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Home My WebLink About2015-09-16 PACKET 04.F. REQUEST OF CITY COUNCIL ACTION COUNCIL AGENDA MEETING ITEM # DATE 9/16/15 � . PREPARED BY: Community Development Jennifer Levitt ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT STAFF AUTHOR * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * COUNCIL ACTION REQUEST: Consider adopting a resolution granting approval of a variance to allow a 1,400 square foot detached accessory structure to be constructed in front of the principal structure at 9263 Military Road South. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approve the request. BUDGET IMPLICATION: $N/A $N/A N/A BUDGETED AMOUNT ACTUAL AMOUNT FUNDING SOURCE ADVISORY COMMISSION ACTION: DATE REVIEWED APPROVED DENIED � PLANNING 8/24/15 ❑ � ❑ ❑ PUBLIC SAFETY ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ PUBLIC WORKS ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ PARKS AND RECREATION ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ HUMAN SERVICES/RIGHTS ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ECONOMIC DEV. AUTHORITY ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS: � MEMO/LETTER: Memo from John M. Burbank dated 8/28/15 � RESOLUTION: Draft ❑ ORDINANCE: ❑ ENGINEERING RECOMMENDATION: ❑ LEGAL RECOMMENDATION: � OTHER: Excerpt from unapproved minutes of 8/24/15 Planning Commission meeting ADMINISTRATOR'S COMMENTS: �- 9-f�-r�,�: City Administra r Date * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *�* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * COUNCIL ACTION TAKEN: ❑ APPROVED ❑ DENIED ❑ OTHER Cottage J Grove �here Pride anap�osPerity Meet TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Craig Woolery, Interim City Administrator/Public Safety Director FROM: John M. Burbank, Senior Planner DATE: August 28, 2015 RE: Stechcon Accessory Structure Setback Variance Proposal Jon and Marie Stechcon have applied for a variance to allow 1,400 square foot detached acces- sory structure to be constructed in front of the principal structure at 9263 Military Road South. �^,E�� -•:- z�� I -� ._. � , �.}' �i '� 'r y tk� *. � � • V �y�4 �.i �QKY ^i� 9' #.i,. t t' � �`� �� ' v'''D } i � � � ; 1 ':,�� `Yti ,..��i t�� r� . . .. � - - . � r 3�'�5.��j�.fi �N � 1 .. '> - i �s A, � , �q I ' �. , : - �I _- �� '��, . � '.�i ( . ', , 1 .�*� t �:� +�- _ , f E�, ,��.' _ 1�'� • �� i 1 �' :� i �1 �. � , ; ► �.� � � y � _ � � `1 f5:: � S � � �$,��j` 1 '`-� r��'"'`�� <.. ..� �� .,, ; 4 � ;� � �� _, ; t � �� . � .�f � .'�-j �}i f•. �r� .� .��'� t ' �.f ',�� ',...��.�� { •.�}��: . +p[ - rt ?°�.. t 4�•+~i� ,`\� ; �� c�� ... �, ' .,w�� .�a+.�� . `��`. • _ •,r , .C�,��'-t 1.s - B: F#e � "� � Location Map Review Process Application Received: July 27, 2015 Acceptance of Completed Application: July 27, 2015 Tentative City Council Date: September 16, 2015 60-Day Review Deadline: September 24, 2015 Planning Commission The Planning Commission reviewd the application at their regular meeting on August 24. The adjoining neighbor spoke in favor the variance. The Commission unanimously recommended that the City Council approve the variance to allow a 1,400 square foot detached accessory City Council Memorandum Case CUP026—2015 Gallo Accessory Structure Setback variance August 28,2015 Page 2 of 8 structure to be constructed in front of the principal structure at 9263 Military Road South, based on the findings of fact and subject to the conditions listed in the Planning Staff Report. Planning Considerations Location and Setbacks The proposed structure is proposed to be located in front of the principal structure in close proximity to the existing garage, which is attached to the principal structure. ,� � �� _- � �--�' '. - . =��# t��.�a✓� ��;"�„ �. - ■ � `�.` c vsi s, ¢ � t.a+t��e ' R b-'��. 7. �� /;�r.T�" ,J�,'��-��'""?�"_�,��rl � �� ;� r� '�'� � �s.°�eY�Y{,�15,.' - - d � .,r ... E�r i ��,r�-t - - . - .�,: taation � . . � �.., ' 'z } �. .A - . _t�-��'r �' �.L� . �► � � _ _ ' '�S .� S `'�M1_� t,�_ j _;� �� ` -� � _ "" � � . � . t� � � � • . �#k-' s` "�dw � .•��• ,�; J �7R4Y � . f, , Y_� ti ��C. . � __. f� y'e :+E`f. ' < �• ._ . - t � ��.