03/26/87 - Laserfiche WebLink

Home

R~QUEST FOR VARIANCE ~ MISSISSIPPI RIVER CASE ~F MR. By: Anne Norris, C~ty Develolm~nt Directo~ t~,ckcjrot~'ld: Mr. John Myrdal is requesting a variance fr~m the Mississippi River setback for Lots 18 and 19, Bowers Mississippi A~res. This property is located in the R-1R Rural Residential district and also within the Critical River Overlay district. According to Section 170.0112G of the City Code, the setback from the river for any structures is a minimum of 200 feet. Mr. Myrdal is proposing to construct a house on the parcels which would be located approximately 130 feet frum the Mississippi River and would encroach on the required river setback by approximately 70 feet. Mr. Myrdal is requesting this variance to the topography of the lots. Mr. Myrdal has reviewed this request with Mr. John Stine, DNR, and with Elvin Erickson, City Building Official. Neither Mr. Stine nor Mr. Erickson have any objections to the requested variance. Mr. Myrdal's proposed structure will be set back from the river similarly to adjacent structures. For your information, enclosed are the following items: a) Application b) Site location map c) Public hearing notice d) Properties notified e) Plat showing Lots 18 and 19 f) Proposed findings of fact g) Draft variance Mr. Myrdal will be present at the meeting to explain his request. In addition, Mr. Myrdal will provide a certificate of survey with a plot plan of the proposed house location drawn by a surveyor. I~xzm~ez~ation: Board of ~%djustment Action: Motion to: Adopt Findings of Fact __ relating to Mr. John Myrdal's request for a variance from the Mississippi River setback. Motion to: Approve/deny Mr. John Myrdal's request for a variance from the required Mississippi River setback. Administrator Attorney Engineer Co~m~mity Development Director X (:~ief of ~olice Finance Officer Building Official John Stine, DNR X X