HomeMy WebLinkAbout1974-05-10 Memo, Status of Setback AppTO: Jim Cosby, City Administrator
FROM: Dexter Marston, Zoning Administrator
DATED: May 10, 1974
SUBJECT: Variance - From the 75' Setback Requirement
PETITIONER: Maurice McCaffrey
LOCATION: 1053 Fernda!e Road West
STAFF REPORT: Mr. McCaffrey first got in touch with the City of Orono regarding
a permit to fill in the basement of a house that was raised. At that time, the
CiTy of Orono or the Minnehaha Watershed District had a 75' setback requirement.
When the Watershed District adopted its 75' setback from the lake, I informed
Mr. McCaffrey that he would have to get a variance from the Watershed District.
Enclosed you will find a letter from the Watershed District confirming the
fact that Mr. McCaffrey was granted a variance for the location of his home.
Since this time, the City of Orono has adopted its own 75' setback require-
ment, and Mr. McCaffrey was not informed of that until just recently.
Normally, a petitioner ',o requests a variance is referred to the Planning
Commission, but Mr. McCaffrey has asked if the Council will act on ties matter
without the Plarning Commission's recommendation since he has already received
the approval of the P-linnehaha Creek Watershed District, and has made plans to
start construction of a home the week of May 20, 1974. In addition, Mr. McCaffrey
needs a variance from the moratorium. Since Mr. McCaffrey is planning to construct
a sealed system, there should be no prob!em with granting this 9riance.