HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 2013-003 RESOLUTION NO. 2013-03
RESOLUTION APPROVING A VARIANCE
FROM CERTAIN CONDITIONS
OF THE CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS ZONING CODE
FOR SAYNAB YUSUF
WHEREAS, a proposal (Case # 2013-0101) has been submitted by Saynab Yusuf to the City
Council requesting a variance from the City of Columbia Heights Zoning Code at the following site:
ADDRESS: 4347 Central Avenue NE
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: On file at City Hall.
THE APPLICANT SEEKS THE FOLLOWING RELIEF: A variance to allow four(4)less
parking stalls than the minimum requirement per Code Section 9.106 (L)(10).
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has held a public hearing as required by the City Zoning
Code on January 2, 2013;
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 City Council approves shared parking with the adjacent
parcel to the south at 4329 Central Avenue and 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. A contract for the shared parking shall be approved by the City Attorney and filed with the
Anoka County Recorder's Office within 60 days after approval of the shared parking use.
3. At least 75 square feet of outside play area shall be provided for each child under care.
4. Short-term parking of vehicles engaged in loading and unloading of children shall be
provided as close as practical to the principal entrance.
Passed this 14th day of January, 2013
Offered by: Diehm
Seconded by: Williams
Upon Vote: All Ayes:
Mayor Gary Peterson
Attest:
Tori feo ardt
City Cl Council Secretary