HomeMy WebLinkAbout07.02.81 Board of Appeals and Adjustments MINUTES OF MAPLEWOOD BOARD OF ADJUSTMENTS AND APPEALS
7:00 P.M., Thursday, July 2, 1981
Council Chambers, Municipal Building
Meeting No. 81-6
A. GALL TO ORDER
A meeting of the Board of Adjustments and Appeals was held in the Council Chambers,
Municipal Building and was called to order at 9:58 P.M, by Chairman Bastian.
B. ROLL CALL
Gary W. Bastian, Chairman Present
Norman G. Anderson Present
John C. Greavu Present
Frances L. Juker Present
Earl L. Nelson Present
C. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
None.
D. PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. Variance: Desoto Street - DuFresne - 7:45 p.M.
a. Chairman Bastian convened the meeting for a public hearing regarding the request
of Mr. Richard DuFresne for a lot frontage variance on Desoto Street. The Clerk
stated the hearing notice was in order and noted the dates of publication.
b. Acting Manager Haider presented the staff report with the following recommendation:
I. Approval of the variance of 25 feet, to allow a lot frontage of 35 feet for
proposed lot 1, on the basis that:
1. The lot would significantly exceed minimum requirements for lot area
and lot width, at the building setback line.
2. Council has granted similar requests in the past.
c. Chairman Axdahl presented the following Planning Commission recommendation:
"Commissioner Pellish moved the Commission recommend to the Board of Adjustments
and Appeals approval of a variance of 25 feet, to allow a Lot frontage of 35
feet for proposed lot, on the basis that:
1. The lot would significantly exceed minimum requirements for Lot area and
lot width, at the building set back line.
2. Council has granted similar requests in the past.
3. The Lots are designed to accommodate earth sheltered dwellings.
Commissioner Whitcomb seconded. Ayes a11."
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d. Mr. Richard DuFresne, the applicant, spoke on behalf of the proposal.
- e. Chairman Bastian called for proponents. The following were heard:
Mr. Dennis Torgerson, 1717 Desoto Street.
f. Chairman Bastian called for opponents. None were heard.
g. Chairman Bastian closed the public hearing.
h. Councilman Anderson moved to approve the variance as requested by Mr. Richard
DuFresne to allow a 35 foot frontage-for proposed lot 1 based on the finding
of -the Staff and Planning Commission.
Seconded by Mayor Greavu. Ayes - a11.
- E. ADJOURNMENT
10:05 P.M.
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