VAR 89-01GZl'OF
FRIDLEY
CIVIC CENTER • 6431 UNIVERSITY AVE. N.E. FRIDLEY, MINNESOTA 55432 • PHONE (612) 571-3450
APPEALS COMMISSION
ACTION TAKEN NOTICE
Mearlin John Nordstrom
5908 - 7th Street N.E.
Fridley, MN 55432
February 1, 1989
On Tuesday, January 31, 1989, the Fridley Appeals Commission
officially approved your request for a variance,
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reduce the building side yard setback and to reduce the side yard
setback from 5 feet to 3.2 feet to allow the construction of a
garage on Lot 10, Block 5, Bonny Addition, the same being 5908 -
7th Street N.E. with the following stipulations:
1. The garage be architecturally compatible with the existing
house.
2. The petitioner to remove the existing garage upon completion
of the new garage.
3. All exterior walls less than 5 feet from the property line
must be constructed of 1 hour fire rated resistance materials
on the inside with no unprotected openings allowed.
S
B9-rbara Dacy
Planning Coordinator
DC:ls
Please review the above stipulations, sign the statement below, and
return one copy to the City of Fridley `Community Development
Department by February 15, 1989.
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CIIYOF 58 12-29-88 -89 Variance to reduce side yard setback
FRIDLEY 3.2 ft to allow constructi
a garage at 5908 - 7th St. N.E.
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REQUEST
PERMIT NUMBER
APPLICANT
PROPOSED REQUEST
LOCATION
SITE DATA
SIZE
DENSITY
PRESENT ZONING
ADJACENT LAND USES
& ZONING
UTILITIES
PARK DEDICATION
ANALYSIS
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS
CONFORMANCE TO
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
COMPATIBILITY WITH
ADJACENT USES & ZONING
ENVIRONMENTAL
CONSIDERATIONS
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Mearlin Nordstran
To reduce the side yard setback for an attached accessory
building frau 5 ft. to 3.2 ft.; to reduce the front yard
setback from 35 ft. to 30.25 ft.
5908 - 7th Street N.E.
10,137 sq. ft.
Proposal #1: 20.50 lot coverage; Proposal #2: 20.60 lot
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Available
N/A
N/A
Yes
Yes
None
STAFF RECOMMENDATION see staff Report
APPEALS RECOMMENDATION
PLANNING COMMISSION
RECOMMENDATION
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Staff Report
VAR #89-01
Page 2
A. PUBLIC PURPOSE SERVED BY REQUIREMENT:
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Section 205.07.03.D,(2),(b), requires a side yard setback of
five (5) feet between an attached accessory building or use
and a side property line.
The public purpose served by this requirement is to provide
space between individual structures to reduce the possibility
of fire, to provide access to the rear yard for emergencies,
and to limit the condition of crowding in the residential
neighborhood.
Section 205.07.03.D, (1) , requires a front yard depth of not
less than thirty-five (35) feet.
The public purpose served by this requirement it to allow for
off-street parking without encroaching on the public right-
of-way and also for aesthetic consideration to reduce the
building "line of sight" encroachment into the neighbor's
front yard.
Section 205.04.05.B permits accessory buildings and structures
in the rear and side yard only.
The public purpose served by this requirement is to provide
desired front yard space to be used for green space for access
and to add to the attractiveness of the neighborhood.
B. APPLICANT'S STATED HARDSHIP:
"To allow two cars side by side and to use my existing new 16
ft. garage door to allow storage of two collector cars and
tent trailer."
C. ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF REVIEW:
Request
Mr. Mearlin Nordstrom, the petitioner, is requesting a
variance to reduce the front yard setback from 35 ft. to 30.25
ft. and to reduce the side yard setback from 5 ft. to 3.2 ft.
These variances are necessary for Mr. Nordstrom to construct
an attached garage which would store four cars and a tent
trailer.
