21 on June 26, 1998. This letter serves to inform you that your application is complete and that the City of Fridley will be processing your application in accordance with Chapter 205 of the Fridley City Code. Your application schedule is as follows: Appeals Commission July 22, 1998 City Council August 10, 1998 If you have any questions regarding this letter or the process, please feel free to contact me at 572-3593. Sincerely, Paul J. v i g Planning Assistant C-98-114 DATE: June 24, 1998 TO: City of Fridley Appeals Commission RE: Application for hardship variance FROM: Rod and Cindy Hogetvedt 201 Sylvan Lane Fridley, MN 55432 April 1998 we met with building inspector Barry Reish to discuss plans for converting our current attached garage into a finished living space, adding a new entry and adding a new detached garage to the rear of our lot. We presented him with a survey of our current structure. We are located on the corner of Sylvan and Jupiter. the new garage would be accessed from Jupiter road. We were told code required a set back of 17 feet for the new garage. The requirement for setback being less from a side lot as opposed to front access. We submitted a set of drawings and a copy of our property survey showing the location of the new construction. When we applied and paid for the building permit, we pointed out that we planned on having a minimum of a 25 foot setback for the new garage as shown in the drawing you have on file. We signed an agreement to have a cement contractor perform our excavation, footing and concrete work. On June 22, 1998, the contractor contacted Mr. Reish to inspect the site. On inspection report #128371 Mr. Reish okayed the footings for the addition and the forms for the concrete garage slab but noted a question about the setback. I met with Mr. Reish on the same day, he indicated he may have given the figure of 17 feet in error. 17 feet is the setback for living quarters and not a detached garage. Mr. Hickok, the City of Fridley Planning Coordinator, was brought into the conversation and gave me the options of moving the garage back approximately 12 feet 6 inches (making the setback 40 feet from the curb) or applying for a hardship variance Because of the following reasons we are appealing to you for a variance: • The location of the new garage is set far enough back (27 &112 feet) that it blends well with existing structures. An additional 12.6 feet set back would leave us with virtually NO back yard. It would obscure the neighbors view and be unsightly for the neighborhood causing a possible drop in property value. • We have gone to a lot of work and expense preparing the site by removing shrubs and burying our electric utilities underground. Moving the garage back would impede on the buried electric, telephone and cable lines. • The deck that is attached to what will be the family room, when the garage is converted, is going to be extended and attached to the new garage. If we have to move the garage back we will not be able to attach the deck as we have planned. • We went through the proper procedures and proceeded based on the specifications we were given when we met with the building inspector. If we had known we would be required to have a driveway extending through most of our back yard we would have applied for a variance before starting the project. If a variance was not approved we would not have chosen to make the changes to the property. • Do to the fact we proceeded on good faith and have completed all the preliminary work for the new entry we have no choice but to move forward with the project. If the variance is not approved our choices are to incur additional expense to move the garage slab, relocate the underground utilities and give up our backyard or not have a garage. Either option will decrease the value of our property and the surrounding property. In talking with Scott Hickok he mentioned that the 15 foot boulevard that runs on the west side of our property is a somewhat larger right-of-way than the seven to ten foot boulevard that is more common in Fridley. Also, there was a similar request previously granted (variance #9617). We are longtime residents of Fridley. We intend on staying here an enjoying our home. Since there has been a variance previously granted we hope it will set the precedence for our request. iti7 DATE: June 23, 1998 Zr TO: City of Fridley Appeals Commission RE: Application for hardship variance FROM: Rod and Cindy Hogetvedt 201 Sylvan Lane Fridley, MN 55432 April 1998 we met with building inspector Barry Reish to discuss plans for converting our current attached garage into a finished living space, adding a new entry and adding a new detached garage to the rear