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VAR 93-13STATE OF MINNESOTA j APPEa COMMISSION PROCEEDINGS COUNTY OF ANOKA 1053987 VARIANCE CITY OF FRIDLEY j In the Matter of: a variance, VAR 493-13 Owner: Richard L. Fischbach The above entitled matter came before the Appeals Commission of the City of Fridley and was heard on the 22nd day of June , 1993 , on a petition for a variance pursuant to the City of Fridley's Zoning Ordinance, for the following described property: To reduce the front yard setback from 35 feet to 32.7 feet, and to reduce the side yard setback from 3 feet to 2.7 feet to allow the expansion of an existing single car garage on Lot 5, Block 3, Rice Creek Terrace Plat 4, the same being 6810 - 7th Street N.E. IT IS ORDERED that a variance -be granted as upon the following conditions or reasons: Approval with one stipulation. See Appeals Commission minutes of June 22, 1993. STATE OF MINNESOTA ) COUNTY OF ANOKA ) CITY OF FRIDLEY ) OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK I, William A. Champa, 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 subscribed my hand at the City of Frldjey, Minnesota, inch the County of Anoka on the day of �JL&Ly , 19 /3. DRAFTED BY: City of Fridley 6431 University Avenue N.E. Fridley, MN 55432 , l William A. Champa, Citi Clerk-) (8EA, L) Variances are valid for a period of one year following approval,, and -shall -'Pe considered void if not used within that period. • • l APPEALS COMMISSION MEETING, JUNE 22, 1993 PAGE 5 5 feet to 3 feet, to allow the construct' of a detached accessory structure, on Lot 6, Block 2, Bro iew 2nd Addition, the same being 6600 Brookview Drive N.E. UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VO G AYE, CHAIRPERSON SAVAGE DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED UNANI SLY. Ms. McPherso�ated this item will go to City Council on July 6, 1993. 2. CONSIDERATION OF A VARIANCE REQUEST VAR #93-13. BY RICHARD AND KATHRYN FISCHBACH: Per Section 205.07.03.D.(1) of the City Code, to reduce the front yard setback from 35 feet to 32.7 feet, and Per Section 205.04.05.B.(2).(a). of the City Code to reduce the side yard setback from 3 feet to 2.7 feet to allow the expansion of an existing single car garage on Lot 5, Block 3, Rice Creek Terrace Plat 4, the same being 6810 7th Street N.E. MOTION by Mr. Kuechle, seconded by Ms. Beaulieu, to open the public hearing. UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON SAVAGE DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED AND THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN AT 7:50 P.M. Ms. McPherson stated this property is located near the intersection of 68th Avenue and 7th Street. The property is zoned R-1, Single Family Dwelling, as are all surrounding parcels. Currently located on the property is a single family dwelling unit with an attached single car garage. The petitioners are proposing to expand the existing single car garage to a two -car garage by adding 6 feet to the south side of the garage and an additional 2 feet to the east side or front of the garage. The purpose for the addition to the front of the garage is to facilitate installing a two -car garage door. It will also lengthen the garage which will allow the petitioners additional storage space at the rear of the garage which would normally occur on the sides of a garage. Ms. McPherson stated the Zoning Code was amended several years ago to allow the expansion of single car attached garages to two -car attached garages and to reduce the side yard setback from 5 feet to 3 feet without a variance if the adjacent dwelling unit is 10 feet from the lot line or if the adjacent double car garage is 5 feet from the lot line. Ms. McPherson stated the petitioners are requesting that a variance be granted to allow a side yard setback down to 2.8 inches as opposed to 3 feet to allow adequate room for the expansion of the garage. The existing garage is set at approximately 8.8 feet from the property line. The petitioners did receive a variance to add the family room to the rear of the garage in 1981. The additional inches requested by the petitioners will not adversely impact the • APPEALS COMMISSION MEETING, JUNE 22, 1993 PAGE 6 property to the south. The property to the south appears to meet the 10 feet setback requirement. If the variance is approved, the petitioners will be required to