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FINANCE GITY OF SAI�NT� PALTL t �
�QEPARTMENT � Flle NO.
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' Resolution
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Presented By
Referred To Committee:� Date
Out of Committee By Date
WHEREAS, on May 20, 1977, John A. Cochrane of 1911 Bayard
Avenue applied for a variance from the strict application .of the
provisions of Section 61. 101 (b) of the Saint Paul Legislative Code
, pertaining to front yard setbacks; and
WHEREAS, the Saint Paul Board of Zoning Appeals, after holding
a public hearing on said variance application on June 21, 1977, pur-
suant to Section 64.203a of the Saint Paul Legislative Code, denied
the request for a variance of the front yard setbacks; and
WHEREAS, John A. Cochrane, pursuant to Section 64.204 of the
Saint Paul Legislative Code, has appealed the decision of the Board
of Zoning Appeals to the Cogncil of the City of Saint Paul; and
WHEREAS, the City Council held a public hearing on August 18,
1977, at which all interested parties were heard; now, therefore, be
it
RESOLVED, That the Council of the City of Saint Paul hereby
finds, determines and declares, based on the record, that the phys-
ical conditions of the property are such as to create a peculiar
practical difficulty to the owner if the strict letter of the regu-
lation were carried out, and that granting the variance will not
result in substantial detriment to the public good or substantial
impairment of the intent and purpose of the Zoning Ordinance; and be
it
FURTHER RESOLVED, That the Council of the City of Saint Paul,
under the authority of Section 64.206 of the Saint Paul Legislative
COUNCILMEN
Yeas Nays Requested by Department of:
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Tedesco
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� Council Resolution
Presented By
Referred To Committee: Date
Out of Committee By Date
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Code, grants the request to relax the front yard setback require—
ments at 1911 Bayard Avenue; and be it
FINALLY RESOLVED, That this decision be communicated to the
Zoning Administrator for any necessary enforcement proceedings.
COUNCILMEN Requested by Department of:
Yeas N ays
Butler�"
,�. [n Favor
'�Hunt
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�Sylvester �
\Tedesco �EP � 3 1977 Form Approved by City Attorney
Adopted by Council: Date —
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EUB�ISHEO SEP 2 4 1977
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BOARD OF ZONING CITY OF SAINT PAUL
'� OFFICE OF THE MAYOR
CITY PLANNING
DONALD L. SPAID AIP
August 17, 1977 PLANNING COORDINATOR
Rose Mix, City Clerk
386 City Hall
St. Paul , Minn. 55102
Dear Madam:
This is an appeal to the City Council by John Cochrane of a decision
made by the Board of Zoning Appeals to deny a variance. The property
is located on the north side of Bayard between Fairview and Howell .
The appellant wishes to build a front entryway onto his house which
would extend about 82 feet into a required front yard. The proposed
addition requires a variance from Section 61 .101 (b) of the Saint Paul
Legislative Code.
This matter was heard by the Board of Zoning Appeals on June 21 ,
1977. A motion to deny the variance was made by Mr. Hummer, seconded
by Ms. Zachary, and passed unanimously. The Board found that there
is no physical basis for the requested variance and that the proposed
front entryway would be an intrusion in the neighborhood.
The Board of Zoning Appeals' decision to deny the variance has been
appealed to the City Council . It is sched�led to be heard on August
18, 1977.
Sincerely,
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Jean S. Berman
City Planner
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Zoning File No. 8156
421 Wabasha Street, Saint Paul, Minnesota 55102 (612)-298-4151
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(�ate . June 27, 1977
WHEREAS, John A. Cochrane has applied for a variance .f�rom the strict application
of the provisions of Section 61 .101(b) of the St. Paul Legislative Code pertaining
to front yard setbacks, and
WHEREAS, the St. Paul Board of Zoning Appeals conducted a public hearing on
June 21 , 1977 pursuant to said appeal in accordance with the requirements of
Section 64.203a of the Legislative Code, and
WHEREAS, the St. Paul Board of Zoning Appeals, based upon evidence presented at
the public hearing, as reflected in the minutes attached hereto as Exhibit A,
made the following findings of fact:
1 . There is no physical basis for the requested variance.
Z. The proposed front entryway would be an intrusion in the neighborhood
and would impair property values of those in the surrounding area.
P�OW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the St. Paul Board of Zoning Appeals that
under the authority of the City's Legislative Code, Chapter 64 Section 206, it
denies the request to relax the front yard setback requirements on the property
described in the legal descripton on the application for variance (Exhibit B)
attached hereto.
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, MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS ON TUESDAY,
JUNE 21 , 1911 at 2 PM in CITY COUNCIL CNAMBERS. SAINT PAUL, MINN.
