HomeMy Public PortalAbout1993-025Member Mayor Theis introduced the following resolution and moved its
adoption:
CITY OF MEDINA
RESOLUTION NO.93-25
RESOLUTION GRANTING A VARIANCE FOR GRANT
GAGER AND CATHERINE GAGER
WHEREAS, Grant Gager and Catherine Gager (Applicants) have requested a
variance to reduce the required sideyard setback from 20 feet to 15.5 feet, to
construct a garage and an addition to their living space at the house at 2225
Chestnut Road; and
WHEREAS, section 825.45 of the City's code of ordinances and Minnesota
Statutes, § 462.457 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 Applicants' request and
has recommended approval thereof; and
WHEREAS, the city council has had an opportunity to review the matter and
to hear from the Applicants regarding their request.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
Medina, Minnesota that the Applicants' request for the above variance is granted,
subject to the following conditions:
1. It is recognized that the garage and kitchen addition will not be located
closer to the property line than the existing house;
2. It is recognized that the existing accessory shed is too close to the
property line and if the Applicants add a detached accessory structure
on the property, the existing shed must be removed;
3. It is recognized that the existing shed is nonconforming and that it
cannot be rebuilt except in conformance with the provisions of the
City's nonconforming use ordinance;
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4. The garage and kitchen addition must be constructed in strict
accordance with the plans, specifications and drawings submitted by
the Applicants and reviewed by the City; and
5. The Applicants must pay to the City an administrative fee in the amount
necessary to reimburse the City for all expenses associated with
reviewing this matter .
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the City Council of the
City of Medina that the variance hereby granted is justified by the position and angle
of the existing house, and the location of the well and septic system on the property.
Dated: May 18 , 1993.
Anne E. Theis, Mayor
ATTEST:
Jeffrey E. Karlson, Clerk -Treasurer
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member
Zietlow
and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof :
Councilmembers Ferris, Johnson, Thies, Zietlow and Mayor. Theis.
and the following voted against same: None.
Whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.
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