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00-25Council File # �O � �S 4RlGINA�. Presented By Refened To RESOLUTION CITY OF SAINT PAUL, MIlVNESOTA Green Sheet # 1 O__ p 3'"� St �3 Committee: Date 2 WFIEREAS, Christopher D. Prior made application to the Boazd of Zoning Appeals for a 3 variance from the strict applicafion of the provisions of the Saint Paul Zoning Code for property 4 commonly lrnown as 848 East Third Street and legally described as Lot 8, Block 83, Stinsons 5 Subdivision; and 7 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 WI3EREAS, the purpose of the application was to vary the standards of the zoning code to provide two variances in order to convert a single family home to a duplex. The first variance required a variance of 640 sq. ft. from the minimum lot size requirement of 6,000 sq. ft. to 5,360 sq. ft. and a second variance of 10 ft. from the minunum lot width requirement of 50 ft. to a lot width of 40 ft.; and WHEREAS, the Board of Zoning Appeals conducted a public hearing on September 27, 1999, after hauing provided notice to affected properry owners, and the Board, by its resolufion no. 99-239 voted to deny the applicafion based on the following findings and conclusions: 1. i�l 3. The properiy in question cannot be put to a reasonable use under the strict provisions of the code. Tlus is an older house that suffered from neglect in the years prior to the applicanYs ownership. Restoring and maintaining a building this old, and that has been neglected, can be very eapensive. VJhile there is nothing unique about this site or buiiding ttiat would prevent the continued use as a single family home, the appiicant has invested a considerable amount of money in an attempt to salvage the house. Converting the house to a duplex will help to recoup some of the investment the applicant has already made and to finance the continued renovation effort. The piight of the land owner is due to circumstances unique to this property, and these circutnstances were not created by the land owner. The age and condition of the house when the applicant purchased it aze circumstances that were not created by the applicant. The proposed variances are in keeping with the spirit and intent of the code, and are consistent with the health, safety, comfort, marals and welfare of the inhabitants of the City of Saint Paul. 00 -as 2 The proposed variances will facilitate the continued renovation of this house and will also 3 allow the crearion of another unit of affordable housing in the city. This proposal is in 4 keeping with the spirit and intent of the code. 9 6 4. The proposed variances will not unpair an adequate supply of light and air to the adjacent 7 properiy, nor will they alter the essential character of the surrounding azea or 8 unreasonably diminish established properry values within the sunounding area. 9 10 At this point, the applicant is not proposing any addifions to the building. There is 11 adequate off-street parking for two dwelling units. The proposed variances will not affect 12 the supply of light or air to adjacent properties. 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 F� � This properiy is located in a zoning dishict that permits duplexes. The 40 by 134 foot lot is not an unusual size for duplexes in this area and allowing the conversion of this building to a duplex will not be out of keeping with other homes in the area. Provided that the applicant obtains the necessary permits to convert the building to a duplex and brings the entire building up to minimum building code standards, the addirional dwelling unit will not adversely affect surrounding property values. "I'he variance, if granted, would not permit any use that is not permitted under the provisions of the code for the property in the district where the affected land is located, nor would it alter or change the zoning district classification of the property. A two-faznily dwelling is a permitted use in this zoning district. The proposed variances, if granted, will not change or alter the zoning classification of flie property. The request for variance is not based primarily on a desire to increase the value or income potential of the parcel of land. The applicant states that his primary desire is to continue to rehabilitate this building and to provide the finances to maintain the building in a sound condition. WHEREAS, pursuant to the provisions of Saint Paul Legislative Code § 64.205, Christopher Prior duly filed with the City Clerk an appeal from the determination made by the Board of Zoning Appeals, requesting that a hearing be held before the City Council for the purpose of considering the actions taken by the said boards; and WHEREAS, acting pursuant to the provisions of Saint Paul Legislative Code § 64.205 - § 64.208 and upon notice to affected parties, a public hearing was duly conducted by the City Council on November 3, 1999, where all interested parties were given an opportwuty to be heard; and WI�REAS, the Council, having heard the statements made, and having consideted the variance application, the report of staff, the record, minutes and resolution of the Board of Zoning Appeals, does hereby; RESOLVE, that the Council of the City of Saint Paul finds that the Board of Zoning Appeals committed no enor in any of its facts, findings or conclusions in this matter and the Council hereby upholds the decision of the Board of Zoning Appeals; and 1 00 �,S 2 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council, having found no error in the Board's 3 decision, hereby adopts as its own, and in the interest of brevity, the findings and conclusions of 4 the Boazd of Zoning Appeals as contained in its resolufion no. 99-239 as set forth above; and 6 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the appeal of Christopher D. Prior be and is 7 hereby denied; and be it 8 9 FINALLY RESOLVED, that the City Clerk sha11 mail a copy of this resolution to 10 Christopher D. Prior, the Zoning Adwinistrator, the Planuing Commission and the Board of ll Zoning Appeals. ORIG1N1�1� Requested by ➢epartment of: Adopted by Council: Date �`c�, �-00 C� 8Y: Fosm Approv by City Attorney By: �w `� � �'. Adoption Certified by Counc Secretary Approved by Mayor for Submission to Council $Y: � cc_.—_. e� . \,'_'S � By: � Approved by M � Date v �t.i iB �e� � V By: ,r . 1 DEPPRTMINf/OFFICEICOUNCIL DATE WR1/aFD c�t Attorne 12/30/99 GREEN SHEET No i�;�378 CON7ACT PER90N 8 PFfOFIE MMIaI1Dri Wtl�W Peter Warner �,,, �.« MUST BE ON COUNCILAGBJOA BY (p4Tq I1IIl1611 WflIB9tPoR ❑p�AnOIeEY C1fYCLi11K RW17WG �� F�NMWLiHtNCFfnl. RNMCUIiFKnYno ❑ wva�ro+��sosr�xn ❑ TOTAL � OF SIGNATURE PAGES (CLJP ALL LOCATIONS FOR SIGNATURE) cnoN �uES1ID Memortalizing the decision of the City Council on November 3, 1999, denying the appeal of Chris.topher Prior to a decision of the Board of Zoning Appeals denying a variance in order to convert a single family home into a duplex at 848 Third StreeY East. R MM N A N pfOYE A}Of BjBCj{R PERSOWILSERKCECONTINCi5MU5T1WSWERTNEROLLOWII{GqUE57ION5: 1. HastltisP��everwvii�eduMerflwnUadtortliretle�fmr.nt? PL4NNWGCAMMISSION vES � CIBCOMMIT�EE 2. tiasthbpe�eaJfumwerbaennc�ysmpbyee9 CIViLSERVICECAMMISSION YES NO 3. Dcec Nis PersoruTrm Ooaeesc a slali nat rarmelNPoaeesaetl M arry curteM citY emWoyee7 YES NO 4. la Mis Pe��ml a faryeted Ven�Yl YES NO Fxplatn atl Yes answeis on aeperate sheet and attach to Oreer� aM1cet INITIATING PRpBLEM ISSUE, OPPORNNITY (WM, Wlat When, Whare, Why) ANTAGESIFAPPROVED DISFDYANTAGES IF APPROVED DISA�/AMAGES IF NOT APPROVED TOtAL AMOUNS OF TqAN3ACTION f COSTIItEVENUE WD6ETED (LYRCLE ON� YES NO FUNOINC 30URCE ACTMTY NUMBER FlNqNCIF1INFORMAiION (FJ�WN) ✓ OFFICE OF TI-IE CITY ATTORNEY �p _as Clayton M Robinson, Jr., CrryAttorney SAINi PAOL . � ♦ � AOAA CivilDivision 4Q0 Ciry Hall IS WestKellogg&lvd Saint Prtu7, Minnesom 55702 Telephone: 65Z 266-8710 Facsimik: 651298-56I9 December 29, 1999 Nancy Anderson Council Secretaty 310 City Hall 15 West Kellogg Blvd. St. Paul, MN 55102 Re: Appeal of Christopher D. Prior Zoning Resolution 99-239 Public Hearing Date: November 3, 1999 Dear Ms. Anderson: Attached please find the signed as to form original of a Council Resolution memorializing the decision of the Saint Paul City Council in the above-entitled matter. Please place ihis matter on the consent agenda at your eazliest convenience. Very tnily yours, ��UV�, Peter W. Warner Assistant City Attorney PWW/rmb Encloswe CITY OF SAII3T PAUL Norm Coleman, Mayor October 18, 1999 Ms. Nancy Anderson City Council Research O�ce Room 310 City Hall Saint Paul, MN 55102 Dear Ms. Anderson: OFFiCE OF LICENSE, INSPECTIONS AND O ��dJ ENVIItONMENT'AL PROTECTiON Robert Kessler, Director 7AIYRYPROFESSIONALBUILDING Tekphane:651-266-9090 350SxPete'Sheet,Suite300 Facsimi7e: 651-266-9099 SaiMPaul,Minnesota 55102-IS10 657-266-9124 3� Co+�t�� Rssea.>�. • �:: .,�� Q�sl � � 1��3 I would like to confirm that a public hearing before the City Cowncil Is scheduled for Wednesday, November 3, 1999, for the following zoning case: Appellant: File Number: Purpose: Christopher Prior 99-100802 Appeai a decision of the Board of Zoning Appeals denying a variance in order to convert a single family home into a duplex. L.ocation: Staff Recommendation: District 4 Recommendation: Boazd Decision: 848 Third Street E. Approval Denial Deny, 4-3 vote I have confinned this date with the office of Councfl Member Lantry. My understanding is that this public hearing request will appear on the agenda of the City Council at your earliest convenience and that you will publish norice of the hearing in the Saint Paul L,egal I,edger. Tl�az�ks? Please cail me at 651- 266-9082 if you have any questions. Sincerely, �� / /John Hazdwick � Zoning Technician • �srxuiv � _ � . NfYTiCEOFPi�7BLIC.HEABtDi� , . The Saint Paut CYty CovnclFwlIl cond�act a publlc heazing on Wednesday, November 3, 1999, at 5:30 p.m. ia tlYe City Councff Chambers, Third Floor,. City Ha11- Courthouse, to consider the appeal of Chils{ap7f�-prtor to a decision o€ the Baard of Zoning Appeals denying a variance ui order to converta single family home into a duplex at S4S Third Street East. Dated: October 19, 1999 � � ` NANCYANDERSOLY- - Assistant City Co7mc11 Seccetae}� , " SOcC 21) � " . . --SL.PAU±._7F43AUI.EDdIIt--- I APPLiCAT10N FOR ZONING VARIANCE OFFLCE OF LICENSE, INSPECTIONS, ANI? ENVIRONMENTs1LPROTECTION �$ g 3 3 2 3� 0 St. Peter Street, Suite 3(JO Saint Paul, MN i�102-1 �IO 266-9008 APPLICANT PROPERTY Zaning oifice use ortty 00 l�l.S Fife number: � �� Fee: � ��`�` Te�Yative haarittg date: � �7- a /`� s��s�_ 6/ �a/ Ci[y agerrt Name Chri �topher T7 _ Pr; nr Company Address 19F,1 H�a��ni ci- City ST aul State ��ZipsS'I'IQ DaytimePhone�651)772-911(1 Ptoperty interest of applicant (owner, conhact purcfiaser, etc.) OWnei' Name of owner (if different) � Legaldescnption noRCOntorm. (attach additional sheet ifnecessary} Lotsize 40X134 PresentZoningRTl PresentUse Sinc��P Familv Proposed Use COAtinll2 nonconformincr Dllp12x 1. Variance(s) requeste2l-'-'Lot Si ze � jvt : � � 0 1 p.. �` �-`�� Size: 5360§q ft � ` /?l.c N '� � � Min: 6000sq ft cf0 � fx�v�v3� Variance:640sqft Ja r �R��A 2. What physicaf characteristics of the property prevent ds being used for any of the permitted uses in your zone? (topography, size and shape of lot, soil conditions, etc.) Size of lot 3. Explain how the strict appCcation of the provisions of the Zoning Ordinance would result in peculiar or exceptionai practical difficulties or exceptional undue hardships. Exceptional undue hardship to owner due to income £rom house CASHIERS USE ONLY 4. Explain how the granting of a variance will not be a substantial detriment to the public good or a substantial impairment of the intent and purpose of the Zoning Ordinance. t34lflfl44nooa3i5:li.