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Staff Report
VAR #89-01
Page 3
Analysis
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The property in question is 10,137 sq. ft. in size and
contains a 1,100 sq. ft. house, a 484 sq. ft. detached double
garage, and a small storage shed. Mr. Nordstrom is proposing
to tear down the existing garage which has a 3.2 ft. side yard
setback and replace it with an attached 984 sq. ft. garage.
This garage would be used to store a tent trailer, two
collector cars and two family cars.
The petitioner has submitted two different layouts for the
proposed garage. The first proposal (Attachment A) consists
of constructing a 982 sq. ft. attached garage on the north
side of the property. This proposal requires a variance to
reduce both the front yard setback from 35 ft. to 30.25 ft.
and the side yard setback from 5 ft. to 3.2 ft.
In the second plan (Attachment B), Mr. Nordstrom is proposing
a 986 sq ft. attached garage which requires a variance to
reduce the side yard setback from 5 ft. to 3.2 ft. The garage
would be located on the north side of the property and have
a front yard setback of 40 ft.
This proposal proves that a front yard setback is not
necessary to meet Mr. Nordstrom's needs. A variance is
justified if there are exceptional or extraordinary
circumstances to the property or the intended use, that does
not apply to other property in the same vicinity. Staff has
reviewed other parcels in the neighborhood and has determined
that this property is not unique. There are other options
available to the petitioner to construct an attached garage
which complies to the Zoning Code regulations (Attachment C).
If approved, staff recommends the following stipulations be
attached to the variance request:
1. The garage be architecturally compatible with the
existing house.
2. Petitioner to remove the existing garage and storage shed
prior to completion of the new garage.
3. All exterior walls less than 5 ft. from the property line
must be constructed of 1 hour fire resistance materials
on the inside with no unprotected openings allowed.
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PUBLIC HEARING
BEFORE THE
APPEALS COMMISSION
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Notice is hereby given that the Appeals Commission of the City of
Fridley will conduct a Public Hearing at the Community Education
Center at 6085 Seventh Street N.E. on Tuesday, January 17, 1989,
at 7:30 p.m. for the purpose of:
Consideration of a variance request, VAR #89-
01, by Mearlin John Nordstrom, pursuant to
Section 205.07.03.D,(2),(b), of the Fridley
City Code to reduce the side yard setback for
an attached accessory building from 5 feet to
3.2 feet; and pursuant to Section
205.07.04.D.1 to reduce the front yard depth
from 35 feet to 30.24 feet; and pursuant to
Section 205.04.05.B of the Fridley City Code
to allow an accessory building in the front
yard instead of the rear and side yard only,
to allow the construction of a garage on Lot
10, Block 5, Bonny Addition, the same being
5908 - 7th Street N.E., Fridley, Minnesota,
55432.
Any and all persons desiring to be heard shall be given the
opportunity at the above stated time and place.
ALEX BARNA
CHAIRPERSON
APPEALS COMMISSION
Note: The Appeals Commission will have the final action on this
request unless there are objections from surrounding neighbors, the
City Staff, or the petitioner does not agree with the Commission's
decision. If any of these events occur, the request will continue
to the City Council through the Planning Commission with only a
recommendation from the Appeals Commission.
Any questions related to this item may be referred to the Fridley
Community Development Department, 571-3450.
CITYOF
FRIDLEY
CIVIC CENTER • 6431 UNIVERSITY AVE. N.E. FRIDLEY, MINNESOTA 55432 • PHONE (612) 571-3450
January 12, 1989
N O T I C E
Due to an error in publication, the public hearing scheduled for
the January 17, 1989, Appeals Commission meeting for variance
request, VAR #89-01, by Mearlin John Nordstrom, pursuant to Section
205.07.03.D,(2),(b), of the Fridley City Code to reduce the side
yard setback for an attached accessory building from 5 feet to 3.2
feet; and pursuant to Section 205.07.04.D.1 to reduce the front
yard depth from 35 feet to 30.24 feet; and pursuant to Section
205.04.05.B of the Fridley City Code to allow an accessory building
in the front yard instead of the rear and side yard only, to allow
the construction of a garage on Lot 10, Block 5, Bonny Addition,
the same being 5908 - 7th Street N.E., has been cancelled.
