11/18/2020 - Planning Commission - Regular - AgendasSPRING PARK
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1. CALL TO ORDER
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. ROLL CALL
4. ADOPT AGENDA
5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
6. CONSIDERATION/DISCUSSION ITEMS
a. 3822 Northern Avenue Variance
i. Staff Presentation
ii. Public Hearing
iii. Discussion
iv. Recommendation
7. COMMUNICATIONS
8. MISCELLANEOUS
9. ADJOURNMENT
CITY OF SPRING PARK
PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA
NOVEMBER 18, 2020 - 6:00 PM
SPRING PARK CITY HALL
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NORTHWEST ASSOCIATED CONSULTANTS, INC.
4800 Olson Memorial Highway, Suite 202, Golden Valley, MN 55422
Telephone: 763.231.2555 Facsimile: 763.231.2561 planners@nacplanning.com
PLANNING REPORT
TO: Dan Tolsma
FROM: Alan Brixius / Daniel Elder
DATE: November 1, 2020
RE: Spring Park — Variance request — Lot Width, Preliminary and Final
Plat - 3822 Northern Ave
FILE NO: 175.01 — 20.07
PID: 1711723330137
BACKGROUND:
IDChristopher Mattson, property owner in the City of Spring Park, had submitted an
application for a preliminary and final plat entitled Northern View Addition. These
properties are located within an R-1, Single Family and Two -Family Residential District.
The plat creates two single-family lots located on Northern Ave. The two lots will be
approximately 10,277 and 10,754 sq. ft. in size. In addition, the applicant is seeking a
variance from the R-1 district Lot Width requirement for two properties at 3822 Northern
Ave. This variance is needed to construct single-family homes on two lots.
Attached for reference:
Exhibit A: Site Survey
Exhibit B: Preliminary Plat
Exhibit C: Final Plat
Exhibit D: Home Design
ISSUES AND ANALYSIS
Existing Condition.
The site in question is a single-family lot with an existing home with a detached garage.
The existing lot is 21,034 sq. ft. in area and approximately 97 ft. in width. The proposal
calls for the removal of the existing home and detached garage. The applicant is
proposed to split the lot and construct two new single family homes.
Comprehensive Plan. .
The Comprehensive Plan "Future Land Use Map" designates this site for low density
residential development. The proposed plat is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan.
Zoning.
As noted above, the subject site is zoned R-1, Single -Family and Two -Family
Residential. Within the R-1 district, single-family and two family homes are both
permitted uses. The lot would support a two family home without variance. At the
recommendation City Staff, the applicant is requesting the variances and plat for single
family homes. This option is consistent with the adjoining homes and eliminates the
need for share maintenance agreements between the attached dwellings.
Existing Adjacent Use.
The surrounding land uses are shown below. The proposed small lot single-family
homes will be compatible with the existing land uses.
Direction
Land Use
Zoning
North
Public Park (Tennis
Courts)
P Public/Semi-Public
East
Low Density Residential
R-1 Single and Two Family
West
Low Density Residential
R-1 Single and Two Family
South
Public (Hennepin Regional
Rail Authority)/5 Oth Street
P Public/Semi-Public
The single-family homes will be consistent with adjoining properties.
Setbacks and Lot Requirements:
The following table outlines the R-1 District standards for lot area and setbacks
compared against the existing conditions on the lot in question:
R-1 District
Existing
Proposed:
Compliant:
Code:
Conditions:
Lot
Requirements:
Lot Area
10,000 sq. ft.
10,277 & 10,754 sq.
N / A
Yes
Single-
ft.
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50 ft.
96.8
48.4 & 48.4 ft
No
Lot Coverage
30 percent
N/A
2,200 sq. ft.
Yes
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2,200 sq. ft.
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Setback
Requirements:
Existing Proposed Complaint
Right -of -Way
30 ft.
N/A.
30 ft & 30 ft
Yes
Setback
(approx.
Side Yard
10 ft.
N/A.
10.2 ft. & 10.2
Yes
Setback (north)
ft.
Side Yard
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N/A.
10.2 ft. & 10.2
Yes
Setback (south)
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Setback from
50 ft.
N/A.
N/A.
Yes
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The table above shows the proposed the proposed lots meet the required lot area but
require a variance from the lot width. The building pads meet in R-1 district setbacks..
The proposed home design will meet the required setbacks.
Circulation/Access/Street Design.
The two lots will be accessed from Northern Ave, which the 2030 Comprehensive Plan
has marked as a Local Road functional class. Northern Ave is capable of having the
new driveways connect to it and will easily hand the additional traffic.
The site plan shows that each lot will be accessed by separate curb cuts onto Northern
Ave. The curb cuts will meet the City's requirements for distance apart. The curb cut
is width of 20 feet meet Spring Park's City standard.
VARIANCE REVIEW CRITERIA
Section 11.08 of the Buffalo ordinance states that the purpose for establishing a
variance process is to provide:
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The purpose of this Section is to provide for variances from the literal provisions
of this Chapter in instances where their strict enforcement would cause practical
difficulties in putting the property to a reasonable use because of circumstances
unique to the individual property under consideration, and to grant such
variances only when it is demonstrated that such actions will be in keeping with
the spirit and intent of this Chapter.
