VAR 01-11STATE OF MINNESOTA
COUNTY OF ANOKA
CITY OF FRIDLEY
In the Matter of: VAR #01-11
Owner: Dennis J. Nolan and C. J. Peck
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APPEALS COMMISSION
PROCEEDINGS VARIANCE
The above entitled matter came before the Appeals Commission of the City of Fridley and was heard on the
22"d day of August, 2001, on a petition for a variance pursuant to the City of Fridley's Zoning Ordinance, for
the following described property:
To reduce the side yard setback from 5 feet to 3 feet to allow the construction of an
attached two -car garage on Lot 18, Block 1, Donnay's Lakeview Manor Addition,
generally located at 5733 West Moore Lake Drive
IT IS ORDERED that a variance be granted as upon the following conditions or reasons:
Approved with stipulations. See attached Appeals Commission minutes dated August 22, 2001.
STATE OF MINNESOTA )
COUNTY OF ANOKA )
CITY OF FRIDLEY )
OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK
I, Debra A. Skogen, City Clerk for the City of Fridley, with and in for said City of Fridley, do hereby certify that I
have compared the foregoing copy and Order granting a variance with the original record thereof preserved in
my office, and have found the same to be a correct and true transcript of the whole thereof.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto subscribe my hand at the City of Fridley, Minnesota, in the
County of Anoka on the � day of Gf0 yg-� , 2001.
City of Fridley
6431 University Avenue N.E. ` bt
Fridley, MN 55432 Debra A. Skogen, Ci Clerk
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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
AUGUST 22. 2001
CALL TO ORDER:
Chairperson Kuechle called the August 22, 2001, Appeals Commission meeting to order at 7:30
p.m.
ROLL CALL:
Members Present: Larry Kuechle, Blaine Jones, Sue Jackson
Members Absent: Ken Vos
Others Present: Stacy Bulthuis, Planner
Dennis & Carolyn Nolan, 5733 West Moore Lake Drive
Dan & Kathy Lawler, 5724 West Moore Lake Drive
Fran Decker, 5741 West Moore Lake Drive
Bob Barnette, 541 Rice Creek Boulevard
APPROVAL OF THE AUGUST 8 2001. APPEALS COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES:
MOTION by Ms. Jackson, seconded by Mr. Jones, to approve the August 8, 2001, Appeals
Commission meeting minutes as presented.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON KUECHLE DECLARED THE
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
1. PUBLIC HEARING: VARIANCE REQUEST. VAR #01-11, BY DENNIS AND CAROLYN
NOLAN:
Per Section 205.07.03.D.(2).(b) of the Fridley Zoning Code, to reduce the side yard
setback from 5 feet to 3 feet to allow the construction of an attached two -car garage on
Lot 18, Block 1, Donnay's Lakeview Manor Addition, generally located at 5733 West
Moore Lake Drive.
MOTION by Ms. Jackson, seconded by Mr. Jones, to waive the reading and open the public
hearing.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON KUECHLE DECLARED THE
MOTION CARRIED AND THE PUBLIC HEARING OPENED AT 7:31 P.M.
Ms. Bulthuis stated that the petitioner is seeking to reduce the side yard setback from five feet to
three feet to replace the single car garage (already removed from the site) with a two car
garage. The petitioner's summary of hardship is as follows: "Our house is a walk out rambler
style with a severe slope in the back leading to Moore Lake. Because of the severe slope, it is
impossible to build a double garage in the back yard. Because of the way the house is situated
on the lot and the steep slope in the back of the house, we have no other way to build a double
car garage other than the way it is being proposed."
APPEALS COMMISSION MEETING, AUGUST 22, 2001 PAGE 2 •�
Ms. Bulthuis stated that the property is zoned R-1, as are all surrounding properties. The
existing home was built prior to 1949, and a single stall garage that was constructed in 1955
was built over the side yard lot line by .67 feet. As a result, expanding the garage was not an
option for the petitioners. The side yard lot line would need to be reduced in order to build an 18
foot by 29 foot two car attached garage that would extend four feet in front of the home. Staff
has no recommendation as similar variances have been granted in the past. Variance, VAR
#00-02, was granted at 1363 53`d Avenue to reduce the side yard setback to 2 feet 6 inches, for
an accessory structure. Variance #99-17 at 7395 Van Buren Street was granted to reduce the
side yard setback to 3 feet for an accessory structure.