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PRESENT: N�nes. Zachary and Morton, and Messrs. Fishman, Grais and Humner of
the Board of Zoning Appeals; Mr. P M lip Byrne, Assistant City
Attoryey; Mr. Richard Amey of the Division of Housing and Building
Code Enforcement; Nbnes. Berman, Fearnside and Fox of the Planning
staff. �
JOHN AP CO�HRANE N8156 : An applicdtion for variance to construct an addition
to pro ert ocate on he north side of Bayard between Fairview and Howell .
The appellant was represented. There was opposition. �
Ms. Berman read the staff report.
Mr. Thomas H. Stahl , architect, 200 W. Old Shakopee Road, Bloomington, Minnesota,
represented John Cochrane. He said tf►e Cochrane home was built in 1932 or slightly
later, and the existing front entryway now ha5 a depth of approxima�ely 4 ft. on
the inside. The reason for the proposed additton is to give greater depth. He
said they desire 8 ft. on the inside. He said the proposed addition would be kept
in the same character as the house, and although they r�alize it would sit forward
a bit more than others on the 61ock, it is important for energy of the house and
would not subtract from the neighborhood. He presented pictures of the existing
house to the Board members.
Mr. Fishman, discussing the points with which the Board must deal , said he had
trouble with #1 regarding peculiar or practical difficulties or hardship.
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Mr. Stahl said that in order to get an entryway, you would have to penetrate inward
or project outward, and 7 ft, was the dimension they could live with.
Mr. Fishman again asked for a hardship explanation, and Mr. Stahl said the hardship
is that the door opens up and goes straight into the interior of the house, and
a cold blast of air comes in, and there is no way of getting two doors.
Ms. Berman discussed the physical basis, saying that because of the way the house
is set in relation to its neighbors, the proposed addition would be noticeably
forward as it would be an 8 X 10 ft. addition onto the house. The reason she gave
no recommendation, she said, is that she did not want to make a conclusion as to
whether it would detract from the appearance of the property or how much of a
hardship there is not to have an air lock in a house, and the Board must decide.
Ms. Morton said that when Jean makes a finding, she does not always have to give
a recomnendation.
Mr. Jay Lararqy, 1891 Bayard, said he knows about the area, and that the Cochrane
house was built around the same time as the other houses in the block, about 1940.
He said that at that time all the houses were built without vestibules, and aside
, John A, Cochrane � Page 2
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' from that the principle is not the fact that this addition is not s
ymnetrl ca 11y
built and attracttve, but once you rezone this distance from �he street, anyone
can put up a double car garage, etc. , up to the 31 ft. limlt. He said that is
the objection of the neighbors; an obstruction to a beautiful idwn.
Mr. Fishman asked whether granting the variance would open the faoodgates to
other things, and Mr. Byrne told him the fact that a variance is granted will bear
on or have some impact on future requests. .
Mr. Tom Salmen, 1871 Bayard Avenue, said he has been in the neighborhood for 17
years. He said he had talked with a number of the neighbors and most of them
object to the propased addition, as they feel it is unfair to the neighbors to
build an additional extension onto the front of the home. He said all homes are
built with the same kind of arrangement and they a11 get along fine, and feel the
appellant has an inconvenience which would be inconven9ent to all the neighbors
if he puts on the entryway. He said he thought nonconfor�nity would affect property
values and he thinks Mr. Cochrane can work out a more equitable and suitable plan.
When Mr. Grais asked about the plan, Mr. Salmen said if he were doing it in his own
house, he would take part of the livingroom.
Mr. Gary Baker, 1870 Bayard, said he has 1ived across the street for 5 years and
he said he did not know if lack of conformity would be a detriment to the neighborhood
but he felt the neighborhood shou1d retain its character and this variance would not
do anything to enhance the character of the neighborhood, so he opposed it.
Ms. Joan Lararr�y, 1891 Bayard Avenue, said she had a letter signed by several of the
neighbors who were unable to attend the hearing, and they would alt prefer very
strongly not to have this projection because of blocking of view, etc. Ms. Laramy
said if you do it for one, you will have to do it for another, and 3 years you may
have a double garage. ,
Ms. Morton said each thing would be a separate case, and granting this variance
would not open gates for one and all.
Mr. Stahl said that in regard to the addition being built sideways and trying to
center the addition onto the existing 6rick surround. they had considered many plans
and trying to penetrate to ti�e east is very difficult, so the solution they reached
was the only practical and plausible solution,
Mr. Salmen said that in regard to going inward, when he had remodelir►g done on his
home, they asked about en1arging the vestib1ue. He said the Cochrane house is like
theirs, and if they 1ost a few feet from the 1ivingroom, they would not do anything
structurally to the stairwell .
Mr. Stahl said there may be some sililarities between the houses, but because of
the window condition and the way the stairway turns, they had looked at it, but
found too many problems.
