RESOLUTION 2OO0-04
CITY OF GRANT
WASIIINGTON COUNTY, MINNESOTA
WHEREAS, Kelvin and Gina
Vartti are the owners of a parcel of land located at 11893 Imperial Avenue
North, Grant,
Minnesota; and,
WHEREAS, the Varttis have
applied to the City for a variance to build a nine hundred sixty-eight
(968) square feet detached
garage at a location closer to the front property line
than the existing residence; and,
WHEREAS, following a public
hearing on the application, the Grant Planning Commission has recommended
approval of the
variance; and,
WHEREAS, the City Council
of the City of Grant finds that a variance is appropriate because there
is a hardship on the subject
property due to the limited buildable area on the lot
where an accessory building could be located. Other locations on the Varttis'
land
for this accessory structure would require a large amount
of tree removal and significant grading. The grading limits would also
be
very close to the shoreland setback line. While the garage
could, in theory, be constructed at another location, the impacts to the
property and an existing pond would be significant. Accordingly,
there does appear to be a physical hardship associated with this
proposal. There does not appear to be any other reasonable
location on the property where the garage could be constructed within the
requirements of the Code.
NOW, THEREFORE, be it
resolved by the City Council of the City of Grant as follows:
1. The Applicants
are hereby granted a variance so as to allow them to construct an accessory
building closer to the front lot
line than the principal building. Said variance is granted
subject to the following conditions:
a. The new garage shall be built in such a fashion and in such a style
as compliments the house. Specifically, it shall
be built of similar exterior materials and colors.
Adopted by the City Council
of the City of Grant this 6th day of June, 2000.
Gary Erichson, Mayor
Attest: Stephanie Marty, City Clerk