Ms. Jackson asked what the building permit covers exactly at the site.
Ms. Bulthuis stated that it covers the addition to the back of the home including the garage.
Mr. Kuechle asked what the possibility of reducing the side yard setback. from_. less. than five feet
would be in the zoning code in the future.
Ms. Bulthuis stated that staff and the Commissions are not looking at that right now, but might in
the future with more direction from the City Council.
The petitioners, Dennis and Carolyn Nolan, stated that the permit includes the garage.
Ms. Nolan stated that the reason they wanted the attached two car garage and addition the way
it is proposed is because there are no other options. The neighbors are very supportive and this
would enhance the neighborhood.
Ms. Jackson asked if there would be windows on the addition that would face the neighbors to
the side.
Ms. Nolan stated that there would not be.
Mr. Nolan stated that the garage would have matching siding and the roof line would simply be
extended. It is hard with a single car garage in the winter with a manual garage door. They
both have disabilities. He had a fall in September breaking a hip, and Ms. Nolan has arthritis.
Ms. Cathy Lawler, 5724 W. Moore Lake, stated that with the Nolan's medical problems, it is
necessary for them to do this. Shoveling and chipping ice is not safe for them.
MOTION by Mr. Jones, seconded by Ms. Jackson, to receive the two letters in support of this
proposal from Tim and Mary Zeigler and Don and Ramona Zeigler.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRERSON KUECHLE DECLARED THE
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
MOTION by Ms. Jackson, seconded by Ms. Jackson, to close the public hearing.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRERSON KUECHLE DECLARED THE
MOTION CARRIED AND THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS CLOSED AT 7:42 P.M.
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Ms. Jackson stated that the two car garage would add home value and would fit in with the
neighborhood. She would be in support also, because there does not seem to be any problem
with the neighbors.
Mr. Jones stated that this would be a plus and would fit in with the neighborhood:'
Mr. Kuechle concurred. It is reasonable and they are going with the bare minimum footage for a
two car garage at 18 feet wide. He would recommend approval.
MOTION by Ms. Jackson, seconded by Mr. Jones, to recommend approval of VAR #01-11 with
the following stipulations:
1. The petitioner shall obtain all necessary building permits prior to construction.
2. The garage shall be architecturally compatible with existing home and finished with
same siding and color scheme.
3. All vehicles shall be stored on a hard surface driveway as approved by the City.
4. The garage shall not be used for home occupation or living area.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON KUECHLE DECLARED THE
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
2. UPDATE ON PAST COMMISSION ACTIONS:
Ms. Bulthuis updated the Commission on past Appeals Commission actions.
3. OTHER BUSINESS:
Ms. Bulthuis stated there were no items for the September 12'' meeting so it has been
cancelled.
ADJOURNMENT:
MOTION by Mr. Jones, seconded by Ms. Jackson, to adjourn the meeting.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON KUECHLE DECLARED THE
MOTION CARRIED AND THE AUGUST 22, 2001, MEETING OF THE APPEALS
COMMISSION ADJOURNED AT 7:46 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
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Recording Secretary
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APPEALS COMMISSION
ACTION TAKEN NOTICE
August 27, 2001
Dennis and Carolyn Nolan
5733 West Moore Lake Drive
Fridley, MN 55432
On August 22, 2001, the Fridley Appeals Commission officially approved a request for a
variance, VAR #01-11, to reduce the side yard setback from 5 feet to 3 feet to allow the
construction of an attached two -car garage with the following stipulations:
1. The petitioner shall obtain all necessary building permits prior to construction.
2. The garage shall be architecturally compatible with the existing home and finished
with the same siding and color scheme.
3. All vehicles shall be stored on a hard surface driveway as approved by the City.
4. The garage shall not be used for a home occupation or as living area.
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 572-3595.
Sincerely,
Stacyis
Plann
Please review the above action, sign below, and return the original to the City of Fridley
Planning Department by September 10, 2001.
SB:ls
Concur with action taken
City of Fridley Land Use Application
VAR #01-11 August 22, 2001
GENERAL INFORMATION SPECIAL INFORMATION
Applicant:
Dennis and Carolyn Nolan
5733 West Moore Lake Drive
Fridley MN 55432
Requested Action:
Variance to reduce the side yard setback
for an accessory structure
Existing Zoning:
R-1 (Single Family Residential)
Location:
Size:
5733 West Moore Lake Drive
11,378 sq. ft. .26 acres
Existing Land Use:
Single family home.