of our lot. We presented him with a survey of our current construction. We are located on the corner of Sylvan and Jupiter. the new garage would be accessed from Jupiter road. We were told code required a set back of 17 feet for the new garage. The requirement for setback being less from a side lot as opposed to front access. We submitted a set of drawings and a copy of our property survey showing the location of the new construction. When we applied and paid for the building permit, we pointed out that we planned on having a minimum of a 25 foot setback for the new garage as shown in the drawing you have on file. We signed an agreement to have a cement contractor perform our excavation, footing and concrete work. On June 22, 1998 the contractor contacted Mr. Reish to inspect the site. On inspection report #128371 Mr. Reish okayed the footing for the addition and the forms for the concrete garage slab but noted a question about the setback. I met with Mr. Reish on the same day, he indicated he may have given the figure of 17 ft. in error. 17 feet is the setback for living quarters and not a detached garage. Mr. Hickok, the City of Fridley Planning Coordinator, was brought into the conversation and gave me the options of moveing the garage back approximately 12 ft. 6 in. (making the setback from the curb 40 ft.) or applying for a hardship variance Because of the following reasons we are appealing to you for a variance: > The location of the new garage is set far enough back (27 &1/2 ft.) that it blends well with existing structures. An additional 12.6 ft. set back would leave us with virtually NO back yard. It would obscure the neighbors view and be unsightly for the neighborhood causing a possible drop in property value. r OP > We have gone to a lot of work already preparing the site by removing shrubs and burying our electric utilities underground. Moving the garage back would impede on the buried electric, telephone and cable lines. > The deck that is attached to what will be the family room, when the garage is converted, is going to be extended and attached to the new garage. If we have to move the garage back we will not be able to attach the deck as we have planned. > We went through the proper procedures and proceeded on good faith. If we had known we would be required to have a driveway extending through most of our back yard we would have applied for a variance before starting the project. If a variance was not approved we would not have chosen to make the improvements to the property. > If the variance is not approved we have no choice but to move forward with the project and give up our back yard or not have a garage. Either option will decrease the value of our property and the surrounding property. In talking with Scott Hickok he mentioned that the 15 ft. boulevard that runs on the west side of our property is a somewhat larger right -of -,way than the seven to ten foot boulevard that is more common in Fridley. Alsd"Xas a similar request granted, variance #9617. We are longtime residents of Fridley. We intend on staying here an enjoying our home. Since there has been a variance granted we hope it will set the precedence for our request. City of Fridley 6431 University Ave. NE Fridley, MN 55432 To Whom it may concern, We are writing in regard to a garage addition at our next door neighbor's house located at 201 Sylvan Lane NE. (Rod & Cindy Hogetvedt) It is our understanding that the site for the addition has been rejected (even though the plans proposed were approved) and that the City is requiring an additional 12 foot set- back from .Jupiter Rd. We feel that the original location of the garage, where the excavation has already been completed, is far superior to a location that would put the garage largely in the middle of the back yard and be a visual nuisance to us and the other surrounding neighbors. We believe that the original site, as proposed and approved, would be a healthy addition to our neighborhood's value and appearance. We also believe that forcing the set -back another 12 feet into their property (and closer to ours) would NOT benefit either the Hogetvedts or ourselves in terms of property value or aesthetic appeal. We would ask that the City of Fridley give any and all consideration to granting a variance to Rod and Cindy. As well as being great neighbors they have a strong commitment to keeping Fridley and the Sylvan Hills neighborhood a beautiful place to live. Sincerely, Dave & Cheryl Wold-Zahner 211 Sylvan Lane NE Fridley, MN 55432 612/572-3972 CITY OF FRIDLEY PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE BEFORE THE APPEALS COMMISSION TO: Property owners within 350 feet of 201 Sylvan Lane CASE NUMBER: VAR #98-21 APPLICANT. Rodney B. Hogetvedt PURPOSE: 1. To reduce the side yard setback from 25 feet to 12.5 feet for an accessory structure which opens onto a side street; and 2. To reduce the side yard setback on a corner lot from 17.5 feet to 10 feet for an existing structure, To allow the construction of an accessory building LOCATION OF PROPERTY. 