HomeMy Public PortalAbout1994-056Member Ann Thies introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
CITY OF MEDINA
RESOLUTION NO.94-56
RESOLUTION GRANTING A VARIANCE TO CHARLES
NOLAN AND ELIZABETH NOLAN
WHEREAS, Charles Nolan and Elizabeth Nolan ("Applicants") have requested permission
to construct a single family house on the property located at 2935 Willowood Farm Road, which
is legally described as Lot 3, Block 1, Willowood Farm, with a mound septic system located 60
feet from the wetlands; and
WHEREAS, the city's individual septic system ordinance, sections 720.01 etof the
Code of Ordinances, requires a setback in such instances of 150 feet; and
WHEREAS, Section 721.03 of the City Code of Ordinances requires that variances from
the strict interpretation of the 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 at their meeting
of July 12, 1994 and recommended approval thereof; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has had an opportunity to review the matter and to hear
from the Applicants regarding this application.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Medina,
Minnesota that the Applicants' request for the above variance be granted, subject to the following
conditions:
1. The house and septic system must be constructed in strict conformance with the
plans, specifications and drawings submitted by the Applicants and approved by
the City;
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2. The alternate septic site must be staked and undisturbed prior to and during
construction of the house; and
3. The Applicants must pay to the City an administrative fee in the amount necessary
to reimburse the City for its actual expenses associated with reviewing this
variance request.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
Medina that the variance hereby granted is justified by the change in wetland laws and
regulations since the platting of the lot, the topography of the lot and the soil conditions present
on the property.
Dated: August 16 , 1994.
A 1'11.ST:
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Anne E. Theis, Mayor
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member and upon
James Johnson
vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof:
John Ferris, Johnson, Thies, Philip Zietlow and Mayor Arne Theis
and the following voted against same: none
Whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.
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