HomeMy Public PortalAbout2019-83 Resolution Approving a Variance to David and Angela Raskob for Property Located at 4585 Balsam StreetMember Pederson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
CITY OF MEDINA
RESOLUTION 2019-83
RESOLUTION APPROVING A VARIANCE TO DAVID AND ANGELA RASKOB FOR
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 4585 BALSAM STREET
WHEREAS, the city of Medina (the "City") is a municipal corporation, organized and
existing under the laws of Minnesota; and
WHEREAS, David and Angela Raskob (the "Owners") own a vacant lot within the City
located at 4585 Balsam Street (the "Property"), which is legally described as:
Lot 2, Block 1, Maple Walk, Hennepin County, Minnesota; and
WHEREAS, the Owners have requested approval of a variance to exceed the 25 percent
impervious surface maximum in the Shoreland Overlay District to construct a single-family
home to allow for 30.78% hardcover; and
WHEREAS, on November 12, 2019, the Planning Commission reviewed the request,
heard public comments, and reviewed the variance criteria•, and
WHEREAS, on December 3, 2019, the City Council held a public hearing, reviewed the
variance request and reviewed the Planning Commission recommendation; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has made the following findings of facts with regards to the
requested variance:
a) The requested variance is not inconsistent with the Comprehensive Plan.
b) Installation of the proposed stormwater improvements as a condition of the variance
provides an overall benefit by collecting and conveying stormwater into the storm sewer
system from not only the Property but from various surrounding properties. These
improvements reduce stormwater impacts on adjacent properties and receiving
waterbodies, in harmony with the general purpose and intent of the ordinance limiting
hardcover.
c) The existing topography of the lot, the substantial amounts of off -site drainage, and the fact
the lot was platted smaller than the minimum lot size standard in the Shoreland Overlay
district are circumstances unique to the property and are not created by the landowners.
d) The Owners propose to use the Property in a reasonable manner by designing a house
footprint that is similar in square footage of homes in the area, using the existing grades
which minimally alter the lot, and proposing a narrow driveway to minimize hardcover.
e) The construction of the single-family home in the neighborhood will be in conformity with
all the other homes in the block and area. The proposed home and variance will not alter
the essential character of the neighborhood.
Resolution No. 2019-83
December 17, 2019
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of Medina, Minnesota
hereby grants variance approval to the Owners, subject to the following terms and conditions:
1. The Owners shall construct the new home in substantial conformance with the survey
received by the City on November 7, 2019, subject to any amendments required herein.
2. The Owners shall update plans such that the proposed stormsewer pipe connects to the
existing structure at Ardmore Avenue.
3. No additional hardcover shall be added, which includes patios, sidewalks, building
additions, driveway expansions, or anything else not otherwise mentioned.
4. A building permit shall be required for any future deck prior to construction. Any future
deck is required to be constructed with PlasTeak grated material or another similar
material which is substantially permeable rather than standard deck boards. Materials
shall meet building code requirements. The surface under the deck shall also remain
permeable.
5. The Owners shall commence construction of the proposed single-family home within one
year of the approval of this variance, or else approval of the variance shall be considered
null and void.
6. The Owners shall not have a timeline to commence construction of a future permeable
deck.
7. The Owners shall pay to the City a fee in an amount sufficient to reimburse the City for
the cost of reviewing the request.
Dated: December 17, 2019.
Attest: I
By:
Jodi M.
allup, City Clerk i
By:
Kathleen Martin, Mayor
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Albers and
upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof:
Albers, Anderson, DesLauriers, Martin, Pederson
And the following voted against same:
None
Whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.
Resolution No. 2019-83 2
December 17, 2019