Variance - Res. - 18-15 - Garage Addition Variance - 2413 Black Lake RoadCITY OF SPRING PARK
COUNTY OF HENNEPIN
STATE OF MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION NO. 18-15
RESOLUTION APPROVING A VARIANCE FOR THE ADDITION OF A
SINGLE -CAR GARAGE AT 2413 BLACK LAKE ROAD WITHIN THE CITY OF
SPRING PARK
WHEREAS, Maxyril Avalos has requested a variance for his property at 2413 Black Lake
Road to build a garage that would encroach into the required R-1 front, side, and rear setbacks;
and
WHEREAS, City Staff have reviewed submitted plans and prepared a planning report dated
July 19th, 2018; and
WHEREAS, the Spring Park Planning Commission met and held a public hearing on
August 8th, 2018 to consider the variance request, the staff reports, and to take public testimony.
WHEREAS, upon closing the public hearing, the Planning Commission recommended that
the City Council approve the variance for 2413 Black Lake Road subject to the conditions outlined
in the July 19th, 2018 Planning Report as amended and based on the following variance findings -of -
fact:
• A garage is a permitted accessory use in R-1 districts, and is a reasonable use of the property,
especially given winter weather concerns in Minnesota regarding snow storage and parking.
• Unique circumstances stemming from the property's physical layout (lot size, atypical shape,
misaligned right-of-way) are not hardships created by the landowner. In particular, despite
not meeting the front setback with the right-of-way, the edge of the garage is still 25 feet
back from the edge of the street.
• Given the small size of the parcel, the garage is being designed with the minimum variance
needed.
• The addition would not impact the supply of light or air to adjacent properties, and the
setback between homes is sufficient for fire and public safety thresholds.
• The addition would in no way impact traffic on the street as the property would remain a
single-family home.
• The addition of a garage would not impact surrounding property values and would be
expected to increase the individual site's value.
• Private improvement and investment are consistent with goals of Comprehensive Plan.
WHEREAS, the Spring Park City Council met on August 20th, 2018 to consider the
variance application; and
WHEREAS, the Spring Park City Council has received the aforementioned plans, staff
review documents, and the Planning Commission recommendation, and agrees with the findings
and recommendation of the Planning Commission.
NOW, THERFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of Spring Park, Minnesota
hereby approves the variance for 2413 Black Lake Road, subject to the following conditions:
• Construction will not deviate from the site plan submitted to the city as part of the
variance application. Any change to the dimensions of the addition would be subject to a
separate review.
• Given that the amount of impervious surface at the site will exceed 30%, the applicant
will need to meet the conditions outlined in Sec. 42-279 (4) b. in order to mitigate the
stormwater impacts of the addition.
o The applicant will submit a separate site grading and drainage plan to ensure
proper stormwater management practices. This plan will be subject to review and
approval by the city engineer.
o Staff recommends the use of a gutter system to direct runoff away from the
adjacent properties and into one of the storm water management options listed in
sec. 42-279.
• The Applicant secure a building permit from the city prior to initiating any site work.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Spring Palk th}fi 20th day of August, 2018.
erome Rockv*, Mayor
Th re a Schyma, City 6erk