�. � r � :'�,- : f1 .¢y� :r �'l �� :, ;, .t�. .�F' p �f -� � �r:'j�,.__. . _: ''- . . . - . . ' - , `r._ _ - . ��f.r' .f� :•�5^.�:�. ._ ._1�,_-.. J f � � _ � �.�6. *��. � . t �,�: {7 . .' . _ . . . .�' _ ^3(�-:�1' �.,' - �y ' __ ' _ i:��". ' . ' � +� �. ��, .-. t�:: . � - F I � ��' �y {' . �.�, i� �i'�'r 'J�'�„-��," {-t�. , `�� . ?, t:.?'. 4�_,�. _� . : � � � . Structure Location Map The standard setbacks for accessory structures in the AG-1, Agricultural Preservation, zoning district are identified in the table below: 25 feet 50 feet Behind principal structure The applicant's variance request is to deviate from the prohibition of accessory structures in front of the principal structure. The size of the proposed structure is 28 feet by 50 feet. The re- quired side yard setback would be met as the structure is proposed to be setback 28 feet from the side property line. It would be approximately 150 feet from the front property line. The front property line is along the centerline of Military Road. City Council Memorandum Case CUP026—2015 Gallo Accessory Structure Setback variance August 28,2015 Page 3 of 8 Roda �� Pr�i� P� p , 150' ~�,b�,r�y/ �h e 170' � E-,_ r. ` , � , 1 � Setback Detail The closest point of the applicant's home to the front property line is 170 feet. The setback of the two closest adjacent principal structures to their front property line is 115 feet for the north- ern neighboring home and 180 feet for the southern neighboring home. The proposed structure will be predominantly behind the average setback line detailed in yellow below. �...;:::: � . ;F _: '< .� �. �. : :s , ,t. ...� _. '� � �� _+� .,-;, `*;,,� � ��,t,,;, � •`� . G :�y_ � � �Y:� �� ,- .' �.. i" .�" ' , `��'.�� T t_� _ , j �' ..�,�... 4 _ • `� �. ` � , ,. ,a ,�r � ''".� � � _ : � r` '. . . .: ,. . fl. - �� rf �" . 1 y,3,jy �d i�,�.iL.va'e , — w � �� ' �J'� �t ''-_+i A 4 , Y ?��. . .�Y� �.�-• a� _��. � . � � f� � i. �K t �.�,��. .. . ��' �� _ . �` • .. 4 y.. . L a.�, /� . , . .. . 4` �a� r� . - � �-: -� . _: '= - � +�"' ,�iYi�ll�-� � � ��iM1�M�r►'` ;f,� _;;;,. , -- ; � y; �,i�f _ }�� > - . . k��'�`�� .� �:a .:�:: ' �f�li� �f.<. �� r�� ..��._-'rt`��.. �� -tiy . �� - a x, �1� ��' . . jj� +.�.. 2/ x 1,'4�b �";<31 a '�� ,� ��a � ��. s;�� ; *+. .• �� , e_� �� Average Setback Detail City Council Memorandum Case CUP026—2015 Gallo Accessory Structure Setback variance August 28, 2015 Page 4 of 8 Background Information The 3.88-acre property is located in the Upper Ravine District of the East Ravine Planning Area. There is .41 acres of the site in the pubic-right-of-way along Military Road. This property and others around it are currently guided for Low Density Residential. The current zoning of the site is AG-1, Agricultural Preservation. The property is currently on private well and septic, and sani- tary sewer is available to the property via a trunk sanitary sewer line that was installed several years ago. The planned Ravine Parkway, which traverses the entire East Ravine Planning district, is shown along the southern boundary of the property. Upon full development of the surrounding area in accordance with the East Ravine Master Plan, Military Road will be recon- figured into a historic trailway corridor. This action will most likely reorient the public frontage portion of the parcel to a different direction, thus changing the "front yard" setback relationship with the proposed structure. The proposed structure is permitted in both residential and agricul- tural zoning districts. The variance is being requested because the planned location for the structure is in front of the principal structure. � ' ' . @t,�:' :�� - .. 1 r . � ,_ � .. - - � 'c � �.; - � '�� .' t z''.`. .1,� { . � �.,i,, ij � t rA ��.� 1��" _ _ f. � -.�e �.• .: . '� v. �-�yz{.- 71t� �-� � � �� . �. . ��s Sky=T'IY�M �� , `� �i4E.� �: - a ti,��*.�.. . .,+� � _. � e:z �I - 3 '/.•• 4 � 4 -!}I .'� . ' � . .. � �s� ._ 'i � - . ' �'� a..�.__.yy�rf'_ � �� I.� .. , _ _ . + r i , �,. � ` �, . , i `"'t '�� .'ti -� ��Y ' , � ' ` � �� - c - �=�; �''�� Y.�'. ,:i.