HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2018-108 Approval of Variances for Accessory BuildingsCity of Corcoran December 27, 2018
County of Hennepin
State of Minnesota
RESOLUTION NO. 2018-108
Motion By: Schultz
Seconded By: Dejewski
APPROVAL OF VARIANCES FOR AL POULIOT FOR ACCESSORY BUILDINGS AT 6626
PIONEER TRAIL (PID 31-119-23-14-0004) (CITY FILE 18-030)
WHEREAS, Al Pouliot is requesting approval of variances for property legally described as
follows:
Tract C, REGISTERED LAND SURVEY NO. 1686, Hennepin County, Minnesota
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has reviewed the variances 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 variances
subject to the following findings and conditions:
1. The variances are approved in accordance with the narrative and plans dated October 24,
2018 and revisions received on November 5 and November 8, 2018, as amended by this
resolution.
2. The variances to allow the existing accessory buildings at 6626 Pioneer Trail are approved
to exceed the maximum size for this size lot and for a reduced setback, subject to the
following findings:
a. That there are practical difficulties in complying with the Zoning Ordinance, because
complying with the property and acreage as stated in the wills of Don and Rita Pouliot
would mean exceeding the allowed accessory building area for Parcel B and adjusting
the lot line so that two of the accessory buildings become non-conforming. To comply
with the ordinance standards for accessory building size, Al Pouliot would need to
purchase an additional 6.3 +/- acres from the adjacent property. No changes are
proposed to the size or location of the existing buildings.
b. This is a unique situation as the two property owners have anticipated this scenario
since this land was left to them by Don and Rita Pouliot. Complying with the will and
allowing the accessory buildings to continue to exist on Parcel B does not change the
current agricultural character and operation of the site. The appearance of the existing
accessory buildings 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 accessory buildings.
d. 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 accessory buildings. The variance results from the lot line
adjustment that will eliminate the non-conformity of Parcel B, which is consistent with
City policy to reduce or eliminate non-conformities. No commercial operation other than
agriculture is permitted in the accessory buildings.
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City of Corcoran December 27, 2018
County of Hennepin
State of Minnesota
RESOLUTION NO. 2018 -108
e. The variance to allow the existing accessory agricultural buildings to remain is
consistent with the Comprehensive Plan vision for the Rural Residential district.
3. The accessory buildings shall be for personal or agricultural use only. No commercial
operation (other than agriculture) of any kind is permitted in the accessory buildings.
4. The applicant/landowner must record the approving resolution at Hennepin County and
provide proof of recording to the City.
5. Approval shall expire within one year of the date of approval unless the applicant commences
the authorized use.
P<j Thomas, Ron
❑ Bottema, Jon
® Dejewski, Brian
® Keefe, Mike
® Schultz, Alan
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L] Thomas, Ron
F-1 Bottema, Jon
[:1 Dejewski, Brian
El Keefe, Mike
F-1 Schultz, Alan
Whereupon, said Ordinance is hereby declared adopted on this 27th day of December
2018.
Ron Thomas -Mayor
ATTEST:
City Seal
Je sica Beise —City Clerk /Administrative Services Coordinator
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