Surrounding Land Use & Zoning:
N: Single Family & R-1
E: Moore Lake
S: Single Family & R-1
W: Single Family & R-1
Comprehensive Plan Conformance:
Consistent with Plan
Zoning Ordinance Conformance:
Section 205.07.03.D (2). (b) requires a
side yard setback of five (5) feet between
an attached accessory building and side
property lines.
Zoning History:
1955 - Lot is platted.
Home built pre -1949.
1955 — Garage is built.
1992 — Deck is built.
Legal Description of Property:
Lot 18, Block 1, Donnay's Lakeview
Manor Addition
Public Utilities:
Home is connected.
Transportation:
West Moore Lake Drive would provide
access to proposed garage.
Physical Characteristics:
Typical suburban landscaping.
SUMMARY OF PROJECT
Petitioners, Mr. and Mrs. Nolan are seeking to
reduce the side yard setback from five (5) feet to
three (3) feet to allow the construction of an
attached two -car garage.
SUMMARY OF HARDSHIP
"Our house is a walk out rambler style with a
severe slope in the back leading to Moore Lake.
Because of the severe slope, it is impossible to
build a double garage in the backyard.
Because of the way the house is situated on the
lot and the steep slope in the back of the house,
we have no other way to build a double car
garage other than the way it is being
proposed. "
— Carolyn & Dennis Nolan
SUMMARY OF ANALYSIS
City Staff has no recommendation, as similar
variances have been granted in the past.
Similar variance granted:
VAR #00-02 1363 53rd Avenue
Side yard setback reduced to 2 ft. 6 in. for an
accessory structure.
VAR #99-17 7395 Van Buren Street
Side yard setback reduced to 3 ft. for an accessory
structure.
CITY COUNCIL ACTION/ 60 DAY DATE
City Council — 9/10/01
60 Day — 9/17/01
(Location of Proposed Garage)
Staff Report Prepared by: Stacy Bulthuis
VAR #01-11
REQUEST
Petitioners, Dennis and Carolyn Nolan are seeking to reduce the side yard setback from
5 feet to 3 feet to allow the construction of an attached two -car garage at their
residence at 5733 West Moore Lake Drive. This structure is replacing their single car
garage, which was recently torn down.
SUMMARY OF HARDSHIP
"Our house is a walk out rambler style with a severe slope in the back leading to Moore
Lake. Because of the slope, it is impossible to build a double garage in the back yard.
Because of the way the house is situated on the lot and the steep slope in the back of
the house, we have no other way to build a double car garage other than the way it is
being proposed."— also see attached letter from the petitioners.
- Carolyn & Dennis Nolan
ANALYSIS
The property is zoned R-1 Single family and is located and fronts on West Moore Lake
Drive. The existing home was built prior to 1949 and a single stall garage was
constructed in 1955. The single car garage was built over the side yard lot line by 0.67
feet as a result expanding the garage was not an option for the petitioners. In order to
build an 18 ft. by 29 ft. two car attached garage the side yard lot line would need to be
reduced. The proposed garage will extend 4 ft. in front of the home.
Existing home
Due to the slope in the rear yard of the property, the petitioners are asking to construct
an attached garage along the south side the house. As stated above the single car
garage has already been removed from the property. Along with the proposed garage
addition a 12 ft. by 25 ft. living addition is being constructed off the back of the house,
which meets all setback requirements. City staff has received no comments from
neighboring property owners.
Location of the Proposed Garage
RECOMMENDATIONS
City Staff has no recommendation, as similar variances have been granted in the past.
Similar variance granted:
VAR #00-02 1363 53rd Avenue
Side yard setback reduced to 2 ft. 6 in. for an accessory structure.
VAR #99-17 7395 Van Buren Street
Side yard setback reduced to 3 ft. for an accessory structure.
STIPULATIONS
Staff recommends that if the variance is granted, the following stipulations be attached.
1. Petitioner shall obtain all necessary building permits prior to construction.
2. Garage shall be architecturally compatible with existing home and finished with
same siding and color scheme.
