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7.b)3) Variance for Garage at 15243 209th St. N. Meeting Date: 08/21/12 -, Agenda Item: -- ` �, � � �- City Council Agenda Report City of Scandia 14727 209`h St. North Scandia, MN 55073 (651) 433-2274 Action Requested: Consider the application of Steve Howe for a Variance to allow construction of a garage closer to the street than the principal structure at 15243 209`h Street N. Deadline/Timeline: 60-day review period expires September 17, 2012. Background: • The Planning Commission held a public hearing on the application at its August 7, 2012 meeting. The report prepared by the City Planner is attached. • The Commission recommended approval, with findings and conditions as recommended by the Planner which have been have been incorporated into a draft resolution for the City Council's use. Recommendations: I recommend that the Council adopt the resolution approving the Variance as recommended by the Planning Commission. Attachments/ • Draft Resolution No. 08-17-12-03 Materials provided: . Excerpt of Draft Planning Commission Minutes for August 7, 2012 Meeting • TKDA Memorandum with Attachments Contact(s): Steve Howe, 651 433-5739 Shem Buss, City Planner 651 292-4582 Prepared by: Anne Hurlburt, Administrator (Howe Variance) Page 1 of 1 08/08/12 CITY OF SCANDIA, MINNESOTA' RESOLUTION NO. 08-21-12-03 APPROVING VARIANCE FOR 15243 209TH STREET NORTH WHEREAS, Steven R. and Jessica J. Howe have made an application to build a new garage at 15243 209`h Street North, and requested a variance from the zoning and subdivision standards that require that accessory structures be located no closer to the road right-of-way than the principle building on the lot; and WHEREAS, the property is legally described as follows: Lot 2, Block 2, Sheruvood Acres Second Addition; and WHEREAS; the Planning Commission reviewed the request at a duly noticed Public Hearing on August 7, 2012,and has recommended approval; and NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SCANDIA,WASHINGTON COUNTY,MINNESOTA,that it should and hereby does approve the variance and conditional use permit to allow construction of a detached garage that will be constructed closer to the right-of-way than the principle building, based on the following findings: 1. Granting the requested variance is in harmony with the Comprehensive Plan goals and policies for the General Rural District. 2. The proposed use is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan and policies for the General Rural District. 3. The practical difficulties were not created by the landowner, and include the following: a. The location and orientation of the existing home that was built by a previous owner. Resolution No.: 08-21-12-03 Page 2 of 3 b. The steep slopes and existing trees in the area where the garage could be constructed to meet the ordinance requirements. 4. The proposed use is consistent with the essential character of the surrounding General Rural District and neighborhood. 5. The request is related to the orientation of the existing home, desire to avoid construction on steep slopes, and desire to preserve trees that provide screening of the structure to protect the views from surrounding homes, not economic cond�s. 6. The proposed variance will not impair an adequate suppl��ight and air to adjacent properties, substantially increase the congestion of pu1� stre�;,increase the danger of fire or endanger public safety or substantially dimin.isfi'�r impair�aperty values in the neighborhood. ' 7. The requested variance is the minimum act�t�required�o eliminate the��#i�� difficulties. 8. The requested variance is the minimum needed to e�,�nate the practical difficulties and provide access to the parcels. FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED, t�t�fh"i��wing condit��s of approval shall be met: L The development on tl�e property shall�e �t subsfar��?�mpliance with the site plan submitted to the C��y��t�lX 19, 2012. �'�ie accessor.�'�structure shall be setback at least th �.;. 40 feet from th�z'ight-of-tv�iy of 209 Stre�t. a?�; + a.':.., 2. The applicants sh��l c�btain a.Building Perm;��'rom the City prior to construction of the garage., Th� grading�d erosic�t��;�an required for the building permit shall incl?��t�s�`c��ing pr�ct�ces: F,�Y .The applicants,�l maint,�i�xisting trees and steep slopes on the site (slopes over '�'�2%) and protec�� steep�lopes and trees from construction impacts. ,�.,> _ �.�. ` b. The.�mwater rr�agement plan shall indicate that the stormwater runoff from the garage`�drive�y shall be directed to the relatively flat pervious and vegetated areas on t��"��and away from the steep slopes. 