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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07-24-75 Board of Appeals and AdjustmentsMINUTES OF MAPLEWOOD BOARD OF APPEALS AND ADJUSTMENTS 7:30 P.M., Thursday, July 24, 1975 Council Chambers, Municipal Building Meeting No. 75 -5 A. CALL TO ORDER A meeting of the Board of Appeals and Adjustments of the City of Maplewood, Minnesota, was held in the Council Chambers, Municipal Building and was called to order at 7:34 P.M. by Chairman Murdock. B. ROLL CALL Burton A. Murdock, Chairman Present Norman G. Anderson Present Robert T. Bruton Present John C. Greavu Present Donald J. Wiegert, Present C. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Minutes No. 75 -4 (June 26, 1975) Councilman Anderson moved that the Minutes of Meeting No. 75 -4 (June 26, 1975) be approved as submitted. Seconded by Councilman Wiegert. Ayes - all. D. PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. Board of Appeals and Adjustments a. Variance (Front Yard Setback - Garage) - 2177 Lydia Avenue (7:30 P,M.) 1. Chairman Murdock convened the meeting for a public hearing to consider a request from Mr. Richard B. Wiens, 2177 Lyida Avenue, for a front yard set- back to construct a garage 15 feet from the property line. The Clerk read the notice of hearing along with the date of publication. 2. Chairman Les Axdahl presented the following Planning Commission recommend- ation: "Commissioner Prew moved that the Commission recommend to the City Council approval of the variance and that approval be in accordance with the recom- mendation and reasons listed in the staff report dated June 5, 1975: 1. The garage be reoriented 10 feet from the east property line as indicated on the attached drawing; 2. The above mentioned 10 foot setback area be landscaped and a plan submitted for approval showing location and types of materials to be used; 3. Owner and applicant agree to the above conditions in writing. Commissioner Barrett seconded. Ayes 6; Commissioners Howard and Fischer abstained. Motion carried." - 1 - 7/24 3. Mr. Richard B. Wiens, the applicant, presented his views. 4. Chairman Murdock asked if anyone wished to be heard for or against the proposal. None were heard. 5. Chairman Murdock closed the public hearing. 6. Councilman Greavu as requested by Mr. R is set 1. The garage be reoriented 10 feet from the east property line as in- dicated on the attached drawing; 2. Owner and applicant agree to the above conditions in writing. Seconded by Mayor Bruton. Ayes - all. b. Variance (Driveway Setback) - 1222 Leland Road (7:45 P.M.) 1. Chairman Murdock convened the meeting for a public hearing for a side yard setback variance to construct a driveway less than the 5 foot setback require- ment at 1222 Lealand Road. The Clerk read the notice of hearing along with the date of publication. 2. Chairman Les Axdahl presented the following Planning Commission recommend- ation: "Commissioner Rishel moved that the Commission recommend to the City Council that the variance request for 1222 Lealand be granted subject to the follow- ing conditions: 1. Any modifications to the existing garage or construction of a new garage shall meet all setback requirements and no alley access shall be allowed; 2. Applicant and owner shall agree to the above conditions in writing, Commissioner Waldron seconded. Ayes all." 3. Mr. Weibel, the applicant, stated agreed to the conditions. 4. Chairman Murdock called for persons who wished to be heard for or against the proposal. The following were heard: Mr. Raymon Esparolini, attorney representing Mr. and Mrs. Blomster, 1215 Lealand Road, spoke against the proposal. 5. Chairman Murdock closed the public hearing. 6. Councilman Greavu moved to approve the side yard setback variance to all Mr. Earl Weibel to construct his garage closer than the five foot required b code subject to the following conditions: 1. Any modifications to the existing garage or construction of a new garage shall meet all setback requirements and no alley access shall be allowed; - 2 - 7/24 2. Suggested practice of drainage be maintained; 3. Applicant and owner shall agree to the above conditions in writing. Seconded by Councilman Anderson. Ayes - all. c. Variance (Side Yard Setback) 1685 Stanich Place (8 :00 P.M.) 1. Chairman Murdock convened the meeting for a public hearing regarding the variance request of Mr. Vernon A. Bullinger, 1685 Stanich Place, to construct a garage less than the 30 foot required setback. The Clerk read the notice of hearing along with the date of publication. 2. Chairman Les Axdahl presented the following Planning Commission recommend- ation: "Commissioner Flaugher moved that the Commission recommend to the City Council approval of the setback variance at 1685 Stanich Place if proposed location does not interfere with the view of traffic on both Stanich Place or Larpenteur Avenue. Commissioner Howard Seconded. Ayes all." 3. Manager Miller presented the staff report and stated it is recommended that the variance request be denied due to the lack of justification of in- ability to comply with Code requirements. It is suggested the alternatives mentioned in the staff report be investigated by the applicant. 4. Mr. Vernon Bullinger, the applicant, spoke on behalf of his proposal. 5. Chairman Murdock called for persons who wished to be heard for or against the proposal. None were heard. 6. 7. Chairman Murdock closed the public hearing. Councilman Greavu moved to approve the side yard setback variance requested x. Vernon A. Bullinger, 1685 Stanich Place to construct a Rarage closer: to the property than the 30 foot requirement subject to the Planning Commissions recommendations. Seconded by Councilman Murdock. Ayes - all. E. ADJOURNMENT 8:35 P.M. ty Clerk 1 3 - 7/24