3. All vehicles shall be stored on a hard surface driveway as approved by the City.
4. Garage shall not be used for home occupation or living area.
HARDSHIP STATEMENT
Our house at 5733 West Moore Lake Drive was built in the 1950's and a single
car garage built a few years after that. This was back in the time when most women did
not work outside of the home and there was no need for more than one family car.
How times have changed since then
Our single car garage sat on the property line, and in the almost twenty-five years
that we have lived in this house, we have wanted a double car garage. Our house is a
walk -out rambler style with a severe slope in the back leading to Moore Lake. Because of
the severe slope, it is impossible to build a double garage in the back yard_ Because of the
way the house is situated on the lot and the steep slope in the back of the house, we have
no other way to build a double car garage other than the way it is being proposed
We have always wanted to change the garage and build one that was more usable
for our needs. We both work outside of the home and also have handicaps that having a
single car garage makes worse. Last fall my husband fell and broke his hip. I have severe
arthritis and fibromyalgia and need to use a cane. It is downright dangerous for either of
us to park our cars outside during the winter. With Dennis falling last year on the ice and
having osteoporosis and blood clot problems, the prospect of another winter like last year
is very scary.
We chose to stay here in Fridley rather than move. Out son will be a sophomore in
Fridley High School. Our daughter and her husband live less than one mile away. We are
active members of our community. Rather than move, we chose to spend more than
$75,000 to make improvements on our home. It may have been cheaper and less stressful
to move. I hope we have made the right decision Our neighbors are pleased to see us
making these changes as it will only add to the value of the home and the neighborhood.
This entire project started with wanting to change the outdated single car garage
to an attached double car garage. As mentioned before, because of the slope of the lot and
the way the house is situated on the lot, the only way to have a standard 18 foot double car
garage is to go back only 3 feet from the property line. This still allows for plenty of room
between our garage and the neighbor's house. K however, the City of Fridley insists that
we must be 5 feet from the property line, there is no way to even have a double car garage
at all. It defeats the whole point of this project and we are back to where we started. Only
now, the original garage has been torn down, our entire yard is tom up, the deck is
removed, and we out $75,000 toward this project!
Originally we asked if we could add on to the existing garage. We were told "no"
because it was on the property line. It had to be torn down, and the land surveyed at an
additional expense to us. Having done all of this, and now having the cost of the garage
project alone double from $15,000 to $33,000, is the City of Fridley going to deny us
this home improvement? I hope not! We chose to stay here rather than move. Please do
not make us regret our decision
CITY OF FRIDLEY
APPEALS COMMISSION MEETING
AUGUST 22, 2001
CALL TO ORDER:
Chairperson Kuechle called the August 22, 2001, Appeals Commission meeting to order at 7:30
p.m.
ROLL CALL:
Members Present: Larry Kuechle, Blaine Jones, Sue Jackson
Members Absent: Ken Vos
Others Present: Stacy Bulthuis, Planner
Dennis & Carolyn Nolan, 5733 West Moore Lake Drive
Dan & Kathy Lawler, 5724 West Moore Lake Drive
Fran Decker, 5741 West Moore Lake Drive
Bob Barnette, 541 Rice Creek Boulevard
APPROVAL OF THE AUGUST 8 2001 APPEALS COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES:
MOTION by Ms. Jackson, seconded by Mr. Jones, to approve the August 8, 2001, Appeals
Commission meeting minutes as presented.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON KUECHLE DECLARED THE
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
PUBLIC HEARING: VARIANCE REQUEST, VAR #01-11, BY DENNIS AND CAROLYN
NOLAN:
Per Section 205.07.03.D.(2).(b) of the Fridley Zoning Code, to reduce the side yard
setback from 5 feet to 3 feet to allow the construction of an attached two -car garage on
Lot 18, Block 1, Donnay's Lakeview Manor Addition, generally located at 5733 West
Moore Lake Drive.
MOTION by Ms. Jackson, seconded by Mr. Jones, to waive the reading and open the public
hearing.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON KUECHLE DECLARED THE
MOTION CARRIED AND THE PUBLIC HEARING OPENED AT 7:31 P.M.
