HomeMy WebLinkAbout08.06.81 Board of Appeals and Adjustments MINUTES OF MAPLEWOOD BOARD OF ADJUSTMENTSAND APPEALS
7:00 P.M., Thursday, August 6, 1981
Council Chambers, Municipal Building
Meeting No. 81-7
A. CALL 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 7:30 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. PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. Sign Variance: 2696 Hazelwood Street - Health Resources
a. Chairman Bastian convened the meeting for apublic hearing-on the request
of Health Resources, Inc. for a size variancefor a free standing sign in a
F - Farm Residence District. The Clerk stated the hearing notice was in order
and noted the dates of publication.
b. Manager Evans presented the staff report with the following recommendations:
Approval of the variance on the basis that:
1. The variance would be in keeping with the spirit and intent of the ordinance.
2. The sign ordinance does not recognize the need for special signage for com-
munity service centers in a residential district.
3. The proposed sign would be attractive in appearance, would be compatible
with the building and would not be objectionable to the surrounding property
owners.
c. Manager Evans stated the Community Design Review Board was the same as the
staff report.
d. Chairman Bastian called for proponents. None were heard.
e. Chairman Bastian called for opponents. None were heard.
f. Chairman Bastian closed the public hearing.
g. Mayor Greavu moved to approve the size variance for a free standing sign
in an F - Farm Residence District as requested by Health Resources, Inc., 2696
Hazelwood Street.
Seconded by Councilperson Juker. Ayes - all.
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Chairman Bastian recessed-the meetingat 7:38 P.M.to reconvene as the Council.
- Chairman Bastian reconvened the meeting at 7:53 P.M.
2. Variance:-1404 E. Cope Avenue
a. ChairmanBastian convened themeeting for a public hearing regarding the
request of Mr. Stan Cernohous, 1404 E.Cope Avenue, for a lot width variance
to build on a sub-standard corner lot.
b. Manager Evans presented. the staff report with the following recommendation:
Approval of the requested lot width variance of 20 feet to allow development
of an 80 x 125 foot corner lot, on the southwest corner of Birmingham Street
and Cope Avenue, subject to a grading and drainage plan being approved by the
City Engineer prior to issuance of a building permit. Approval is recommended
on the basis that:
1. Council approved a similar variance for the property to the east.
2. The lot can support a dwelling which would be compatible with existing
neighborhood development and meet all setback requirements.
3. Development of the parcel would be consistent with the intent of the
zoning code.
c. Vice Chairman Duane Prew presented the Planning Commission recommendation:
"Commissioner Prew moved the Planning Commission recommend to the City Council
approval of the requested lot width variance of 20 feet to allow development
of an 80 by 125 foot corner lot, on the southwest corner of Birmingham Street
and Cope Avenue, subject to:
1. A.grading and drainage plan being approved by the City Engineer prior to
issuance of a building permit.
Approval isrecommended on the basis that:
1. Council approved a similar variance for the property to the east.
2. The lot can support a dwelling which would be compatible with existing neigh-
borhood development and meet all setback requirements.
3a Development of the parcel would be consistent with the intent of the Zoning
Code.
Commissioner Fischer seconded. Ayes a11."
d. Chairman Bastian called for persons who wished to be heard for or against
the proposal. The following were heard:
Mro Scott Engwer, 1419 Lark Avenue;
Mrs. Kathy Engwer, 1419 Lark Avenue.
(both expressed their concerns regarding the drainage).
eo Chairman Bastian closed the public hearing.
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f. Councilman Nelson moved to approve the request of Mr. Stan Cernohous, 1404
E. Cope Avenue, for a lot width variance of 20 feet to allow development of
an 80 x 125 foot corner lot on the southwest corner of Birmingham Street and
Cope Avenue, subject to a grading and drainage plan being approved by_the City
Engineer prior to issuance of a building permit and based on the findings given
in the staff report.
Seconded by Councilman Anderson. Ayes - Mayor Greavu, Councilmen
Anderson, Bastian and Nelson.
Nays - Councilperson Juker.
D. ADJOURNMENT -
8:07 P.M.
L'~_ City Clerk
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