*'`ii CLt'RK 3 �4��(} ��}}i�Fli�t�� C.`i,�C3 My intent is to provide additio al �� 4��.u0 housing which wi11 benBfit the city o£ ST. Paul. if ApplicanYs signature �i� �q. �,14'/ Date ( ` t � 0 o-as JULY 26, 1999 TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: WHILE THE ECONOMY tS GOOD, THERE IS A 7REMENDOUS NEED IN SAINT PAUL FOR AFFORDABLE HOUSING. 1 WOULD UKE TO CHANGE THE BUILDING AT 848 EAST 3RD STREET FROM A SfNGLE FAMfIY DWELLIIVG TO A TWO FAM{LY DWELLfNG. WHILE PROVIDING A SECOND UNIT OF AFFORDABLE HOUS(NG, THIS CHANGE WOULD ALSO GENERATE ADDITIONAL TAX REVENUE FOR THE CITY OF SAINT PAUL. IN THE SIX YEARS 1 HAVE OWNED THE PROPERTY, 1 HAVE MADE THE FOLLOWING IMPROVEMENTS: BROUGHT THE BUILDING UP TO CODE WHICH INCLUDED; A FURNACE AND WATER HEATER, PLUMBiNG AND ELECTRICAL CHAt3GES, ADDING A REAR DECK, STABILIZING THE FRONT PORGH, AS WEIL AS REMOVING LEAD BASED PAINT. IN ADDITION TO THESE CODE CHANGES, THE FOLLOWING IMPROVEMENTS HAVE BEEN MADE: FOUR STALL OFF-STREET PAf2K1f3G, ADDED A BACK YARD RETAINING WALI, INSTAI.LED COMBINATION WINDOWS, REMODELED 7HE UPSTAfRS KITCHEN AND BATHROOM, CLEANED UP AND FENCED THE YARD tNCLUDING TREE AND 612USH 42EMOYAL, SANDED, CAULKED, AND REPAINTED THE EXTERIOR AS WELL AS COMPLETING THE SIDING OF 114 OF THE STRUCTURE. MY INTENT, WiTH YOUR APPROVAL, iS TO MAKE ALL OF THE CHANGES NECESSARY FOR tW0 FAMILY CODE COMPLIANCE. I HAVE BEEN RECOGNIZED BY THE DAYTON'S BLUFF DISTR{CT FOUR COMMIfNiTY COUNCIL AS THE MOST APPRECIATED LANDLORD OF 1996, WHILE THE LOWER UNiT IS CURRENTLY RENTED, MY WEEKLY INVOLVEMENT WfTH THE PROPERTY INC�UDES YARO MAINTENANCE AND 7ENANT CONTACT. I PERSONALLY DEAL WITH ALL iSSUES CONCERNING THE PROPERTY AND AM COMMITTED TO MAKING THE DAYTON'S BLU�F AREA A SETTER PLACE TO UVE. THANK YOU FOR YOUR CONSfDERATiON OF THfS NfATTER, G�Z2� � t �(.1y'7 CHRISTOPHER D. PftlOR 1961 HYACINTH AVENUE EAST ST PAUL, MN. 55119 65 1177 2-9 1 1 0 848third.xls �I 1 � ^ � ' OO 3 y' _sh�.; n. L;nY, Ge..cc ♦ ��J 1 ; T ' , , , , ,, - - -- --- - --- -- T�cc G.�O q.lt� __ _� __.__ . _ . . . fr --- - � - -`;— � I i - �-�'------ i A (� f_ � ri �O —].$ �.�,��Ei�I�,P�4��l SINATION NLI'f{ SIIUA7ION uITH GON2IN13ATION OF EXTRA CONVFRSION OF STRIIGTUKE iUIRED INFORHATION UNTTS IN STRUCNRE TO LECAL t3UHBER OF i3NITS ouslnv Un1t Breakdo�rt Number of bed[ooms SquaYe foot size of untt . Contract rent Est. Amount�of ten�nc paid utilities �come �rom structvre other than rent ODeraCin2 Exoenses Maintenance Insurance Utilicies Other Taxes ExistinQ V�-cancv DebC B Initial principat amount Int_rest rate AmortizaLion term Balioon (matuiiry) f�Lm HonChly payment Balance amoun[ on debt Sources �: loans Deb� sei�•ice coverage racio cequiremencs Fo rchvbilt[vfinn 7�ro ects: T)'pc of 1c�tio�'cr�ents (pr�rldc dcC�il) l:us[ of leprovemenc> (pCO�•idc AeCail) 2 per unit 900 per -unit 595.00 80.00 per'month 0 1200.00 500.00 300.00 850.00 homestead 15,000.00 9.23� 2 per unit 9�0 per unit 1190.00 160.00 per month 0 1800.00 500.00 600.00 2500.00 nonhomestead 8.37g 15yrs 154.23 152.80 12,986.00 Household Financial - - "� ^' ��' �-', _ <- „-: " c..;� J i- ('; ", � •: : � �.: \�. �,a / i+ � G- �'C \w � �' <7-C \�- � / \ i / / f / / � L 7 C. � / / /�. � � • � � � r �.�.: {t:'f ,�., �i.;� i:.. { �j;7 i �'{: ,r.� .. +., , �_ r �'.�� :.�i � l, '��> C � 7 /. �. � �, r. \ .-.� ��} i � j .� i/!` . _��it t�=� � � l� \v �� v l \'�r'�i \"'� S�� l„�`,� {€ t��l �� E ' ' : i i' . � A� .� ! n A � \ s _ A � A �' �� V' ( i . �.-� t A 1 � � 3 � j . � � �t': �4i � � t� r s - x r= �� e � i Ef v 1 ¢ � � 7 � �r � ��F � t i� �: 3` � ra . � �� 9(: A e. �I�� t _}. � � a E t�t' }d�f !' ti ` / i .l:' � � '= \ \ '" \ ; ' \ ^< ti ':' \ r=" / _ _ya � :�'' v � ; " _��' .� � ' ^� e�-,1 � �. � � ZONZNG WORKSHEET �� •�5 ADDRESS: �� - J PIN: _i/.�-'-•'�--�� a% ZL-23-bzl� tNr�/ � �� SUILDING CARD _ INFOR�"7ATIO.I: ` CONSTRUCTZON DATE:1J-�7'�47J PERt4IT: 3�Jg7i TYPE OF STRBCTURE: r(- PE&�fITS COUNTY ASSESSOR'S RECORDS LZCENSE RECORDS CITY DIRECTORY Yzz�'� /�/�a� ��17'�`�r� �y.Sy-��sL lza�L ��I�•/�I�D ��, ,� f l �� ll I�S� ��6 LEGAL DESCRIPTION: LOT SIZE: CROSS STREETS: ZONE X 1922 1960 1964 � �� 1975 12 S -1 i �9�tJ -0 /� � /� �l�$�_�-- USE UNITS (C/NC) PERMITTED C � � ROOMS: UNITS: C0.�41ERCIAL USE: ZONING STATUS FOR ; ��}�/7�j�,( RESIDENTIAS. USE: LEGAL - LEGAL - CONFORMING USE WITH NON-CONFORMING LOT SIZE (for residential) , LEGAL - NON-CONFORMING USE � { ILLEGAL t REQUIRED LOT SIZE ` � �v f� PLAI3NZi�G: LOT SIZE (CENC) C �- /u � ZONING FII.E NO RECORD p o -aS � � � �l M� L�� CONWAY �la� I 4 i f�-' �" I- - APPLICAN7 �-��S 1 D Q!-t �2- 'S!�-2o,� PUR?OSE n1r1JV2 UA� FILE K�� - 23 q DA7E ��`Z� `� PLNG. DIST� MAP it � SCnIE 1' - 400'• LEGEND �..�� zoning district boundzry %/�/�� • w • • � " � 0 one famify � two tamily , 'K-�Q multipie ram;ty � � I �_ � � nL orih�- • a � commerua� � ,..,�., induslriai V vacant Qo -�,S 1. SUNRAY-BATTLECREEK-HIGHWOOD 2. HAZEL PARK HAI?EN-PROSPERIT'Y HILLCREST 3. WEST SIDE 4. DAY'I'ON'S BLUFF 5. PAYNE-PHAI�EN 6. NORTH END 7. THOMAS•DALE 8. SUMMIT-UIVIVERSITY 9. WEST SBVENTFT 10. il. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. COMO HAMLINE-MIDWAY ST. ANTHONY PARK MERRIAM PARK-LEXINGTOI�I HAMLINE-SNELLTNG HAMLTNE MACALESTER GROVELAND HIGHLAND SUMMTT HII.L DOWNTOWN Zan�� sz� � � CITIZEN PARTTCIPATION PLANNING DISTRICTS SEP-25-99 SAT 12:25 PM DAYTONS BLUFF CENTER 7743510 \,il � Dayton's Bluff P.02 p o -as �, 4 District 4 Communzty Council /.■ � 281 Maria Avenue, Saint Paul, MN 55106 Phone 772-2075 Fax 774-3510 �e September 24, 1999 To Re: St. Paul Zoning Admitustration John Aazdwick 848 East Third Street -� S �.2 J �' ::3>. The Dayton's B1uffDistrict Four Community Council opposes the two variances needed for 848 East Third Street to convert from a single family home into a duplex. The reason for this is that, over time, we would like to see the number of single fam'sly homes in District 4 inctease, while the number of duplexes and larger rental units decrease. We are very concerned about stability in the community, particularly in the Lower Bluff where 848 East Third street is located, and know that single fami(y homes contribute to stability in the community. This community is under a great deal of stress from crime, housing mobility, and deterioration of the housing stock. Preservation of single family homes is very importar�t to us. Please take this ander considetation. Thank you. I can be teached at 772-2075. Sincerely, John Vavghn, Community Organizer cc Kathy Lantry ... •��r�e�1��1 '/ I I ) / ' 7 ! l ) / I / ��it�� SEP-25-1999 13:54 7743510 97i p.g2 p o -as BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS STAFF REPORT 1. APPLICANT: CHRISTOPHER PRIOR 2. CLASSIFICATION: Major Variance 3. LOCATION: 848 3RD STREET EAST FILE # 99-239 DATE OF HEARING: 09l27l99 4. LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Lot 8, Block 83, Stinsons Subdiv. 5. PLANNTNG DISTRICT: 6. PRESENT ZOIVING: RT-1 ZONING CODE REFERENCE: 61.101 7. STAFF INVESTIGATION AND REPORT DATE: 09/14/99 BY: John Hazdwick 8. DEADLIPTEFORACTION: 11/OU99 DATE RECEIVED: 09/01/99 A. PURPOSE: Two variances in order to convert this single family home to a duplex. B. ACTION REQUESTED: 1) A minimum lot size of 6,000 square feet is required, and a lot size of 5,360 square feet is available, for a variance of 640 square feet. 2) A minimum lot width of 50 feet is requared, and a lot width of 4Q feet is available, for a variance of 10 feet. C. SITE AND AREA CONDITIONS: This is a 40 by 134 foot pazcel with aliey access to a surface parking azea in the rear. Surrounding Land Use: Primarily one- and two-family homes. D. BACKGROUNA: This two-story, singie-family home was constructed in 1900. The applicant states that he has made several improvements to the property in the last few yeazs, and would like to convert the building to a duglex in order to help defray the costs of confinuing renovarion. E. FINDINGS: 1. The property in question cannot be put to a reasonable use under the strict provisions of the code. T"nis is an oider house that suffered from neglect in the years prior to the applicanYs ownership. Restoring and maintaining a building this old, and that has been neglected, can be very expensive. While there is nothing unique about this site or building that would prevent the continued use as a single-family home, the applicant has invested a considerable amount of money in an attempt to salvage the house. Converting the house to a duplex will help to recoup some of the investment the applicant has already made and to finance the continued renovation effort. 0 o-as 2. The plight of the land owner is due to circumstances unique to this property, and these circumstances were not created by the land owner. The age and condition of the house when the applicant purchased it are circumstances that were not ereated by the applicant. 3. The proposed variances are in keeping with the spirit and intent of the code, and are consistent with the health, safety, comfort, morals and welfaze of the inhabitants of the City of St. Paul. The proposed variances will facilitate the continued renovation of this house and wili also allow the creation of another unit of affordable housing in the city. This proposal is in keeping with the spirit and intent of the code. 4. The proposed variances wi11 not impair an adequate supply of light and air to adjacent property, nor will they alter the essential character of the surrounding area or unreasonably dimuush established property values within the surrounding azea. At this point, the applicant is ttot proposing any additions to the building. There is adequate off-street parking for two dwelling units. The proposed variances will not affect the supply of light or air to adjacent properties. This property is located in a zoning district that permits duplexes. The 4� by 134 foot lot is not an unusual size for duplexes in this azea and allowing the conversion of this building to a duplex wi11 not be out of keeping with other homes in the area. Provided that the applicant obtains the necessary permits to convert the building to a duplex and brings the entire building up to minimum building code standards, the additional dwelling unit will not adversely affect surrounding properiy values. 