HomeMy WebLinkAbout6.h. Receipt of Variance Appeal, 12355 Blaca Avenue and Set Public HearingCITY OF ROSEMOUNT
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY FOR ACTION
City Council Meeting Date: January 2, 2000
AGENDA ITEM: Receipt of Variance Appeal —12355 Blanca
Ave. and Set Public Hearing
AGENDA SECTION:
Consent
PREPARED BY: Rick Pearson, City Planner
AGENDA i' �' ' y 6
ATTACHMENTS: Appeal letter
APPROVED BY:
SUMMARY
On December 12, 2000, the Board of Appeals & Adjustments granted variances for Michael Kulhanek's
property located on the north end of Blanca Ave. in the Rural Residential District. The variances are for lot area
and setbacks for a future utility building. The property is currently undeveloped, and is dominated by two
wetlands and is much smaller than the minimum 2.5 acres. Subsequently, three of the neighboring property
owners have filed an appeal of the variances. The primary concern of the neighbors is the relative size of the
house and the impact on the wetlands. One neighbor has experienced basement flooding and fears that the
problem will be aggravated.
The appeal letter is attached. The zoning ordinance specifies that the City Council conduct a public hearing
within thirty days of receiving the appeal. It is possible to schedule the hearing for January 16, 2001. However,
the Council may also consider February 20,2001 to provide Staff and the appellants additional time for analysis
of the issues and still be consistent with the intent of the ordinance requirement.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Motion to schedule a public hearing for February20,2001 starting at 7:30 pm. or as soon as possible
thereafter to hear an appeal of a decision of the Board of Appeals & Adjustments
CITY COUNCIL ACTION:
December 26, 2000
City Council
City of Rosemount
Rosemount, Minnesota 55068
Re: Lot Area Variance and Setback Variance: 12355 Blanca Avenue,
Rosemount, Minnesota, Michael Kulhanek
Dear City Council:
The purpose of this letter is to inform you that we would like to appeal the
variances granted by the Board of Appeals and Adjustment on December 19,
2000, regarding the above property.
We are appealing these variances because, first, we do not believe that
the house proposed is compatible to the land on which it is being built. Secondly,
the size of the home and number of buildings proposed to be built on the
property are not compatible and are out of character to the neighborhood as
evidenced by the presently existing homes and the Declaration of Protective
Covenants for Oakwood Estates. Thirdly, the utility building as proposed
encroaches on the neighboring property. Lastly, we are very concerned with the
filling -in of the wetland as propos b ecause of the possible injurious impact it
may have on neighboring homes.
Please let us know when this matter is scheduled for hearing before the
City Council.
Sincerely,
Kurt and Betty Ann Schneider
12365 Blanca Avenue
Rosemount, Minnesota 55068
Jeff & Maggie Nelson
12334 South Robert Trail
Rosemount, Minnesota 55068
Tracy Dougherty
12370 Blanca Avenue
Rosemount Minnesota 55068
Encls.
cc: Alyson Moms, City Engineer
Rick Pearson, City Planner
Mike Kolhanek