6.b3 Resolution No. 2020-20_Goers Variance 06.16.20CITY OF SCANDIA, MINNESOTA
CC RESOLUTION NO. 2020-20
APPROVING A VARIANCE FOR PARCEL 33.032.20.34.0008
LOCATED AT 12730 182ND STREET NORTH
WHEREAS, Peter and Karissa Goers have made an application for Variances to the lake
front setback 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 in Attachment A; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission reviewed the request for the 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 CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF SCANDIA, WASHINGTON COUNTY, MINNESOTA, that it approves
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, 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
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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.
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.
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Adopted by the Scandia City Council on this 16th day of June, 2020.
Christine Maefsky, Chair
ATTEST:
Kenneth Cammilleri, City Administrator
Attachment A
Lot 1, BIG LAKEVIEW 3RD ADDITION. Washington County, Minnesota
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That part of Maple Street as dedicated in the plat of BIG VIEW LAKE 3RD ADDITION, Washington County, Minnesota,
lying easterly of the southerly projection of the westerly line of Lot 1 of said BIG LAKE VIEW 3RD ADDITION and lying
southerly, westerly and northerly of the fallowing described line: Commencing at the northwest corner of Lot 3, Block 1
of the recorded plat of HARDWOOD HILLS, thence North 88 degrees 47 minutes 24 seconds East, plat bearing along
the north line of HARDWOOD H I LLS, 155 feet to the point of beginning of the line to be described; thence North 8
degrees 58 minutes 43 seconds East 119.25 feet; thence North 43 degrees 05 minutes 55 seconds West 85.42 feet;
thence North 19 degrees 38 minutes 38 seconds West 66 feet; thence northeasterly 67 feet, more or less, to the
southeast corner of said Lot 1 of Big Lake View 3rd Addition and there terminating-
AND
erminating.AND
That part of Government Lot 5, Section 33, Township 32 North, Range 20 West, Washington County, Minnesota, lying
southerly of the southerly line of Maple Street, as dedicated in the recorded plat of BIG LAKE VIEW 3RD ADDITION,
lying easterly of the southerly projection of the westerly line of Lot 1 of said BIG LAKE VIEW 3RD ADDITION, and lying
southerly and westerly of the following described line: Commencing at the northwest corner of Lot 3, Black 1 of the
recorded plat of HARDWOOD HILLS, 155 feet to the point of beginning of the line to be described, thence North 8
degrees 58 minutes 43 seconds East 119.25 feet, thence North 43 degrees 05 minutes 55 seconds West 85,42 feet;
thence North 19 degrees 39 minutes 39 seconds West 66 feet; thence Northeasterly 67 feet, more or less, to the
southeast comer of said Lot 1 of BIG LAKE VI EW 3RD ADDITION and there terminating; and lying northeasterly of a
line drawn 33 feet northeasterly of and parallel and concentric with the following described line: Commencing at the
northwest corner of Lot 3, Block 1 of said HARDWOOD HILLS; thence North 88 degrees 47 minutes 24 seconds East,
plat bearing along the north line a HARDWOOD HILLS, a distance of 254 feet to the point of beginning of the line to
be described at an angle point on said north line; thence North 81 degrees 01 minutes 17 seconds West, 183.61 feet;
thence northwesterly 302.34 feet along a tangential cure concave to the northeast hawing a radius of 256.14 feet and
a central angle of 65 degrees 20 minutes; thence North 15 degrees 41 minutes 17 seconds West, tangent to said
curve 145 feet and said line there terminating.