3. The applicants�shall pay all fees and escrows. Resolution No.: 08-21-12-03 Page 3 of 3 Adopted by the Scandia City Council this 21 st day of August,2012. Randall Simonson, Mayor ATTEST: 4�,;��& ,��- . �q.'' a �� Anne Hurlburt, Administrator/Clerk x �,�, � �� ,�. �� r �'��:' `� - ��, ';�a�� . _ �� ti�� . r� 4 „ � r ��; ��. ' �.. ,�c. �;o e ��"�' � e�"�"'°,� ��'h ' ��*�� j�-� � I �� ,� � August 7 2012 ✓ XC�� -v�c.� �z� �c ��.��2 ��e.� � (�' � � Scandia City Counci] � Page 3 of 7 City Administrator Hurlburt stated that prohibiting a sewer connection could be a reasonable condition to avoid future use of the garage as a separate occupied residence, although the site is part of the community 201 septic system and the city controls these connections, while the state issues well permits. Commissioner Hogle stated that she understands the request, but disagrees with adding the conditions to the permit. Hogle said that a water connection to the garage would be reasonable, especially since the house and garage are separated by Layton Avenue. Planner Buss added that use of pervious pavers would add significant cost to the driveway construction. The grades of the driveway will direct run-off to the rear of the property and infiltration will occur within the lot, not towards Big Marine Lake. Hurlburt advised that pervious pavers can double the cost of the driveway, and future maintenance can be expensive. There are other ways to infiltrate the water, such as raingardens and swales. Chair Maefsky called for a second on the Schwarz motion. There was no second and the motion failed. Commissioner Philippi acknowledged that it seems to be a modest proposal in scale to the neighborhood and would be a positive asset. Philippi asked for a more accurate determination of the square footage of the garage, and noted that the area of the second level should be included in the total square footage. Planner Buss noted this correction and will adjust the number for the Council's report. Philippi, seconded by Hogle, moved to recommend to the City Council approval for a Variance from maximum lot coverage and a Conditional Use Permit for construction of a two-story detached garage at 18819 Layton Avenue,with findings and conditions included in the Planner's report. The motion carried 4-0. The City Council will act on the recommendation at their August 21, 2012 meeting. PUBLIC HEARING: VARIANCE TO ALLOW CONSTRUCTION OF A GARAGE CLOSER TO THE STREET TI3AN THE PRINCIPAL STRUCTURE AT 15243 209TH STREET. STEVE HOWE,APPLICANT Steve Howe is proposing to build a new detached garage on his property at 15243 209�' Street. The parcel is 4.2 acres in size. A variance is needed to allow the garage to be closer to the street than principal structure based on the site topography and the desire to preserve trees. The proposed location meets the setback requirements of the General Rural District. City Planner Buss presented the planner's report which recommended approval of the request with findings and conditions. Buss explained that it would be very difficult to construct the garage where it could meet the ordinance requirement due to the steep slopes; existing trees and woodland area would need to be removed. Buss stated that the proposed location is more consistent with the intent of the code to preserve steep slopes, and existing trees and woodlands when possible. August 7, 2012 Scandia City Council Page 4 of 7 Buss added that one of the conditions of variance approval is to submit a grading and erosion control plan to protect the steep slopes and trees from construction impacts. The stormwater management plan must indicate that runoff be directed away from the steep slopes. Chair Maefsky opened the public hearing at 7:39 p.m. There were no comments and the hearing was closed. Commissioner Philippi stated that a better solution should be researched which would lessen the impact to neighbors. He stated that the garage would be in view of the property owner across the street, and granting the variance would be a disadvantage to the neighbor. He suggested building the garage closer to the home and to plant trees to provide screening. Philippi added that neighborhoods could maintain a residential look when the garage is not so obvious. Steve Howe, Applicant, stated that he did confer with the property owner across the street regarding the proposed location, and the neighbor was fine with the placement, as it would not be within his primary views. Chair Maefsky stated that the garage is being built in a good location that will preserve the family's lawn. Commissioner Hogle agreed that it is better to have more space between the buildings. Mr. Howe stated that the garage will match the style of the house in terms of windows and siding and have a lower roof pitch. Commissioner Philippi asked if the code requires the roof pitch to match