�T• ;�_ t.. :�., rt )�,}, ' , s r ' , n�':) ' � j � �' ti� 6egend '� �� ;( f,�, ''•y ' .�� + .i', � , `� � r�i. �� x ��P(kr FL�v�ne .�;1.�,�, _ .�- . r'� .. � (�,,� £ �. � — -�-Y.`di[i .. .q'y. c' .� BS: �ct�f�.. ._..r��-, �.. .....�_ , _ �;fy� � I� 1 San�ary 5exer � . ."1 1 � Fut��t:t.1.�ir Rat�R�VI � '� ' � � t •-�� '•�} . �. � ti � Fubre tevHsai la tratl � .:� g I `-i ' ' � }.; C:nnrep!ual � . 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Y- 7.�i• fx;51iIN�PafkS ��,ti._As "-`��j As'.r5 �. e i ;' � :.ti 3 �i j rf.. ` ��r '�� - l�fiS��Cf ��.�, S �t- f _i!`�� , t.��-- '1 t.�� ' C Z, r ��}ei .�}�t� �.y.'t: � __I DF�R Cc�srtv�l�on[zsc-nx rt s ;, .�r� ,4�,. � -'-- -- .' ,� �f �.i j, �f � }a�gNt �L� X �( ^�r n -��,'�r .�f��-»� �" :t',-t T _r 1 �y•5 � F -�t�-�':,'�`� :': st°Vt UPPER RAVINE DISTRICT - t�`-. - f"�-�=-� 1•:�ictin�l�tilities ,._,,,._,. _ , Upper Ravine Planning District Property Characteristics The rural residential property is relatively flat with a high elevation of 920 Feet AMSL. The prop- erty is 260 feet wide and 679 feet at its greatest depth. There are numerous mature coniferous trees on and ringing the front perimeter of the property. 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Contours Site Survey 3 Existing Structures There is a pool and associated decking on the property and an existing 600 square foot detached accessory structure on the south west corner of the site, the structure depicted in the northwest corner of the site adjacent to and in front of the principal structure is a licensed fish house that will be parked elsewhere on the site with the construction of the proposed structure. There is also a temporary hoop house awning structure in the northwest portion of the site. Based on the ordinance criteria, this structure will need to be removed as a condition of approval for any new structure. City Council Memorandum Case CUP026—2015 Gallo Accessory Structure Setback variance August 28,2015 Page 6 of 8 T_ �- - -- ---- _- - - - - - ' --- �°' ls . � �(V .. � _ --��' ._ _ ( .�yi '� ��3�-- .' `;-�.+L�� 1�€�c� � 1 ' 'J �lR '� ��5, . ':�t�f`' . � � �� :-x + '"i„�.'� �. . Z,� _ . '� ��^"-/ x�. ._ '� i. __ �,'� � �' � �` ^. 'y�" �s■1 i �=.r '� '�'� � A _ - �. 5 �-�_ � - � � -__ �- � „ % � _ 0� � .�� _ �-:.� ��+%�" �',� ¢� - ��'1� �_ �.� _ �� - . � . .. �!iy� - -- :�t � .t -_ �'i�.F ar u►r. . :a."�-5_ .y�� - �` ��di �ir'` �. i r � � � �� ' .� -��j �'� .�t*' -� •; "(� - : ( �5r _5.�� " - � - l -- . . �� -yr6" I; � l� ` .) Si� � - . . . _ - fi ��' 1. , .y��• ?� _ : S- �, , .r �!i*' . j �; ��. 1'� � i _. ��, y ,� �, f � - �� ' °� — n A ' - },d�� - �. '�l��' �' �2 �'i. � � �� '� � .- ,sP- J_� �y %i�_��i- �-�:�.� s a t Southwest Accessory Structure Hoop House& Licensed Fish House Proposed Structure The dimensions of the proposed 1,400 square foot structure are 28 feet by 50 feet, and it will be designed to match the principal structure. .�,� �---- - __�_ -- , ^_ _- - -- .__ � .:. —.�..1 � � . �- � . s_ �__ _ _ — ----- - - l�� -- - _ - -- � ------- � '; -- J ---_-- � --- ; Proposed Structure Elevation City Council Memorandum Case CUP026–2015 Gallo Accessory Structure Setback variance August 28, 2015 Page 7 of 8 .. E'ii 11776" ='---- .. i1'•65N6"--- �--i--_.._... 11'•37ii6' ..__ __�._.._ __--9•.per�E.. �i --- � . _. , - -, -----�.- �,_<: ,:,:- . . ' - .�._� I -- � .... ...- _" i �-y - � X � 1 i ,; � � � � a`n r � ry � ` - - o �, F ry .. ... _... i . ."_---_____". .. : . . .......__.. —"__ "_—... ......_ i I i � I ' i ' __. —_..._'- � i �� i I in __ ' ; � � � _ i � / - � .\ ' . � �, , i i � _ --_I I� l � �� — '- � — _ -- ------- – I� i -_ , ------ - - --- - ---� , ' , I ! - ---- �_ . ;� ��/�'i � �+l1c '�'.V�'_I 3 _ .�.'�213i'6" _— I � _ .,. I 3 4 3f 1 E•_ �� : � ` 4 .-q'-5N'Ib' ' �v '- �-4'—i- -V-":i15"� l __......__ _.