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VAR 07.69Date: July 24, 1969 APPLICATION TO THE BOARD OF APPEALS AND CITY COUNCIL FOR SPECIAL USE PERMIT, VARIANCE IN REQUIREMENTS OF CERTAIN ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF FRIDLEY (Applicant to complete items 1, 2, 3) 1. Name. and Address of Applicant Mr. Robert L. Olson 5614 -5th Street N.E. 3618 McKinley Street N.E. (Present Home) 2. Legal Description of Property (also general location, such as;"north- east corner of 64th Avenue and 5th Streetf° or 6415 Fifth Street") Lots 7 & K 8, Block 3, Hamilton's Addition to Mechanicsville 5614th Street N.E., Fridley Minnesota 3. Describe the variance requested. (Attach Plat or Survey of Property showing location of proposed building, etc., also adjoining properties and ownership within 200' of said property.) 10 feet to 5 feet to allog the construction of an addition onto grgsp3it home. 4. Comments by administrative official denying original request for building permit or other permit. (To be completed by administrative official. Appropriate ordinances and section of ordinances to be cited.) -2- 5. Notice of Hearing appeared -in Official Newspaper on the following dates;_ _July 30, 1969 (must be at least once 10 days before meeting -- copy of notice to be attached). 6. Board Members notified of meeting by August 11, 1969 (List Members, Date Notified, and "Yes" or "No" for plans to attend hearing). Name Date Plan to Attend -Donald Mi ttelstadt Bob Minish Bob Ahonen D • c:k Harris Mike O'Bannon 7. Person making appeal and the following property owners having property within 200' notified: By Phone Notified by Name Date or Mail (Initial) 8. The Following Board Members and interested parties were present at the Hearing: BOARD MEMBERS Mr. Raymond Gullickson 5648 -5th Street N.E. E. Paul Willingham 5638 -5th Street N.E. Ronald Sanetra 5626 -5th Street N.E. Edward Dupay 5618 -5th Street N.E. Magdalen Adelmann 5612 -5th Street N.E. Richard Gucinski 5608 -5th Street N.E. Melvin Burton 5604 -5th Street N.E. David Abrams 5659 -5th Street Alvin Schnobrich 5649 -5th Street N.E. John Osterloh 5639 -5th Street N.E. Joseph Schuur 5629 -5th Street N.E. Raymond E. grams 5625 -5th Street N.E. Beverly I Poff 5617 -5th Street N.E. Gary Cheney 5609 -5th Street N.E. Edward Hanscom 5641 -4th Street N.E. John Brandell 5617 -4th Street N.E. Walter Johnson 5643 -4th Street N.E. Richard Johnson „ 5615 -4th Street N.E. William Huge 5613 -4th Street N.E. Central Dental LalForatory 5601 -4th Street N.E. - 3 - NAME 9. Opinions and recommendations by BOARD OF APPEALS: ADDRESS 10. For Above Recommendations Against Recommendations 11. Action by City Council and Date: M, PETITION TO THE BOARD OF APPEALS: WE, THE UNDERSIGNED, residents and home owners have moved to Fridley to have and enjoy large lots with separation from our neighbors. We have paid for these conditions and continue to pay for them in larger streets, sewer, curbing and other assessments. We desire that our neighborhood not be permitted to deteriorate, but rather be improved, if possible. We object to the granting of the variance requested by Robert Olson at 5611.E 5th Street N. E. to allow the extension of his living quarters to beyond the limit of 10 feet from the lot line. NAME ADDRESS s L Mgjr/./wmlm � .%�✓r s' �' % 7 — s�� s� ilii' j THE MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF APPEALS MEETING OF AUGUST 27, 1969 The meeting was called to order by Chairman Mittelstadt at 7:31 P.M. MEMBERS PRESENT: Mittelstadt, Minish, Harris, O'Bannon, Ahonen OTHERS PRESENT: Clarence Belisle -Building Inspector and Hank Muhich-Building Official MOTION by Ahonen to approve the minutes of the August 13, 1969 meeting as written. Seconded by Harris. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, the motion carried unanimously. 1. A REQUEST FOR A VARIANCE OF SECTION 45.23 TO REDUCE THE SIDEYARD REQUIREMENT FROM 10 FEET TO 5 FEET TO PERMIT THE CONSTRUCTION OF AN ADDITION TO AN EXISTING HOUSE LOCATED ON LOTS 7 AND 8, BLOCK 3, HAMILTON'S ADDITION TO MECHANICSVILLE, TAE SAME BEING 5614 -5TH STREET N.E., FRIDLEY, MINNESOTA. (REQUEST BY MR. ROBERT MOTION by O'Bannon to remove the item from table. Seconded by Harris. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, the motion carried unanimously. Chairman Mittelstadt explained to the audience what took place at the last meeting, August 13, 1969, and that the Board had tabled the item to allow Mr. Olson time to consult with his builder for the reason of drawing up alternate plans that would come closer to the City Code sideyard requirement. He then asked Mr. Olson if he had brought such plans with him. Mr. Darrel Durand, Route #3, Stillwater, builder for Mr. Olson, explained to the Board the alternate methods Mr. Olson and himself had gone over and the difficulties they had encountered with each alternate plan. He also stated the reasons why the original plan would add the most to the appearance of the home and would give the Olson family adequate living space. He also said the cost of other alternate plans would be a great deal higher due to the work involved than this one. The proposed addition is 15 feet by 26 feet and will be added onto the South end of the house making the home a total of 45 feet by 26 feet. The addition would consist of a living room with bedrooms above. Mr. William Keefer, 2408 Central Avenue, attorney representing Mr. Olson, stated, Mr. Olson was living in a home in Minneapolis, but has had to sell as his family was outgrowing the home and at this time he could not afford to build onto it. Mr. Olson explained to the Board that he has his wife, 5 children (4 boys and a girl) and his brother-in-law living with him at the present time. Mr. Keefer continued that Mr. Olson went ahead with the closing costs, on the Minneapolis home and gave his tenants a 30 day notice at 5614 -5th Street as his family wanted to move back to Fridley. Mr. Olson thought he would be allowed to enlarge this home as he had received Mrs. Adelmann's approval for the addition. This is a small 2 bedroom house that is almost 20 years old. The Olson's are planning on bringing this home up to date by stuccoing the house and the garage and refurnishing the inside. He stated further that Mr. Olson is in a rather awkward position at this time. 11 Minutes of the Board of Aupeals meeting of August 27. 1969 Page 2 Mr. Speakman, 118 East Main, Anoka, attorney representing Mrs. Adelmann, stated, he had brought with him a petition, against the requested variance, signed by 14 property owners (Note; 6 were within 200 feet of the property in question.) and included in the names are the people living directly across the street. He presented this petition to the Board along with pictures that showed the lot line and where the proposed addition would be. He further explained that Mrs. and Miss. Adelmann had just gotten home from vacation and were rushed when Mr. Olson came over asking for their approval for the addition. They did not take time to think about what Mr. Olson was planning on building and signed the "no objection" letter but they have since thought about it and have changed their minds. Also, the Easterly window on the proposed addition will look directly into Mrs. Adlemann's bedroom window. Mr. Olson stated that he had asked, at the last meeting, if a petition would do him any good and the Board had said it would have no bearing. Otherwise, he to would have passed one around. Chairman Mittelstadt informed the applicant that the Board would take that into consideration. MOTION by Minish to accept the petition, against the requested variance, presented to the Board by Mr. Speakman. Seconded by Ahonen. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, the motion carried unanimously. Mr. Gary Cheney, 5609 -5th Street. He could see no reason as to why Mr. Olson should not be allowed the variance as in driving around the neighborhood there is an equal number of homes that are 5 feet away from the lot line and homes that are 10 feet away from the lot line. In fact 4 people on the petition have their houses within 5 feet of the lot line. Mr. Younglove, 5545 -5th Street. What are the requirements of the City Code concerning sideyards? Chairman Mittelstadt explained the City Code requirements on sideyards and also the requirements of space between structures. Mr. Younglove wasin favor of those requirements and he didn't feel that the City should allow houses to vary in those requirements even though some houses are closer to the lot line than the City Code permits. Mrs. Walter Johnson, 5643 -4th Street. Our objection to breaking the City Code is that we have a house to the South of us that is in a condition where it will have to be torn down in the near future. We will not want them to ask for a sideyard variance when a new house is built there. If we let them (Olson's) vary the sideyard requirement we will be setting the neighborhood precedent, and anyone can come in and ask for a variance can't they? Chairman Mittelstadt explained everyone has the right to come before the different Boards of the City to ask for variances of the City Code requirements. 