meet the Uniform Building and Fire Codes. Ms. McPherson stated the second part of the variance is to reduce the front yard setback from 35 feet to 32.7 feet to allow a 2 foot expansion to the front of the existing garage. By reducing the front yard setback, the petitioners would not be adversely impacting sight lines from either adjacent property. Also, the overall lot coverage will not be affected by the proposed addition. Ms. McPherson stated staff has no recommendation to the Commission; however, if the Commission chooses to approve the variance, staff recommends one stipulation: 1. The construction shall comply with the Uniform Building Code. Mr. Richard Fischbach stated they also plan to straighten out the driveway. The front steps would be taken out and replaced with sod. It will be a two -car wide concrete slab without the existing steps. As far as hardship, they have lived here for over 20 years with only a single car garage, and they want to be able to keep both their cars inside the garage. He stated the neighbors to the south have no objection to the variance. MOTION by .Ms. Beaulieu, seconded by Mr. Kuechle, to close the public hearing. UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON SAVAGE DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED AND THE PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED AT 8:00 P.M. Ms. Beaulieu stated that since the City changed the Zoning Code to allow more leniency to expand single car garages to two -car garages and since the petitioners come within 3/10 of a foot of that Zoning Code change to be able to have a two -car garage and a two -car garage door, she would recommend approval of the variance request. A single car garage is a hardship. Ms. Savage stated there is clearly a hardship with a single car garage, and the variance request is not going to adversely impact any adjacent properties. She stated she would also recommend approval of the variance request. Mr. Kuechle stated that to try to build a garage less than 18 feet wide is very difficult. The petitioner is only requesting a side yard variance of 4 inches which is very reasonable. As far as the front yard setback, it appears that there will still be room for at least two cars to be parked which is really the reason for the 35 foot front yard setback so the spirit of the code is still being met. He, too, would recommend approval of the variance request. I APPEALS COMMISSION MEETING, JUNE 22, 1993 PAGE 7 MOTION by Ms. Beaulieu, seconded by Mr. Kuechle, to approve variance request, VAR 93-13, by Richard and Kathryn Fischbach, per Section 205.07.03.D.(1) of the City Code, to reduce .the front yard setback from 35 feet to 32.7 feet, and Per Section 205.04.05.B. (2).(a). of the City Code to reduce the side yard setback from 3 feet to 2.7 feet to allow the expansion of an existing single car garage on Lot 5, Block 3, Rice Creek Terrace Plat 4, the same being 6810 7th Street N.E., with the following stipulation: 1. The construction shall comply with the Uniform Building Code. UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON SAVAGE DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 3. UPDATE ON PLANNING COMMISSION AND COUNCIL ACTIONS: Ms. McPherson gave a verbal update on past Planning Comma ion and Council actions. � . ADJOURNMENT: MOTION by Ms. Beaulieu, seconded by. meeting. Upon a voice vote, all ing declared the motion carried the Commission meeting adjourned 8:05 P.M. ly su)9mi Wd, Secretary Kuechle, to adjourn the aye, Chairperson Savage June 22, 1993, Appeals L 1053987 Numerical Grantor Grantee'_/ Recorded ✓ Checked _1 Margin Tr. Index OFFICE OF COUNTY RECORDER STATE OF MINNESOTA, COUNTY Of ANOKA I hereby certify that the within instru- ment was fis office for record . R JULJIU! on the �2®a Qo'cloy�! h9., and was duty recorded • Edw Treska, Rec rd By, tee CITY OF FRIDLEY 6431 UNIVERSITY AVE NE FRIDLEY, MN 55432 .n 1# CIiYOF FRIDLEY FRIDLEY MUNICIPAL CENTER • 6431 UNIVERSITY AVE. N.E. FRIDLEY, MN 55432 . (612) 571-3450 • FAX (612) 571-1287 APPEALS COMMISSION ACTION TAKEN NOTICE June 23, 1993 Richard and Kathryn Fischbach 6810 - 7th Street N.E. Fridley, MN 55432 Dear Mr. and Mrs. Fischbach: On June 22, 1993, the Fridley Appeals Commission officially approved your request for a variance, VAR #93-13, to reduce the front yard setback from 35 feet to 32.7 feet and to reduce the side