Forest Lake Planning Commission January 22nd, 2025
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)
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Votes (2)
Approval of resolution 01-22-25-01 for 518 8th Avenue NW side yard setback variance.
Moved by Commissioner Young · Seconded by Unspecified
Approval of resolution 01-22-18 for 18323 Forest Boulevard North lot size variance.
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.
People (5)
KenCity StaffPresents zoning/variance applications and explains landscape ordinance revisions.
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Presents zoning/variance applications and explains landscape ordinance revisions.
“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.
JoshuaContractorContractor for the 518 8th Ave NW project; admitted to starting construction without a permit.
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Contractor for the 518 8th Ave NW project; admitted to starting construction without a permit.
“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 EmeryApplicantApplicant for the lot size variance at 18323 Forest Blvd North.
Applicant for the lot size variance at 18323 Forest Blvd North.
Janet RondleResidentNeighbor at 524 8th Ave NW, supports the deck variance.
Neighbor at 524 8th Ave NW, supports the deck variance.
Bruce WolfbauerResidentNeighbor at 607 8th Ave NW, provided historical context on property positioning.
Neighbor at 607 8th Ave NW, provided historical context on property positioning.
Places Mentioned
Events & Meetings (1)
- January 22, 2025, 7:00 PM (Planning Commission Meeting)
Ordinances & Resolutions (2)
Variance for side yard setback at 518 8th Avenue Northwest.
Variance for lot size/area at 18323 Forest Boulevard North.