the principal residence. City Administrator Hurlburt replied that it does not. Schwarz, seconded by Philippi, moved to recommend approval of the variance with the condition that the applicants plant trees for screening the building from the road. Voting yes: Philippi, Schwarz.Voting no: Hogle, Maefsky. The motion failed with a 2-2 vote. Schwarz, seconded by Philippi, moved to recommend to the City Council approval for a Variance to allow construction of a garage closer to the street than the principal structure at 15243 209`h Street,with findings and conditions included in the Planner's report. The motion carried 4-0. � The City Council will act on the recommendation at their August 21, 2012 meeting. ..r—�` VARIANCE FROM THE SETBACK FROM THE ORDINARY HIGH WATER LEVEL OF BIG MARINE LAKE FOR CONSTRUCTION OF AN ACCESSORY BUILDING AT 13440 182 STREET.JOSEPH MATT, APPLICANT Joseph Matt began construction of a gazebo/shed within the required setback for the Ordinary High Water Level (OHWL) of Big Marine Lake, on his residence at 13440 182°d Street, without the required zoning and building permits. The City issued a stop work order on June 5, 2012 and advised Mr. Matt to either remove the shed or apply for a variance to bring the property into _. 444 Cedar Sheet,Suite 1500 Soint Poul,AM155101 651.292.4400 � I tkda.com TKDA Memorandum To: Scandia Planning Re#erence: Howe Variance Application, Commission City of Scandia Anne Hurlburt, City Administrator Copies To: Steven and Jessica Howe, Applicants Project No.: 15023.007 From: Sherri Buss, Planner Routing: Date: July 30, 2012 SUBJECT: Howe Application for Variance for an Accessory Structure MEETING DATE: August 7, 2012 LOCATION: 15243 209"' S#reet North Scandia, Minnesota APPLtCANT: Steven R. and Jessica J. Howe ZONtNG: General Rural (GR) District 60-DAY PERIOD: September 17, 2012 fTEMS REVtEWED: Application and Site Plans received Juty 19, 2012 BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE REQUEST: The applicants are proposing to build a new detached garage. The�are requesting a variance because the proposed location for the structure is closer#o the 209 Street right-of-way than the principal structure. The applicants are proposing the location based on the following: • Locetion and orientation of the principal structure. � Site topography. • Desire to preserve trees and screen the proposed building from the view of neighbors. The applicants' parcel is approximately 4.2 acres in size. _ _ _ __ _ _ _ __ _ M employee owned company prornoling afrirmative acpon and equol opportunity Howe Variance Application Scandia Planning Commission Page 2 August 7, 2012 DETAILED EVALUATION OF THE REQUEST: The Development Code requires that no detached accessory structure shall be located closer to the road right-of-way than the principal building on a lot, unless the structure is at least 200 feet from the road right-of-way an lots of five acres or more, and all setbacks are met. The applicants are proposing to locate a new accessory structure 40 feet from the right-o#-way, and the existing home is approximately 70 feet from the right-0f-way. The parcel is appro�amately 4.2 acres in size. The ordinance requirements related to the location af accessvry structures seek to keep accessory structures adjacent to or behind primary structures to preserve the views from neighboring homes and lots, and to maintain the residential character of neighborhoods. The attached survey shows the location of the existing home and easements on the parcel and the proposed location of the naw accessory structure. The existing home has an attached garage. No detached accessory structures have been constructed on the property to date. The applicants are proposing to locate the new garage structure on the west side of the home in a flat area at the top of a steep slope. Based on contour data obtained from Washington County, the Planner estimates that the slope within the wooded area to the south of the proposed garage location is approximately 13°/a. The applicant estimated that the slopes are steeper, but did not include a survey with the application. The applicant provided the following rationale for the variance: • The primary views from the home are to the north and east. The applicant would iike to maintain the existing views. • The proposed location for the accessory structure meets the setback requiremen#s of the General Rural District(44'front; 20' side; 50' rear) • Potential locations on the lot that would meet the requirement to locate#he structure farther from the right-of-way would require significant loss of trees and alteration Qf topography. A location that would minimally meet the ordinance requirement would require significant tree loss and fi[f, and allow the neighbor to