Ms. Bulthuis stated that the petitioner is seeking to reduce the side yard setback from five feet to
three feet to replace the single car garage (already removed from the site) with a two car
garage. The petitioner's summary of hardship is as follows: "Our house is a walk out rambler
style with a severe slope in the back leading to Moore Lake. Because of the severe slope, it is
impossible to build a double garage in the back yard. Because of the way the house is situated
on the lot and the steep slope in the back of the house, we have no other way to build a double
car garage other than the way it is being proposed."
APPEALS COMMISSION MEETING, AUGUST 22, 2001 PAGE 2
Ms. Bulthuis stated that the property is zoned R-1, as are all surrounding properties. The
existing home was built prior to 1949, and a single stall garage that was constructed in 1955
was built over the side yard lot line by .67 feet. As a result, expanding the garage was not an
option for the petitioners. The side yard lot line would need to be reduced in order to build an 18
foot by 29 foot two car attached garage that would extend four feet in front of the home. Staff
has no recommendation as similar variances have been granted in the past. Variance, VAR
#00-02, was granted at 1363 53`d Avenue to reduce the side yard setback to 2 feet 6 inches, for
an accessory structure. Variance #99-17 at 7395 Van Buren Street was granted to reduce the
side yard setback to 3 feet for an accessory structure.
Ms. Jackson asked what the building permit covers exactly at the site.
Ms. Bulthuis stated that it covers the addition to the back of the home including the garage.
Mr. Kuechle asked what the possibility of reducing the side yard setback from less than five feet
would be in the zoning code in the future.
Ms. Bulthuis stated that staff and the Commissions are not looking at that right now, but might in
the future with more direction from the City Council.
The petitioners, Dennis and Carolyn Nolan, stated that the permit includes the garage.
Ms. Nolan stated that the reason they wanted the attached two car garage and addition the way
it is proposed is because there are no other options. The neighbors are very supportive and this
would enhance the neighborhood.
Ms. Jackson asked if there would be windows on the addition that would face the neighbors to
the side.
Ms. Nolan stated that there would not be.
Mr. Nolan stated that the garage would have matching siding and the roof line would simply be
extended. It is hard with a single car garage in the winter with a manual garage door. They
both have disabilities. He hada fall in September breaking a hip, and Ms. Nolan has arthritis.
Ms. Cathy Lawler, 5724 W. Moore Lake, stated that with the Nolan's medical problems, it is
necessary for them to do this. Shoveling and chipping ice is not safe for them.
MOTION by Mr. Jones, seconded by Ms. Jackson, to receive the two letters in support of this
proposal from Tim and Mary Zeigler and Don and Ramona Zeigler.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRERSON KUECHLE DECLARED THE
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
MOTION by Ms. Jackson, seconded by Ms. Jackson, to close the public hearing.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRERSON KUECHLE DECLARED THE
MOTION CARRIED AND THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS CLOSED AT 7:42 P.M.
APPEALS COMMISSION MEETING. AUGUST 22.2001
PAGE 3
Ms. Jackson stated that the two car garage would add home value and would fit in with the
neighborhood. She would be in support also, because there does not seem to be any problem
with the neighbors.
Mr. Jones stated that this would be a plus and would fit in with the neighborhood.
Mr. Kuechle concurred. It is reasonable and they are going with'the bare minimum footage for a
two car garage at 18 feet wide. He would recommend approval.
MOTION by Ms. Jackson, seconded by Mr. Jones, to recommend approval of VAR #01-11 with
the following stipulations:
1. The petitioner shall obtain all necessary building permits prior to construction.
2. The garage shall be architecturally compatible with existing home and finished with
same siding and color scheme.
3. All vehicles shall be stored on a hard surface driveway as approved by the City.
4. The garage shall not be used for home occupation or living area.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON KUECHLE DECLARED THE
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
2. UPDATE ON PAST COMMISSION ACTIONS:
Ms. Bulthuis updated the Commission on past Appeals Commission actions.
3. OTHER BUSINESS:
Ms. Bulthuis stated there were no items for the September 12'�' meeting so it has been
cancelled.
