HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2018-06 Approve Site Plan and Variance Golden Acres Golf CourseCity of Corcoran
County of Hennepin
State of Minnesota
Motion By: Bottema
Seconded By: Dejewski
January 25, 2018
APPROVAL OF SITE PLAN AND VARIANCE FOR GOLDEN ACRES GOLF COURSE FOR
AN ACCESSORY BUILDING IN THE FRONT YARD AT 10705 COUNTY ROAD 116 (PID 02-
119 -23 -13 -0002)
(CITY FILE 17-035)
WHEREAS, Robert H. Brownawell on behalf of Golden Acres Golf Course d.b.a. Pheasant Acres
Golf Club is requesting approval of a site plan amendment and variance for property legally
described as follows:
Lot 8, Block 1 Pheasant Run Golf Club, Hennepin County, Minnesota.
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 site plan
amendment and variance, subject to the following findings and conditions:
1. The variance is approved in accordance with the narrative and plans received by the City on
November 20, 2017 and December 11, 2017, as amended by this resolution.
2. A variance to allow replacement and expansion of existing nonconforming accessory buildings
in the front yard is granted based on the following findings:
1. That there are practical difficulties in complying with the Zoning Ordinance, because
an alternative location would be inefficient for the operations of the golf course.
2. 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 golf course has operated for years with the accessory
buildings in their current location and that the golf course is fully developed. An
alternative location would require the owners of the golf course to alter the design of the
putting greens.
3. The granting of the variance will not alter the essential character of the locality. No
change is proposed to the location of the existing buildings. The accessory buildings
have been in this location for many years. The size and landscaping of the golf course
minimizes the negative impacts of the structures in the front yard.
4. The proposed variance would be in harmony with the general purposes and intent of
the Ordinance. The proposed building location is outside of the sight visibility triangle
and there are no existing drainage and utility easements on site. Furthermore, it is
outside of the required building setbacks for the P-1 District and the buildings are
generally screened with existing landscaping.
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City of Corcoran January 25, 2018
County of Hennepin
State of Minnesota
RESOLUTION NO. 2018 - 06
5. The variance is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan. The variance to allow the
existing location of the accessory buildings is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan
vision for the Public Institutional district.
3. Any trees or shrubs removed because of the expansion must be replaced with a tree or shrub
that meets the size requirements of 1060.070, Subd. 2. D.
Prior to issuance of a building permit the applicant must:
4. Revise plans to show that the Project 2 building exterior will match the siding and asphalt
shingles to match the two adjacent buildings.
5. Provide material details and samples for both buildings to the City for review and approval.
6. Revise plans to show that the roofing complies with the standards of Section 1060.050, Subd.
1. C. and Section 1060.050, Subd.1. D. 2 of the Zoning Ordinance.
7. Record the approving resolution at Hennepin County and provide proof of recording to the
City.
8. Approval shall expire within one year of the date of approval unless the applicant commences
the authorized use.
VOTING AYE
® Thomas, Ron
® Bottema, Jon
® Dejewski, Brian
® Keefe, Mike
® LaFave, Tonya
VOTING NAY
F-1 Thomas, Ron
El Bottema, Jon
[:] Dejewski, Brian
El Keefe, Mike
[—]LaFave,Tonya
Whereupon, said Ordinance is hereby declared adopted on this 25' day of January 2018.
Ron Thomas - Mayor
ATTEST:
t, City Seal
J sica Beise — City Clerk/Administrative Services Coordinator
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