5. The variance, if granted, would not permit any use that is not permitted under the provisions of the code for the property in the district where the affected land is located, nor would it aiter or change the zoning district classification of the property. A two-family dwelling is a permitted use in this zoning district. The proposed variances, if granted, will not change or alter the zoning classification of the property. 6. The request for variance is not based primarily on a desire to increase the value or income potential of the parcel of land. The applicant states that his primary desire is to continue to rehabilitate this buiiding and to provide the finances to maintain the building in a sound condition. F. DISTRICT COUNCIL RECOMMENDATION: As of the date of this report, we have not received a recommendation from District 4. G. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Based on findings 1 through 6, staff recommends approval of the variance, subject to the condition that the necessary building permits ate obtained and that the entire building is brought up to minimum building code standazds. O O -�.S CIT� OF SAINT PAUL DEADLINE FOR ACTION: I U01/99 BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS RESOLUTION ZONING FILE NUMBER # 99-239 DATE September 27, 1999 WHEREAS, CHRISTOPHER PRIOR has applied for two variances from the strict application of the provisions of Section 61.101 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code pertaining to the conversion of a single-family home to a duplex, in the RT-1 zoning district at 8A8 3RD STI2EET EAST; and WHEREAS, the Saint Paui Board of Zoning Appeals conducted a public hearing on September 27, 1999, pursuant to said appeal in accordance with the requirements of Section 64.205 of the Legislative Code; and WHEREAS, the Saint Paul Board ofZoning Appeals based upon evidence presented at the public hearing, as substantially reflected in the minutes, made the following findings of fact: 1. The property in question cannot be put to a reasonable use under the strict provisions of the code. This is an older house that suffered from neglect in the years prior to the applicant's ownership. Restoring and maintaining a build'ang this old, and that has been neglected, can be very expensive. While there is nothing unique about this site or building that would prevent the continued use as a single-family home, the applicant has invested a considerable amount of money in an attempt to salvage the house. Converting the house to a duplex will help to recoup some of the inveshnent the applicant has already made and to finance the continued renovation effort. 2. The plight of the land owner is due to circumstances unique to this property, and these circumstances were not created by the land owner. The age and condition of the house when the applicant purchased it are circumstances that were not created by the applicant. 3. The proposed variances are in keeping with the spirit and intent of the code, and are consistent with the health, safety, comfort, morals and welfaze of the inhabitants of the City of St. Paul. The proposed variances will facilitate the continued renovation of this house and will also ailow the creation of another unit of affordable housing in the city. This proposal is in keeping with the spirit and intent of the code. 4. The proposed variances wi11 not impair an adequate supply of light and air to adjacent property, nor wiil they alter the essential character of the surrounding area or unreasonably diminish estabiished property values within the surrounding area. Page l of 3 a o -as File # 99-239 Resolution At this point, the appiicant is not proposing any additions to the building. There is adequate off- street parking for two dwelling units. The proposed variances will not affect the supply of light or air to ad}acent properties. This properry is located in a zoning district that permits duplexes. The 40 by 134 foot lot is not an unusual size for duplexes in this azea and allowing the conversion of this building to a duplex wili not be out of keeping with other homes in the area. Provided that the applicant obtains the necessary permits to convert the building to a duplex and brings the entire building up to minimum building code standards, the additional dwelling unit wiil not adversely affect surrounding property values. 5. The variance, if granted, would not permit any use that is not permitted under the provisions of the code for the property in the district where the affected land is located, nor would it alter or change the zoning district classification of the property. A two-family dwelling is a permitted use in this zoning district. The proposed variances, if granted, will not change or alter the zoning classification of the property. 6. The request for variance is not based primarily on a desire to increase the value or income potential of the parcel of land. The applicant states that his primary desire is to continue to rehabilitate this building and to provide the finances to maintain the building in a sound condition. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Saint Paul Board ofZoning Appeals that the provisions of Section 61.101 are hereby waived to allow minimum lot size of 5,360 squaze feet, and minimum lot width of 40 feet, in order to convert a single-family home to a duplex, subject to the condit3on that the necessary building permits are obtained and that the entire building is brought up to minimum building code standards, on property located at 848 3RD STREET EAST; and legally described as Lot 8, Block 83, Stinsons Subdiv.; in accordance with the applicarion for variance and the site plan on file with the Zoning Administrator. MOVED BY: SECONDED BY: IN FAVOR: AGAINST: r��is� Page 2 of 3 00 -s1.5 File # 99-239 Resolution TIlYIE LIlYIIT: No order of the Board of Zoning Appeals permitting the erection or alteration of a building or oTf-street parking facility shall be valid for a period longer than one year, unless a building permit for such erection or alteration is obtained within such period and such erection or alteration is proceeding pursuant to the terms of such permit. The Board of Zoning Appeals or the City Council may grant an extension not to exceed one year. In granting such extension, the Board of Zoning Appeals may decide to hold a public hearing. APPEAL: Decisions of the Board of Zoning Appeals are final subject to appeal to the City Council within 15 days by anyone affected by the decision, &uilding permits shall not be issued after an appeal has been filed. If permits have been issued before an appeal has been filed, then the permits are suspended and construction shall cease until the City Council has made a£nal determination of the appeal. CERTIkTCATION: I, the undersigned Secretary to the Board of Zoning Appeals for the City of Saint Paul, Minnesota, do hereby certify that I have compared the foregoing copy with the original record in my office; and find the same to be a true and correct copy of said original and of the whole thereof, as based on approved minutes of the Saint Paul Board of Zoning Appeals meeting held on September 27,1999, and on record in the Office of License Inspec6on and Environmental Protection, 350 St. Peter Street, Saint Paul, Minnesota. SA.INT PAUL BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS Noel Diedrich Secretary to the Board Page 3 of 3 Council File # �O � �S 4RlGINA�. Presented By Refened To RESOLUTION CITY OF SAINT PAUL, MIlVNESOTA Green Sheet # 1 O__ p 3'"� St �3 Committee: Date 2 WFIEREAS, Christopher D. Prior made application to the Boazd of Zoning Appeals for a 3 variance from the strict applicafion of the provisions of the Saint Paul Zoning Code for property 4 commonly lrnown as 848 East Third Street and legally described as Lot 8, Block 83, Stinsons 5 Subdivision; and 7 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 WI3EREAS, the purpose of the application was to vary the standards of the zoning code to provide two variances in order to convert a single family home to a duplex. The first variance required a variance of 640 sq. ft. from the minimum lot size requirement of 6,000 sq. ft. to 5,360 sq. ft. and a second variance of 10 ft. from the minunum lot width requirement of 50 ft. to a lot width of 40 ft.; and WHEREAS, the Board of Zoning Appeals conducted a public hearing on September 27, 1999, after hauing provided notice to affected properry owners, and the Board, by its resolufion no. 99-239 voted to deny the applicafion based on the following findings and conclusions: 1. i�l 3. The properiy in question cannot be put to a reasonable use under the strict provisions of the code. Tlus is an older house that suffered from neglect in the years prior to the applicanYs ownership. Restoring and maintaining a building this old, and that has been neglected, can be very eapensive. VJhile there is nothing unique about this site or buiiding ttiat would prevent the continued use as a single family home, the appiicant has invested a considerable amount of money in an attempt to salvage the house. Converting the house to a duplex will help to recoup some of the investment the applicant has already made and to finance the continued renovation effort. The piight of the land owner is due to circumstances unique to this property, and these circutnstances were not created by the land owner. The age and condition of the house when the applicant purchased it aze circumstances that were not created by the applicant. The proposed variances are in keeping with the spirit and intent of the code, and are consistent with the health, safety, comfort, marals and welfare of the inhabitants of the City of Saint Paul. 00 -as 2 The proposed variances will facilitate the continued renovation of this house and will also 3 allow the crearion of another unit of affordable housing in the city. This proposal is in 4 keeping with the spirit and intent of the code. 9 6 4. The proposed variances will not unpair an adequate supply of light and air to the adjacent 7 properiy, nor will they alter the essential character of the surrounding azea or 8 unreasonably diminish established properry values within the sunounding area. 9 10 At this point, the applicant is not proposing any addifions to the building. There is 11 adequate off-street parking for two dwelling units. The proposed variances will not affect 12 the supply of light or air to adjacent properties. 