ADJOURNMENT:
MOTION by Mr. Jones, seconded by Ms. Jackson, to adjourn the meeting.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON KUECHLE DECLARED THE
MOTION CARRIED AND THE AUGUST 22, 2001, MEETING OF THE APPEALS
COMMISSION ADJOURNED AT 7:46 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Sign . John
Recording Secretary
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Variance Request
#01-11
Dennis & Carolyn Nolan
5733 West Moore Lake Drive
Fridley MN 55432
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CITY OF FRIDLEY PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE
BEFORE THE APPEALS COMMISSION
TO:
Residents within 350 feet of 5733 West Moore Lake Drive
CASE NUMBER:
VAR #01-11
APPLICANT:
Dennis and Carolyn Nolan
5733 West Moore Lake Drive
Fridley, MN 55432
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Petitioner or representative must be at meeting.
PURPOSE:
To reduce the side yard setback from 5 feet to 3 feet to allow
the construction of an attached two -car garage
LOCATION OF
PROPERTY.
5733 West Moore Lake Drive
LEGAL
DESCRIPTION:
Lot 18, Block 1, Donnay's Lakeview Manor Addition
DATE AND TIME
Appeals Commission Meeting, Wednesday, August 22,
OF HEARING:
2001, at 7:30 p.m.
The Appeals Commission meetings are televised live the
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August 22, 2001
Timothy and Mary Ziegler
5744 West Moore Lake Drive
Fridley, MN 55432
Regarding a request for a variance to allow construction of a double garage on the property of Dennis
and Carolyn Nolan on Moore Lake Drive in Fridley:
To Whom it may concern:
Dennis and Carolyn Nolan live across the street and down approximately seventy-five feet from our
property. They have requested a variance which would allow construction of a double garage on their
property. We support their request, for these reasons:
Most properties in our neighborhood have double garages. The Nolans' request would not put their
property out of line with the prevailing standard of the neighborhood, and the city, but instead would
bring their property into conformance. This would enhance the value of the neighborhood and the
community -
With the Medtronic project bringing value to, the area, we would like to see a proactive approach to
modernizing and improving homes in the area. We feel that this is what the Nolans are trying to do. We
also know it has been a hardship for the family to have a single car garage, due to health problems both
Dennis and Carolyn have had in the past.
Please grant their request for a variance in this matter.
Since ely, "
Timothy Ziegler
Mary Ziegler
763 5719531
CRYOF
FRIDLEY
FRIDLEY MUNICIPAL CENTER - 6431 UNIVERSITY AVE. N.E. FRIDLEY, MN 55432 - (763) 571-3450 - FAX (763) 571-1287
August 7, 2001
Dennis & Carolyn Nolan
5733 West Moore Lake Drive
Fridley MN 55432
Dear Mr. and Mrs. Nolan:
Per Minnesota Statute 15.99, local government units are required to notify land use
applicants within 10 working days if their land use applications are complete. We
officially received your application for a variance on August 6, 2001. This letter serves
to inform you that your application is complete and has been set to follow the schedule
of the July 20, 2001 deadline.
Your Variance application hearing and discussion will take place at the City of Fridley
Appeals Commission Meeting on August 22, 2001 at 7:30 P.M. in the City Council
Chambers at 6431 University Avenue. If your variance application needs to be
reviewed by the City Council, the meeting will be held on September 10, 2001 at 7:30 in
the City Council Chambers.
If you have any questions regarding this letter or the process, please feel free to contact
me at 763-572-3595.
Sincerely,
Stacy B Ith s
Planner
cc: Orville Treichel
Treichel Construction
13819 Quinn Street NW
Andover MN 55304
C-01-104
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HARDSHIP STATEMENT
(Jur house at 5733 West Moore Lake Drive was built in the 1950's and a single
car garage built a few years after that. This was back in the time when most women did
not work outside of the home and there was no need for more than one facer car.
How times have changed since them
Our single car garage sat on the property line, and in the almost twenty-five years
that we have lived m this house, we have wanted a double car garage. Our house is a
walk -out rambler style with a severe slope in the back leading to Moore Lake. Because of
the severe slope, it is impossible to build a double garage in the back yard. Because of the
way the house is situated on the lot and the steep slope in the back of the house, we have
no other way to build a double car garage other than the way it is being proposed.
We have always wanted to change the garage and build one that was more usable
for our needs. We both work outside of the home and also have handicaps that having a
single car garage makes worse. Last fall my husband fell and broke his hip. I have severe
arthritis and fibromyalgia and need to use a cane. It is downright dangerous for either of
us to park our cars outside during the winter. With Dennis f to la�ng last year on the ice and
having osteoporosis and blood clot problems, the prospect of another winter like last year
is very scary.