This item is rescheduled for the January 31, 1989, Appeals
Commission meeting to be held at the Community Education Center,
6085 Seventh Street N.E., at 7:30 p.m.
Any and all persons desiring to be heard shall be given the
opportunity at the above stated time and place.
ALEX BARNA
CHAIRPERSON
APPEALS COMMISSION
Note: The Appeals Commission will have the final action on this
request unless there are objections from surrounding neighbors, the
City Staff, or the petitioner does not agree with the Commission's
decision. If any of these events occur, the request will continue
to the City Council through the Planning Commission with only a
recommendation from the Appeals Commission.
If you have any questions regarding this item, please call the
Community Development Department at 571-3450.
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VAR #89-01
Mearlin J. Nordstrom
5908 - 7th Street N.E.
Fridley, MN 55432
City Council Members
City Manager
Chairperson of Appeals Cmamission
School District #14 Jams Karpinski
6000 W. Moore Lake Dr. N.E. 5872 Washington St.
Fridley, RI 55432 Fridley, MLS 55432
•Appeals 1-6-89
Victor Arnoldy
N.E. 5925 - 6th St. N.E.
Fridley, NST 55432
Richard Crist Lynn Nblhus nheodore Stokolka
5849 - 7th St. N.E. 5860 Washington St. N.E. 5933 - 6th St. N.E.
Fridley, M 55432 Fridley, MN 55432 Fridley, DIN 55432
Frank Keeley
5861 - 7th St. N.E.
Fridley, MLV 55432
Dolores Anderson
5873 - 7th St. N.E.
Fridley, M 55432
George Patterson
5885 - 7th St. N.E.
Fridley, MN 55432
Ralph Rich
5897 - 7th St. N.E.
Fridley, MST 55432
Gary Ellestad Douglas Haugland
5861 - 6th St. N.E. 5916 - 7th St. N.E.
Fridley, MSI 55432 Fridley, WI 55432
Larry Wade Gustave Fjetland
5871 - 6th St. N.E. 5900 - 7th St. N.E.
Fridley, M 55432 Fridley, MN 55432
lee Switzer Virginia Whitney
5870 - 7th St. N.E. 5901 - 6th St. N.E.
Fridley, MLV 55432 Fridley, MlV 55432
Louis Buchwald Fred G. Presher
5860 - 7th St. N.E. 5909 - 6th St. N.E.
Fridley, M.V 55432 Fridley, MN 55432
Roy Haglund Roland Hardel Elmer Pless
5896 Washington St. N.E. 5932 - 7th St. N.E. 5917 - 6th St. N.E.
Fridley, MN 55432 Fridley, MLS 55432 Fridley, MLS 55432
Henry Gliniany
5884 Washington St.
Fridley, MLV 55432
Jerry Higgins
N.E. 5924 - 7th St. N.E.
Fridley, MLV 55432
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We, Doug and Miriam Haugland, approve the Nordstrom's at 5908
7th Street N.E., Fridley, to build an attached garage the same
distance from our boundary line as their existing non-attached
garage.
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F'RIDLEY
CIVIC CENTER • 6431 UNIVERSITY AVE. N.E. FRIDLEY, MINNESOTA 55432 • PHONE (612) 571-3450
APPEALS COMMISSION
ACTION TAKEN NOTICE
Mearlin John Nordstrom
5908 - 7th Street N.E.
Fridley, MN 55432
February 1, 1989
On Tuesday, January 31, 1989, the Fridley Appeals Commission
officially approved your request for a variance, VAR #89-01, to
reduce the building side yard setback and to reduce the side yard
setback from 5 feet to 3.2 feet to allow the construction of a
garage on Lot 10, Block 5, Bonny Addition, the same being 5908 -
7th Street N.E. with the following stipulations:
1. The garage be architecturally compatible with the existing
house.
