5. PC Resolution Goers Variance 06.02.20CITY OF SCANDIA, MINNESOTA
PC RESOLUTION NO. 2020 -XX
APPROVING VARIANCE FOR PARCEL 33.032.20.34.0008
LOCATED AT 12730 182ND STREET NORTH
WHEREAS, Peter & Karissa Goers made an application for Variances to the lake front
setback and for alteration of a nonconforming structure such that the cost of alterations exceeds
50% of the appraised value of the existing residence on property identified as PID
33.032.20.34.0008; and
WHEREAS, the property is legally described as follows:
ALSO THAT PART OF MAPLE ST AS DEDICATED IN REC PLAT OF BIG LAKE VIEW 3RD
ADD LYING ELY OF SLY PROJECTION OF WLY LINE OF LOT 1 OF SD BIG LAKE VIEW 3RD
ADD & LYING SLY WLY & NLY OF FOLL DESC LINE COM AT NW COR OF LOT 3 BLK 1 OF
REC PLAT OF HARDWOOD HILLS THN N88DEG47'24"E PLAT BEARING ALONG N LINE OF
HARDWOOD HILLS 155FT TO PT OF BEG OF LINE TO BE DESC THN N8DEG58'43"E 119.25FT
THN N43DEG05'55"W 85.42FT THN N19DEG38'38"W 66FT THN NELY 67FT M/L TO SE COR OF
SD LOT 1 OF BIG LAKE VIEW 3RD ADD & THERE TERM SUBJ TO & INC ANY VALID EASE
RESTRICTIONS & RESERVATIONS THAT PART OF GOVT LOT 5 S33T32R20 LYING SLY OF
SLY LINE OF MAPLE ST AS DEDICATED IN REC PLAT OF BIG LAKE VIEW 3RD ADD LYING
ELY OF SLY PROJECTION OF WLY LINE OF LOT 1 OF SD BIG LAKE VIEW 3RD ADD LYING
SLY & WLY OF FOLL DESC LINE COM AT NW COR OF LOT 3 BLK 1 OF REC PLAT OF
HARDWOOD HILLS THN N88DEG47'24"E PLAT BEARING ALONG N LINE OF HARDWOOD
HILLS 155FT TO PT OF BEG OF LINE TO BE DESC THN N8DEG58'43"E 119.25FT THN
N43DEG05'55"W 85.42FT THN N19DEG38'38"W 66FT THN NELY 67FT MIL TO SE COR OF SD
LOT 1 OF BIG LAKE VIEW 3RD ADD & THERE TERM & LYING NELY OF LINE DRAWN 33FT
NELY OF & PAR & CONCENTRIC WITH FOLL DESC LINE COM AT NW COR OF LOT 3 BLK 1
OF SD HARDWOOD HILLS THN N88DEG47'24"E PLAT BEARING ALONG N LINE OF
HARDWOOD HILLS DIST OF 250FT TO PT OF BEG OF LINE TO BE DESC AT ANG PT IN SD N
LINE THN N81DEG01'17"W 183.61FT THN NWLY 302.34FT ALONG TANG CURVE CONCAVE
TO NE HAVING RADIUS OF 265.14FT & CTR ANG OF 65DEG20' THN N15DEG41'17"W TANG
TO SD CURVE 145FT & SD LINE THERE TERM SUBDIVISIONNAME BIG LAKE VIEW 3RD
ADD LOT 1 SUBDIVISIONCD 91087; AND
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission reviewed the request for Variances at a duly
noticed Public Hearing on June 2, 2020, and recommended that the City Council approve the
variances with conditions;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED BY THE PLANNING
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SCANDIA, WASHINGTON COUNTY,
MINNESOTA, that it should and hereby does recommend that the City Council approve
Variances for to lake front setback and for alteration of a nonconforming structure such that the
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cost of alterations exceeds 50% of the appraised value of the existing residence at 12730 182"d
Street North, based on the following findings:
1. The Comprehensive Plan prioritizes environmental stewardship on lakeside lots. The
applicant proposes to proceed in a manner that keeps alterations and impacts low, due
to the structure's proximity to the lake. The proposed addition of a second story on
the existing residential structure and the addition of an above ground garage is in
general harmony with the Comprehensive Plan and Development Code.
2. This property is in the General Rural zoning district, which is guided for single-
family residential use. The proposed alteration of an existing residential structure is a
reasonable use in the General Rural District.
3. The practical difficulties that limit the location for a reconstructed home and added
garage include a small lot, the location of a wetland, the location of a septic system
that meets setback requirements from the wetland, side property lines and the
structures, the desire to do a second floor addition onto the existing structure and
foundation, instead of complete teardown. The practical difficulties are not caused by
the current landowner and are unique to the property.
4. The proposed residential reconstruction would remain in the same location as the
present structure and continue to be a single-family use. The proposed second floor
addition and addition of an above ground garage will be similar in form to many other
residential properties in the area. Granting the variance would not alter the essential
character of the area.
5. The practical difficulties are related to the location of the existing structure and
natural and manmade obstacles that make moving the structure location a challenge.
The practical difficulties are not only economic in nature.
6. The proposed variances for altering the existing house and adding a garage will not
impair the supply of light or air to adjacent properties, increase congestion, endanger
the public, or substantially diminish or impair property values in the neighborhood.
7. The threshold for reasonableness has generally been that the alterations or additions
reduce the need for variances to the extent possible. This proposed addition and
addition of a garage meets the intent of minimizing variances. In this case, the
addition of a second story uses the existing home footprint, instead of expanding the
footprint of the building with first floor additions. Adding a garage has been
considered a reasonable action for residential properties, even when such addition
may require some type of variance, as long as all attempts are made to size and locate
the garage to meet the standards as much as possible. The proposed second floor
addition and added garage are the minimum action required to eliminate the practical
difficulty.
8. The variance is not related to a need for direct sunlight for solar energy systems.
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FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED that the following conditions of approval shall be met:
1. The location and layout of the residential structure and garage shall be consistent with the
plans submitted with this application.
2. The applicant shall secure a permit from the Carnelian Marine St. Croix Watershed
District and comply with its requirement.
3. A grading and erosion control plan shall be submitted to the city for review and approval.
4. The applicant shall secure any other relevant State, County and local permits required for
the project.
5. The applicant shall pay all fees and escrows associated with this application.
Adopted by the Scandia Planning Commission this 2nd day of June, 2020.
Dan Squyres, Chair
ATTEST:
Ken Cammilleri, City Administrator