--- ____. ��-41/b' - - �� Floor Plan Grading/Surface Water Management The construction of the accessory structure will not result in any significant grading, and the planned improvements do not trigger any stormwater management requirements. Ordinance Criteria With any variance request, the Planning Commission must look to the zoning ordinance for guidance and direction. City Code Title 11-2-7: Variances, states that: A. Authority and Purpose: The council may grant variances from the strict application of the provisions of this title and impose conditions and safeguards in the variances so granted in cases where there are practical difficulties or particular hardships in the way of carrying out the strict letter of the regulations of this title. D. Consideration By Planning Commission; Recommendation: Before authorization of any variances, the request therefor shall be referred to the planning commission, and for its recommendation to the city council for the granting of such variance from the strict application of the provisions of this title so as to relieve such practical difficulties to the degree considered reasonable without impairing the intent and purpose of this title and the comprehensive plan. The planning commission shall recommend such conditions related to the variance, regarding the location, character and other features of the proposed building, structure or use, as it may deem advisable. The planning commission shall make its recommendation within sixty (60) days after the request is referred to it, unless the Applicant requests, in writing, that an extension of time for review be granted by the planning commission. i City Council Memorandum i Case CUP026—2015 Gallo i Accessory Structure Setback variance j August 28,2015 Page 8 of 8 ; The planning commission may recommend a variance from the strict application of the provision of this title, if they find that: ; 1. The variance is in harmony with the purposes and intent of this title. ', i 2. The variance is consistent with the comprehensive plan. 3. The proposal puts the property to a reasonable use. � 4. There are unique circumstances to the property not created by the landowner. ; 5. That the conditions upon which an application for a variance is based are unique to the parcel of land for which the variance is sought and are not applicable, generally, to other property within , the same zoning classification. ; 6. That the purpose of the variance is not based exclusively upon a financial hardship. ; 7. That the granting of the variance will not be detrimental to the public welfare or injurious to other ! land or improvements in the neighborhood in which the parcel of land is located. ; i 8. That the proposed variance will not impair an adequate supply of light and air to adjacent prop- erty, or substantially increase the congestion of the public streets, or increase the danger of fire, or endanger the public safety. ' The a licant's res onse to the ordinance cri '� pp p teria is attached. Public Hearing Notices ' Public hearing notices were mailed on August 13, 2015, to 9 property owners who are within 500 feet of the site. In addition, the public hearing notice was published in the South Washington , County Bulletin on August 12, 2015. j Summary ' The proposed accessory structure does not exceed the number or size permitted in the existing � zoning district. � Recommendation I That the City Council adopt a resolution granting approval of a variance to allow 1,400 square i foot detached accessory structure to be constructed in front of the principal structure at 9263 � Military Road South, based on the findings of fact and subject to conditions listed in the attached draft resolution. Attachments: I Applicant's response to the ordinance criteria. ' � I I I i , �cocta e Community Development Department Planning Division � Grove �� 12800 Ravine Parkway South Telephone:651-458-2827 , ��,�P�,Qa�dQ�°°P`"""eQ°�* Cottage Grove, MN 55016 Fax:651-458-2897 �� www.cottaqe-grove.org E-Mail: planning(c�cottaqe-arove.org I VARIANCE APPLICATION — RESPONSE TO ORDINANCE CRITERIA i The Planning'Commission and City Council may recommend}a4vanance from the�strict application of the zoning ordinance,if= rthe�y�find that=your application meets the�fndings below Please prouide a DETAILED response to all=of the following` � , � � ;findings > ��« �. �� ,ti � s $�� _ �� < � � ; � � � 3 i �.' Irt . � t 5" {� �. ;(. t' � �, � - ,y � � �y.y' ''., _ +'� � ' 3 � 'i"- l 4 � I ai+W-�"i '- S t y - � ��,? ,fy � f�� .