the west to view the side of the garage. Main#aining the existing trees will screen the proposed garage fram the neighbor's view. The proposed lacation will avoid impacfs to the steep slope area. 7he applicants have provided photos that show the proposed accessory structure location, existing tree cover and sfopes. The Planner has added a aerial photo that shows the 10-foot contours on the site{Washington County data). Comprehensive Plan The Comprehensive Plan indicates#hat the General Rural District includes areas of mixed lot sizes, and will continue to do so. Single family residential use is supported in the GR District. The plan recommends that the General Rural Area be developed at a maximum density of four dwelling units per 40 acres, with a minimum allowed lot size of 2 acres. The Development Code allows construction of up to 2 accessory struc#ures on lots greater than 3.0 acres in size and less than 5.0 acres in size, with a total area of 2,040 square feet. _. _ _ ___ _ _ _ ___ _ _ _ __ ___ _ . _ 1 Howe Variance Application Scandia Planning Commission Page 3 August 7, 2012 The proposed use and the size of the proposed accessorv structure are consistent with the Comprehensive Plan recommendations for uses and densities in the GR District. Lot Size and Setbacks The lot is 4.2 acres in size and meets the zoning requirements in the General Rural District. The setback requirements in the General Rural District for lots that are less than 1.5 acres in size are the following:40'front, 10' side, and 50' rear. The proposed Qaraqe meets the setback requirements for the GR District, but does not meet the standard that accessorv structures may not be located closer to the riqht-of-wav than the primary structure. Maximum Lot Coverage The maximum allawed lot coverage in the GR District is 25%. The Pfanner estimates that the existing lot coverage by irnpervious surtaces is approximately 3%. The coverage would rise to 4% with the addition of the new garage. The parcel will continue to meet the lot coverage requirement if the accessorv struc#ure is added. Accessory Strucfures The zoning ordinance allows a ma�amum of two accessory structures up to 2,000 square feet in size on lots between 3.0 and 5.0 acres in size. There are no existing accessory structures on the parcel. The applicants are requesting a variance from the requirement that accessory structures be located no closer to the right-o#-way than the primary structure. The variance request is discussed in the detailed discussion of the reques#, below. Building Heighfi The maximum building height permitted in the General Rural District is 35 feet. The City defines building height for gable roofs as "the vertical distance from the average of the highest and lowest point of the grade for that portion of tt�e !ot covered by the building to the mean height between eaves and ridge." Based on the definition, the height of the proposed structure is 14.5 feet. The buildina meets the heiqht standards of the zanin4 ordinance. Wasfewafer System No new wastewater systems are proposed. Stormwater Management and Land Alteration No grading plan was included in the application. The Planner sent the application to the Carnelian-Marine Watershed District for review. This application does not require a Watershed District permit. The applicants will need to meet the requi�ements of the City's zoning and subdivision ordinance for stormwater management and land alteration. The City's Development Code considers slopes over 12%to be steep slopes, and the"land al�eration and grading" section (Chapfer 2, Section 3:6) requires thaf development on slopes 1 Howe Variance Application Scandia Planning Commission f'age 4 August 7, 2012 between 12% and 25% be reviewed to insure that adequate measures have been taken to prevent soil erosion, sedimentatian, vegetative and structure damage. The applicant will need to submit a grading and erosion control pian as part of the application for a buifding permit. Grading will occur in the area adjacent to the steep slopes and woodland on the site. The Planner suggests the following condifions for grading and erosion control on the site: • The applicants shall maintain existing trees and steep slopes on the site(slopes over 12%)and protect the steep slopes and trees from construction impacts. • The stormwater management plan shall direct stormwater runoff from the garage and driveway to the relatively flat pervious and vegetated areas on the site and away from slope areas. Landscape Plan � No new landscaping is proposed or required. Agency Comments The Planner forwarded the application to the Camelian-Marine-St. Croix Watershed District (CMSCWD}for comments. The District comments included the following: "This project in itself will not�equire a