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 F� � This properiy is located in a zoning dishict that permits duplexes. The 40 by 134 foot lot is not an unusual size for duplexes in this area and allowing the conversion of this building to a duplex will not be out of keeping with other homes in the area. Provided that the applicant obtains the necessary permits to convert the building to a duplex and brings the entire building up to minimum building code standards, the addirional dwelling unit will not adversely affect surrounding property values. "I'he variance, if granted, would not permit any use that is not permitted under the provisions of the code for the property in the district where the affected land is located, nor would it alter or change the zoning district classification of the property. A two-faznily dwelling is a permitted use in this zoning district. The proposed variances, if granted, will not change or alter the zoning classification of flie property. The request for variance is not based primarily on a desire to increase the value or income potential of the parcel of land. The applicant states that his primary desire is to continue to rehabilitate this building and to provide the finances to maintain the building in a sound condition. WHEREAS, pursuant to the provisions of Saint Paul Legislative Code § 64.205, Christopher Prior duly filed with the City Clerk an appeal from the determination made by the Board of Zoning Appeals, requesting that a hearing be held before the City Council for the purpose of considering the actions taken by the said boards; and WHEREAS, acting pursuant to the provisions of Saint Paul Legislative Code § 64.205 - § 64.208 and upon notice to affected parties, a public hearing was duly conducted by the City Council on November 3, 1999, where all interested parties were given an opportwuty to be heard; and WI�REAS, the Council, having heard the statements made, and having consideted the variance application, the report of staff, the record, minutes and resolution of the Board of Zoning Appeals, does hereby; RESOLVE, that the Council of the City of Saint Paul finds that the Board of Zoning Appeals committed no enor in any of its facts, findings or conclusions in this matter and the Council hereby upholds the decision of the Board of Zoning Appeals; and 1 00 �,S 2 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council, having found no error in the Board's 3 decision, hereby adopts as its own, and in the interest of brevity, the findings and conclusions of 4 the Boazd of Zoning Appeals as contained in its resolufion no. 99-239 as set forth above; and 6 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the appeal of Christopher D. Prior be and is 7 hereby denied; and be it 8 9 FINALLY RESOLVED, that the City Clerk sha11 mail a copy of this resolution to 10 Christopher D. Prior, the Zoning Adwinistrator, the Planuing Commission and the Board of ll Zoning Appeals. ORIG1N1�1� Requested by ➢epartment of: Adopted by Council: Date �`c�, �-00 C� 8Y: Fosm Approv by City Attorney By: �w `� � �'. Adoption Certified by Counc Secretary Approved by Mayor for Submission to Council $Y: � cc_.—_. e� . \,'_'S � By: � Approved by M � Date v �t.i iB �e� � V By: ,r . 1 DEPPRTMINf/OFFICEICOUNCIL DATE WR1/aFD c�t Attorne 12/30/99 GREEN SHEET No i�;�378 CON7ACT PER90N 8 PFfOFIE MMIaI1Dri Wtl�W Peter Warner �,,, �.« MUST BE ON COUNCILAGBJOA BY (p4Tq I1IIl1611 WflIB9tPoR ❑p�AnOIeEY C1fYCLi11K RW17WG �� F�NMWLiHtNCFfnl. RNMCUIiFKnYno ❑ wva�ro+��sosr�xn ❑ TOTAL � OF SIGNATURE PAGES (CLJP ALL LOCATIONS FOR SIGNATURE) cnoN �uES1ID Memortalizing the decision of the City Council on November 3, 1999, denying the appeal of Chris.topher Prior to a decision of the Board of Zoning Appeals denying a variance in order to convert a single family home into a duplex at 848 Third StreeY East. R MM N A N pfOYE A}Of BjBCj{R PERSOWILSERKCECONTINCi5MU5T1WSWERTNEROLLOWII{GqUE57ION5: 1. HastltisP��everwvii�eduMerflwnUadtortliretle�fmr.nt? PL4NNWGCAMMISSION vES � CIBCOMMIT�EE 2. tiasthbpe�eaJfumwerbaennc�ysmpbyee9 CIViLSERVICECAMMISSION YES NO 3. Dcec Nis PersoruTrm Ooaeesc a slali nat rarmelNPoaeesaetl M arry curteM citY emWoyee7 YES NO 4. la Mis Pe��ml a faryeted Ven�Yl YES NO Fxplatn atl Yes answeis on aeperate sheet and attach to Oreer� aM1cet INITIATING PRpBLEM ISSUE, OPPORNNITY (WM, Wlat When, Whare, Why) ANTAGESIFAPPROVED DISFDYANTAGES IF APPROVED DISA�/AMAGES IF NOT APPROVED TOtAL AMOUNS OF TqAN3ACTION f COSTIItEVENUE WD6ETED (LYRCLE ON� YES NO FUNOINC 30URCE ACTMTY NUMBER FlNqNCIF1INFORMAiION (FJ�WN) ✓ OFFICE OF TI-IE CITY ATTORNEY �p _as Clayton M Robinson, Jr., CrryAttorney SAINi PAOL . � ♦ � AOAA CivilDivision 4Q0 Ciry Hall IS WestKellogg&lvd Saint Prtu7, Minnesom 55702 Telephone: 65Z 266-8710 Facsimik: 651298-56I9 December 29, 1999 Nancy Anderson Council Secretaty 310 City Hall 15 West Kellogg Blvd. St. Paul, MN 55102 Re: Appeal of Christopher D. Prior Zoning Resolution 99-239 Public Hearing Date: November 3, 1999 Dear Ms. Anderson: Attached please find the signed as to form original of a Council Resolution memorializing the decision of the Saint Paul City Council in the above-entitled matter. Please place ihis matter on the consent agenda at your eazliest convenience. Very tnily yours, ��UV�, Peter W. Warner Assistant City Attorney PWW/rmb Encloswe CITY OF SAII3T PAUL Norm Coleman, Mayor October 18, 1999 Ms. Nancy Anderson City Council Research O�ce Room 310 City Hall Saint Paul, MN 55102 Dear Ms. Anderson: OFFiCE OF LICENSE, INSPECTIONS AND O ��dJ ENVIItONMENT'AL PROTECTiON Robert Kessler, Director 7AIYRYPROFESSIONALBUILDING Tekphane:651-266-9090 350SxPete'Sheet,Suite300 Facsimi7e: 651-266-9099 SaiMPaul,Minnesota 55102-IS10 657-266-9124 3� Co+�t�� Rssea.>�. • �:: .,�� Q�sl � � 1��3 I would like to confirm that a public hearing before the City Cowncil Is scheduled for Wednesday, November 3, 1999, for the following zoning case: Appellant: File Number: Purpose: Christopher Prior 99-100802 Appeai a decision of the Board of Zoning Appeals denying a variance in order to convert a single family home into a duplex. L.ocation: Staff Recommendation: District 4 Recommendation: Boazd Decision: 848 Third Street E. Approval Denial Deny, 4-3 vote I have confinned this date with the office of Councfl Member Lantry. My understanding is that this public hearing request will appear on the agenda of the City Council at your earliest convenience and that you will publish norice of the hearing in the Saint Paul L,egal I,edger. Tl�az�ks? Please cail me at 651- 266-9082 if you have any questions. Sincerely, �� / /John Hazdwick � Zoning Technician • �srxuiv � _ � . NfYTiCEOFPi�7BLIC.HEABtDi� , . The Saint Paut CYty CovnclFwlIl cond�act a publlc heazing on Wednesday, November 3, 1999, at 5:30 p.m. ia tlYe City Councff Chambers, Third Floor,. City Ha11- Courthouse, to consider the appeal of Chils{ap7f�-prtor to a decision o€ the Baard of Zoning Appeals denying a variance ui order to converta single family home into a duplex at S4S Third Street East. Dated: October 19, 1999 � � ` NANCYANDERSOLY- - Assistant City Co7mc11 Seccetae}� , " SOcC 21) � " . . --SL.PAU±._7F43AUI.EDdIIt--- I APPLiCAT10N FOR ZONING VARIANCE OFFLCE OF LICENSE, INSPECTIONS, ANI? ENVIRONMENTs1LPROTECTION �$ g 3 3 2 3� 0 St. Peter Street, Suite 3(JO Saint Paul, MN i�102-1 �IO 266-9008 APPLICANT PROPERTY Zaning oifice use ortty 00 l�l.S Fife number: � �� Fee: � ��`�` Te�Yative haarittg date: � �7- a /`� s��s�_ 6/ �a/ Ci[y agerrt Name Chri �topher T7 _ Pr; nr Company Address 19F,1 H�a��ni ci- City ST aul State ��ZipsS'I'IQ DaytimePhone�651)772-911(1 Ptoperty interest of applicant (owner, conhact purcfiaser, etc.) OWnei' Name of owner (if different) � Legaldescnption noRCOntorm. (attach additional sheet ifnecessary} Lotsize 40X134 PresentZoningRTl PresentUse Sinc��P Familv Proposed Use COAtinll2 nonconformincr Dllp12x 1. Variance(s) requeste2l-'-'Lot Si ze � jvt : � � 0 1 p.. �` �-`�� Size: 5360§q ft � ` /?l.c N '� � � Min: 6000sq ft cf0 � fx�v�v3� Variance:640sqft Ja r �R��A 2. What physicaf characteristics of the property prevent ds being used for any of the permitted uses in your zone? (topography, size and shape of lot, soil conditions, etc.) Size of lot 3. Explain how the strict appCcation of the provisions of the Zoning Ordinance would result in peculiar or exceptionai practical difficulties or exceptional undue hardships. Exceptional undue hardship to owner due to income £rom house CASHIERS USE ONLY 4. Explain how the granting of a variance will not be a substantial detriment to the public good or a substantial impairment of the intent and purpose of the Zoning Ordinance. t34lflfl44nooa3i5:li.*'`ii CLt'RK 3 �4��(} ��}}i�Fli�t�� C.`i,�C3 My intent is to provide additio al �� 4��.u0 housing which wi11 benBfit the city o£ ST. Paul. if ApplicanYs signature �i� �q. �,14'/ Date ( ` t � 0 o-as JULY 26, 1999 TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: WHILE THE ECONOMY tS GOOD, THERE IS A 7REMENDOUS NEED IN SAINT PAUL FOR AFFORDABLE HOUSING. 1 WOULD UKE TO CHANGE THE BUILDING AT 848 EAST 3RD STREET FROM A SfNGLE FAMfIY DWELLIIVG TO A TWO FAM{LY DWELLfNG. WHILE PROVIDING A SECOND UNIT OF AFFORDABLE HOUS(NG, THIS CHANGE WOULD ALSO GENERATE ADDITIONAL TAX REVENUE FOR THE CITY OF SAINT PAUL. IN THE SIX YEARS 1 HAVE OWNED THE PROPERTY, 1 HAVE MADE THE FOLLOWING IMPROVEMENTS: BROUGHT THE BUILDING UP TO CODE WHICH INCLUDED; A FURNACE AND WATER HEATER, PLUMBiNG AND ELECTRICAL CHAt3GES, ADDING A REAR DECK, STABILIZING THE FRONT PORGH, AS WEIL AS REMOVING LEAD BASED PAINT. IN ADDITION TO THESE CODE CHANGES, THE FOLLOWING IMPROVEMENTS HAVE BEEN MADE: FOUR STALL OFF-STREET PAf2K1f3G, ADDED A BACK YARD RETAINING WALI, INSTAI.LED COMBINATION WINDOWS, REMODELED 7HE UPSTAfRS KITCHEN AND BATHROOM, CLEANED UP AND FENCED THE YARD tNCLUDING TREE AND 612USH 42EMOYAL, SANDED, CAULKED, AND REPAINTED THE EXTERIOR AS WELL AS COMPLETING THE SIDING OF 114 OF THE STRUCTURE. MY INTENT, WiTH YOUR APPROVAL, iS TO MAKE ALL OF THE CHANGES NECESSARY FOR tW0 FAMILY CODE COMPLIANCE. I HAVE BEEN RECOGNIZED BY THE DAYTON'S BLUFF DISTR{CT FOUR COMMIfNiTY COUNCIL AS THE MOST APPRECIATED LANDLORD OF 1996, WHILE THE LOWER UNiT IS CURRENTLY RENTED, MY WEEKLY INVOLVEMENT WfTH THE PROPERTY INC�UDES YARO MAINTENANCE AND 7ENANT CONTACT. I PERSONALLY DEAL WITH ALL iSSUES CONCERNING THE PROPERTY AND AM COMMITTED TO MAKING THE DAYTON'S BLU�F AREA A SETTER PLACE TO UVE. THANK YOU FOR YOUR CONSfDERATiON OF THfS NfATTER, G�Z2� � t �(.1y'7 CHRISTOPHER D. PftlOR 1961 HYACINTH AVENUE EAST ST PAUL, MN. 55119 65 1177 2-9 1 1 0 848third.xls �I 1 � ^ � ' OO 3 y' _sh�.; n. L;nY, Ge..cc ♦ ��J 1 ; T ' , , , , ,, - - -- --- - --- -- T�cc G.�O q.lt� __ _� __.__ . _ . . . fr --- - � - -`;— � I i - �-�'------ i A (� f_ � ri �O —].$ �.�,��Ei�I�,P�4��l SINATION NLI'f{ SIIUA7ION uITH GON2IN13ATION OF EXTRA CONVFRSION OF STRIIGTUKE iUIRED INFORHATION UNTTS IN STRUCNRE TO LECAL t3UHBER OF i3NITS ouslnv Un1t Breakdo�rt Number of bed[ooms SquaYe foot size of untt . Contract rent Est. Amount�of ten�nc paid utilities �come �rom structvre other than rent ODeraCin2 Exoenses Maintenance Insurance Utilicies Other Taxes ExistinQ V�-cancv DebC B Initial principat amount Int_rest rate AmortizaLion term Balioon (matuiiry) f�Lm HonChly payment Balance amoun[ on debt Sources �: loans Deb� sei�•ice coverage racio cequiremencs Fo rchvbilt[vfinn 7�ro ects: T)'pc of 1c�tio�'cr�ents (pr�rldc dcC�il) l:us[ of leprovemenc> (pCO�•idc AeCail) 2 per unit 900 per -unit 595.00 80.00 per'month 0 1200.00 500.00 300.00 850.00 homestead 15,000.00 9.23� 2 per unit 9�0 per unit 1190.00 160.00 per month 0 1800.00 500.00 600.00 2500.00 nonhomestead 8.37g 15yrs 154.23 152.80 12,986.00 Household Financial - - "� ^' ��' �-', _ <- „-: " c..;� J i- ('; ", � •: : � �.: \�. �,a / i+ � G- �'C \w � �' <7-C \�- � / \ i / / f / / � L 7 C. � / / /�. � � • � � � r �.