We chose to stay here in Fridley rather than move. Out son will be a sophomore in
Fridley High School. Our daughter and her husband live less than one mile away. We are
active members of our community. Rather than move, we chose to spend more than
$75,000 to make improvements on our home. It may have been cheaper and less stressful
to move. I hope we have made the right decision. Our neighbors are pleased to we us
making these changes as it will only add to the value of the home and the neighborhood
This entire project started with wanting to change the outdated single car garage
to an attached double car garage. As mentioned before, becau of the f the lot and
the way the house is situated on the lot, the only way to have aAe o e gage is to go
back only 3 feet from the property line. This still allows for plenty of room between our
garage and the neighbor's house. If the City of Fridley insists that we must be 5 feet from
the property line, there is no way to even have a double car garage at all. It defeats the
whole point of this project and we are back to where we started Only now, the original
garage has been tom down, our entire yard is torn up, the deck is removed, and we out
$75,000 toward this project.
Originally we asked if we could add on to the existing garage. We were told "no"
because it was on the property line. It had to be torn down, and the land surveyed at an.
additional expense to us. Having done all of this, and now having the cost of the garage
project alone double from $15,000 to $33,000, is the City of Fridley going to deny us
this home improvement? I hope nota We chose to stay here rather than move. Please do
not make us regret our decision.
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CITY OF FRIDLEY
6431 UNIVERSITY AVENUE
FRIDLEY, MN 55432
(763) 572-3592
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
VARIANCE APPLICATION FOR:
Residential Commercial/Industrial Signs
PROPERTY INFORMATION: (site plan required for submittal, see attached)
Address:. 3 �Q,K`
Property Identification Number: 0— Wf - 00/
Legal Description: Lot Block Tract/Addition
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Current Zoning: Square Footage acreage:
Reason for Variance:
Have you operated a business in a city which required a business license?
Yes No Y_ 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: Fee owners must sign this form prior to proc ssing.)
NAME: t -
ADDRESS: W c h 3
DAYTIME PHONE: % 63 SIGNATURE/DA
PETITIONER INFORMATION
NAME: / ,
ADDRESS: S ti
DAYTIME PHONE: L SIGNA URE/DA
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Section of City Code:
FEES
Fee: $100.00 for commercial, industrial, or signs:
Fee: $60.00 for residential properties: Receipt #: Received By:
Application N e • V � 44--130,11
Scheduled Commissio Date:
Scheduled City Council Date:
10 Day Application Complete Notification Date:
60 Day Date: Q I
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VARIANCE APPLICATION
SUBMISSION CHECKLIST
The following shall be the minimum submission requirements to the Appeals
Commission. Applications will not be accepted if the following is not submitted:
RESIDENTIAL:
ITEM
SUBMITTED
RECEIVER'S
COMPLETE
REVIEWER'S
INITIALS
INITIALS/DATE
Completed application, with fee
(Application is considered complete if
all blanks are completed, and both fee
owner and petitioner have signed)
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Scaled site plan of property showing
north arrow, existing and proposed
structures, lot and block number,
adjacent street names, and buildings on
adjacent lots within 10 feet of the
common lot lines.
Elevation of building and description of
materials.
Narrative of proposed building.
COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL: -
ITEM
SUBMITTED
RECEIVER'S
COMPLETE
REVIEWER'S
INITIALS
INITIALS
Completed application, with fee
(Application is considered complete if
all blanks are completed, and both fee
owner and petitioner have signed)
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Scaled site plan of property showing
north arrow, existing and proposed
structures, lot and block number,
adjacent street names, and buildings on
adjacent lots within 10 feet of the
common lot lines.
Elevation of building and description of
materials.
Landscape plan for all projects requiring
a parking lot expansion of four (4) or
mores aces.
Grading and drainage plan.
Erosion control plan.
Calculations for stormwater runoff:
CITY OF FRIDLEY PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE
BEFORE THE APPEALS COMMISSION
TO:
Residents within 350 feet of 5733 West Moore Lake Drive
CASE NUMBER:
VAR #01-11
APPLICANT:
Dennis and Carolyn Nolan
5733 West Moore Lake Drive
Fridley, MN 55432
Petitioner or representative must be at meeting.
PURPOSE.