District permit. We are supportive of the rationale to keep the building site on more level ground and to minimize the loss of tree cover. We therefore are in favor of granting this variance." FINDINGS—VARfANCE REQUEST Ordinance 129 states that variances are aflowed when the strict enforcement of the Development Code would cause practical difficulties because of circumstances unique to the individual property under consideration. The criteria for granting a variance include the following: • The applicant proposes to use the property in a reasonable manner not permifted by the Development Code. � The plight of the iandowner is due to circumstances unique to the property, not crea#ed by fhe landowner. • The variance, if granted,will not alter the essentiaf characfer of the locality. • The practical difficulties are not due solely to economic conditions. • The proposed variance will not impair an adequate supply of light and air to adjacent properties, substantially increase the congestion of public streets, or increase the danger of fire or endanger public safety, or substantially diminish or impair property values within the neighborhood. . That the requested variance is the minimum action required to eliminate the practical difficulty. • Practica! difficulties include, but are not limited to inadequate access to direct sunlight for solar energy systems. Ihe applicants ace cequesting a�ariance from the zoning_requicement that accessory. struc.tures _ _ _ _ be located no closer to the right-of-way than the primary structure. The Planner's findings related to the request are as follows: 1 Howe Variance Appiication Scandia Pianning Commission Page 5 August 7, 2012 • Variances shall only be permifted when fhey are in harmony with the genera!purposes and infent of the official control. The proposed residential use is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan's gaals and policies for the General Rural District. The dimensions of the proposed accessory structure are consistent with the standards of the Deveiopment Code. • The property owner proposes fo use the property in a reasonable manner under the condifions allowed by official control(s). Single Family Residences are permitted uses in the General Rural District, and accessory structures such as garages are permifted, subject to the other requirements of the development cade. • The practical difficulties are not caused by the landowner, and are unique fo the property. The practical difficulties re�ated to the variance request are unique to the property, and include the following: o Location and orientation of the existing home. The home was built by a previous owner. o Site topography in the area where#he garage could be constructed to meet the ordinance requirement. The steep slopes in the area would require fill and impfementation of significant erosion control practices in order to construct the ga�age. o Loss of existing trees and scresning. Wooded areas would need to be remaved to construct the garage in an area that would meet ordinance requirements. This would open up the garage to view from the neighbor's home, and would result in habitat loss. The development code requirements related to land alteration and tree preservation suggest that steep slopes, existing trees and woodlands should be presenred when possible. • The variance would nof alter the essenfia!character of#he area. The su�rounding area is a developed with residential uses on a variety of lot sizes. The homes on 209"' Street have attached garages. The setback of the home and garage acrass the street from the Howe property has a similar setback to the setback proposed for the Howe garage. Other house and garage structures in the neighborhood are also within view of the road. The properties include wooded areas similar to the wooded area that the applicants propose to preserve. Granting the variance would not alter#he essential single- family residential character of the area. • Economic conditions alone shal!not constitute practica!difficulties. _ The practical difficulties are related to characteristics of the property, rather than economic _ __ ___ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _. _ __ conditions, and include the location and orientation of the existing home, steep slopes, and 1 Howe Variance Application Scandia Planning Commission Page 6 August 7, 2012 existing woodland in #he area where the garage could be constructed to meet the ordinance requirements. + The proposed variance will not impair an adequate supply of light and air fo adjacent properties, subsfantially increase the congesfion of public streets, or increase the danger of fire or endanger public safety, or substantially diminish or impair properiy values wifhin the neighborhood. The proposed