�.: {t:'f ,�., �i.;� i:.. { �j;7 i �'{: ,r.� .. +., , �_ r �'.�� :.�i � l, '��> C � 7 /. �. � �, r. \ .-.� ��} i � j .� i/!` . _��it t�=� � � l� \v �� v l \'�r'�i \"'� S�� l„�`,� {€ t��l �� E ' ' : i i' . � A� .� ! n A � \ s _ A � A �' �� V' ( i . �.-� t A 1 � � 3 � j . � � �t': �4i � � t� r s - x r= �� e � i Ef v 1 ¢ � � 7 � �r � ��F � t i� �: 3` � ra . � �� 9(: A e. �I�� t _}. � � a E t�t' }d�f !' ti ` / i .l:' � � '= \ \ '" \ ; ' \ ^< ti ':' \ r=" / _ _ya � :�'' v � ; " _��' .� � ' ^� e�-,1 � �. � � ZONZNG WORKSHEET �� •�5 ADDRESS: �� - J PIN: _i/.�-'-•'�--�� a% ZL-23-bzl� tNr�/ � �� SUILDING CARD _ INFOR�"7ATIO.I: ` CONSTRUCTZON DATE:1J-�7'�47J PERt4IT: 3�Jg7i TYPE OF STRBCTURE: r(- PE&�fITS COUNTY ASSESSOR'S RECORDS LZCENSE RECORDS CITY DIRECTORY Yzz�'� /�/�a� ��17'�`�r� �y.Sy-��sL lza�L ��I�•/�I�D ��, ,� f l �� ll I�S� ��6 LEGAL DESCRIPTION: LOT SIZE: CROSS STREETS: ZONE X 1922 1960 1964 � �� 1975 12 S -1 i �9�tJ -0 /� � /� �l�$�_�-- USE UNITS (C/NC) PERMITTED C � � ROOMS: UNITS: C0.�41ERCIAL USE: ZONING STATUS FOR ; ��}�/7�j�,( RESIDENTIAS. USE: LEGAL - LEGAL - CONFORMING USE WITH NON-CONFORMING LOT SIZE (for residential) , LEGAL - NON-CONFORMING USE � { ILLEGAL t REQUIRED LOT SIZE ` � �v f� PLAI3NZi�G: LOT SIZE (CENC) C �- /u � ZONING FII.E NO RECORD p o -aS � � � �l M� L�� CONWAY �la� I 4 i f�-' �" I- - APPLICAN7 �-��S 1 D Q!-t �2- 'S!�-2o,� PUR?OSE n1r1JV2 UA� FILE K�� - 23 q DA7E ��`Z� `� PLNG. DIST� MAP it � SCnIE 1' - 400'• LEGEND �..�� zoning district boundzry %/�/�� • w • • � " � 0 one famify � two tamily , 'K-�Q multipie ram;ty � � I �_ � � nL orih�- • a � commerua� � ,..,�., induslriai V vacant Qo -�,S 1. SUNRAY-BATTLECREEK-HIGHWOOD 2. HAZEL PARK HAI?EN-PROSPERIT'Y HILLCREST 3. WEST SIDE 4. DAY'I'ON'S BLUFF 5. PAYNE-PHAI�EN 6. NORTH END 7. THOMAS•DALE 8. SUMMIT-UIVIVERSITY 9. WEST SBVENTFT 10. il. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. COMO HAMLINE-MIDWAY ST. ANTHONY PARK MERRIAM PARK-LEXINGTOI�I HAMLINE-SNELLTNG HAMLTNE MACALESTER GROVELAND HIGHLAND SUMMTT HII.L DOWNTOWN Zan�� sz� � � CITIZEN PARTTCIPATION PLANNING DISTRICTS SEP-25-99 SAT 12:25 PM DAYTONS BLUFF CENTER 7743510 \,il � Dayton's Bluff P.02 p o -as �, 4 District 4 Communzty Council /.■ � 281 Maria Avenue, Saint Paul, MN 55106 Phone 772-2075 Fax 774-3510 �e September 24, 1999 To Re: St. Paul Zoning Admitustration John Aazdwick 848 East Third Street -� S �.2 J �' ::3>. The Dayton's B1uffDistrict Four Community Council opposes the two variances needed for 848 East Third Street to convert from a single family home into a duplex. The reason for this is that, over time, we would like to see the number of single fam'sly homes in District 4 inctease, while the number of duplexes and larger rental units decrease. We are very concerned about stability in the community, particularly in the Lower Bluff where 848 East Third street is located, and know that single fami(y homes contribute to stability in the community. This community is under a great deal of stress from crime, housing mobility, and deterioration of the housing stock. Preservation of single family homes is very importar�t to us. Please take this ander considetation. Thank you. I can be teached at 772-2075. Sincerely, John Vavghn, Community Organizer cc Kathy Lantry ... •��r�e�1��1 '/ I I ) / ' 7 ! l ) / I / ��it�� SEP-25-1999 13:54 7743510 97i p.g2 p o -as BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS STAFF REPORT 1. APPLICANT: CHRISTOPHER PRIOR 2. CLASSIFICATION: Major Variance 3. LOCATION: 848 3RD STREET EAST FILE # 99-239 DATE OF HEARING: 09l27l99 4. LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Lot 8, Block 83, Stinsons Subdiv. 5. PLANNTNG DISTRICT: 6. PRESENT ZOIVING: RT-1 ZONING CODE REFERENCE: 61.101 7. STAFF INVESTIGATION AND REPORT DATE: 09/14/99 BY: John Hazdwick 8. DEADLIPTEFORACTION: 11/OU99 DATE RECEIVED: 09/01/99 A. PURPOSE: Two variances in order to convert this single family home to a duplex. B. ACTION REQUESTED: 1) A minimum lot size of 6,000 square feet is required, and a lot size of 5,360 square feet is available, for a variance of 640 square feet. 2) A minimum lot width of 50 feet is requared, and a lot width of 4Q feet is available, for a variance of 10 feet. C. SITE AND AREA CONDITIONS: This is a 40 by 134 foot pazcel with aliey access to a surface parking azea in the rear. Surrounding Land Use: Primarily one- and two-family homes. D. BACKGROUNA: This two-story, singie-family home was constructed in 1900. The applicant states that he has made several improvements to the property in the last few yeazs, and would like to convert the building to a duglex in order to help defray the costs of confinuing renovarion. E. FINDINGS: 1. The property in question cannot be put to a reasonable use under the strict provisions of the code. T"nis is an oider house that suffered from neglect in the years prior to the applicanYs ownership. Restoring and maintaining a building this old, and that has been neglected, can be very expensive. While there is nothing unique about this site or building that would prevent the continued use as a single-family home, the applicant has invested a considerable amount of money in an attempt to salvage the house. Converting the house to a duplex will help to recoup some of the investment the applicant has already made and to finance the continued renovation effort. 0 o-as 2. The plight of the land owner is due to circumstances unique to this property, and these circumstances were not created by the land owner. The age and condition of the house when the applicant purchased it are circumstances that were not ereated by the applicant. 3. The proposed variances are in keeping with the spirit and intent of the code, and are consistent with the health, safety, comfort, morals and welfaze of the inhabitants of the City of St. Paul. The proposed variances will facilitate the continued renovation of this house and wili also allow the creation of another unit of affordable housing in the city. This proposal is in keeping with the spirit and intent of the code. 4. The proposed variances wi11 not impair an adequate supply of light and air to adjacent property, nor will they alter the essential character of the surrounding area or unreasonably dimuush established property values within the surrounding azea. At this point, the applicant is ttot proposing any additions to the building. There is adequate off-street parking for two dwelling units. The proposed variances will not affect the supply of light or air to adjacent properties. This property is located in a zoning district that permits duplexes. The 4� by 134 foot lot is not an unusual size for duplexes in this azea and allowing the conversion of this building to a duplex wi11 not be out of keeping with other homes in the area. Provided that the applicant obtains the necessary permits to convert the building to a duplex and brings the entire building up to minimum building code standards, the additional dwelling unit will not adversely affect surrounding properiy values. 5. The variance, if granted, would not permit any use that is not permitted under the provisions of the code for the property in the district where the affected land is located, nor would it aiter or change the zoning district classification of the property. A two-family dwelling is a permitted use in this zoning district. The proposed variances, if granted, will not change or alter the zoning classification of the property. 6. The request for variance is not based primarily on a desire to increase the value or income potential of the parcel of land. The applicant states that his primary desire is to continue to rehabilitate this buiiding and to provide the finances to maintain the building in a sound condition. F. DISTRICT COUNCIL RECOMMENDATION: As of the date of this report, we have not received a recommendation from District 4. G. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Based on findings 1 through 6, staff recommends approval of the variance, subject to the condition that the necessary building permits ate obtained and that the entire building is brought up to minimum building code standazds. O O -�.S CIT� OF SAINT PAUL DEADLINE FOR ACTION: I U01/99 BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS RESOLUTION ZONING FILE NUMBER # 99-239 DATE September 27, 1999 WHEREAS, CHRISTOPHER PRIOR has applied for two variances from the strict application of the provisions of Section 61.101 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code pertaining to the conversion of a single-family home to a duplex, in the RT-1 zoning district at 8A8 3RD STI2EET EAST; and WHEREAS, the Saint Paui Board of Zoning Appeals conducted a public hearing on September 27, 1999, pursuant to said appeal in accordance with the requirements of Section 64.205 of the Legislative Code; and WHEREAS, the Saint Paul Board ofZoning Appeals based upon evidence presented at the public hearing, as substantially reflected in the minutes, made the following findings of fact: 1. The property in question cannot be put to a reasonable use under the strict provisions of the code. This is an older house that suffered from neglect in the years prior to the applicant's ownership. Restoring and maintaining a build'ang this old, and that has been neglected, can be very expensive. While there is nothing unique about this site or building that would prevent the continued use as a single-family home, the applicant has invested a considerable amount of money in an attempt to salvage the house. Converting the house to a duplex will help to recoup some of the inveshnent the applicant has already made and to finance the continued renovation effort. 2. The plight of the land owner is due to circumstances unique to this property, and these circumstances were not created by the land owner. The age and condition of the house when the applicant purchased it are circumstances that were not created by the applicant. 3. The proposed variances are in keeping with the spirit and intent of the code, and are consistent with the health, safety, comfort, morals and welfaze of the inhabitants of the City of St. Paul. The proposed variances will facilitate the continued renovation of this house and will also ailow the creation of another unit of affordable housing in the city. This proposal is in keeping with the spirit and intent of the code. 4. The proposed variances wi11 not impair an adequate supply of light and air to adjacent property, nor wiil they alter the essential character of the surrounding area or unreasonably diminish estabiished property values within the surrounding area. Page l of 3 a o -as File # 99-239 Resolution At this point, the appiicant is not proposing any additions to the building. There is adequate off- street parking for two dwelling units. The proposed variances will not affect the supply of light or air to ad}acent properties. This properry is located in a zoning district that permits duplexes. The 40 by 134 foot lot is not an unusual size for duplexes in this azea and allowing the conversion of this building to a duplex wili not be out of keeping with other homes in the area. Provided that the applicant obtains the necessary permits to convert the building to a duplex and brings the entire building up to minimum building code standards, the additional dwelling unit wiil not adversely affect surrounding property values. 