HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 2026-99, Approving Conditional Use Permit, CUP #26-03 by Gerhard Builders and Remodeling, LLC for an Oversized Garage at 531 Kimball Street NE (Ward 3)
Resolution No. 2026-99
Approving Conditional Use Permit, CUP #26-03 by Gerhard Builders and Remodeling, LLC for
an Oversized Garage at 531 Kimball Street N.E. (Ward 3)
Whereas, on July 17, 2026, the City of Fridley (City) received an application to allow a detached
oversized garage for the property generally located at 531 Kimball Street N.E., legally described as
Lots 13-16, and the Easterly 12.00 feet of Lot 17, Block D, Riverview Heights (subject property); and
Whereas, Chapter 621.04 of the Fridley City Code (Code) allows accessory structures larger than the
maximum size requirements set by code by a Conditional Use Permit (CUP); and
Whereas, on August 19, 2026, the Planning Commission held a public hearing to consider a request
by Gerhard Builders and Remodeling, LLC, on behalf of property owners Todd and Katherine Messer
for Conditional Use Permit, CUP #26-03 to allow an oversized garage; and
Whereas, at the August 19, 2026, meeting, the Planning Commission unanimously recommended
approval of CUP, SP #26-03, including a modification to stipulations #2 to allow the property owner
to retain the existing 120 sq. ft. shed in addition to the proposed accessory structure. All remaining
stipulations were approved as presented and are represented in Exhibit A; and
Whereas, on September 14, 2026, the Fridley City Council (Council) approved the stipulations in
Exhibit A to this resolution as the conditions on CUP, SP #26-03; and
Whereas, the petitioner, Gerhard Builders and Remodeling LLC was presented with Exhibit A, the
conditions for CUP #26-03 at the September 14, 2026, Council meeting; and
Whereas, Section 650.01.9.e.1 of the Code states that this CUP will become null and void one year
after the Council approval date if work has not commenced or if the petitioner has not petitioned
the Council for an extension.
Now, therefore be it resolved, that the City Council of the City of Fridley hereby approves
Conditional Use Permit, CUP #26-03 and the stipulations represented in Exhibit A are hereby adopted
by the City Council of the City of Fridley;
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Passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Fridley this 14 day of September 2026.
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David Ostwald – Mayor
Attest:
Melissa Moore – City Clerk
Exhibit A
Stipulations
1. The petitioner must obtain all required permits for demolition of the existing accessory
structures and construction of the new garage.
2. No additional accessory structures beyond the proposed structure and the existing 120 sq. ft.
shed are permitted on the property for as long as this Conditional Use Permit remains in
effect.
3. The accessory structure is not permitted to be used for a home occupation or converted into
habitable space.
4. The accessory structure must be architecturally compatible with the principal dwelling and
finished with complementary siding and color scheme.
5. Architectural features – such as windows or other design elements – must be incorporated to
break up the 60-foot east elevation wall to reduce the visual mass.
6. Drainage from the accessory structure must be managed on site and not directed onto
adjacent properties. Gutters must be installed to properly capture and direct roof runoff.