0 Minutes of the Board of Appeals meeting of August 27, 1969 Page 3 Upon a request from the audience, Chairman Mittelstadt explained the plans for the proposed addition. Mr. Durand then explained in more detail the plans to Mrs. Adelmann and the reason why they -want the plans the way they are and the reasons against other alternatives. Mr. Burton, 5604 -5th Street, asked if the City Code had any restrictions on how many people can sleep in a bedroom. Chairman Mittelstadt answered that there is no such restriction in the City Code. Mrs. Adelmann: If he is going to enlarge his house, he will be taking away from his yard and then where will his kids play. They will be on our yard. I think he should put up a fence the whole length of his lot line between the two houses. Mr. Olson: I do intend to fence in the back yard. Mr. Harris: Is there anyway the two principle parties could compromise. Mr. Olson: I would be willing to cut down the addition from 15 feet to 12.5 feet. The drawing submitted would be the same except the 2.5 foot closet area between the present home and the proposed addition would be eliminated. Also, the Easterly window, facing Mrs. Adlemann's home will be changed and will be placed further West so it won't be directly across from their bedroom window. Mrs. Adlemann did not approve this compromise. She still felt the Code should be upheld. MOTION by O'Bannon to close the public hearing. Seconded by Minish. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, the motion carried unanimously. Mr. Minish: I move to grantkthe variance from 10 feet to 7.5 feet to permit the construction of the addition as shown on the drawing submitted to the Board but modified to eliminate the 2.5 feet of closet space and also with the stipulation that the Southeasterly window on the proposed addition be changed so as not to be directly across from the A delmann's bedroom window. Seconded by O'Bannon. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, the motion carried unanimously. ADJOURNEr1NT : The meeting was adjourned at 8:40 P.M. by Chairman Mittelstadt. Respectfully submitted, MARY HINT Secretary TRE MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF APPEALS MEETING OF AUGUST 13, 1969 The meeting was called to order by Chairman Mittelstadt at 7:25 P.M. MEMEERS PRESENT: Mittelstadt, Minish, Harris, O'Bannon, Ahonen OTHERS PRESENT: Clarence Belisle, Building Inspector MOTION by Ahonen to approve the minutes of the July 30, 1969 meeting as written. Seconded by O'Bannon. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, the motion carried unanimously. 1. A REQUEST FOR A VARIANCE OF SECTION 45.23 TO REDUCE THE SIDEYARD REQUIREMENT MIM 1® FEET TO 5 FEET TO PERMIT TME CON=CTIQN OF AN ADDITION TO EXISTING HOUSE LOUM12 ON LOTS 7 & 8. BLOCK 3. HAMILTON'S ADDITION TO MECHANICSVILLE. THE SAM BEING 5614-53H STREET N.E_„ FRIDLEY, MINNESOTA. (REQUEST BY MSB. ROBERT L. OLSON, 3618 MCKINLEY STREET N.E.. MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA.) - ice. Robart Olson was present to present his request to the Board. Also present eYere the following interested parties: Mr. Gary W. Cheney, 5609 -5th Street P.E., Hr, Eduard Dupay, 5618 -5th Street N.E., Mr. & Mrs. M. Burton, 5604 -5th Street N.E., Mrs. Amelia Adelman and Magdalen Adelman, 5612 -5th Street N.E., and 1�k . Charles Marihufuis, 3618 McKinley Street N.E. o Olson brought with him plans for the proposed addition. He informed the Board the addition would consist of a living room with bedrooms above. He also brought "ith Haim a letter signed by his adjoining neighbor, Magdalen Adelman, stating she did not object to the applicant building the addition within 6 feet of the property line. Mrs. Adelman stated she had signed the letter of no objection, but has since reconsidered and she now objects to the addition coming that close to the property line. Mr. Cheney, living directly across the street, stated that he felt this addition would enhance the neighborhood and improve the property values. A lengthlydiscussion followed and was centered on room arrangements and if alternatives such as building to the front or to the back of the existing structure would be feasible. Mr. O'Bannon had to leave for another meeting at 7:50 P.M. MOTION by Minish to continue the public hearing on this request until the August 2f, 1969 meeting, to allow the applicant to consult with his architects to try and draw up alternate plans that would meet the City Code requirements. Seconded by Harris. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, the motion carried unanimously. ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned by Chairman Mittelstadt at 8:35 P.M. Respectfully su ed, { CE BELISL Acting Secretary TO. Liv 1A '4969 SEND WHITE AND PINK ' COPIES WITH CARBON INTACT PWK ' COPY IS RETURNED WITH REPLY. please Fv* nd £ S u 45 4 libert L. OUM y _ pumads �018 104 +a PLEASE E P e Y O ---� 51NED k � i'� #•'r-. a .. -7 �.;;fik r4.�t�y�#�.SV�i'F°-�+c<��YARtr�i7-:; - '�� _ - �- . (�`.4' f 1r l FOLD , r av t F. DATE SIGNED SEND WHITE AND PINK ' COPIES WITH CARBON INTACT PWK ' COPY IS RETURNED WITH REPLY. OFFICIAL NOTICE CITY OF FRIDLEY ..... PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE BOARD OF APPEALS TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT the Board of Appeals of the City of Fridley will meet in the Council Chambers of the City Hall at 7:30 P.M. on Wednesday, August 13, 1969 to consider the following matter: A request for a variance of Section 45.23 to reduce the sideyard requirement from 10 feet to 5 feet to permit the construction of an addition to existing house located on Lots? and 8, Block 3, Hamilton's Addition to Mechanicsville, the same being 5614 -5th • Street N.E., Fridley, Minnesota. (Request by Mr. Robert L. Olson, 3618 McKinley Street N.E., Minneapolis, Minnesota.) Anyone desiring to be heard with reference to the above matter may be heard at this meeting. DONALD MITTELSTADT CHAIRMAN BOARD OF APPEALS PUBLISH: July 30, 1969 APPLICATION TO THE BOARD OF APPEALS AND CITY COUNCIL FOR SPECIAL USE PERMIT, VARIANCE IN REQUIREMENTS OF CERTAIN ORDINANCES OF TIE CITY OF FRIDLEY (Applicant to complete items 1, 2, 3) 1. Name and Address of Applicant 57 - Joe J o e rJ7 ��i�1L� � /U•F., 2. Legal Description of Property (also general location, such asi"north- east corner of 64th Avenue and 5th StreetC° or 6415 Fifth Street") 3. Describe the variance requested. (Attach Plat or Survey of Property showing location of proposed building, etc., also adjoining properties and ownership within 200' of said property.) -21 b&,] -&ie6 _ _ LJP4 - /0 TO 6Foe L t ✓, xJ G A-ge e g 4. Comments by administrative official denying original request for building permit or other permit. (To be completed by administrative official. Appropriate ordinances and section of ordinances to be cited.) The Minutes of the Board of Appeals Meeting of October 29, 1969 Page 6 Mr. Harris stated we will be improving the area and it can't do anything but help us. It may speed up the development of the area and it may move the City to make up a long range plan for the area. MOTION by O'Bannon to close the Public Hearing. Seconded by Minish. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, the motion carried unanimously. MOTION by Harris to approve the request as the Board agreed it would- be an improvement to the area in every way. Seconded by Minish. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, the motion carried unanimously. The Building Official presented a letter to the Board, from Mr. Robert Olson, 5614 -5th Street, which stated that he still plans to stucco his addition to his home but due to a change in the original estimate he is forced to delay this work for a time. Mr. Robert Olson was before the Board of Appeals for the addition to the house and one of the agreements was that he stucco the addition to much the house. MOTION by Harris to receive the letter from Mr. Olson. Seconded by O'Bannon. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, the motion carried unanimously. ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned by Chairman Mittelstadt at 10:15 P.M. Respectfully submitted, V� AAU MARY HINT Secretary