accessory structure is unlikely to impair the supply of light and air to adjacent properties, increase congestion, increase the danger of fire, endanger public safety, or substantially impair property vaEues. Loss of the wooded area and the screening it provides would be an impact to the immediate nelghbors and surrounding neighborhood. Construction on the steep slope may generate erosion issues that could impact the neighborhood. If the woodland is removed and the new garage impacts the views from the neighboring home, the garage may impact the value of the neighboring home. The Planner suggests that granting the variance will betfer meet the objectives of the ordinance to protect visws and maintain the residential character of the neighbofiood#han = removal of a woaded area and construction on a steep slope in order to site the proposed garage in a location that meets the Code requirement that accessory structures be located no closer to the right-of-way than the primary structure. • Thaf the requested variance is the minimum action required fo eliminafe fhe practical d�culfy. The applicant is proposing to construct the garage as far from the right-of-way as possible without impacting steep slopes and existing trees. The garage is one story in height. 7he variance requested is the minimum action required to eliminate the practical difficulties at this site. • Practical difficulties include, but are not limited to inadequate access fo direct sunlight for solar energy systems. The proposed garage and driveway will not affect direct solar access for surrounding properties. ACTtON REQUESTED: The Pianning Commission should discuss the Variance request, and can recommend the following for the request: 1. Approval 2. Approval with conditions 3. Denial with findings 4. Table the request _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ 1 Howe Variance Application Scandia Planning Commission Page 7 August 7, 2012 PLANNING STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS: The Planner recommends that the Planning Commission approve the proposed variance from the requirement that#he proposed structure at 15243 209'h Street North not be c{oser to the right-of-way than the primary structure. The Planner recommends the foflowing conditions for the variance and conditional use permit: 1. The development on the property shall be in substantial compliance with the site plan subrnitted to the City on July 19, 2012. The accessory structure shall be setback at least 40 feet from the right-of-way of 209'" Street. 2. The applicants shall obtain a Building Permit from the City prior to construction of the garage. The grading and erosion control plan required for the building permit shall include the following practices: a. The applicants shall maintain existing trees and steep slopes on the site {slopes over 12%) and protect fhe steep slopes and trees from construction impacts. b. The stormwater management plan shall indicate that the stormwater runoff from the , garage and driveway shall be directed to the relatively flat pervious and vegetated areas on the si#e and away from the steep slopes. 3. The applicants shall pay all fees and escrows. ______ _ _ ._ _ ___ _.._..__... __. ___. .._ _ ._ ___ _ _ .__........_ _. _ __... _ _ _ ._ _ _. .. . _ . .. _. _ .... _.. `1 File No. APPLICATION FOR PLANNING AND ZONING REQUEST City of Scandia, Minnesota 14727 209th Street North, Scandia, MN 55073 Phone 651/433-2274 Fax 651/433-5]12 Web http://www.ci.scandia.mn.us Please read before completing: The City will not begin processing an appiication that is incomplete. Detailed submission requirements may be found in the Scandia Development Code,available at the City office and website(www.ci.scandia.mn.us)and in the checklist forms for the particular type of application. Application fees are due at the time of application and are not refundable, 1. Property Location: (st�•eet address, if applicable) /�a93 a-o9 �'"� s�= � . 2. Washington County Parcel ID: a3o3a�o �t oa Ia 3. Complete Legal Description: (attach if necessary) LaT Z. , /3 La �� S�� W b0� A-G�G"7 S�c�V� �rbd 1 rZ�. 4. Owner(s): Phone: SY-�-v� . R. �wE. (h) bS-I --933-5�73�j � �( � ��SS�LE4- �7: (-�,c.�- (b) !�l a -� 3b 3—b�9a �� '�'2 Street Address: r��-�f� �.p 9 7� S'T`; /l.!. E-Mail: hOt,tlie �7�-��frern�T"•/!F� City/State: SCl�'1UD f�-� �� Z'p� SS�a73 5. Applicant/Contact Person: Phone: SY"�i.