Agenda - Planning Commission - 12/19/2024

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(l) Economic considerations alone do not constitute practical difficulties. (5) Practical difficulties include, but are not limited to, inadequate access to direct sunlight for solar energy systems and (6) Public takings ofproperty due to condemnation. (7) Variances shall be granted for earth sheltered construction as defined in MS'. 216C.06, subdivision 14, when in harmony with this chapter. The applicant's letter attached to this case uses Criteria #3 above in that the large right-of-way will cause the house to appear to have the proper setback. Additionally, it is reasonable to state that Criteria #1 is met in that a 3-car garage is typical in the surrounding neighborhoods to the east and north of the site. It should be noted that the property to the immediate north of the Garden View lots was platted as an outlot for future development. It is likely that this property will be developed in the next couple of years, necessitating the extension of Center Street. There is also a long-term vision of extending that street northward to meet where 149th Avenue bends into Uranimite Street. This extension would provide the neighborhood to the north an alternative route without needing to access Ramsey Boulevard or Armstrong Boulevard. Notification: Public notificiation was mailed to properties within 350 feet of the site. A "proposed development" sign was placed on the property. A notice was placed in the December 6 Anoka Union Herald Newspaper. Time Frame/Observations/Alternatives: Alternatives to Consider: 1. Approve the variance as requested by the applicant and recommended by staff. 2. Approve the variance with modifications or reasonable mitigation measures. 3. Deny the variance based on specific findings The Planning Commission has approval authority on variances, though the Commission's decision can be appealed to the City Council by the applicant or any party who may feel the Commission's decision was incorrect. Funding Source: All costs associated with this request are the responsibility of the applicant. Recommendation: Staff recommends approval of the variance. Outcome/Action: Motion to adopt Resolution #24-361 approving a variance to side -yard right-of-way setback in Garden View. Location Map Letter of Request Proposed Survey Resolution #24-361 Ordinance #20-16 (2020 Vacation) Attachments Form Review Inbox Reviewed By Date Brian Hagen Brian Hagen 12/05/2024 03:03 PM Form Started By: Todd Larson Started On: 11/27/2024 02:57 PM