HomeMy WebLinkAbout03.06.80 Board of Appeals and Adjustments MINUTES OF MAPLEWOOD BOARD OF ADJUSTMENTS ANll APPEALS
7:30 P.M., Thursday, Piarch 6, 1980
Council Chambers, Municipal Building
Meeting No. 80-4
A. CALL TO ORDER
A meeting of the Board of Adjustments and Appeals of Maplewood, Minnesota, was held
in the Council Chambers, Municipal Building and was called to order at 7:38 P.M, by
Chairman Nelson.
B. ROLL CALL
Earl L. idelson, Chairman Present
Norman G. Anderson Present
Gary W. Bastian Present
John C. Greavu Present
Frances L. Juker Present
C. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. Minutes of Meeting No. 80-3 (February 7, 1980)
Councilman Anderson moved to approve the Minutes of Meeting No. 80-3 (February 7,
1980) as submitted.
Seconded by Mayor Greavu. Ayes - all.
° D. PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. Variance: 501 Farrell Street - Larson - 7:30 P. M.
a. Chairman Nelson convened the meeting for a public hearing regarding the re-
quest of Mr. Dennis Larson, 501 Farrell Street, for a variance from the required
lot width to construct a single family dwelling. The Clerk stated the hearing
notice was in order and stated the dates of publication.
b. Manager Evans presented the staff report.
c. Director of Community Development Olson presented the following Planning
Commission recommendation:
"Commissioner Fischer moved that the Planning Commission recommend to the Board
of Adjustments and Appeals approval of the two variances subject to Council
approving the lot division and based on the following:
1. The resulting lots would have more than the minimum 10,000 square feet
required for a buildable lot;
2. There are other lots of this width in the area;
3. This division and variance would not have an adverse affect on the
proposed density planned for the neighborhood.
Approval is subject to:
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1. Prior to approval of the deeds verification to be made to staff, either
through survey or lot stakes, setbacks are maintained;
2. If necessary the driveway will be moved to the north side of the house.
Commissioner Ellefson seconded. Ayes - 7 Nays - 1
(Commissioner Howard)."
d. Chairman Nelson called for proponents. The applicant, Mr. Larson, was heard.
e. Chairman Nelson called for opponents. The following were heard:
Mrs. Cynthia Hall, 521 Farrell Street
Mr. Mike 5 Farrell Street
Atr. Robert Hall, 521 Farrell Street.
f. Chairman Nelson closed the public hearing.
g. Mayor Greavu moved to approve the variance as requested by Mr. Dennis Larson,
501 Farrell Street, to construct a single family dwelling on a 60 foot lot.
(Property affected Lot 7, Block 7 - divided to two lots - 60 feet x 297.5 feet).
Seconded by Councilman Anderson. Ayes - Mayor Greavu; Councilman Anderson and
Councilperson Juker.
IQays - Chairman Nelson and Councilman Bastian.
ADJOURNMENT
8:14 P.M.
City Clerk
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