7. PC Resolution Markgraf Variance 06.02.20CITY OF SCANDIA, MINNESOTA
PC RESOLUTION NO. 2020 -XX
APPROVING VARIANCE FOR PARCEL 05.032.20.21.0014
LOCATED AT 23820 LOFTON AVE NORTH
WHEREAS, Gary Markgraf made an application for a Variance to septic system
location on property identified as PID 33.032.20.34.0008; and
WHEREAS, the property is legally described as follows:
& LOT 5 SUBDIVISIONNAME SHADY OAKS LOT 4 BLOCK 2 SUBDIVISIONCD 91730; 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
Variance to septic system location at 23820 Lofton Ave North, based on the following findings:
1. The Comprehensive Plan and Development Code support single-family residential
uses in the General Rural District. Septic systems are required for single-family
residential uses. The proposed location is the only area on the parcel where the septic
system can be placed near the proposed home and on soils that are suitable for a
septic system. The proposed variance is in general harmony with the purposes and
intent of the Comprehensive Plan and Development Code.
2. Single-family residences are permitted, and therefore reasonable, uses in the General
Rural District. Septic systems are required to support this use on the parcel. The
proposed use is reasonable under the conditions allowed by the Development Code.
3. The practical difficulties are created by the limited locations available for the septic
system due to the locations of slopes, suitable soils and wetlands on the parcel. The
practical difficulties are not caused by the current landowner and are unique to the
property.
4. Other properties in the area include single-family homes with septic systems. The
new system will not be visible after construction is complete. Granting the variance
would not alter the essential character of the area.
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5. The practical difficulties are related to the limited location of soils that will support
the septic system and the location of slopes and wetlands on the parcel. The practical
difficulties are not only economic in nature.
6. Granting the proposed variance 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 proposed location meets all setback requirements, except the wetland setback.
The applicant has proposed the greatest setback from the wetland that is possible
given the soil conditions, well location and wetland locations.
8. The variance is not related to a need for direct sunlight for solar energy systems.
FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED that the following conditions of approval shall be met:
1. Development of the property shall be generally consistent with the plans submitted to the
city for this application.
2. The setback from the wetland shall be no less than fifty (50) feet, 25 feet less than the
required 75 feet.
3. A grading permit from the City will be required if land alteration and grading for the new
septic system will exceed 10 cubic yards of material added to or removed from the site or
excavated within the site; and/or the disturbance of land area of 600 square feet or more.
4. The applicant shall obtain the required septic system permit from Washington County.
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