5.3. BASR 08-23-2022Request for Action
To Item Number
Board of Adjustments 5.3
Agenda Section Meeting Date Prepared by
Public Hearings August 23, 2022 Chris Leeseberg, Senior Planner
Item Description Reviewed by
Madison Jung – 13776 189th Ave. NW Zack Carlton, Community Development Director
Front Yard Setback Variance, Case No.
Reviewed by
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Action Requested
Approve, by motion, a variance of 17 feet from the required front yard
setback of 35 feet, for the following reasons:
1. The general purpose and intent of the ordinance are met.
2. The property has a land use of residential and the use is
consistent with the comprehensive plan.
3. The proposed use is reasonable and is permitted in the zoning
ordinance.
4. The plight of the petitioner is due to circumstances unique to
the property not a consequence of the petitioner’s own action
or inaction.
5. The variance will not alter the essential character of the locality.
Background/Discussion
The subject property, along the Elk River, is zoned R-1b (single family
residential) and is 0.27 acres in size. Setbacks for this zoning district are
as follows:
Front: 35’ (requesting to be 18’ from front property line, a 17’ variance)
Side: 10’
Garage: 5’
Rear: 25’
The property currently does not have any garage/shed space and the property owners are requesting a variance
approval to permit the construction of a 22’ x 26’ attached garage within the required front yard setback. The
garage will be located approximately 18 feet from the front property line along 189th Avenue. Approval would
allow a 17-foot variance.
A variance was approved in 2007 for a similar request (detached accessory structure) on the property directly
adjacent to the west. That structure was approved to be 14 feet from the front property line.
The Elk River Vision
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Updated: August 2020
Applicable Regulation
(The applicant’s responses are italicized with staff’s notes after.)
Variances may be granted when the petitioner establishes that the variance satisfies all five of the criteria described
below. The variance is:
1. Is in harmony with the general purpose and intent of the ordinance, and
We are intending, although outside of the zoning distances to conform to the neighborhood while also protecting personal
property and self from the elements.
The general purpose and intent are to have uniform setbacks of structures along a street. The subject
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parcel and many of the neighboring properties along 189 Avenue already do not meet the front yard
setbacks requirements. There is limited opportunity for placement of a garage on site without impacting
yard, septic/drainage field, or river setbacks. Literal enforcement would not allow for an accessory
structure to be constructed.
2. Is consistent with the City of Elk River comprehensive plan.
We are not only trying to conform with the neighborhood as most, if not all currently have either a detached or attached garage
but we are trying to increase the value of the property and make it safer for the occupant(s).
The property is guided for Traditional Single-Family Residential and single-family houses with garages are
expected and required. The use is consistent with comprehensive plan.
Variances may be granted when the petitioner establishes that there are practical difficulties in complying with the
zoning ordinance. Practical difficulties means that:
3. The petitioner proposes to use the property in a reasonable manner not permitted by the zoning
ordinance;
Although our request is non complaint solely on the north end having an attached garage will add value to the property,
surrounding properties, and will provide adequate shelter for personal property to continue keeping Elk River looking pristine.
As with any property in the city, the ordinance requires a minimum of 440 sq. ft. (20’x22’) garage space.
Having a garage on a residential property is reasonable and is an expectation/requirement in the
neighborhood and the city. The petitioner proposes to use the property in a reasonable manner.
4. The plight of the petitioner is due to circumstances unique to the property not a consequence of the
petition's own action or inaction; and
We kept it within setbacks on the East, West, and South Side of the garage to keep the design of the existing structure. We
would like a garage unique to the property and other surrounding properties have garages outside of city ordinance. We are not
requesting max setbacks on the East, West and South side as we would like the garage to match the existing structure and
those around it.
The Fifth Plat of Camp Cozy, which the subject property is part of, was platted 97 years ago in 1925 prior
to being a part of the city. When the township consolidated with the city in 1978 new ordinances and
regulations were placed on the property. As a result of this, many of the properties do not conform with
current standards. The plight of the petitioner is due to circumstances unique to the property that are not a
consequence of the petitioner's own action or inaction.