yard setback from 3 feet to 2.7 feet to allow the expansion of an existing single car garage on Lot 5, Block 3, Rice Creek Terrace Plat 4, the same being 6810 - 7th Street N.E., with the following stipulation: 1. The construction shall comply with the Uniform Building Code. Please review and sign the Action Taken Letter below and submit one copy to the Planning Department by July 6, 1993. You have one year from the date of the Appeals Commission action to initiate construction. If you cannot begin construction in time, you must submit a letter requesting an extension at least three (3) weeks prior to the expiration date. If you have any questions regarding the above action or the need for an extension, please call the Planning Department at 571-3450. Si ce (r! el�y, Michele McPherson Planning Assistant MM:ls Concu with action taken 1. m -w rCOM SSION APPLICA ION REVIEW FILE NUMBER FILE DATE MEETING DATE FILE DESCRIPTION VAR #93-13 CITYOF j 28 6%9/93 6/22/93 Richard and Kathryn Fischbach FRIDLEY AR In- Street N.E. COMPLETE REVIEW CHECKLIST AND RETURN TO PLANNING DEPT. ARB D O COMMENTS CHELE M. SCOTT E. [JOHN F. Al El -Tom B.. LYDE NL � LEON M. G��l IM H. CHUCK M� • rG Ebbnr J • V 7 '14 cv --r-T/ No 110-3 0) ' � .�,,.� � � • �� ori �� -YW / -a, � a do _ CITY OF FRWLEY 6431 UNIVERSITY AVENUE N.E. FRIDLEY, MN 55432 0 (612) 571-3450 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT VARIANCE APPLICATION FORM PROPERTY INFORMATION - site plan required for submittal; see attached Address: o,Fl D Property Identification Number (PIN) Legal description: kof 6- 3 &t� 6Qj-1, 41 Lot Block 3 Tract/Addition Current zoning: Square footage/acreage Reason for variance and hardship: W rr_ &a Q _jZW CAA., 4-C, �Q" . P Section of City Code: Have you operated a 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 Purchasers: Fee Owners must sign this form prior to processing) NAME ADDRESS SIGNATURE PETITIONER INFORMATION YTIME PHONE DATE NAME ADDRESS UP, 10 �`� /� . N, .. F -r. A I.e., , 1-H n . 5-SY3 y DAY I1ME PHONE SIV -6 l SIGNATURE DATE `— Fee: $100.00 $ 60.00 ---)!( for residential properties Permit VAR RAPPipt # 1-741 Application received by: �Ir1. ►1�1e1( Scheduled Appeals Commission date:� II.1� Scheduled City Council date: CITY OF FRIDLEY PLAN REVIEW CHECELI8T Applicants for vacations must submit the legal description of the B. Site Plan: parcel (easement, street, etc.) to be vacated. 1. Property line dimensions, location of all existing and Complete site plans, signed by a registered architect, civil proposed structures with distance from boundaries, distance between structures, building dimensions and engineer, landscape architect, or other design professional, to floor elevations include the following: A. General: 2. Grading and drainage plan showing existing natural features (topography, wetlands, vegetation, etc.) as well 1. Name and address of project as proposed grade elevations and sedimentation and storm water retention ponds. Calculations for storm water 2. Legal description (certificate of survey may be required) detention/retention areas. — 3. Name, address, and telephone number of applicant, 3. All existing and proposed points of egress/ingress showing widths of property lines, turning radii abutting engineer, and owner of record rights-of-way with indicated center line, paving width, 4. Date proposed, north arrow, scale, number of sheets, name existing and proposed median cuts, and intersections of streets and driveways of drawer S. Description of intended use of site, buildings, and 4. Vehicular circulation system showing location and dimensions for all driveways, parking spaces, parking lot structures including type of occupancy and estimated occupancy load aisles, service roads, loading' areas, fire lanes, emergency access (if necessary), public and private 6. Existing zoning and land use streets, alleys, sidewalks, bike paths, direction of traffic flow, and traffic -control devices 7. Tabulation box indicating: 5. Landscaping Plan (i) Size of parcel in sq. ft. 6. Location, access, and screening detail of trash Jii) Gross floor area of buildings enclosures (iii) Percent of site covered by building 7. Location and screening detail of rooftop equipment (iv) Percent of site covered by pervious im surface S. Building elevations from all directions (v) Percent of site covered b y green area 9. Utility plan identifying