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HomeMy WebLinkAbout5535 - ADMIN Resolution - City Council - 1976/06/074.01 9 I JUNE 7, 1976 RESOLUTION NO. 5535 \ A RESOLUTION GRANTING VARIANCE FROM SECTION 6:064.5 OF 'THE ZONING ORDINANCE TO PERMIT A SIDE YARD OF 5 FEET IN THE R-1 SINGLE FAMILY DISTRICT AT 8915 STANLEN ROAD BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of St. Louis Park, Minnesota: Findings 1. James Rounds has applied for a variance from Section 6:064.5 of the Zoning Ordinance to permit a side yard of 5 feet for an attached garage for property located in the R-1 Single Family District at the following location, to -wit: Lot 11, Block 2, Cedar Knoll Manor, commonly known as 8915 Stanlen Road. 2. The Board of Appeals has reviewed the application for a variance (Case No. 76 -30 -VAR) and has recommended to the City Council that the application be granted. 3. The Council has considered the effect of the proposed variance upon the health, safety and welfare of the community, existing and anticipated traffic conditions, light and air, danger of fire, risk to the public safety, and the effect on values of property in the surrounding area and the effect of the proposed variance upon the Comprehensive Plan. 4. Because of conditions on the subject property and on the surrounding property, it is possible to use the subject property in such a way that the proposed variance will not impair an adequate supply of light and air to adjacent property, unreasonably increase the congestion in the public streets, increase the danger of fire, endanger the public safety, unreasonably diminish or impair health, safety, comfort, morals, or in any other respect be contrary to the intent of the Ordinance and the Comprehensive Plan. 5. The special conditions applying to the structure or land in question are peculiar to such property or immediately adjoining property, and do not apply generally to other land or structures in the district in which such land is located. 9 • 6. The granting of the application is necessary for the preservation and enjoyment of a substantial property right of the applicant. It will not merely serve as a convenience to the applicant, but is necessary to alleviate demonstrable hardship or difficulty. Conclusion The application for a variance to permit a 5 foot side yard for an attached garage is granted based on the findings set forth above. Adopted by the City Council June 7, 1976. Mayor Attest: City Clerk Reviewed for administration: Approved as to form and legality: City Manager City Attorney 2