�t,,. ,r�..,z.�. r .:-,i .n... ..� -..�.� .5., ,. s.r. .'.., ,3...- r . ..,i. , .�.,.x'. .,�, ...: � ,�.,�1,< „ ..3. ..... ... .. . .�,:., i..1. � ., ,.....,......� 1. The variance is in harmony with the purposes and intent of this title. Please circle: 'es No 2. The variance is consistent with the comprehensive plan. Please circle: Yes No , 3. The proposal puts the property to a reasonable use. Please explain. � TN�s i.r.��L�. �,vE rNE P��r-;�� r��A�r vr-N�cl.�� C�a� �� pi�,��r5 ��, ��[� EvrS'T�,�-�� -,a�r�� c�,�.� n>c�,5 � �-lA�vi��aP � -r,n iN��T"l�LLFr'� /�iul`� �r�LG �1�111�' I T �� V EI-1 1 C�l��'� ��i� �v c7 i /3�%' /'�1/z�'/_l> i0u r 7� I � 4. There are unique circumstances to the property not created by the landowner. Please identify these circumstances. S�l'T� �V sT�m �s >�5!rac�l�n o,iv �r/�E �s� .��;�F o� 7N'� i=��c�,��l�%'� ; wEe.e t5 r.c�crriEj� oN TI�r w��T �"r�5� /�s�`% r��c�c,.1+n�� -�eA�,r' �c� f.�,� m��"i� � /3�c� , 5. The conditions upon which an application for a variance is based are unique to the parcel of land for which the � variance is sought and are not applicable, generally to other property within the same zoning classifications. Please list the conditions that are unique. L.o Cr��r vrJ � F' ��.�r e'.. SV S!E»'J �,��Y�r�c�iU C�F tv�t�. �,� �XI5�T1sv�,. �rtg!_�G� � /�'Arvr7 ►C.✓�(� j'Z�ll�''�(' ��1�"1� � � � 6. The purpose of the variance is not based exclusively upon a financial hardship. Please circle: Yes I�o � 7. The granting of the variance will not be detrimental to the public welfare or injuri to other land or improvements in the neighborhood in which the parcel of land is located. Please circle: Yes No 8. The proposed variance will not impair an adequate supply of light and air to adjacent property, or substantially increase the congestion of the public streets, or increase the danger of fire, or endanger the public safety. Please identify any potential impact the requested variance may have. �� i rl� s w>ar. �rc�-� ,r�P,��i� �-y.►�f o��-/!� �/�3 � Economic hardship is not regarderd by the Courts as a reason for ap�ro�al Neighborhood suppo�rt or opposition;; without:any bas�s of,facts,is not regarded b , ,5 Courts as reason for either{approval:or deni,al ;; „ # t' _.3 ._ _ .__, ., � Applicant Name: p � Case#: � i I RESOLUTION NO. 2015-XXX ' A RESOLUTION GRANTING A VARIANCE TO ALLOW A 1,400 SQUARE FOOT ACCESSORY STRUCTURE TO BE CONSTRUCTED IN FRONT OF THE PRINCIPAL STRUCTURE AT 9263 MILITARY ROAD SOUTH WHEREAS, Jon Stechdon applied for a variance to allow a 1,400 square foot accessory structure to be constructed in front of the principal structure, on property legally described below. i That part of the East Two Hundred Sixty (260.00) feet of the West Seven Hundred ' Fifteen (715.00) feet of the Southeast Quarter of the Northwest Quarter (SE1/4 of NW1/4) of Section Three (3), in Township Twenty-seven (27) North, of Range Twenty-one (21) West, Washington County, Minnesota, lying southerly of the I center line of Military Road, as presently traveled, containing 3.88 acres, more or less. Sub"ect to a hi hwa easement for said Milita Road over the northeasterl Sixt i� J 9 Y rY Y Y (60.00) feet thereof. i According to the United States Government Survey thereof. Commonly known as 9263 Military Road South, Cottage Grove, Washington �' County, State of Minnesota. WHEREAS, the Planning Commission reviewed this application at their meeting on August ' 24, 2015; and WHEREAS, a planning staff report which detailed specific information about the property I and the variance application was prepared and presented; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission reviewed the variance criteria and findings of facts !� established by the Zoning Ordinance for granting a variance; and I WHEREAS, public hearing notices were mailed to property owners within 500 feet of the I property and a public hearing notice was published in the South Washington County Bulletin; and � WHEREAS, the public hearing was open for public testimony and testimony from the � public was received and entered into the public record; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission unanimously (6-to-0 vote) recommended to the City Council that the variance be granted based on the findings of fact and subject to the conditions listed in the Planning Staff Report. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the City Council of the City of Cottage Grove, I Washington County, Minnesota, hereby grants a variance to allow a 1,400 square foot accessory I Resolution No. 2015-XXX Page 2 of 3 structure to be constructed in front of the principal structure, on property legally described above. , Granting this variance is based upon the following findings of fact: ; A. The planned conversion of Military Road to a trail. corridor in the future and the '� resulting, relocation of the existing front yard location of the structure will make a front � yard setback encroachment irrelevant to the existing conditions. , B. The distance and location of the existing home and proposed structure on the property in relation to the principal structures on the adjacent properties are at a sufficient distance and location as to not cause a negative impact on the front yard open space areas of those properties. C. The proposed structure will be predominantly behind the average front yard setback ; line in the area. D. The site is heavily screened with coniferous vegetation in the front and along the side property lines. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the recommendation for approval of the variance is subject '� to the following conditions: 1. All a licable ermits i.e.; buildin electrical radin drivewa , mechanical ' pp p �� 9, , 9 9, Y ) must be completed, submitted, and approved by the City prior to the commencement of any construction activities for the accessory structure. , � 2. The well and septic system shall be protected during construction. 3. The applicant shall complete the project in a timely manner. I � 4. Dust and erosion must be controlled in accordance with proper stormwater BMPs. 5. The exterior materials and color scheme of the proposed attached addition must I'� match the existing structure. � 6. Construction/contractor operations and storage activities are prohibited in the detached accessory structure and on the site. 7. No exterior storage is allowed. � 8. The driveway access to the accessory structure is permitted in the existing location � and any improvements in the right-of-way will require a permit from Washington County. 9. The temporary hoop house shall be removed prior to obtaining a building permit. � 10. The structure shall not be utilized as a habitable living space. li . i i I i Resolution No. 2015-XXX ', Page 3 of 3 Passed this 16th day of September 2015. I I Myron Bailey, Mayor Attest: � i i Joe Fischbach, City Clerk '��"; � I �, I i I i EXCERPT FROM UNAPPROVED MINUTES OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING ON AUGUST 24, 2015 I 6.1 Stechcon Garage — Case V2015-026 ' Jon Stechcon has applied for a variance to allow a 1,400 square foot garage to be constructed in front of the principal structure at 9263 Military Road South. ' Burbank summarized the staff re ort and recommended a roval based on the p pp findings of fact and subject to the conditions stipulated in the staff report. ', Graf asked for more detail on the road changes that could impact where the applicant's ; front yard will be. Burbank explained that in the City's 2020 Future Vision , Comprehensive, Military Road will become an historic trail corridor as the properties 'I along that road redevelop. Graf asked where the access for this property would be in the future. Burbank responded that would be part of the development plans for those ' properties as they develop. ` I Brittain opened the public hearing. , Gary Deutsch, 9295 Military Road South, stated that he lives to the east of the applicant and has no objections to the proposed location for the garage. No one else spoke. Brittain closed the public hearing. '�, Graf made a motion to approve the variance based on the findings of fact and , subject to the conditions listed in the staff report. Haagsman seconded. I i � I i � ,I i