2005-10-05 Variance Request
NORTHWEST ASSOCIATED CONSULTANTS, INC.
4800 Olson Memorial Highway, Suite 202, Golden Valley, MN 55422
Telephone: 763.231.2555 Facsimile: 763.231.2561 planners@nacplanning.com
MEMORANDUM
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
RE:
FILE NO:
Jon Sutherland, Building Official
Tori Leonhardt, Permit Technician
Ann Rexine I Alan Brixius
OctoberS,2005
Albertville: Towne Lakes stt' Addition Variance Request
163.06 - General
K Hovnanian Homes are seeking variance feasibility to the side yard setbacks for Lot
19, Block 4, Towne Lakes stt' Addition and Lot 18, Block 4, Towne Lakes SI11 Addition.
The applicant is proposing to reduce side yard setbacks.
The Towne Lakes 5111 Addition PUD granted flexibility in lot width lot size, setbacks,
street widths and maximum building coverage. In a memorandum dated June 24, 2005,
front yard, side yard and rear yard setbacks were more clearly identified by our office as
follows:
Front Yard Setbacks
. 15 foot front yard setback to house
· 24 foot front yard setback to front of garage - garages must be recessed a
minimum of nine feet from the front of the house
Side Yard Setbacks
. Side yard setback garage - 5 feet interior lot line
· Side yard setback garage setback on a comer lot - 24 feet to the front of garage
from street right-of-way
. Side yard setback house interior lot - 10 feet
· Side yard setback house on a comer lot to the street - 15 feet
Rear Yard Setbacks
. 25 feet
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Lot 19, Block 4 depicts a 6.28 foot and 5.49 foot side yard garage setback which
exceeds Towne Lakes 5111 Addition PUD standards. The side yard house setback on
this same lot depicts a 9.08 foot and 8.04 foot setback which is incompliant Our staff
believes that the structure cen be shifted west to alleviate the eastern side yard house
setback encroachment.
In regards to Lot 18, Block 4, our staff finds that this parcel complies with Towne Lakes
5111 Addition PUD setback standards. No changes are advised.
In review of the surveys for Lot 19, Block 4 and Lot 18, Block 4 submitted by K
Hovnanian Homes, it is determined that a variance to reduce side yard setback would
be unfavorable. If there are any questions pertaining to these setbacks, please call me
at your convenience.
cc. Paul Gealz
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