19-043MYOWNY
WHEREAS, Ayman Abdelsamie, (the "Applicant ") is the owner of real property located
at 5960 Grant Street, legally described as:
Lot 1, Block 1, Lesjef Addition, Hennepin County, Minnesota
WHEREAS, the Applicant has applied for a variance to allow a three foot landing with
steps and awning that would be 12 feet from the front property line; a three -foot by 4.3-
foot balcony that would be 19 feet from the front property line, and a seven -foot by 24-
foot bathroom addition on the northwest corner of the home that would be 17 feet from
the property line where the required setback is 30 feet; and
WHEREAS, the Applicant's request was reviewed by the planning staff, whose
recommendation is included in a memorandum for the April 2, 2019 meeting of the
Planning Commission, a copy of which is on file at City Hall; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a public meeting on April 2, 2019 to review
the application, the minutes of the meetings are on file at City Hall; and
WHEREAS, the City Council considered the application at its regular meeting on
April 22, 2019, at which time the planning staff memorandum and the Planning
Commission's recommendations were reviewed and comments were heard by the City
Council from the Applicant, staff and public.
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1. The subject property is located in the R -1 D zoning district, which requires all
buildings to be set back 30 feet from the front property line.
2. The subject home was constructed prior to the requirement for a 30 -foot setback
and dedication of the right -of -way for the terminus of Grant Street.
3. The zoning regulations allows steps and stoops to encroach into front yards
provided they do not extend into the front setback by more than four and one -half feet.
As the home currently sits 17 feet from the Grant Street right -of -way, the allowed
encroachment offers no relief.
3. Section 1201.05 of the zoning regulations provides that the purpose of a variance
is to allow a process to deviate from the strict provision of the zoning regulations.
4. Section 1201.05 of the zoning regulations provides that in making the above
determination, the City may consider the circumstances unique to the property and not
created by the landowner.
5. The applicant's proposal is identified on the application materials and plans
submitted on March 7 and 8, 2019.
A. Based upon the foregoing, and the records referenced herein, the City Council
hereby approves the Applicant's request to install the requested improvements at 12, 17
and 19 feet from the front property line.
B. The City Council specifically finds that the applicant's request for the variances is
consistent with the variance criteria as it specifically demonstrates practical difficulty and
is the minimum action necessary to alleviate the practical difficulty, subject to the
condition that the applicant acquire all necessary permits prior to continuing
construction.
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