HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2013-19 - Maple Hill Community Center Site Plan and VarianceCity of Corcoran
County of Hennepin
State of Minnesota
RESOLUTION NO. 2013 -19
Motion By: Asleson
Seconded By: Thomas
April 25, 2013
APPROVAL OF A SITE PLAN AND VARIANCE FOR THE CITY OF CORCORAN FOR A
COMMUNITY CENTER AT MAPLE HILL ESTATES ON LOT 1, BLOCK 1, MAPLE HILL
ESTATES 2ND ADDITION (PID 24- 119 -23 -43 -0014)
WHEREAS, the City of Corcoran is requesting approval of a site plan and setback variance to
allow construction of a 3,500- square foot community center and associated site improvements
on property legally described as follows:
Lot I, Block 1, Maple Hill Estates 2nd Addition, Hennepin County, Minnesota
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has reviewed the site plan variance at a duly called
public meeting and recommends approval, and;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CORCORAN, MINNESOTA, that it should and hereby does approve the request for a site plan,
subject to the following conditions:
Site plan approval is granted to allow an approximately 3,500- square foot building and
associated site improvements, in accordance with the plans received by the City on March
21, 2013, except as amended by this resolution.
2. A variance to allow a 1 -foot side yard setback (south) where 25 feet is required is approved,
subject to the following findings:
a. There are practical difficulties to meeting the standard setback due to the City's previous
action to retain vacated right -of -way as an outlot rather a more typical easement. This
creates an arbitrary lot line that separates the manufactured home park from the land
upon which the structure is proposed to be built.
b. The conditions upon which the variance request are based are unique to this parcel due
to the City's previous action to retain vacated right -of -way as an outlot rather a more
typical easement. This creates an arbitrary lot line that separates the manufactured
home park from the land upon which the structure is proposed to be built.
c. Granting the variance will not alter the essential character of the locality. In fact, the
adjacent basketball court straddles the lot and it appears that the storm shelter to the
west may also straddle the lot line.
d. The proposed variance would be in harmony with the general purpose and intent of the
ordinance and would allow for an easily accessible community center in a location near
other community facilities including the playground, basketball court and storm shelter.
e. The variance is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan.
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City of Corcoran April 25, 2013
County of Hennepin
State of Minnesota
RESOLUTION NO. 2013 -19
f. The City may impose conditions on the variance to address the impact of the variance.
However, in this case, the conditions related to the site development standards are
adequate to address concerns.
3. Prior to issuance of building permits, the applicant /landowner must:
a. Record the approving resolution at Hennepin County and provide proof of recording to
the City.
b. The applicant shall comply with all comments from the March 26, 2013 memo from the
City Engineer.
c. If the site lighting (either on the building or freestanding) is proposed, it must comply with
Section 1060.040 of the Zoning Ordinance.
d. The building must be designed to comply with the residential building standards in
1060.050, Subd. 1(B).
e. The applicant shall obtain septic approval from the State and provide a copy of the
approval to the City.
f. The applicant shall obtain appropriate well permits and provide a copy of the approval to
the City.
4. Approval shall expire within
commences the authorized use.
VOTING AYE
® Guenthner, Ken
® Asleson, Rich
❑ Cossette, Tom
® Lynch, Diane
® Thomas, Ron
one year of the date of approval unless the applicant
\ /nT1 1`\l r_ AI A V
U Guenthner, Ken
❑ Asleson, Rich
❑ Cossette, Tom
❑ Lynch, Diane
❑ Thomas, Ron
Whereupon, said Resolution is hereby declared adopted on this 25th day of April 2013.
Kenneth Guenthner - Mayor
A EST:
City Seal
Jeanie Heinecke — City Clerk
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