HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2017-46 Approving Motley Variance Accessory BuildingCity of Corcoran
County of Hennepin
State of Minnesota
RESOLUTION NO. 2017 - 46
Motion By: Dejewski
Seconded By: Keefe
August 24, 2017
APPROVAL OF VARIANCE FOR STEVE AND STEPHANIE MOTLEY FOR AN OVERSIZED
ACCESSORY BUILDING AT 6620 PIONEER TRAIL (PID 31-119-23-14-0010)
(CITY FILE 17-014)
WHEREAS, Steve and Stephanie Motley are requesting approval of a variance for property legally
described as follows:
Tract B, REGISTERED LAND SURVEY NO. 1686, Hennepin County, Minnesota,
according to the files of the Registrar of Titles.
That part of Tract A, REGISTERED LAND SURVEY NO. 1686, Hennepin County,
Minnesota, according to files of the Registrar of Titles, lying Southerly of the Easterly
extension of the North line of Tract B.
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has reviewed the variance 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 variance,
subject to the following findings and conditions:
1. The variance is approved in accordance with the narrative and plans dated May 19, 2017, as
amended by this resolution.
2. A variance to an oversize existing accessory building at 6620 Pioneer Trail is approved,
subject to the following findings:
a. That there are practical difficulties in complying with the Zoning Ordinance, because the
original purchase agreement only allowed them to extend the north property line to the
east and include the property and barn with their lot. In order to comply with the
ordinance standards, the Motley's would need to purchase an additional 8.5 +/- acres
from the adjacent property. No change is proposed to the size or location of the
existing building.
b. That the conditions upon which a petition for a variation is based are unique to the
parcel of land for which the variance is sought and were not created by the landowner.
This is a unique situation as the two property owners have anticipated this scenario
since the Motley's purchased their existing lot in 1996 and the appearance of the
existing barn from adjacent properties and public street will not change.
c. The granting of the variance will not alter the essential character of the locality. No
change is proposed to the existing size or location of the barn, but a new door is
proposed on the south so that the Motley's can access the barn from their property
rather than the adjacent property. A new driveway is requested from Pioneer Trail to
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City of Corcoran August 24, 2017
County of Hennepin
State of Minnesota
RESOLUTION NO. 2017 - 46
serve the barn. The applicant must apply for a new driveway permit to make this
change.
d. The proposed variance would be in harmony with the general purposes and intent of
the Ordinance. The proposal is consistent with the general purpose and intent of the
ordinance, which does allow accessory structures for residential properties. No change
is proposed to the size or location of the barn. The variance results from the lot line
adjustment that will reduce the non-conformity of the Motley lot, which is consistent with
City policy to reduce or eliminate non-conformities. No commercial operation is
permitted in the accessory building.
e. The variance is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan. The variance to allow the
existing barn to remain is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan vision for the Rural
Residential district.
3. The accessory building shall be for personal use only. No commercial operation of any kind
is permitted in the accessory building.
4. The applicant must apply for a driveway permit to serve the accessory building. Access to the
Tract B accessory building shall only be from the Tract B driveway or new driveway on Pioneer
Trail.
5. Prior to issuance of the driveway permits, the applicant/landowner must:
a. Record the approving resolution at Hennepin County and provide proof of recording to the
City.
6. Approval shall expire within one year of the date of approval unless the applicant commences
the authorized use.
VOTING AYE
Thomas, Ron
Botterna, Jon
Dejewski, Brian
Keefe, Mike
LaFave,Tonya
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VOTING NAY
❑ Thomas, Ron
❑ Bottema, Jon
❑ Dejewski, Brian
❑ Keefe, Mike
❑ LaFave,Tonya
City of Corcoran
County of Hennepin
State of Minnesota
RESOLUTION NO. 2017 - 46
August 24, 2017
Whereupon, said Ordinance is hereby declared adopted on this 24th day of August 2017.
Ron Thomas -Mayor
ATTEST:
r.' City Seal
J sica Beise —City Clerk /Administrative Services Coordinator
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