Mr. Grais said he tried to visualize an 8 X 10 foot addition sticking out in front
of the house and could not see it. He thought it would destroy the line.
PLANNING B�ARD STAFF REPORT �une 2� , 1977 17
Plat Map
t. APPI,ICANT'S NAME : John A. Cochrane
2. CLASSIFICATION . � Amendment � Appeal � Permit � Other
3. PURPOSE . Addition to home
4. LOCATION . North side of Bayard between Fairview and Howell
s. LEGAL DESCRIPTION : West 25 ft. of Lot 58, and all of Lot 57,
Lanes Cleveland V-llas Plat 2
6. PRESENT ZOIIING: R-3
7. PURSUANT TO Zoning Code Chapter: Section: Par�agraph:
8. STAFF INVESTIGATION & REPORT: Date: 6-14-77 By: JSB
A. PROPOSAL: The proposal is to build an enclosed front entryway onto the house.
t iT—`�s to be about 80 sq. ft. in area.
B. FRONTAGE & AREA: This lot has a 75 ft. frontage on the north side of Bayard
an is t. eep. It is 9375 sq. ft. in area. The house is set back 55 ft.
from the curb line and about 39 ft. from the front lot line.
C. VARIANCE• Section 61 .101(b) states that when the ma�ority of structures on
t e oc� are built near or further from the street than the general setback
required in the zone, then new structures on that block shall be set back ,
a distance equal to the average setback on the block. Houses on this block
between Fairview and Howell are all set back about 39 ft. Therefore, the
entire front yard is a required ya'rd. A variance of 8� ft. is required to
allow a covered entry to be built extending that far forward from the main
part of the house.
D. SITE CONDITIONS: This commodious brick house is abou't 40 years o1d. The
site is bounded by single family homes on the east and west, and by the
• grounds of St. Catherine's College to the north. The site is flat and at
street level . There is an attached garage with a driveway onto Bayard. The
proposed entryway would be adjacent to th� driveway. The existing entryway
projects about 3 ft. forward from the main part of the house. It is about
4 ft. wide.
E. AREA CONDITIONS: This is an area of ineticulously kept, larger single family
omes. ouses a ong this block appear to have been built at the same period
and have similar front yard setbacks.
F. FINDINGS:
1 . With the proposed addition, the house would be set back abaut 31 ft. from
its front lot line.
2. The proposed entryway would be noticeably forward from other houses on the
block.
JOHN A. COCHRANE Page 2
3. Without a variance, there could be no expansion of the existing front
entryway. ,
4. A larger front entryway would conserve energy, as it could function as
an air lock between a Minnesota winter on the outside and a warm house
on the inside.
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APPL i710N FOR ZONING ORpINANCE VA �NCE .
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• CITY OF SAINT PAUL
ZONING BOARD � ,� � � ,j �,
A VARIANCE OF ZONING CODE CHAPTER,_,�.�,SECTION�,�.�PA�AGRAPH
IS REQUESTEp IN CONFO'RMITY WITH THE RQWERS VESTED IM TME ZON�N(i 80ARp
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TO PERMIT 7HE � ON PROP�RTY
DESCRIBED BEIOW, t0 30�
A. Applicant; NAME:
ADDRESS_ 1 97 1 Z.a�arr7 A�s��
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1. Property inNrest of opplicont: (oWn�r, cootract purckoser, �tc.) ' ��
2. Nam� of own�� (if diff�rent) •
B. Prop�rty D�scription; ADDRESS �„t�}].�, Bay3�+� '
St, Paul, I� , 55116 �� �
1. Leyal d�serlptio�: LOT jiT. Zrj• BLOCK ADp. T.anoc !'�7a`/
of Lot 58 a�d. all of I.ot 57 iana vilias, �1a�� �,
2. Lot siz�: 7�srly7,�,__
3. Prossnt Use _rF _q c9canf�i�l present Zoniny Dist._$'"3,
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C. Rsasons for R�qwst:
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3. ow ' ' ns revent ony easonoble uss of you� prop�rty under
ths terms of ths Zoning Ordinanee.
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4. Stote ths speeific variation requssted, iving distoncss where app�opriats.
R�yuest for a setback var�ance. The current setback
is the average af a11 the house:� on the block, 39 f�et
`.�h ��gtl'UU1e a�2c�i.tic�ri ��r����t�s k�eyond setback limit
� Exploin how your case eonforms to sac o f e ollowing: $� �w
approx.
a. That the strict opplication of the provisions of the Zoning Ordinance would result
in peculiar or exceptional practical diffieulties, or exeeptionai undue hardships.