5. The variance, if granted, would not permit any use that is not permitted under the provisions of the code for the property in the district where the affected land is located, nor would it alter or change the zoning district classification of the property. A two-family dwelling is a permitted use in this zoning district. The proposed variances, if granted, will not change or alter the zoning classification of the property. 6. The request for variance is not based primarily on a desire to increase the value or income potential of the parcel of land. The applicant states that his primary desire is to continue to rehabilitate this building and to provide the finances to maintain the building in a sound condition. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Saint Paul Board ofZoning Appeals that the provisions of Section 61.101 are hereby waived to allow minimum lot size of 5,360 squaze feet, and minimum lot width of 40 feet, in order to convert a single-family home to a duplex, subject to the condit3on that the necessary building permits are obtained and that the entire building is brought up to minimum building code standards, on property located at 848 3RD STREET EAST; and legally described as Lot 8, Block 83, Stinsons Subdiv.; in accordance with the applicarion for variance and the site plan on file with the Zoning Administrator. MOVED BY: SECONDED BY: IN FAVOR: AGAINST: r��is� Page 2 of 3 00 -s1.5 File # 99-239 Resolution TIlYIE LIlYIIT: No order of the Board of Zoning Appeals permitting the erection or alteration of a building or oTf-street parking facility shall be valid for a period longer than one year, unless a building permit for such erection or alteration is obtained within such period and such erection or alteration is proceeding pursuant to the terms of such permit. The Board of Zoning Appeals or the City Council may grant an extension not to exceed one year. In granting such extension, the Board of Zoning Appeals may decide to hold a public hearing. APPEAL: Decisions of the Board of Zoning Appeals are final subject to appeal to the City Council within 15 days by anyone affected by the decision, &uilding permits shall not be issued after an appeal has been filed. If permits have been issued before an appeal has been filed, then the permits are suspended and construction shall cease until the City Council has made a£nal determination of the appeal. CERTIkTCATION: I, the undersigned Secretary to the Board of Zoning Appeals for the City of Saint Paul, Minnesota, do hereby certify that I have compared the foregoing copy with the original record in my office; and find the same to be a true and correct copy of said original and of the whole thereof, as based on approved minutes of the Saint Paul Board of Zoning Appeals meeting held on September 27,1999, and on record in the Office of License Inspec6on and Environmental Protection, 350 St. Peter Street, Saint Paul, Minnesota. SA.INT PAUL BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS Noel Diedrich Secretary to the Board Page 3 of 3 Council File # �O � �S 4RlGINA�. Presented By Refened To RESOLUTION CITY OF SAINT PAUL, MIlVNESOTA Green Sheet # 1 O__ p 3'"� St �3 Committee: Date 2 WFIEREAS, Christopher D. Prior made application to the Boazd of Zoning Appeals for a 3 variance from the strict applicafion of the provisions of the Saint Paul Zoning Code for property 4 commonly lrnown as 848 East Third Street and legally described as Lot 8, Block 83, Stinsons 5 Subdivision; and 7 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 WI3EREAS, the purpose of the application was to vary the standards of the zoning code to provide two variances in order to convert a single family home to a duplex. The first variance required a variance of 640 sq. ft. from the minimum lot size requirement of 6,000 sq. ft. to 5,360 sq. ft. and a second variance of 10 ft. from the minunum lot width requirement of 50 ft. to a lot width of 40 ft.; and WHEREAS, the Board of Zoning Appeals conducted a public hearing on September 27, 1999, after hauing provided notice to affected properry owners, and the Board, by its resolufion no. 99-239 voted to deny the applicafion based on the following findings and conclusions: 1. i�l 3. The properiy in question cannot be put to a reasonable use under the strict provisions of the code. Tlus is an older house that suffered from neglect in the years prior to the applicanYs ownership. Restoring and maintaining a building this old, and that has been neglected, can be very eapensive. VJhile there is nothing unique about this site or buiiding ttiat would prevent the continued use as a single family home, the appiicant has invested a considerable amount of money in an attempt to salvage the house. Converting the house to a duplex will help to recoup some of the investment the applicant has already made and to finance the continued renovation effort. The piight of the land owner is due to circumstances unique to this property, and these circutnstances were not created by the land owner. The age and condition of the house when the applicant purchased it aze circumstances that were not created by the applicant. The proposed variances are in keeping with the spirit and intent of the code, and are consistent with the health, safety, comfort, marals and welfare of the inhabitants of the City of Saint Paul. 00 -as 2 The proposed variances will facilitate the continued renovation of this house and will also 3 allow the crearion of another unit of affordable housing in the city. This proposal is in 4 keeping with the spirit and intent of the code. 9 6 4. The proposed variances will not unpair an adequate supply of light and air to the adjacent 7 properiy, nor will they alter the essential character of the surrounding azea or 8 unreasonably diminish established properry values within the sunounding area. 9 10 At this point, the applicant is not proposing any addifions to the building. There is 11 adequate off-street parking for two dwelling units. The proposed variances will not affect 12 the supply of light or air to adjacent properties. 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 F� � This properiy is located in a zoning dishict that permits duplexes. The 40 by 134 foot lot is not an unusual size for duplexes in this area and allowing the conversion of this building to a duplex will not be out of keeping with other homes in the area. Provided that the applicant obtains the necessary permits to convert the building to a duplex and brings the entire building up to minimum building code standards, the addirional dwelling unit will not adversely affect surrounding property values. "I'he variance, if granted, would not permit any use that is not permitted under the provisions of the code for the property in the district where the affected land is located, nor would it alter or change the zoning district classification of the property. A two-faznily dwelling is a permitted use in this zoning district. The proposed variances, if granted, will not change or alter the zoning classification of flie property. The request for variance is not based primarily on a desire to increase the value or income potential of the parcel of land. The applicant states that his primary desire is to continue to rehabilitate this building and to provide the finances to maintain the building in a sound condition. WHEREAS, pursuant to the provisions of Saint Paul Legislative Code § 64.205, Christopher Prior duly filed with the City Clerk an appeal from the determination made by the Board of Zoning Appeals, requesting that a hearing be held before the City Council for the purpose of considering the actions taken by the said boards; and WHEREAS, acting pursuant to the provisions of Saint Paul Legislative Code § 64.205 - § 64.208 and upon notice to affected parties, a public hearing was duly conducted by the City Council on November 3, 1999, where all interested parties were given an opportwuty to be heard; and WI�REAS, the Council, having heard the statements made, and having consideted the variance application, the report of staff, the record, minutes and resolution of the Board of Zoning Appeals, does hereby; RESOLVE, that the Council of the City of Saint Paul finds that the Board of Zoning Appeals committed no enor in any of its facts, findings or conclusions in this matter and the Council hereby upholds the decision of the Board of Zoning Appeals; and 1 00 �,S 2 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council, having found no error in the Board's 3 decision, hereby adopts as its own, and in the interest of brevity, the findings and conclusions of 4 the Boazd of Zoning Appeals as contained in its resolufion no. 99-239 as set forth above; and 6 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the appeal of Christopher D. Prior be and is 7 hereby denied; and be it 8 9 FINALLY RESOLVED, that the City Clerk sha11 mail a copy of this resolution to 10 Christopher D. Prior, the Zoning Adwinistrator, the Planuing Commission and the Board of ll Zoning Appeals. ORIG1N1�1� Requested by ➢epartment of: Adopted by Council: Date �`c�, �-00 C� 8Y: Fosm Approv by City Attorney By: �w `� � �'. Adoption Certified by Counc Secretary Approved by Mayor for Submission to Council $Y: � cc_.—_. e� . \,'_'S � By: � Approved by M � Date v �t.i iB �e� � V By: ,r . 1 DEPPRTMINf/OFFICEICOUNCIL DATE WR1/aFD c�t Attorne 12/30/99 GREEN SHEET No i�;�378 CON7ACT PER90N 8 PFfOFIE MMIaI1Dri Wtl�W Peter Warner �,,, �.