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HomeMy WebLinkAbout7A - Detached Accessory Structures STAFF AGENDA REPORT AGENDA #: PREPARED BY: REVIEWED BY SUBJECT: 7A JENNI TOVAR, PLANNER JANE KANSIER, PLANNING COORDINATOR WITHDRAWAL OF AN APPEAL FROM JOHN CRAIG OF A DECISION OF THE ZONING OFFICER RELATING TO DETACHED ACCESSORY STRUCTURES FEBRUARY 18, 1997 DATE: INTRODUCTION: This item relates to an appeal of John Craig of the decision of the Zoning Officer to deny a permit application to construct a 300 square foot addition to the existing detached garage on the property. Mr. Craig filed this appeal in accordance with the provision of Section 5-6-1 of the City Code. He earlier requested that this item be deferred for consideration until this meeting. At this time, the Planning Department has received a written request from Mr. Craig's attorney for withdrawal of the appeal. BACKGROUND: This appeal was heard by the Planning Commission on December 9, 1996 and was originally scheduled to be heard by the City Council on January 6, 1996. However, the appellant requested two extensions to be on the February 18, 1997 agenda.. DISCUSSION: Staff has been working with the applicant to reach an acceptable means of attaching the garage to the principle structure. The applicant has proposed to construct a structure with a pitched roof, matching shingles, direct access between garages, and of the same architectural materials as the existing structures. The applicant has had professional plans drawn and submitted as part of the building permit application. Staff has approved the proposed connection as it meets the City Code criteria. ACTION REQUIRED: None. 16200 ~'l~P~~WWS.E., Prior Lake. Minnesota 55372-1714 / Ph. (612) 447-4230 / Fax (612) 44l7-4245 AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER BOye: Manager 96-1 23 ME. DOC/JKT 2 .' FEB 06 '97 10:02AM HUEMOELLER & BATES P.Ul FAX TRANSMISSION HUEMOELLER & BATES J ees70 F'RANKUN TMAIL P~IO~ LAKE. MN 55.372 (6 I Zl 447~Z I :3 I F"...x; (6 I 2) 447-S6Ze To: Jenni Tovar Date: February 6, 1997 1 of 1 Fax #: 447-4245 Pages: From: James D. Bates Subject: John Craig application for building permit Mr. Craig has asked me to inform you in writing that he withdraws the pending appeal of the planning department's denial ofms application for building permit. I understand that he and city staff appear to have come to agreement on an alternative building plan, and the hearing before the city council may therefore be canceled. fc: Jolm Craig