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Forest Lake Planning Commission January 22nd, 2025

Scandia City CouncilSunday, March 16, 2025
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Variance request: 518 8th Avenue NW (side yard setback for deck construction)

Variance request: 18323 Forest Boulevard North (lot size variance)

Discussion on landscape ordinance revisions (zoning code updates)

Full Document Analysis

Votes (2)

Approval of resolution 01-22-25-01 for 518 8th Avenue NW side yard setback variance.

CarriedUnanimous

Moved by Commissioner Young · Seconded by Unspecified

Approval of resolution 01-22-18 for 18323 Forest Boulevard North lot size variance.

CarriedUnanimous

Moved by Unspecified · Seconded by Unspecified

Notable Quotes (1)

We just thought we would do it try to get away with it not g to lie to you.

— Joshua
Permitting/Construction complianceDuring questioning by Commissioner Young regarding illegal deck construction.

People (5)

KenCity Staff

Presents zoning/variance applications and explains landscape ordinance revisions.

1 quote

“The Planning Commission shall not recommend approval of any variance application unless it finds failure to Grant the variance will result in Practical difficulties.”

Explaining the criteria for approving a variance.

JoshuaContractor

Contractor for the 518 8th Ave NW project; admitted to starting construction without a permit.

1 quote

“We just thought we would do it try to get away with it not g to lie to you.”

Responding to a commissioner's question about why he started work without a permit.

Dan EmeryApplicant

Applicant for the lot size variance at 18323 Forest Blvd North.

Janet RondleResident

Neighbor at 524 8th Ave NW, supports the deck variance.

Bruce WolfbauerResident

Neighbor at 607 8th Ave NW, provided historical context on property positioning.

Places Mentioned

518 8th Avenue Northwest18323 Forest Boulevard North607 8th Avenue Northwest524 8th Avenue Northwest51 Clarence Avenue Southeast, Minneapolis

Events & Meetings (1)

  • January 22, 2025, 7:00 PM (Planning Commission Meeting)

Ordinances & Resolutions (2)

01-22-25-01

Variance for side yard setback at 518 8th Avenue Northwest.

01-22-18

Variance for lot size/area at 18323 Forest Boulevard North.

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