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RESOLUTION NO. 2014-086
A RESOLUTION APPROVING A VARIANCE TO THE CENTRAL BUSINESS
DISTRICT PARKSIDE HEIGHT OVERLAY DISTRICT FOR THE WATER
STREET INN LOCATED AT 101 WATER STREET SOUTH
CASE NO. V12014-7
WHEREAS, St. Croix Preservation Co, Inc. made application for approval of certain
height variances to the Water Street Inn at 101 Water Street South for the construction of a
clock tower, steel frame and spire; and
WHEREAS, on March 10, 2014 the Planning Commission held a public hearing on
the requested variance; and
WHEREAS, on March 10, 2014 the Planning Commission recommended City
Council approve the height variance as the application is in conformance with the general
purpose and intent of the zoning code, consistent with the comprehensive plan and the
variance is reasonable, the difficulty is unique to the property and the variance will not alter
the essential character of the Central Business District; and
WHEREAS, on April 1, 2014 after due notice and hearing provided by law, the
• Council now deemed it reasonable and appropriate to grant certain height variances for the
Water Street Inn at 101 Water Street South.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of
Stillwater hereby approves the requested height variances:
o A 6'4" variance to the maximum CBD (Parkside) Height Overlay District:
regulation for a clock tower (50'8" above main floor); and
o A 25'10" variance to the maximum CBD (Parkside) Height Overlay regulation
for the installation of a steel tower frame (70' 2" above main floor); and
o A 3TI 0" variance to the maximum CBD (Parkside) Height Overlay regulation
for the installation of a tower mast (81' 10" above main floor).
Enacted by the City Council of the City of Stillwater, Minnesota this 20th day
lf May, 2014.
CITY OF STILLW
Ken Harte, Mayor
ATTEST:
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• Larry D. sen, Acting City Clerk