� f�u� �h� (b) �S�yI�L�U'r� 1'`et�(�tJ� : Street Address (Mailing): E-Mail: ... �� Gj �. � �0 City/State: �'�'�E � �n� zip: l� - (�1� 6. Requested Action(s): (check all that apply) ;� Variance _ Administrative Permii Amendment (Development Code) Variance Extension ��e� _ Amendment(Comp.Plan) Conditional Use Permit(CUP) _ Site Plan Review — ��e� Subdivision,Minor CUP Extension CUP/Open Space Subdivision. — Site Plan Modification _ Subdivision,Preliminary Plat/Major CUP/Planned Unit Development Site Plan Extension _ Subdivision,Final Plat Interim Use Permit(ILJP) — S��(Permanent) _ Environmental Review I1/l9/2010 7. Brief Description of Request: (attach sepm-ate sheet if necessary) S� �-7t�-Gt't�-� L�t�t� 8. Project Namc: ccI S -C 1 hereby apply for consideration of the above described request and declare that the information and materials submitted with this application are complete and accurate. 1 understand that no application shall be considered complete unless accompanied by fees as required by city ordinance. Applications for projects requiring more than one type of review shall include the cumulative total of all application fees specified for each type of review. l understand that applicants are required to reimburse the city for all out-of-pocket costs incuri•ed far processing,reviewing and hearing the application. Thesc costs shall include,but are not limited to:parce] searches;publication and mailing of notices;review by the city's engineering,planning and other consultants; legal costs,and recording fees. An escrow deposit to cover these costs will be collected by the city at the time of application. The minimum escrow deposit shall be cumulative total of all minimum escrow deposits for each type of review required for the project,unless reduced as provided for by ordinance. The city may increase the amount of the reyuired escrow deposit at any time if the city's costs are reasonably expected to exceed the minimum amount. Any balance remaining after review is complete will be refunded to the applicant. No interest is paid on escrow dcposits. PLEASE NOTE: lf the fee owner is not the app]icant,the applicant must provide written authorization by the fee owner in order for this application to be considered complete. Property Fee Owner Signature(s) Date: Applicant Signature(s) Date: For City Usc Only �L �� Application Fees: � 1 �(� � Jl'� '� (� 7Cft� Escrow Deposit: � `��S �'��5� 1 Y OF AN IA l 1/19/2010 15243 209fi Street N. SCandia,MN 56073 July 12,2042 City of Scandia 14727 209"'Street N. Scandia,MN 55073 Dear City of Scandia: We are writing to you to ask tor a building variance. We�endy moved iMo our home in April of this year and are hoping to put up a separate garage on the property_ We want to I�ate it in a location that 'fits'the pro�ty and neighborhood. ln meeting our goals and preparing for this we found out that we mcet a�l set backs except for it being dos�r to the road than the main structure.We have tried bo come up with an altemative location for the garage, but the shape and sbpe of the property and how the hous� was plaoed on the praperty virtuaAy makes it impossible to be constructed elsewhere without a gr�eat deal of expense and aReration #o the e�cisting natural wifdliis and habitat. To the immediate left of the property where we are proposing to cons�ruct the garage there is a drop in elevation of 6"for every 1'0"of run. We wanted to include a topography map of our property with this request, but could not find one. !f we can't put the garage whers proposed, then tr�ees woukl have to be removed and fi11 would have to be brought in. This wouid open up the property and our neighbors to the NW wouki be looking at the side of the garage. We ane trying to be r►eighbor friendly and wouldn't want this to happen. We could also add onto the front of the home,which we believe would not be as astatically pleasing to us or our neighE�ors. The garage we plan to build is going to ma�our home. It will have the same siding, same windows and same roof�ne. The building would be 30'wide by 40'feet deep_ It wiA be meet al!setbadcs but will be 30'doser to road than the house. Ttie house sits at 80'6"and the gatage would be at 50'. By building this garage, we could house our 30' snowmobile trailer and a!i other vehides that have to be pariced outside at this Nme. We hope that after t�eviewing this letter and the picturies w►e have included you wil! grant us this variance. If we can offier arry addi�onal i�orrnation in helping you reach your deasion, we woukf be more than happy to help, Thank-you for your time and oonsideration regarding this. Sincerely, �� ,� ��...N�.� `i�7 w��-�" Steve and Jessie Howe _ _ _ � '� � 2422 Enterpriae Drive .�( Mendoto Helghts, MN 55120 '�PIONEEP! UND SURvEY0R5•aa�acwEErss (651) 687-1914 FAX681-9488 � B!1ry 1�'1B@I"Ifl ��A�N+�s• w+oscr��,rzcn�crs 625 Hiqh�ay 70 N.E. a � Bla'vre, MN 55434 * �lk (763) 783-1880 FAX:783-1883 � Certificate of Survey for: BOB LINDER CONST. House Address: 209th Street Nor'th 9 ti . � �o ♦' �t �� f � ` f^J o � r ` t \ 1 `�'� .�r � ��' ` � �� =z ��,, 209TH ST. 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