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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11-16-78 Board of Appeals and AdjustmentsMinutes of Maplewood Board of Appeals and Adjustments 7:30 P.M., Thursday, November 16, 1978 Council Chambers, Municipal Building Meeting No. 78 - 9 A. CALL TO ORDER A meeting of the Maplewood Board of Appeals and Adjustments was held in the Council Chambers, Municipal Building and was called to order at 7:36 P.M. by Chairman Anderson. B. ROLL CALL Norman G. Anderson, Chairman Present Roger F. Fontaine Present John C. Greavu Present Earl L. Nelson Present Donald J. Wiegert Present C. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Minutes No. 78 - 8 (September 21, 1978) Councilman Wiegert moved that the Minutes of Meeting No 78 - 8 (September 21, 1978) be approved as submitted. Seconded by Mayor Greavu. D. PUBLIC HEARINGS Ayes - all. 1. Variances - Setback, Front and Side Yard, Number of Units - Blomquist 1900 East Shore Drive 7:30 P.M. a. Chairman Anderson convened the meeting for a public hearing regarding the request of Mr. John E. Blomquist for four variances to construct five townhouses on the property next to 1900 East Shore Drive. The Clerk read the notice of hearing along with the dates of publication. b. Acting Manager Blank presented the staff report with the following recommendations: Approval of a front yard variance of no less than five feet based on the following findings: A. There is a larger than normal boulevard (85 feet) that meets the intent of the Code. B. The Parkview Apartments already have a substandard setback. C. The property to the west is County Park land and will not be developed. D. The closer the building is located to the front property line, the less filling of the marsh will be needed. - 1 - 11/16 E. The two foot setback proposed would not allow windows without fire shutters. Denial of the variance for a fifth unit, on the basis that: A. The existing apartments have already caused an unanticipated increase in the planned population for this neighborhood. B. Increased filling of the wetlands to the north would be required. C. The proposed density is not consistent with the Rh, High Density Residential classification in the City's Land Use Plan. D. The variance does not meet the spirit and intent of the ordinance. Denial of the side yard setback on the basis that: A. It is not needed if the fifth unit is dropped. B. It does not meet the spirit and intent of the ordinance. Take no action on the rear year setback variance, since there is no ordinance requiring one. C. Commissioner Fischer presented the following Planning Commission recommendations: "Commissioner Pellish moved that the Planning Commission recommend to the Board of Adjustments and Appeals approval of the front yard variance of no less than five feet based on the following: 1. There is a larger than normal boulevard (85 feet) that meets the intent of the Code. 2. The Parkview Apartments already have a substandard setback. 3. The property to the west is County Park Land and will not be developed. 4. The closer the building is located to the front property line, the less filling of the marsh will be needed. 5. The two foot setback proposed would not allow windows without fire shutters. The Commission further recommends denial of the variance for the fifth unit on the basis that: 1. The existing apartments have already caused an unanticipated increase in the planned population for this neighborhood. 2. Increased filling of the wetlands to the north would be required. 3. The proposed density is not consistent with the Rh, High Density Residential classification in the City's Land Use Plan. - 2 - 11/16 d. e. f. 9- h. 4. The variance does not meet the spirit and intent of the ordinance. The applicant , Mr. John Blomquist, spoke on behalf of the proposals. Chairman Anderson called for proponents. None were heard. Chairman Anderson Called for opponents. None were heard. Chairman Anderson closed the public hearing. Cnnnci.lman Wiegert moved to approve the request for a front yard_setbac of not less as recommended Seconded by Chairman Anderson. Ayes - all. i. Councilman Wiegert moved to deny the request of John Blomquist for a variance to construct a fifth unit. Seconded by Chairman Anderson. Ayes - Councilman Wiegert. Nays - Chairman Anderson, Mayor Greavu, Councilmen Fontaine and Nelson. Motion failed. j. Mayor Greavu moved to app: by John Blomquist. Seconded by Councilman Nelson. E. ADJOURNMENT 8:32 P.M. side vard setback variance as Ayes - all. City Clerk - 3 - 11/16