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HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution PC2023-10City of Stillwater Washington County, Minnesota RESOLUTION PC2023-10 VARIANCE REQUEST TO INCREASE THE MAXIMUM LOT COVERAGE AND DECREASE THE MINIMUM GARAGE SETBACK AT 505 ELM STREET WEST WHEREAS, the City of Stillwater received a Variance application from Wilson Construction Services (“Applicant”), located at 505 Elm St W , legally described as in Exhibit A (the “Property”), regarding the construction of a new dwelling; and WHEREAS, the requested variance is for a increased lot coverage of 29%, where 25% is required and a reduced garage setback to the front of the home of 0 feet, where 10 feet is required per the RB Two-Family district; and WHEREAS, the on March 29, 2023, the Planning Commission for the City of Stillwater considered the variance and held a public hearing and took testimony from the public. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Planning Commission of the City of Stillwater hereby approves the variance. The approval of the variance is subject to the following conditions: 1. The proposed variance meets the practical difficulty test. a. The property owner proposes to use the property in a reasonable manner not permitted by the zoning ordinance. i. The proposed construction of an addition to a single -family dwelling with a two-stall garage in the RB district is a reasonable use and is permitted within the district and consistent with development in the district. b. The plight of the landowner is due to circumstances unique to the property not created by the landowner. i. The property was platted by the current property owner in acknowledgement of required zoning standards and design guidelines. c. The variance, if granted, will not alter the essential character of the locality. i. Granting the variance to approve the construction of the addition will not alter the essential character of the neighborhood. Examples of similar garage orientations and dwelling sizes can be highlighted across the street and throughout the neighborhood. d. Economic considerations alone do not constitute practical difficulties. i. The request to construct an addition along the existing dwelling within the front yard setback is not based on economic considerations alone. 2. Plans shall be substantially similar to those found on file with Case CD202 3- 01, except as modified by the conditions herein. 2 3. The applicant shall present the proposed design to the Heritage Preservation for review and approval. 4. All changes to the approved plans will need to be reviewed and approved by the Community Development Director. Any major changes will need to go to the Planning Commission for review and approval. 5. The applicant shall work with the Middle St. Croix Water Management Organization to determine necessary permitting requirements. Adopted by the City Planning Commission this 29th day of March, 2023. CITY OF STILLWATER John Dybvig, Planning Commission Chair ATTEST: Tim Gladhill, Community Development Director EXHIBIT A Legal Description of the Applicant’s Property Abstract Property Type Parcel ID: 2803020210141 The easterly 75.00 feet of Lots 2 and 3, Block 12, Staples and Mays Addition to the City of Stillwater, Washington County, Minnesota.