Development Business - Sheila Sellman, City Planner
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Granting a Conditional Use Permit for 1,350 Square Feet of Garage and Accessory Building Space in an R-1 (Single Family) Zoning District at 12352 Radisson Road NE. Lon Fiedler (Case File No. 22-0052)
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Executive Summary
The applicant is requesting a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) to have 1,350 square feet of garage and shed space, rather than the 1,000 square feet otherwise allowed in the R-1 (Single Family Residential) zoning district. The applicant was granted a variance to exceed the 1,200 square foot limit that is allowed through a CUP.
Schedule of Actions
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Planning Commission Public Hearing |
08/10/22 |
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City Council (Conditional Use Permit) |
10/03/22 |
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City Council (Conditional Use Permit) |
10/17/22 |
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Action Deadline |
11/09/22 |
Background
Staff report prepared by Elizabeth Showalter, Community Development Specialist, Teresa Barnes, Project Engineer, and Sheila Sellman, City Planner
Zoning
The property is zoned R-1.
Surrounding Zoning and land uses
The property is guided LDR (Low Density Residential).
Existing Conditions
The property has a single-family home that was completed in 2021 and a shed that existed on the property prior to the creation of the lot in 1999 as part of Broken Oaks Third Addition. The home includes a 966 square foot garage.
History
Broken Oaks Third Addition was platted in 1999. The owner subdivided the lot to create this parcel and retained their existing home on the parcel to the south. A condition of the plat was that the shed that existed on the property would need to be incorporated into the building permit for any home built on that lot or be removed as part of the permit.
Evaluation of Request
Site Plan
The property has an existing shed that is approximately 16 feet by 24 feet (384 square feet) and a 966 square foot garage. The building permit issued for the property in 2019 included plans showing the shed would be removed. At this time, the property owner wishes to retain the shed which would result in 1,350 square feet of garage/accessory structures.
The applicant originally proposed to reduce the size of the shed to have the total square footage not exceed 1,200 square feet, resulting in a shed no larger than 234 square feet in area (approximately 16 feet by 14 feet) or a reduction in the size of the attached garage to 816 square feet. The applicant has since also requested a variance to retain the shed in its current size.
Conditional Use Permit
Section 27.04 Criteria for granting conditional use permits:
The Blaine City Council shall consider the advice and recommendations of the Planning Commission and the effect of the proposed use on the comprehensive plan and upon the health, safety, and general welfare of occupants of surrounding lands. Among other things, the Council shall consider the following findings where applicable. (Ord. No. 20-2447, 7-20-2020)
1. The use shall not create an excessive burden on existing parks, schools, streets and other public facilities and utilities which serve or are proposed to serve the area. The additional accessory building space will not create additional burden on parks, school, or other facilities.
2. The use will be located, designed, maintained, and operated to be compatible with adjoining properties and the existing or intended character of the zoning district. The shed is well designed and is compatible with the home and surrounding properties.
3. The use shall have an appearance that will not have an adverse effect upon adjacent properties. The appearance does not have an adverse effect on neighboring properties.
4. The use, in the opinion of the City Council, shall be reasonably related to the overall needs of the City and to the existing land use.
5. The use shall be consistent with the purposes of the zoning code and purposes of the zoning district in which the applicant intends to locate the proposed use. The use is consistent with the single-family zoning.
6. The use shall not be in conflict with the comprehensive plan of the City. The use is consistent with the low-density residential land use.
7. The use will not cause traffic hazard or congestion. The use will not cause any traffic hazard or congestion.
8. The use shall have adequate utilities, access roads, drainage and necessary facilities. The use will have adequate utilities, access roads, drainage and necessary facilities.
Strategic Plan Relationship
Not applicable.
Board/Commission Review
The Planning Commission voted unanimously to recommend approval of the conditional use permit. There were no comments at the public hearing.
Financial Impact
Not applicable.
Public Outreach/Input
Notices of a public hearing were:
1. Mailed to property owners within 350 feet of the property boundaries.
2. Published in Blaine/Spring Lake Park/Columbia Heights/Fridley Life.
3. Posted on the City’s website.
Staff Recommendation
By motion, adopt the resolution.
Attachment List
Zoning and Location Map
Survey
Existing Conditions Photos
Variance Narrative
Resolution 99-164
Public Comments
Unapproved Planning Commission Minutes
Body
WHEREAS, an application has been filed by Lon Fiedler as Conditional Use Permit Case File No. 22-0052; and
WHEREAS, said case involves the property described as follows:
Lot 9 Block 1 BROKEN OAKS 3RD ADDITION
WHEREAS, the Blaine Planning Commission held a public hearing on August 10, 2022, and recommended approval regarding said Conditional Use Permit; and
WHEREAS, the Blaine City Council has reviewed said case on October 17, 2022; and
WHEREAS, the criteria identified in Section 27.04 for granting a conditional use permit has been met.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Blaine that a conditional use permit is hereby approved per Section 29.034(g) and 27.04 of the Zoning Ordinance to retain 1,350 square feet of garage and accessory building space in an R-1 (Single Family) zoning district.
PASSED by the City Council of the City of Blaine this 17th day of October, 2022.