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AGENDA ITEM <br />Prepared By: J. Barnhart Reviewed By: DJR Approved By: DJR <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />1. Purpose. To consider a variance and resolution that would allow an accessory building to be <br />located within the front yard setback of the principal structure. <br /> <br />2. MN§15.99 Application Deadline. The application was received on December 12, 2018 and <br />considered to be complete on January 4th, 2019. The 60-Day review period has been extended <br />and will expire on March 5, 2019. <br /> <br />3. Background The recent changed to the accessory structure regulations allow detached garages <br />to be located streetward of the principal structure, provided they meet the front yard setbacks and <br />other regulations. The applicant has designed and sized the structure to meet those regulations, <br />but the proposed location is 20 feet from the front property line; this zoning district requires 100 <br />feet. <br /> <br />The property is located at the end of Chippewa Lane, the right of way does not extend beyond the <br />property <br /> <br />4. Planning Commission Vote and Comment. On January 22, 2019, the Planning Commission <br />held a public hearing. Following the public hearing, the Planning Commission voted 5-0 on a <br />motion to approve the variance. <br /> <br />The members of the Commission the end of the right of way which an extension of the road not <br />being likely, and the logical placement of the structure given the topography and features of the <br />site. <br /> <br />5. Public Comment. The applicants were not present at the Planning Commission meeting. No <br />comments for or against the proposal have been received, though adjacent property owners have <br />acknowledged the request. <br /> <br />6. Staff Recommendation. Staff recommends the Council adopt the resolution. <br /> <br />COUNCIL ACTION REQUESTED <br />City Council should review the approval resolution and adopt or amend. <br /> <br />Exhibits <br />A. Draft Resolution <br />B. Draft PC Minutes <br />C. PC Staff report <br />D. Site Plan and elevations <br /> <br />References <br />Exhibit A. Application <br />Exhibit B. Practical Difficulties Documentation Form <br />Exhibit C. Hennepin County Topography Map <br />Exhibit D. Pictures <br /> Item No.: 8 Date: February 11, 2019 <br />Item Description: LA18-000098 – Jen and Tony Ishaug, 4245 Chippewa Lane, <br />Variance – Resolution <br />Presenter: Jeremy Barnhart, AICP <br />Community Development Director <br />Agenda <br />Section: <br />Consent Agenda