size and direction of existing water and sewer lines, fire hydrants, distance of (vi) Projected number of employees hydrant to proposed building (vii) Number of seats if intended use is a restaurant or place of assembly (viii) Number of parking spaces required (ix) Number of parking spaces provided including handicapped (x) Height of all buildings and structures and number of stories r REQUEST Permit Number Applicant Proposed Request Location SITE DATA Size Density Present Zoning Present Land Use(s) Adjacent Zoning Adjacent Land Use(s) Utilities Park Dedication Watershed District ANALYSIS Financial Implications Conformance to the Comprehensive Plan Compatibility with Adjacent Zoning and Uses Environmental Considerations RECOMMENDATION Staff Appeals Commission Planning Commission Author -MM/dn STAFF REPORT Community Development Department Appeals Commission Date: June 22, 1993 Planning Commission Date City Council Date VAR 493-13 Richard and Kathryn Fischbach To reduce the front yard setback from 35 feet to 32.7 feet, and to reduce the side yard setback from 3 feet to 2.7 feet. 6810 - 7th Street N.E. 10,125 square feet R-1, Single Family Dwelling Residential R-1, Single Family Dwelling on all sides Residential N/A Rice Creek Staff Report VAR #93-13, Richard and Kathryn Fischbach Page 1 A. STATED HARDSHIP: "We need a two car garage. See note on plans." B. ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF REVIEW: Request The petitioners request that a variance be granted to reduce the front yard setback from 35 feet to 32.7 feet, and to reduce the side yard setback from 3 feet to 2.7 feet. The request is for Lot 5, Block 3, Rice Creek Terrace Plat 4, the same being 6810 - 7th Street N.E. Site The subject parcel is located near the intersection of 68th Avenue and 7th Street. Located on the property is a single family dwelling unit with an attached single car garage. The property is zoned R-1, Single Family Dwelling as are all surrounding properties. Analysis The petitioners are proposing to expand their single car garage to a two car garage by adding an additional 6 feet to the south (side), and an additional 1.8 feet to the east (front). The petitioners are proposing to add additional footage to the front of the garage in order to facilitate installing a door as the two car garage will only be 18 feet wide. This will also allow additional storage area at the rear of the garage. Section 205.04.05.B.(2).(a) requires a side yard setback of 3 feet if the adjacent dwelling unit is 10 feet from the lot line or an adjacent double garage is 5 feet from the lot line. 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 while allowing expansion of a single car attached garage to a double car attached garage. The City Code permits expansion of existing single car garages to two car garages by allowing the reduction of the setback to 3 feet if the house adjacent to the expansion is located at least 10 feet from the lot line or a two car garage is located at least 5 feet from the lot line. The petitioners Staff Report VAR #93-13, Richard and Kathryn Fischbach Page 2 are requesting a variance of 3/10 of a foot to expedite expansion of the single car garage. The additional 3/10 of a foot will not adversely impact the adjacent property to the south. The property to the south appears to be located at the 10 foot setback. Section 205.07.03.D.(1) of the Fridley City Code requires a front yard setback of not less than 35 feet. Public purpose served by this requirement is 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. The petitioners are adding an additional 1.8 feet to the front of the existing single car garage. This will allow additional storage space in the rear of the garage. The added 1.8 feet will not adversely impact sight lines from adjacent properties. The overall lot coverage will also not be affected by the proposed addition. Should the Appeals Commission recommend approval of the request, one stipulation should be a condition of approval: 1. The construction shall comply with the Uniform Building Code. PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE APPEALS COMMISSION Notice is hereby given that the Appeals Commission of the City of Fridley will conduct a Public Hearing at the Fridley Municipal Center at 6431 University Avenue N.E. on Tuesday, June 22, 1993, at 7:30 p.m. for the purpose of: Consideration of variance request, VAR #93-13 by Richard and Kathryn Fischbach: Per Section 205.07.03.D.