« MUST BE ON COUNCILAGBJOA BY (p4Tq I1IIl1611 WflIB9tPoR ❑p�AnOIeEY C1fYCLi11K RW17WG �� F�NMWLiHtNCFfnl. RNMCUIiFKnYno ❑ wva�ro+��sosr�xn ❑ TOTAL � OF SIGNATURE PAGES (CLJP ALL LOCATIONS FOR SIGNATURE) cnoN �uES1ID Memortalizing the decision of the City Council on November 3, 1999, denying the appeal of Chris.topher Prior to a decision of the Board of Zoning Appeals denying a variance in order to convert a single family home into a duplex at 848 Third StreeY East. R MM N A N pfOYE A}Of BjBCj{R PERSOWILSERKCECONTINCi5MU5T1WSWERTNEROLLOWII{GqUE57ION5: 1. HastltisP��everwvii�eduMerflwnUadtortliretle�fmr.nt? PL4NNWGCAMMISSION vES � CIBCOMMIT�EE 2. tiasthbpe�eaJfumwerbaennc�ysmpbyee9 CIViLSERVICECAMMISSION YES NO 3. Dcec Nis PersoruTrm Ooaeesc a slali nat rarmelNPoaeesaetl M arry curteM citY emWoyee7 YES NO 4. la Mis Pe��ml a faryeted Ven�Yl YES NO Fxplatn atl Yes answeis on aeperate sheet and attach to Oreer� aM1cet INITIATING PRpBLEM ISSUE, OPPORNNITY (WM, Wlat When, Whare, Why) ANTAGESIFAPPROVED DISFDYANTAGES IF APPROVED DISA�/AMAGES IF NOT APPROVED TOtAL AMOUNS OF TqAN3ACTION f COSTIItEVENUE WD6ETED (LYRCLE ON� YES NO FUNOINC 30URCE ACTMTY NUMBER FlNqNCIF1INFORMAiION (FJ�WN) ✓ OFFICE OF TI-IE CITY ATTORNEY �p _as Clayton M Robinson, Jr., CrryAttorney SAINi PAOL . � ♦ � AOAA CivilDivision 4Q0 Ciry Hall IS WestKellogg&lvd Saint Prtu7, Minnesom 55702 Telephone: 65Z 266-8710 Facsimik: 651298-56I9 December 29, 1999 Nancy Anderson Council Secretaty 310 City Hall 15 West Kellogg Blvd. St. Paul, MN 55102 Re: Appeal of Christopher D. Prior Zoning Resolution 99-239 Public Hearing Date: November 3, 1999 Dear Ms. Anderson: Attached please find the signed as to form original of a Council Resolution memorializing the decision of the Saint Paul City Council in the above-entitled matter. Please place ihis matter on the consent agenda at your eazliest convenience. Very tnily yours, ��UV�, Peter W. Warner Assistant City Attorney PWW/rmb Encloswe CITY OF SAII3T PAUL Norm Coleman, Mayor October 18, 1999 Ms. Nancy Anderson City Council Research O�ce Room 310 City Hall Saint Paul, MN 55102 Dear Ms. Anderson: OFFiCE OF LICENSE, INSPECTIONS AND O ��dJ ENVIItONMENT'AL PROTECTiON Robert Kessler, Director 7AIYRYPROFESSIONALBUILDING Tekphane:651-266-9090 350SxPete'Sheet,Suite300 Facsimi7e: 651-266-9099 SaiMPaul,Minnesota 55102-IS10 657-266-9124 3� Co+�t�� Rssea.>�. • �:: .,�� Q�sl � � 1��3 I would like to confirm that a public hearing before the City Cowncil Is scheduled for Wednesday, November 3, 1999, for the following zoning case: Appellant: File Number: Purpose: Christopher Prior 99-100802 Appeai a decision of the Board of Zoning Appeals denying a variance in order to convert a single family home into a duplex. L.ocation: Staff Recommendation: District 4 Recommendation: Boazd Decision: 848 Third Street E. Approval Denial Deny, 4-3 vote I have confinned this date with the office of Councfl Member Lantry. My understanding is that this public hearing request will appear on the agenda of the City Council at your earliest convenience and that you will publish norice of the hearing in the Saint Paul L,egal I,edger. Tl�az�ks? Please cail me at 651- 266-9082 if you have any questions. Sincerely, �� / /John Hazdwick � Zoning Technician • �srxuiv � _ � . NfYTiCEOFPi�7BLIC.HEABtDi� , . The Saint Paut CYty CovnclFwlIl cond�act a publlc heazing on Wednesday, November 3, 1999, at 5:30 p.m. ia tlYe City Councff Chambers, Third Floor,. City Ha11- Courthouse, to consider the appeal of Chils{ap7f�-prtor to a decision o€ the Baard of Zoning Appeals denying a variance ui order to converta single family home into a duplex at S4S Third Street East. Dated: October 19, 1999 � � ` NANCYANDERSOLY- - Assistant City Co7mc11 Seccetae}� , " SOcC 21) � " . . --SL.PAU±._7F43AUI.EDdIIt--- I APPLiCAT10N FOR ZONING VARIANCE OFFLCE OF LICENSE, INSPECTIONS, ANI? ENVIRONMENTs1LPROTECTION �$ g 3 3 2 3� 0 St. Peter Street, Suite 3(JO Saint Paul, MN i�102-1 �IO 266-9008 APPLICANT PROPERTY Zaning oifice use ortty 00 l�l.S Fife number: � �� Fee: � ��`�` Te�Yative haarittg date: � �7- a /`� s��s�_ 6/ �a/ Ci[y agerrt Name Chri �topher T7 _ Pr; nr Company Address 19F,1 H�a��ni ci- City ST aul State ��ZipsS'I'IQ DaytimePhone�651)772-911(1 Ptoperty interest of applicant (owner, conhact purcfiaser, etc.) OWnei' Name of owner (if different) � Legaldescnption noRCOntorm. (attach additional sheet ifnecessary} Lotsize 40X134 PresentZoningRTl PresentUse Sinc��P Familv Proposed Use COAtinll2 nonconformincr Dllp12x 1. Variance(s) requeste2l-'-'Lot Si ze � jvt : � � 0 1 p.. �` �-`�� Size: 5360§q ft � ` /?l.c N '� � � Min: 6000sq ft cf0 � fx�v�v3� Variance:640sqft Ja r �R��A 2. What physicaf characteristics of the property prevent ds being used for any of the permitted uses in your zone? (topography, size and shape of lot, soil conditions, etc.) Size of lot 3. Explain how the strict appCcation of the provisions of the Zoning Ordinance would result in peculiar or exceptionai practical difficulties or exceptional undue hardships. Exceptional undue hardship to owner due to income £rom house CASHIERS USE ONLY 4. Explain how the granting of a variance will not be a substantial detriment to the public good or a substantial impairment of the intent and purpose of the Zoning Ordinance. t34lflfl44nooa3i5:li.*'`ii CLt'RK 3 �4��(} ��}}i�Fli�t�� C.`i,�C3 My intent is to provide additio al �� 4��.u0 housing which wi11 benBfit the city o£ ST. Paul. if ApplicanYs signature �i� �q. �,14'/ Date ( ` t � 0 o-as JULY 26, 1999 TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: WHILE THE ECONOMY tS GOOD, THERE IS A 7REMENDOUS NEED IN SAINT PAUL FOR AFFORDABLE HOUSING. 1 WOULD UKE TO CHANGE THE BUILDING AT 848 EAST 3RD STREET FROM A SfNGLE FAMfIY DWELLIIVG TO A TWO FAM{LY DWELLfNG. WHILE PROVIDING A SECOND UNIT OF AFFORDABLE HOUS(NG, THIS CHANGE WOULD ALSO GENERATE ADDITIONAL TAX REVENUE FOR THE CITY OF SAINT PAUL. IN THE SIX YEARS 1 HAVE OWNED THE PROPERTY, 1 HAVE MADE THE FOLLOWING IMPROVEMENTS: BROUGHT THE BUILDING UP TO CODE WHICH INCLUDED; A FURNACE AND WATER HEATER, PLUMBiNG AND ELECTRICAL CHAt3GES, ADDING A REAR DECK, STABILIZING THE FRONT PORGH, AS WEIL AS REMOVING LEAD BASED PAINT. IN ADDITION TO THESE CODE CHANGES, THE FOLLOWING IMPROVEMENTS HAVE BEEN MADE: FOUR STALL OFF-STREET PAf2K1f3G, ADDED A BACK YARD RETAINING WALI, INSTAI.LED COMBINATION WINDOWS, REMODELED 7HE UPSTAfRS KITCHEN AND BATHROOM, CLEANED UP AND FENCED THE YARD tNCLUDING TREE AND 612USH 42EMOYAL, SANDED, CAULKED, AND REPAINTED THE EXTERIOR AS WELL AS COMPLETING THE SIDING OF 114 OF THE STRUCTURE. MY INTENT, WiTH YOUR APPROVAL, iS TO MAKE ALL OF THE CHANGES NECESSARY FOR tW0 FAMILY CODE COMPLIANCE. I HAVE BEEN RECOGNIZED BY THE DAYTON'S BLUFF DISTR{CT FOUR COMMIfNiTY COUNCIL AS THE MOST APPRECIATED LANDLORD OF 1996, WHILE THE LOWER UNiT IS CURRENTLY RENTED, MY WEEKLY INVOLVEMENT WfTH THE PROPERTY INC�UDES YARO MAINTENANCE AND 7ENANT CONTACT. I PERSONALLY DEAL WITH ALL iSSUES CONCERNING THE PROPERTY AND AM COMMITTED TO MAKING THE DAYTON'S BLU�F AREA A SETTER PLACE TO UVE. THANK YOU FOR YOUR CONSfDERATiON OF THfS NfATTER, G�Z2� � t �(.1y'7 CHRISTOPHER D. PftlOR 1961 HYACINTH AVENUE EAST ST PAUL, MN. 55119 65 1177 2-9 1 1 0 848third.xls �I 1 � ^ � ' OO 3 y' _sh�.; n. L;nY, Ge..cc ♦ ��J 1 ; T ' , , , , ,, - - -- --- - --- -- T�cc G.�O q.lt� __ _� __.__ . _ . . . fr --- - � - -`;— � I i - �-�'------ i A (� f_ � ri �O —].$ �.�,��Ei�I�,P�4��l SINATION NLI'f{ SIIUA7ION uITH GON2IN13ATION OF EXTRA CONVFRSION OF STRIIGTUKE iUIRED INFORHATION UNTTS IN STRUCNRE TO LECAL t3UHBER OF i3NITS ouslnv Un1t Breakdo�rt Number of bed[ooms SquaYe foot size of untt . Contract rent Est. Amount�of ten�nc paid utilities �come �rom structvre other than rent ODeraCin2 Exoenses Maintenance Insurance Utilicies Other Taxes ExistinQ V�-cancv DebC B Initial principat amount Int_rest rate AmortizaLion term Balioon (matuiiry) f�Lm HonChly payment Balance amoun[ on debt Sources �: loans Deb� sei�•ice coverage racio cequiremencs Fo rchvbilt[vfinn 7�ro ects: T)'pc of 1c�tio�'cr�ents (pr�rldc dcC�il) l:us[ of leprovemenc> (pCO�•idc AeCail) 2 per unit 900 per -unit 595.00 80.00 per'month 0 1200.00 500.00 300.00 850.00 homestead 15,000.00 9.23� 2 per unit 9�0 per unit 1190.00 160.00 per month 0 1800.00 500.00 600.00 2500.00 nonhomestead 8.37g 15yrs 154.23 152.80 12,986.00 Household Financial - - "� ^' ��' �-', _ <- „-: " c..;� J i- ('; ", � •: : � �.: \�. �,a / i+ � G- �'C \w � �' <7-C \�- � / \ i / / f / / � L 7 C. � / / /�. � � • � � � r �.�.: {t:'f ,�., �i.;� i:.. { �j;7 i �'{: ,r.� .. +., , �_ r �'.�� :.�i � l, '��> C � 7 /. �. � �, r. \ .-.� ��} i � j .� i/!` . _��it t�=� � � l� \v �� v l \'�r'�i \"'� S�� l„�`,� {€ t��l �� E ' ' : i i' . � A� .� ! n A � \ s _ A � A �' �� V' ( i . �.-� t A 1 � � 3 � j . � � �t': �4i � � t� r s - x r= �� e � i Ef v 1 ¢ � � 7 � �r � ��F � t i� �: 3` � ra . � �� 9(: A e. �I�� t _}. � � a E t�t' }d�f !' ti ` / i .l:' � � '= \ \ '" \ ; ' \ ^< ti ':' \ r=" / _ _ya � :�'' v � ; " _��' .� � ' ^� e�-,1 � �. � � ZONZNG WORKSHEET �� •�5 ADDRESS: �� - J PIN: _i/.�-'-•'�--�� a% ZL-23-bzl� tNr�/ � �� SUILDING CARD _ INFOR�"7ATIO.I: ` CONSTRUCTZON DATE:1J-�7'�47J PERt4IT: 3�Jg7i TYPE OF STRBCTURE: r(- PE&�fITS COUNTY ASSESSOR'S RECORDS LZCENSE RECORDS CITY DIRECTORY Yzz�'� /�/�a� ��17'�`�r� �y.Sy-��sL lza�L ��I�•/�I�D ��, ,� f l �� ll I�S� ��6 LEGAL DESCRIPTION: LOT SIZE: CROSS STREETS: ZONE X 1922 1960 1964 � �� 1975 12 S -1 i �9�tJ -0 /� � /� �l�$�_�-- USE UNITS (C/NC) PERMITTED C � � ROOMS: UNITS: C0.�41ERCIAL USE: ZONING STATUS FOR ; ��}�/7�j�,( RESIDENTIAS. USE: LEGAL - LEGAL - CONFORMING USE WITH NON-CONFORMING LOT SIZE (for residential) , LEGAL - NON-CONFORMING USE � { ILLEGAL t REQUIRED LOT SIZE ` � �v f� PLAI3NZi�G: LOT SIZE (CENC) C �- /u � ZONING FII.E NO RECORD p o -aS � � � �l M� L�� CONWAY �la� I 4 i f�-' �" I- - APPLICAN7 �-��S 1 D Q!-t �2- 'S!�-2o,� PUR?OSE n1r1JV2 UA� FILE K�� - 23 q DA7E ��`Z� `� PLNG. DIST� MAP it � SCnIE 1' - 400'• LEGEND �..�� zoning district boundzry %/�/�� • w • • � " � 0 one famify � two tamily , 'K-�Q multipie ram;ty � � I �_ � � nL orih�- • a � commerua� � ,..,�., induslriai V vacant Qo -�,S 1. SUNRAY-BATTLECREEK-HIGHWOOD 2. HAZEL PARK HAI?EN-PROSPERIT'Y HILLCREST 3. WEST SIDE 4. DAY'I'ON'S BLUFF 5. PAYNE-PHAI�EN 6. NORTH END 7. THOMAS•DALE 8. SUMMIT-UIVIVERSITY 9. WEST SBVENTFT 10. il. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. COMO HAMLINE-MIDWAY ST. ANTHONY PARK MERRIAM PARK-LEXINGTOI�I HAMLINE-SNELLTNG HAMLTNE MACALESTER GROVELAND HIGHLAND SUMMTT HII.L DOWNTOWN Zan�� sz� � � CITIZEN PARTTCIPATION PLANNING DISTRICTS SEP-25-99 SAT 12:25 PM DAYTONS BLUFF CENTER 7743510 \,il � Dayton's Bluff P.02 p o -as �, 4 District 4 Communzty Council /.■ � 281 Maria Avenue, Saint Paul, MN 55106 Phone 772-2075 Fax 774-3510 �e September 24, 1999 To Re: St. Paul Zoning Admitustration John Aazdwick 848 East Third Street -� S �.2 J �' ::3>. The Dayton's B1uffDistrict Four Community Council opposes the two variances needed for 848 East Third Street to convert from a single family home into a duplex. The reason for this is that, over time, we would like to see the number of single fam'sly homes in District 4 inctease, while the number of duplexes and larger rental units decrease. We are very concerned about stability in the community, particularly in the Lower Bluff where 848 East Third street is located, and know that single fami(y homes contribute to stability in the community. This community is under a great deal of stress from crime, housing mobility, and deterioration of the housing stock. Preservation of single family homes is very importar�t to us. Please take this ander considetation. Thank you. I can be teached at 772-2075. Sincerely, John Vavghn, Community Organizer cc Kathy Lantry ... •��r�e�1��1 '/ I I ) / ' 7 ! l ) / I / ��it�� SEP-25-1999 13:54 7743510 97i p.g2 p o -as BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS STAFF REPORT 1. APPLICANT: CHRISTOPHER PRIOR 2. CLASSIFICATION: Major Variance 3. LOCATION: 848 3RD STREET EAST FILE # 99-239 DATE OF HEARING: 09l27l99 4. LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Lot 8, Block 83, Stinsons Subdiv. 