To reduce the side yard setback from 5 feet to 3 feet to allow
the construction of an attached two -car garage
LOCATION OF
PROPERTY:
5733 West Moore Lake Drive
LEGAL
DESCRIPTION:
Lot 18, Block 1, Donnay's Lakeview Manor Addition
DATE AND TIME
Appeals Commission Meeting, Wednesday, August 22,
OFHEAR/NG:
2001, at 7:30 p.m.
The Appeals Commission meetings are televised live the
night of the meeting on Channel 17.
PLACE OF
Fridley Municipal Center, City Council Chambers
HEARING:
6431 University Avenue
HOW TO
1. You may attend hearings and testify.
PARTICIPATE:
2. You may send a letter before the hearing to Paul Bolin,
Planning Coordinator, or Stacy Bulthuis, Planner, at 6431
University Avenue N.E., Fridley, MN 55432 or fax at 763-
571-1287.
SPECIAL
Hearing impaired persons planning to attend who need an
ACCOMMODATION:
interpreter or other persons with disabilities who require
auxiliary aids should contact Roberta Collins at 763-572-3500
no later than August 15, 2001. (TDD 763-572-3534)
ANY QUESTIONS:
Contact Paul Bolin, Planning Coordinator, at 763-572-3599,
or Stacy Bulthuis, Planner, at 763-572-3595.
Mailing Date: August 10, 2001
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Bid Ad r s 2
FRIDL ,MN 55432
BISSON ROBERT J & TERESA K
5719 W MOORE LAKE DR NE
FRIDLEY,MN 55432
COOK ROBERT J & LORRAINE M
5761 W MOORE LAKE DR NE
FRIDLEY,MN 55432
DECKER FRANCES D
5741 W MOORE LAKE DR NE
FRIDLEY,MN 55432
FRIDLXC OF
6431 UITY AVE NE
FRIDL5432
H R A OF F I LEY
5707 W MO E LAKE DR NE
FRIDLEY N 432
LAWLER DANIEL G & LATAWIEC K M
5724 W MOORE LAKE DR NE
FRIDLEY,MN 55432
PETERSON B G
5715 JACKSON ST NE
FRIDLEY,MN 55432
SEABERG DOROTHY G
5685 JACKSON ST NE
FRIDLEY,MN 55432
ZIEGLER TIMOTHY J & MARY
5744 W MOORE LAKE DR NE
FRIDLEY,MN 55432
ANDERSON BART A & KATIE D
5695 JACKSON ST NE
FRIDLEY,MN 55432
BRAY MARGART B
5781 W MOORE LAKE DR NE
FRIDLEY,MN 55432
CURRENT RESIDENT I)SM
5890 CENTRAL AVE NE
FRIDLEY,MN 55432
5725 JACKSON ST NE
FRIDLEY,MN 55432
FRIDL Y RA
Bad Ad ss 1
FRIDL ,MN 55432
HAIDLE ROSS E & ADELINE M
5714 W MOORE LAKE DR NE
FRIDLEY,MN 55432
MEDTRONIC INC
700 MEDTRONIC DRIVE
FRIDLEY,MN 55432
REICHEL JAMIE M
5735 JACKSON ST NE
FRIDLEY,MN 55432
bee deny dzec-a- szd
5751 W MOORE LAKE DR NE
FRIDLEY,MN 55432
BERGER BLAIR J & JEFFIFER M
5771 W MOORE LAKE DR NE
FRIDLEY,MN 55432
CARLINE BERNICE K
5705 JACKSON ST NE
FRIDLEY,MN 55432
CURRE RESIDENT
UNK - -
FRIDL 55432
ELSAFY IKBAL
5770 W MOORE LAKE DR NE
FRIDLEY,MN 55432
GRAF FREDERICK C & RUTH L
5734 W MOORE LAKE DR NE
FRIDLEY,MN 55432
JAEGER JOHN J & DONNA J
5745 JACKSON ST NE
FRIDLEY,MN 55432
NOLAN DENNIS J & PECK C J
5733 W MOORE LAKE DR NE
FRIDLEY,MN 55432
RESCH TAMMY J
5790 W MOORE LAKE DR NE
FRIDLEY,MN 55432
ZIEGLER DONALD H & RAMONA A
771 58TH AVE NE
FRIDLEY,MN 55432