(1) of the City Code, to reduce the front yard setback from 35 feet to 32.7 feet, and Per Section 205.04.05.B.(2).(a). of the City Code to reduce the side yard setback from 3 feet to 2.7 feet to allow the expansion of an existing single car garage on Lot 5, Block 3, Rice Creek Terrace Plat 4, the same being 6810 7th Street N. E. Fridley, MN. Any and all persons desiring to be heard shall be given the opportunity at the above stated time and place. DIANE SAVAGE CHAIRPERSON APPEALS COMMISSION Any questions related to this item may be referred to the Fridley Community Development Department, 571-3450. Hearing impaired persons planning to attend who need an interpreter or other persons with disabilities who require auxiliary aids should contact Roberta Collins at 572-3500 no later than June 15, 1993 (one week before date of meeting). • Appeals VAR #93-13 Richard/Kathryn Fischbach MAILING LIST Council Richard and Kathryn Fischbach Elmer Johnson 6810 - 7th Street N.E. 6840 - 7th Street N.E. Fridley, MN 55432 Fridley, MN 55432 Gerald Ingaldson 6777 - 7th Street N.E. Fridley, MN 55432 Jean Saxton 6801 - 7th Street N.E. Fridley, MN 55432 Stephen 011ila 6811 - 7th Street N.E. Fridley, MN 55432 John Zembal 6821 - 7th Street N.E. Fridley, MN 55432 Joyce Johnson 6831 - 7th Street N.E. Fridley, MN 55432 Irvin Korst 6841 - 7th Street N.E. Fridley, MN 55432 Lloyd Nietling 506 Rice Creek Terrace N.E. Fridley, MN 55432 Suzanne Edinger 536 Rice Creek Terrace N.E. Fridley, MN 55432 Robert Hughes 548 Rice Creek Terrace N.E. Fridley, MN 55432 Maurice Meyer 560 Rice Creek Terrace N.E. Fridley, MN 55432 William Knoff 6776 - 7th Street N.E. Fridley, MN 55432 David Greenlaw 6766 - 7th Street N.E. Fridley, MN 55432 Armond Grace 6830 - 7th Street N.E. Fridley, MN 55432 James Jachymowski 6820 - 7th Street N.E. Fridley, MN 55432 Glenn Paulick 6800 - 7th Street N.E. Fridley, MN 55432 Robert Nelson 524 Rice Creek Terrace N.E. Fridley, MN 55432 John Anderson 549 Rice Creek Terrace N.E. Fridley, MN 55432 Roland Knapton 537 Rice Creek Terrace N.E. Fridley, MN 55432 Jun Cha 525 Rice Creek Terrace'N.E. Fridley, MN 55432 Appeals Comm. Chair City Council Members 6/11/93 VAR #93-13 Richard/Kathryn Fischbach 9 L s} -4- 1 /7 1.9 /9 Pd Ii TI Pi ,s 12 & /d 9 R 74P y 4 ZONING MAP VAR #93-13 Richard/Kathryn Fischbach N //2 SEC. /4, T. 30, R. 2 4 CITY OF FR/DEFY 4 Z LOCATION MAP VAR #93-13 Richard/Kathryn Fischbach U- P r C✓0 , H ? � w?C G�Fd,�l I- 15 g'%. SITE PLAN .t OD ( ) -\daI-D-) - YNVIA , W, r.a. r � o f4•°^ N 8•t w '� ,q � 3. 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CONS-IDERATTON OF A VARIANCE REQUEST VAR #93-13, BY RICHARD AND KATHRYN FISCHBACH: mer Section 205:07..03.D.(1) of the City Code, to reduce the front yard setback from 35 feet to 32.7 feet, and Per Section 205.04.05.B.(2).(a). of the City Code to reduce the side yard setback from 3 feet to 2.7 feet to allow the expansion of an existing single car garage on Lot 5, Block 3, Rice Creek Terrace Plat 4, the same being 6810 7th Street N.E. MOTION by Mr. Kuechle, seconded by Ms. Beaulieu, to open the public hearing. UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE# CHAIRPERSON SAVAGE DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED AND THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN AT 7:SO P.M. Ms. McPherson stated this property is located near the intersection of 68th Avenue and 7th Street. The property is zoned R-1, Single Family Dwelling, as are all surrounding parcels. Currently located on the property is a single family dwelling unit with an attached single car garage. The petitioners are proposing to expand the existing single car garage to a two -car garage by adding 6 feet to the south side of the garage and an additional 2 feet to the east side or front of the garage. The purpose for the addition to the front of the garage is to facilitate installing a two -car garage door. It will also lengthen the garage which will allow the petitioners additional storage space at the rear of the garage which would normally occur on the sides of a garage. Ms. McPherson stated the Zoning Code was amended several years ago to allow the expansion of single car attached garages to two -car attached garages and to reduce the side yard setback from 5 feet to 3 feet without a variance