HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 2011-156 RESOLUTION NO. 2011-156
RESOLUTION APPROVING A VARIANCE
FROM CERTAIN CONDITIONS
OF THE CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS ZONING CODE
FOR JEANNE RAMIREZ
WHEREAS, a proposal (Case # 2011 -1201) has been submitted by Jeanne Ramirez to the City
Council requesting a variance from the City of Columbia Heights Zoning Code at the following site:
ADDRESS: 5075 Johnson Street NE
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: On file at City Hall.
THE APPLICANT SEEKS THE FOLLOWING RELIEF: A 3 -foot side and rear yard
setback variance for the placement of a playhouse / shed located at 5075 Johnson Street per
Code Section 9.106 (C)(1)(c).
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has held a public hearing as required by the City Zoning
Code on December 6, 2011;
WHEREAS, the City Council has considered the advice and recommendations of the Planning
Commission regarding the effect of the proposed variance upon the health, safety, and welfare of the
community and its Comprehensive Plan, as well as any concern related to traffic, property values,
light, air, danger of fire, and risk to public safety, in the surrounding area;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights
that the City Council accepts and adopts the following findings of the Planning Commission:
1. Because of the particular physical surroundings, or the shape, configuration, topography,
or other conditions of the specific parcel of land involved, strict adherence to the
provisions of this article would cause practical difficulties in conforming to the zoning
ordinance. The applicant, however, is proposing to use the property in a reasonable
manner not permitted by the zoning ordinance.
2. The conditions upon which the variance is based are unique to the specific parcel of land
involved and are generally not applicable to other properties within the same zoning
classification.
3. The practical difficulties are caused by the provisions of this article and have not been
created by any person currently having a legal interest in the property.
4. The granting of the variance is in harmony with the general purpose and intent of the
Comprehensive Plan.
5. The granting of the variance will not be materially detrimental to the public welfare or
materially injurious to the enjoyment, use, development or value of property or
improvements in the vicinity.
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FURTHER, BE IT RESOLVED, that the attached plans, maps, and other information shall become
part of this variance and approval; and in granting this variance the city and the applicant agree that
this variance shall become null and void if the project has not been completed within one (1)
calendar year after the approval date, subject to petition for renewal of the permit.
CONDITIONS ATTACHED:
1. All application materials, maps, drawings, and descriptive information submitted with the
application shall become part of the permit.
2. The applicant shall agree to remove the shed at the owner's expense in the event that the City
would need to gain access to the 5 -foot utility and drainage easement on which the shed is
located.
Passed this 12 day of December, 2011
Offered by: Williams
Seconded by: Schmitt
Roll Call: Ayes: Peterson, Williams, Nawrocki, Diehm, Schmitt ,,,
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Mayor Gary L. "eterson
Attest:
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Patricia Muscovi r , CMC
City Clerk