2. The petitioner to remove the existing garage upon completion
of the new garage.
3. All exterior walls less than 5 feet from the property line
must be constructed of 1 hour fire rated resistance materials
on the inside with no unprotected openings allowed.
Sincerele,
Barbara Dacy
Planning Coordinator
DC:ls
Please review the above stipulations, sign the statement below, and
return one copy to the City of Fridley 'Community Development
Department by February 15, 1989.
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CITY OF FRIDLEY
APPEALS COMMISSION MEETING, JANUARY 311 1989
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CALL TO ORDER•
Chairperson Barna called the January 31, 1989, Appeals Commission
meeting to order at 7:35 p.m.
ROLL CALL•
Members Present: Alex Barna, Jerry Sherek, Kenneth Vos,
Larry Kuechle
Members Absent: Diane Savage
Others Present: Darrel Clark, Chief Building Official
Barbara Dacy, Planning Coordinator
Mearlin Nordstrom, 5908 - 7th Street N.E.
Gus Fjetland, 5900 - 7th Street N.E.
Jerry Higgins, 5924 - 7th Street N.E.
APPROVAL OF NOVEMBER 15 1988 APPEALS COMMISSION MINUTES:
MOTION by Dr. Vos, seconded by Mr. Kuechle, to approve the November
15, 1988, Appeals Commission minutes as written.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON BARNA DECLARED THE
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
CONSIDERATION OF A VARIANCE REQUEST VAR #89-01. BY MEARLIN JOHN
NORDSTROM•
Pursuant to Section 205.07.03.D.(2).(b) of the Fridley City Code
to reduce the side yard setback for an attached accessory building
from 5 feet to 3.2 feet; pursuant to Section 205.07.03.D.(1) of the
Fridley City Code to reduce the front yard depth from 35 feet to
30.24 feet; and pursuant to Section 205.04.05.B of the Fridley City
Code to allow an accessory building in the front yard instead of
the rear and side yard only, to allow the construction of a garage
on Lot 10, Block 5, Bonny Addition, the same being 5908 - 7th
Street N.E.
MOTION by Mr. Kuechle, seconded by Mr. Sherek, to open the public
hearing.
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APPEALS COMMISSION MEETING, JANUARY 31, 1989
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON BARNA DECLARED THE
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY AND THE PUBLIC HEARING OPENED AT 7:37
P.M.
Chairperson Barna read the Administrative Staff Report.
Mr. Clark stated the petitioner has decided to drop the front yard
setback variance, so the Commission would be acting only on the
side yard setback variance from 5 feet to 3.2 feet.
Mr. Clark stated that, if approved, staff is recommending the
following stipulations:
1. The garage be architecturally compatible with the
existing house.
2. The petitioner to remove the existing garage and storage
shed prior to completion of the new garage.
3. All exterior walls less than 5 ft. from the property line
must be constructed of 1 hour fire resistance materials
on the inside with no unprotected openings allowed.
Mr. Clark stated that regarding stipulation #2, they normally
allow the property owner to use the existing garage and/or storage
shed until the new garage is completed as long as the existing
garage and/or storage shed are not in the way of the construction
of the new garage. Otherwise, all the things stored in the garage
and/or storage shed are laying all over the yard.
Mr. Clark stated the configuration of the depth and width of the
garage might change, but it did not make any difference as far as
the variance.
Mr. Clark stated an alternate plan worked out by staff would not
require any variances, but it might be rather difficult for
maneuverability of vehicles because of the sharp turn into the
garage.'
Mr. Clark stated this variance request would almost fit the
amendment made to the Zoning Code by the Appeals Commission (that
the setback for an addition to an attached single car garage can
be reduced to 3 feet from the side lot line) if Mr. Nordstrom had
a single attached garage. Because the existing garage is a two car
garage in the rear yard, it doesn't fit into this amended section
of the Code.