if the adjacent dwelling unit is 10 feet from the lot line or if the adjacent double car garage is 5 feet from the lot line. Ms. McPherson stated the petitioners are requesting that a variance be granted to allow a side yard setback down to 2.8 inches as opposed to 3 feet to allow adequate room for the expansion of the garage. The existing garage is set at approximately 8.8 feet from the property line. The petitioners did receive a variance to add the family room to the rear of the garage in 1981. The additional inches requested by the petitioners will not adversely impact the APPEALS COMMISSION MEETING. JUNE 22, 1993 PAGE 6 property to the south. The property to the south appears to meet the 10 feet setback requirement. If the variance is approved, the petitioners will be required to meet the Uniform Building and Fire Codes. Ms. McPherson stated the second part of the variance is to reduce the front yard setback from 35 feet to 32.7 feet to allow a 2 foot expansion to the front of the existing garage. By reducing the front yard setback, the petitioners would not be adversely impacting sight lines from either adjacent property. Also, the overall lot coverage will not be affected by the proposed addition. Ms. McPherson stated staff has no recommendation to the Commission; however, if the Commission chooses to approve the variance, staff recommends one stipulation: 1. The construction shall comply with the Uniform Building Code. Mr. Richard Fischbach stated they also plan to straighten out the driveway. The front steps would be taken out and replaced with sod. It will be a two -car wide concrete slab without the existing steps. As far as hardship, they have lived here for over 20 years with only a single car garage, and they want to be able to keep both their cars inside the garage. He stated the neighbors to the south have no objection to the variance. MOTION by Ms. Beaulieu, seconded by Mr. Kuechle, to close the public hearing. UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON SAVAGE DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED AND THE PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED AT 8:00 P.M. Ms. Beaulieu stated that since the City changed the Zoning Code to allow more leniency to expand single car garages to two -car garages and since the petitioners come within 3/10 of a foot of that Zoning Code change to be able to have a two -car garage and a two -car garage door, she would recommend approval of the variance request. A single car garage is a hardship. Ms. Savage stated there is clearly a hardship with a single car garage, and the variance request is not going to adversely impact any adjacent properties. She stated she would also recommend approval of the variance request. Mr. Kuechle stated that to try to build a garage less than 18 feet wide is very difficult. The petitioner is only requesting a side yard variance of 4 inches which is very reasonable. As far as the front yard setback, it appears that there will still be room for at least two cars to be parked which is really the reason for the 35 foot front yard setback so the spirit of the code is still being met. He, too, would recommend approval of the variance request. APPEALS COMMISSION MEETING. JUNE 22, 1993 PAGE_7 MOTION by Ms. Beaulieu, seconded by Mr. Ruechle, to approve variance request, VAR 93-13, by Richard and Kathryn Fischbach, per Section 205.07.03.D.(1) of the City Code, to reduce the front yard setback from 35 feet to 32.7 feet, and Per Section 205.04.05.B. (2).(a). of the City Code to reduce the side yard setback from 3 feet to 2.7 feet to allow the expansion of an existing single car garage on Lot 5, Block 3, Rice Creek Terrace Plat 4, the same being 6810 7th Street N.E., with the following stipulation: 1. The construction shall comply with the Uniform Building Code. UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON SAVAGE DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 3. UPDATE ON PLANNING COMMISSION AND COUNCIL ACTIONS: Ms. McPherson gave a verbal update on past Planning Commission and Council actions. ADJOURNMENT: MOTION by Ms. Beaulieu, seconded by Mr. meeting. Upon a voice vote, all voting declared the motion carried and the Commission meeting adjourned at 8:05 p.m. Resppctfully s mitted, Ly Saba Rec rding Secretary Ruechle, to adjourn the aye, Chairperson Savage June 22, 1993, Appeals !Lv