5.5 PCSR 06-28-1994 (.) A AGENDA ITEM 5.5
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TO: PLANNING COMMISSION
FROM: GARY SCHMITZ, PLANNING ASSIST.
DATE: JUNE 28, 1994
SUBJECT: VARIANCE REQUEST BY JASON
VOLKERS, PUBLIC HEARING, CASE
NO. V 94-07
REQUEST
Jason Volkers is requesting a variance to exceed the maximum size of an
accessory building.
LOCATION
14115-190 1/2 Circle NW, Elk River (Lot 2, Block 1, Oak Knoll 2nd Addn)
110 ZONING / LAND USE
Rlb (Single Family Residential) / MR (Medium Density Residential)
ATTACHMENTS
Location Map, Zoning Map, Site Plan, Letter from Jason Volkers
BACKGROUND
Jason Volkers is requesting a variance to exceed the maximum size of an
accessory building. Mr. Volkers' parcel is in the Rlb zoning district, which
allows 1,200 square feet of attached and detached accessory structure area.
Mr. Volkers currently has a 22' by 24' (484 square foot) attached garage.
Therefore, 716 square feet remains for a detached accessory building. Mr.
Volkers is proposing to construct a 26' x 36' (930 square feet) detached
accessory building. A 220 square foot variance to the maximum size of an
accessory building will be required. The building will be used to store Mr.
Volkers' motor home and antique tractor and will have wood siding.
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P.O. Box 490 • 13065 Orono Parkway • Elk River, MN 55330 • (612) 441-7420 • Fax: (612) 441-7425
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ANALYSIS
Mr. Volkers is proposing to construct a 936 square foot detached accessory
building on his parcel. Current ordinance allows 1,200 square feet total
attached and detached accessory structure area in the Rlb zoning district.
Mr. Volkers owns two and one-half (2 1/2) acres in the R1b zoning district.
The site does not have City water and sewer at this time, however, City
services are planned for this area in the future. A limit was placed on the
size of detached structures because of the anticipated increase in density of
this area. Mr. Volkers' proposed accessory building is only 220 square feet
larger than the maximum standards. A 20' by 35 1/2' shed could still be
constructed on Mr. Volkers property without the need for a variance.
VARIANCE REQUIREMENTS
Staff refers the Planning Commission to Section 900.40 of the City of Elk
River Code of Ordinance for the five standards to consider when reviewing a
variance request and to Mr. Volkers' letter addressing these standards. Staff
does not feel there are adequate findings to grant the variance since a valid
hardship must be shown before a variance can be approved. Denying the
• variance would not cause undue hardship in that Mr. Volkers will still have
the ability to construct a 716 square foot detached accessory building for his
motor home and tractor.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends denial of the variance request to exceed the maximum size
of accessory structures due to the following findings:
1. This would not cause undue hardship in that Mr. Volkers will
still have the ability to construct a 716 square foot detached
accessory building for his motor home and tractor.
2. Property owners in this area are also subject to the same
requirements for accessory structures, therefore, the situation is
not unique to the Volker's property.
3. Literal application of the provisions of this ordinance will not
deprive the petitioner of the rights enjoyed by other properties
in this same district and that the terms of this ordinance for the
variance will not be keeping with the spirit and intent of the
• ordinance.
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