Dr. Vos asked where the existing storage shed is located.
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APPEALS COMMISSION MEETING, JANUARY 31, 1989
Mr. Nordstrom stated the 10 ft. x 14 ft. storage shed is located
in the back of the yard in middle, and it is not a permanent
structure. He asked why he would have to remove his existing
storage shed.
Mr. Clark stated the Code requires a maximum size of all accessory
buildings at 1,400 sq. ft., so if the shed is smaller than 240 sq.
ft., Mr. Nordstrom would not necessarily have to remove it. Unless
it is an eyesore, he would not have any problem with the storage
shed remaining.
Ms. Dacy stated the ordinance states that the maximum square
footage of accessory buildings is limited in the R-1 district; and
the building plan chosen by the petitioner will determine if that
square footage is exceeded. If the maximum square footage is not
exceeded, then she would not object to the storage shed remaining.
Mr. Barna asked Mr. Nordstrom to explain why he wanted to construct
this garage and to better explain his hardship.
Mr. Nordstrom stated their exterior door is on the north side of
the house, and they want to protect that entrance from the cold
weather in the wintertime and keeping the kitchen warmer. They
would also like room for four cars or three cars and a tent trailer
in the new garage to keep them out of the Minnesota climate
changes. They have decided to build a new garage and add on to
the house at the same time. This is a nice, quiet, safe
neighborhood close to schools and shopping centers, and they would
like to stay in Fridley.
Mr. Nordstrom stated both his neighbors on either side of his
property have no objections to the construction and the variance.
Mr. Clark stated that in the agenda was a letter from Doug & Miriam
Haugland, 5916 - 7th Street N.E., stating they approved the
Nordstrom's building an attached garage at the same distance from
the boundary line as their existing non-attached garage.
Mr. Gus Fetland, 5900 - 7th Street N.E. , stated he had no objection
whatsoever to Mr. Nordstrom's request.
Mr. Jerry Higgins, 5924 - 7th Street N.E., asked about the overhang
on the garage. He stated he was opposed to the front yard setback
variance, but was not objecting to the side yard setback variance.
Mr. Nordstrom stated the overhang would be 30 inches and would not
overhang the property line.
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APPEALS COMMISSION MEETING, JANUARY 31, 1989
MOTION by Dr. Vos, seconded Mr. Sherek, to close the public
hearing.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON BARNA DECLARED THE
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY AND THE PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED AT 7:55
P.M.
Mr. Sherek stated that considering that this request does come
close to the existing conditions in the Code that would allow a
single car garage to be expanded to a double car garage at a 3 ft.
setback, the fact that it would be very difficult to orient the
garage on the lot in order to get additional space other than
adding onto the existing garage, and the energy issue to help
shield the kitchen area of the house from the north wind, he would
be in favor of granting the variance.
Mr. Barna, Dr. Vos, and Mr. Kuechle agreed with Mr. Sherek.
MOTION by Mr. Kuechle, seconded by Dr. Vos, to approve variance
request, VAR #89-01, by Mearlin John Nordstrom, pursuant to Section
205.07.03.D.(2).(b) of the Fridley City Code to reduce the side
yard setback for an attached accessory building from 5 feet to 3.2
feet, to allow the construction of a garage on Lot 10, Block 5,
Bonny Addition, the same being 5908 - 7th Street N.E., with the
following stipulations:
1. The garage be architecturally compatible with the
existing house.
2. The petitioner to remove the existing garage upon
completion of the new garage.
3. All exterior walls less than 5 feet from the property
line must be constructed of 1 hour fire resistance
materials on the inside with no unprotected openings
allowed.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON BARNA DECLARED THE
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
ADJOURNMENT•
MOTION by Dr. Vos, seconded by Mr. Sherek, to adjourn the meeting.
Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Chairperson Barna declared the
January 31, 1989, Appeals Commission meeting adjourned at 8:00 p.m.
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