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HomeMy Public PortalAbout1987-107a Member its adoption: introduced the following resolution and moved CITY OF MEDINA RESOLUTION NO. (p7_ /D RESOLUTION GRANTING A VARIANCE FOR FRANK NIESEN WHEREAS, Frank Niesen (Applicant) has requested variances to build on a lot which contains 7,600 square feet and to reduce the rear yard setback for a house on the lot to 25'; and WHEREAS, Section 826.35 of the City's zoning ordinance requires that lots such as the Applicant's contain a minimum of 9,000 square feet; and WHEREAS, Section 826.57 of the City's zoning ordinance requires that structures maintain a minimum rear yard setback of 30 feet; and WHEREAS, Section 825.45 of the City's Code of Ordinances and Minn. Stat. Section 462.357 require that variances from the strict interpretation of the zoning ordinance be granted only when there is a demonstrated hardship because of circumstances unique to the property; and WHEREAS, the planning commission considered the Applicant's request and has recommend approval thereof; and WHEREAS, the City Council has had an opportunity to review the matter and to hear from the Applicant regarding his request. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Medina, Minnesota that the Applicant's request for the following variances is granted: 1. Reduce minimum lot size from 9,000 square feet to 7,600 square feet; and 2. Reduce minimum rear yard setback from 30' to 25' due to the hardships that there is no additional land to be added to the Applicant's lot, the Applicant has already paid a sewer assessment for the property and that the allowed rear yard setback reduction will be consistent with the development of neighboring lots. The variances are granted subject to the condition that the Applicant maintains a minimum side yard setback for the house of 15' in order to offset the decrease in openness on the property resulting from the variances hereby granted. Dated: , 1987. omas n•erso Mayor ATTEST: Donna Roehl, Clerk -Treasurer The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member ��'�'��' and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: oi7 5G'%rr) and the following voted against same: 56-4���, / I / 6 M r,`Z// Rohe Whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted. A:045RE112.E40 2