201 Sylvan Lane LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Lot 10, Block 2, Sylvan Hills Plat 4 DATE AND TIME OF Appeals Commission Meeting: HEARING: Wednesday, June 22, 1998, 7:30 p.m. The Appeals Commission meetings are televised live the night of the meeting on Channel 35. PLACE OF HEARING: Fridley Municipal Center, City Council Chambers, 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 Tatting, Planning Assistant, at 6431 University Avenue N.E., Fridley, MN 55432, or fax at 571-1287. SPECIAL Hearing impaired persons planning to attend who need an ACCOMMODATIONS: interpreter or other persons with disabilities who require auxiliary aids should contact Roberta Collins at 572-3500 no later than Wednesday, June 15, 1998. ANY QUESTIONS: Contact either Scott Hickok, Planning Coordinator, at 572-3599, or Paul Tatting, Planning Assistant, at 572-3593. Mailing Date: July 10, 1998 FRIDLEY COVENANT CHURCH VOELLER VIRGIL F II CHRISTENSEN THOMAS H & E A 232 SATELLITE LN 201 MERCURY DR NE 190 SATELLITE LN NE FRIDLEY MN 55432 FRIDLEY MN 55432 FRIDLEY MN 55432 DENNIS NICK JR 174 SATELLITE LN NE FRIDLEY MN 55432 AHRENS EDWARD R III & GAIL 198 MERCURY DR NE FRIDLEY MN 55432 CARLSON GREG 241 MERCURY DR NE FRIDLEY MN 55432 MILLER DOUGLAS P & SARAH J 181 SYLVAN IN NE FRIDLEY MN 55432 ZURBEY WILLIAM 145 SYLVAN LN NE FRIDLEY MN 55432 SCHLEE DAVID L & MARGARET A 222 MERCURY DR NE FRIDLEY MN 55432 LOUTCHKO MYKOLA & HALYNA 244 MERCURY DR NE FRIDLEY MN 55432 SMITH GREGORY H & CAROL M 180 SYLVAN LN NE FRIDLEY MN 55432 HAUGE CURTIS L SR & ROSINA 160 SATELLITE LN NE FRIDLEY MN 55432 KIMBER JAMES D & KIM BER JOH 221 MERCURY DR NE FRIDLEY MN 55432 LARSON RICHARD H 255 MERCURY DR NE FRIDLEY MN 55432 WETTERBERG EDWARD W 175 SYLVAN LN NE FRIDLEY MN 55432 KUECHLE VALERIAN B & C 202 MERCURY DR NE FRIDLEY MN 55432 HOGETVEDT RODNEY B & C 201 SYLVAN IN NE FRIDLEY MN 55432 COPPICUS CLINTON J & KAREN 256 MERCURY DR NE FRIDLEY MN 55432 DIAZ RUBEN R & LINDA 160 SYLVAN LN NE FRIDLEY MN 55432 SAVRE JAMES R & BETH A 144 SATELLITE IN NE FRIDLEY MN 55432 COOK ROBERT JR 231 MERCURY DR NE FRIDLEY MN 55432 UTTER JAMES R 131 SYLVAN IN NE FRIDLEY MN 55432 FIELD MATTHEW D & SUSAN M 161 SYLVAN LN NE FRIDLEY MN 55432 FALINK BRUCE ROBERT 212 MERCURY DR NE FRIDLEY MN 55432 HOFSTAD PHILIP L & CARLEEN 234 MERCURY DR NE FRIDLEY MN 55432 WOLD-ZAHNER DAVID ALLEN 211 SYLVAN IN NE FRIDLEY MN 55432 SCHUELLER RAYMOND J & L 221 SYLVAN IN NE FRIDLEY MN 55432 MALLAK STEVEN & SUNDEM CAMD RATHKE STEVEN J & M COURTNE KOWAL-ELIASON BECKY A 231 SYLVAN LN NE 6270 JUPITER DR NE 241 SYLVAN LN NE FRIDLEY MN 55432 FRIDLEY MN 55432 FRIDLEY MN 55432 OLSON CRAIG T & JANE K IVERS JOHN R & GLORIA R ZILE MARIS B 251 SYLVAN LN NE 6271 TRINITY DR NE 6261 TRINITY DR NE FRIDLEY MN 55432 FRIDLEY MN 55432 FRIDLEY MN 55432 SZTUK DONALD S & SUSAN E 6260 JUPITER DR NE FRIDLEY MN 55432 THOMAS RALPH M & MAGDALEN E 6240 JUPITER DR NE FRIDLEY MN 55432 RESIDENT 6205 RAINBOW DR FRIDLEY MN 55432 SKAADEN CLARENCE E & M C 6250 JUPITER DR NE FRIDLEY MN 55432 HENDRICKSON JOHN C & GAYLE 6251 TRINITY DR NE FRIDLEY MN 55432 LANG MARVIN S & JOANN M 240 SYLVAN LN NE FRIDLEY MN 55432 HART KEITH B & SIGNE N 6230 JUPITER RD NE FRIDLEY MN 55432 July 14, 1998 Mr. Scott Hickok Planning Coordinator City of Fridley 6431 University Avenue N.E. Fridley, MN 55432 Re: Case Number: VAR #98-21 Applicant: Rodney B. Hogetvedt Dear Mr. Hickok: VIA FACSIMILE AND U.S. MAIL In response to the City of Fridley Public Hearing Notice before the Appeals Commission on the above -captioned matter, please be advised that we the undersigned property owners within 350 feet of 201 Sylvan Lane not only support but wholeheartedly endorse the planned improvements to the Hogetvedt property. We, along with the Hogetvedts, take great pride in our property and neighborhood and see no adverse affect whatsoever to the planned improvements. If we can be of further assistance, please feel free to contact us. Very truly yours, Carol mith Steve Li,.y/ i Douglas Miller Ga Sar Miller 6-71-9A92 Gregory and Carol Smith 180 Sylvan Lane N.E. Fridley, MN 55432 572-2307 Steve and Courtney Rathke 6270 Jupiter Road N.E. Fridley, MN 55432 571-4948 Douglas and Sarah Miller 181 Sylvan Lane N.E. Fridley, MN 55432 574-9715 Matt and Sue Field 161 Sylvan Lane N.E. Fridley, MN 55432 571-9697 Ed Wetterberg 175 Sylvan Lane N.E. Fridley, MN 55432 571-3748