(a) In considering any request for a variance and in taking subsequent action, the
City staff, the Planning Commission and the Council shall make a finding of
fact that the proposed action will not:
(1) Impair an adequate supply of light and air to adjacent property.
Staff Comment. The two single-family homes that are taking place will not
impact the supply of light and air to adjacent properties.
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(2) Unreasonably increase the congestion in the public streets.
Staff Comment: The proposed use is two single-family homes. The
proposed plan would add a net of one single-family home to the
neighborhood and is not expected to negatively increase traffic in the
immediate area.
(3) Increase the danger of fire or endanger the public safety.
Staff Comment: The purposed use is not expected to increase the danger
of fire or endanger the public safety.
(4) Unreasonably diminish or impair established property values within the
neighborhood, or in any other way be contrary to the intent of this chapter.
Staff Comment: The lot width variances are for a 1.6 foot variance from
the R-1 District's 50 foot standard. The proposal will provide two new
single-family homes which will provide an increase in property values at
this site. Approval of the variance request will not diminish or impair
property values.
(5) Violate the intent and purpose of the city comprehensive plan.
Staff Comment: The Spring Park 2040 Comprehensive Plan states in
Strategy 2 that it will promote the renovation and reinvestment in existing
homes as a priority for the City. The construction of two single-family
homes will allow for the renovation and reinvestment in the community
(b) A variance from the requirements of this chapter shall be permitted only
when.
The requested variance is in harmony with the general purposes and
intent of the zoning ordinance
Staff Comment: The construction of two single-family homes is in
harmony with the purposed and intent of the zoning ordinance. The
two homes will have similar lot areas and widths as the neighboring
properties.
(c) No variance shall be granted that would allow any use that is not
permitted in the zoning district in which the subject property is located.
Staff Comment: A house is an allowed use in an R-1 district within the City of
Spring Park as stated in section 42-277 of the city code.
(d) A variance may be granted when the applicant establishes that there are
practical difficulties in complying with the zoning ordinance without a
variance.
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• Staff Comment: As discussed, the size and shape of the parcel creates
numerous challenges in the construction of a home addition without requiring a
variance for the lot setbacks. The lot width does present a practical difficulty as
stated and as mentioned above the property will have a lot width that is similar
to neighboring properties.
Practical difficulties with this variance request are not solely related to
economic considerations, and given that single family homes are a permitted
use within the R-1 zoning district and the adjoining uses are single family
homes. The propose development is consistent with the character of the
neighborhood.
Lot Coverage:
Sec. 42-279 of the City Code, Lot Requirements and Setbacks, conditions are outlined
in which new construction can be allowed to have up to a 30% impervious surface by
meeting the following conditions.
Comment: The applicant is in compliance with the Lot Coverage requirement.
RECOMMENDATION:
In reviewing this application, staff has measured the variance request against the Spring
Park's Code of Ordinances, as well as Minnesota State Statute 462.357 regarding Land
• Use Variances. Both documents outline the necessity of it being a reasonable use and
there existing practical difficulties in the normal development of a property, in order for a
variance from those ordinances to be granted. Based on the findings outlined in the
report, staff finds that the proposed variance offers reasonable use of the property and
there are practical difficulties unique to the property that warrant variance consideration.
Upon review of the proposed Preliminary and Final Plat for Northern View Addition, it is
staff's finding that the proposed plat is consistent with the intent of the comprehensive
plan, zoning, and subdivision codes.
Based on the findings of this report City Staff recommends approval requested lot width
variance and the preliminary and final plat for the properties at 3822 Northern Ave with
the following conditions.
1. The applicant will provide site grading and drainage plans illustrating the site
drainage patterns and storm water treatment. Site drainage shall not negatively
impact neighboring properties.
2. The applicant will provide a utility plan illustrating the extension of utility services
into each lot.
3. The grading, drainage and utility plans shall be subject to the review and
approval of the City Engineer.
CC: Scott Qualle Brian Hare
Marty Turner Christopher Mattson
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From: Marty Turner <martyturner123@gmail.com>
Sent: Tuesday, October 13, 202010:25 PM
To: Alan Brixius
Subject: Thanks for talking to me about the process for applying for the variance and getting the preliminary + final plat all done
at the same time for 3822 Northern Ave in Spring Park
Attachments: 200474 PRELIMINARY PLAT Northern View Addition.pdf
Hi Al,
Thanks for talking to me about the process for applying for the variance and getting the preliminary + final plat
all done at the same time for 3822 Northern Ave in Spring Park.
We are looking at building 2 single family homes one each lot that would be over 10,000 SF and 49.54' wide by
207' or deeper. See preliminary plat attached.
They would be one level villa home 28' 10" x 72' foundation with the garage 1,390 FSF / 3 BR / 2.5 BA with a
20' x 23' (460 SF) two car garage in the front.
You mentioned that the fee would be $300 + $2,000 to escrow for engineering and plan review.
Exhibit D
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