5. PLANNTNG DISTRICT: 6. PRESENT ZOIVING: RT-1 ZONING CODE REFERENCE: 61.101 7. STAFF INVESTIGATION AND REPORT DATE: 09/14/99 BY: John Hazdwick 8. DEADLIPTEFORACTION: 11/OU99 DATE RECEIVED: 09/01/99 A. PURPOSE: Two variances in order to convert this single family home to a duplex. B. ACTION REQUESTED: 1) A minimum lot size of 6,000 square feet is required, and a lot size of 5,360 square feet is available, for a variance of 640 square feet. 2) A minimum lot width of 50 feet is requared, and a lot width of 4Q feet is available, for a variance of 10 feet. C. SITE AND AREA CONDITIONS: This is a 40 by 134 foot pazcel with aliey access to a surface parking azea in the rear. Surrounding Land Use: Primarily one- and two-family homes. D. BACKGROUNA: This two-story, singie-family home was constructed in 1900. The applicant states that he has made several improvements to the property in the last few yeazs, and would like to convert the building to a duglex in order to help defray the costs of confinuing renovarion. E. FINDINGS: 1. The property in question cannot be put to a reasonable use under the strict provisions of the code. T"nis is an oider house that suffered from neglect in the years prior to the applicanYs ownership. Restoring and maintaining a building this old, and that has been neglected, can be very expensive. While there is nothing unique about this site or building that would prevent the continued use as a single-family home, the applicant has invested a considerable amount of money in an attempt to salvage the house. Converting the house to a duplex will help to recoup some of the investment the applicant has already made and to finance the continued renovation effort. 0 o-as 2. The plight of the land owner is due to circumstances unique to this property, and these circumstances were not created by the land owner. The age and condition of the house when the applicant purchased it are circumstances that were not ereated by the applicant. 3. The proposed variances are in keeping with the spirit and intent of the code, and are consistent with the health, safety, comfort, morals and welfaze of the inhabitants of the City of St. Paul. The proposed variances will facilitate the continued renovation of this house and wili also allow the creation of another unit of affordable housing in the city. This proposal is in keeping with the spirit and intent of the code. 4. The proposed variances wi11 not impair an adequate supply of light and air to adjacent property, nor will they alter the essential character of the surrounding area or unreasonably dimuush established property values within the surrounding azea. At this point, the applicant is ttot proposing any additions to the building. There is adequate off-street parking for two dwelling units. The proposed variances will not affect the supply of light or air to adjacent properties. This property is located in a zoning district that permits duplexes. The 4� by 134 foot lot is not an unusual size for duplexes in this azea and allowing the conversion of this building to a duplex wi11 not be out of keeping with other homes in the area. Provided that the applicant obtains the necessary permits to convert the building to a duplex and brings the entire building up to minimum building code standards, the additional dwelling unit will not adversely affect surrounding properiy values. 5. The variance, if granted, would not permit any use that is not permitted under the provisions of the code for the property in the district where the affected land is located, nor would it aiter or change the zoning district classification of the property. A two-family dwelling is a permitted use in this zoning district. The proposed variances, if granted, will not change or alter the zoning classification of the property. 6. The request for variance is not based primarily on a desire to increase the value or income potential of the parcel of land. The applicant states that his primary desire is to continue to rehabilitate this buiiding and to provide the finances to maintain the building in a sound condition. F. DISTRICT COUNCIL RECOMMENDATION: As of the date of this report, we have not received a recommendation from District 4. G. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Based on findings 1 through 6, staff recommends approval of the variance, subject to the condition that the necessary building permits ate obtained and that the entire building is brought up to minimum building code standazds. O O -�.S CIT� OF SAINT PAUL DEADLINE FOR ACTION: I U01/99 BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS RESOLUTION ZONING FILE NUMBER # 99-239 DATE September 27, 1999 WHEREAS, CHRISTOPHER PRIOR has applied for two variances from the strict application of the provisions of Section 61.101 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code pertaining to the conversion of a single-family home to a duplex, in the RT-1 zoning district at 8A8 3RD STI2EET EAST; and WHEREAS, the Saint Paui Board of Zoning Appeals conducted a public hearing on September 27, 1999, pursuant to said appeal in accordance with the requirements of Section 64.205 of the Legislative Code; and WHEREAS, the Saint Paul Board ofZoning Appeals based upon evidence presented at the public hearing, as substantially reflected in the minutes, made the following findings of fact: 1. The property in question cannot be put to a reasonable use under the strict provisions of the code. This is an older house that suffered from neglect in the years prior to the applicant's ownership. Restoring and maintaining a build'ang this old, and that has been neglected, can be very expensive. While there is nothing unique about this site or building that would prevent the continued use as a single-family home, the applicant has invested a considerable amount of money in an attempt to salvage the house. Converting the house to a duplex will help to recoup some of the inveshnent the applicant has already made and to finance the continued renovation effort. 2. The plight of the land owner is due to circumstances unique to this property, and these circumstances were not created by the land owner. The age and condition of the house when the applicant purchased it are circumstances that were not created by the applicant. 3. The proposed variances are in keeping with the spirit and intent of the code, and are consistent with the health, safety, comfort, morals and welfaze of the inhabitants of the City of St. Paul. The proposed variances will facilitate the continued renovation of this house and will also ailow the creation of another unit of affordable housing in the city. This proposal is in keeping with the spirit and intent of the code. 4. The proposed variances wi11 not impair an adequate supply of light and air to adjacent property, nor wiil they alter the essential character of the surrounding area or unreasonably diminish estabiished property values within the surrounding area. Page l of 3 a o -as File # 99-239 Resolution At this point, the appiicant is not proposing any additions to the building. There is adequate off- street parking for two dwelling units. The proposed variances will not affect the supply of light or air to ad}acent properties. This properry is located in a zoning district that permits duplexes. The 40 by 134 foot lot is not an unusual size for duplexes in this azea and allowing the conversion of this building to a duplex wili not be out of keeping with other homes in the area. Provided that the applicant obtains the necessary permits to convert the building to a duplex and brings the entire building up to minimum building code standards, the additional dwelling unit wiil not adversely affect surrounding property values. 5. The variance, if granted, would not permit any use that is not permitted under the provisions of the code for the property in the district where the affected land is located, nor would it alter or change the zoning district classification of the property. A two-family dwelling is a permitted use in this zoning district. The proposed variances, if granted, will not change or alter the zoning classification of the property. 6. The request for variance is not based primarily on a desire to increase the value or income potential of the parcel of land. The applicant states that his primary desire is to continue to rehabilitate this building and to provide the finances to maintain the building in a sound condition. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Saint Paul Board ofZoning Appeals that the provisions of Section 61.101 are hereby waived to allow minimum lot size of 5,360 squaze feet, and minimum lot width of 40 feet, in order to convert a single-family home to a duplex, subject to the condit3on that the necessary building permits are obtained and that the entire building is brought up to minimum building code standards, on property located at 848 3RD STREET EAST; and legally described as Lot 8, Block 83, Stinsons Subdiv.; in accordance with the applicarion for variance and the site plan on file with the Zoning Administrator. MOVED BY: SECONDED BY: IN FAVOR: AGAINST: r��is� Page 2 of 3 00 -s1.5 File # 99-239 Resolution TIlYIE LIlYIIT: No order of the Board of Zoning Appeals permitting the erection or alteration of a building or oTf-street parking facility shall be valid for a period longer than one year, unless a building permit for such erection or alteration is obtained within such period and such erection or alteration is proceeding pursuant to the terms of such permit. The Board of Zoning Appeals or the City Council may grant an extension not to exceed one year. In granting such extension, the Board of Zoning Appeals may decide to hold a public hearing. APPEAL: Decisions of the Board of Zoning Appeals are final subject to appeal to the City Council within 15 days by anyone affected by the decision, &uilding permits shall not be issued after an appeal has been filed. If permits have been issued before an appeal has been filed, then the permits are suspended and construction shall cease until the City Council has made a£nal determination of the appeal. CERTIkTCATION: I, the undersigned Secretary to the Board of Zoning Appeals for the City of Saint Paul, Minnesota, do hereby certify that I have compared the foregoing copy with the original record in my office; and find the same to be a true and correct copy of said original and of the whole thereof, as based on approved minutes of the Saint Paul Board of Zoning Appeals meeting held on September 27,1999, and on record in the Office of License Inspec6on and Environmental Protection, 350 St. Peter Street, Saint Paul, Minnesota. SA.INT PAUL BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS Noel Diedrich Secretary to the Board Page 3 of 3