5. The variance, if granted, will not alter the essential character of the locality.
The attached garage will change the appearance but conforming with the neighborhood, increasing property value, and will only
make the neighborhood more appealing as we strive to continue keeping Elk River a beautiful place to live.
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As the subject parcel and many of the neighboring properties along 189 Avenue already do not meet the
front yard setbacks requirements, approving this variance will not alter the essential character of the
locality.
Financial Impact
None
Council Meeting
If denied, or an appeal is made by any interested party by September 2, 2022, this item will go to the September
19, 2022, City Council meeting.
Mission/Policy/Goal
Meet changing needs - Agile
Work with citizens to achieve goals
Help, not hinder citizen quality of life
Attachments
Location Map
Applicant’s Narrative
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Narrative Explaining request for appliction
at 13776189th Ave NW Elk !fiver, MN 55330
Application Explanation: I am writing to seek an attached 22' by 26' garage variance for my single
family home located at 13776 189th AVE NW Elk River, MN 55330. Legal description: Lots 8 and 9, Block
2, The Fifth Plat Of Cozy in Section 30, Township 33, Range 26, City Of Elk River, Sherburne County,
Minnesota.
Exceeding Requirement Explanation: Our request exceeds the requirements as I am seeking the
placement of the garage to be 18' from the North Property line while zoning requirements are 35 feet. I
have taken into consideration the setbacks on the East, West and South side which meet zoning
requirements, and have spoke with Chris Leeseberg; Senior Planner several times with my intentions
and he advised us to go forward with the potential chance of variance, to again, provide proper shelter
for the occupant(s) and the occupant(s) personal property, increase value to the property, surrounding
properties, and to conform with the neighboorhood.
Criteria 1-5
(B)
1. We are intending, although outside of the zoning distances to conform to the neighborhood while
also protecting personal property and self from the elements.
2. We are not only trying to conform with the neighboorhood as most, if not all currently have either a
detached or attached garage but we are trying to increase the value of the property, and make it safer
for the occupant(s).
(C)
1. Although our request is non complaint solely on the north end having an attached garage will add
value to the property, surrounding properties, and will provide adequate shelter for personal property
to continue keeping Elk River looking prestine.
Z. We kept it within set backs on the East, West, and South Side of the garage to keep the design of the
existing structure. We would like a garage unique to the property and other surrounding properties
have garages outside of city ordinance. We are not requesting max set backs on the East, West and
South side as we would like the garage to match the existing structure and those around it.
I The attached garage will change the appearance but conforming with the neighborhood, increasing
property value, and will only make the neighborhood more appealing as we strive to continue keeping
Elk River a beautiful place to live.
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PROPERTY INFORMATION SHEET
For ResidentialAccessory Structure., Building Additions, Decks/Porches and Pools
This Property Information sheet is used so you, as the applicant, are aware of the requirements for the property
being reviewed and to more efficiently review your application. This sheet shall be completed and submitted in
conjunction with all other requirements for a building permit. If it is not, the review will be place on hold.
Please contact the Planning Department (7G3.635.1000) to obtain any of this information.
Street Address. A)w Eif, A'�r MtV —Acreage of Property: a->
For Sheds, Garages, Building
Additions. Decks/Porches
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Required Setbacks*
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Side: _�� -feet
Garage Side: t'a -feet
Rear: .76- -feet
Proposed Setbacks*
Front- / Ci -feet
Side: -feet
Garage Side: 10 -feet
Rear: 7< -feet
Proposed setbacks cannot be less
than the required setbacks
*Setbacks are from property lines,
not from strret/curb edges
For Sheds and Garages on1y-.-
Total Allowed
Square Footage
Contact Planning 763.635.1000
Total Proposed
Square Footage
Cannot be larger than the
allowed square footage
Total number of
sheds/ arages
Typically, ony tuo are allowed
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