�i'ne addi,tinzi af an ei�try v�stiY�ule woul�l nat �Q
�ossible i� coufon�.ance is required.
b. That the yranting of a variunee
will not bs a substontial detri• CASHIERS USE ONLY
ment to the public yood or a
substantial impairment of the � �(��oQ ,�,1���„���N���,���
intent and purpoas of the
Zoning Ordinanee. OQQ�Q� �LK� Qg1,L���?�
`1'he small adc3itioz� will
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ode and it will measurably a3d to ics, va ue
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%BOARD OF ZONING CITY OF SAINT PAUL
OFFICE OF THE MAYOR
� CITY PLANNING
DONALD L. SPAID AIP
PLANNING COORDINATOR
August 17, 1977
Rose Mix, City Clerk
386 City Hall
St. Paul , Minn. 55102
Dear Madam:
This is an appeal to the City Council by John Cochrane of a decision
made by the Board of Zoning Appeals to deny a variance. The property
is located on the north side of Bayard between Fairview and Howell .
The appellant wishes to build a front entryway onto his house which
would extend about 82 feet into a required front yard. 1'he proposed
addition requires a variance from Section 61 .101(b) of the Saint Paul
Legislative Code.
This matter was heard by the Board of Zoning Appeais on June 21 ,
1977. A motion to deny the variance was made by Mr. Hummer, seconded
by Ms. Zachary, and passed unanimousiy. The Board found that there
is no physical basis for the requested variance and that the proposed
front entryway would be an intrusion in the neighborhood.
The Board of Zoning Appeals' decision to deny the variance has been
appealed to the City Council . It is scheduled to be heard on August
18, 1977.
Sincerely, '
l�,v � ��tMrraw-
Jean S. Berman
City Planner
JSB/gf
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Zoning File No. 8156
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WHEREAS, John A. Cochrane has applied for a variance .f�rom , he strict application
of the provisions of Section 61 .101 (b) of the St. Paul Le ' slative Code pertaining
to front yard setbacks, and
WHEREAS, the St. Paul Board of Zoning Appeals conducted a ,' ublic hearing on
June 21 , 1977 pursuant ta said appeal in accordance with requirements of
Section 64.203a of the Legislative Code, and �'
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WHEREAS, the St. Paul Board of Zoning Appeals, based upon � idence presented at
the public hearing, as reflected in the minutes attached to as Exhibit A,
made the following findings of fact:
1 . There is no physical basis for the requested va !' nce.
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2. The proposed front entryway would be an intrusi iin the neighborhood
and would impair property values of those in th ' urrounding area.
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P�OW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the St. Paul Board of � ing Appeals that
under the authority of the City's Legislative Code, Chapte 64 Section 206, it
denies the request to relax the front yard setback requi nts on the property
described in the legal descripton on the application for v iance (Exhibit B)
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, MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS ON TUESDAY.
JUNE 21 , 1977 at 2 PM in CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS, SAINT PAUI, MINN.
PRESENT: Mmes. Zachary and Morton, and Messrs. Fishman, Grais and ,Humner of
the Board of Zoning Appeals; Mr. Ph91ip Byrne, Assistant City
Attoryey; Mr. Richard Amey of the D9vision of Housing and 8uilding
Code Enforcement; Mmes. Berman, Fearnside and Fox of the Planning
staff. �
JOHN A. COCHRANE (#8156) : An application for variance to construct an addition
to property ocate on the north side of Bayard between Falrview and Howell.
The appellant was represented. There was opposition. -
Ms. Berman read the staff report.
Mr. Thomas H. Stahl , architect, 200 W. Old Shakopee Road, Bloomington, Minnesota,
represented John Cochrane. He said t�e Cochrane hame was butlt in 1932 or slightly
later, and the existing front entryway now has a depth of approximately 4 ft. on
the inside. The reason for the praposed addition is to give greater depth. He
said they desire 8 ft. on the inside. He said the proposed addition would be kept
in the same character as the house, and although they realize it would sit forward
a bit more than others on the block, it is important for energy of the house and
would not subtract from the neighborhood, He presented pictures of the exis�ing
house to the Board members.
Mr. Fishman, discussing the points with which the Board must deal , said he had
trouble with #1 regarding peculiar or practical difficulties or hardship.
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Mr. Stahl said that in order to get an entryway, you would have to penetrate inward
or project outward, and 7 ft. was the dimension they could live with.
Mr. Fishman again asked for a hardship explanation, and Mr. Stahl said the hardship
is that the door opens up and goes straight into the interlor of the house, and
a cold blast of air comes in, and there is no way of getting two doors.
Ms. Berman discussed the physical basis, saying that because of the way the house
is set in relation to its neighbors, the proposed addition would be noticeably
forward as it would be an 8 X 10 ft. addition onto the house. The reason she gave
no recommendation, she said, is that she did not want to make a conclusion as to
whether it would detract from the appearance of the property or how much of a
hardship there is not to have an air lock in a house, and the Board must decide.
Ms. Morton said that when Jean makes a finding, she does not always have to give
a recomnendation.
Mr. Jay Lararr�y, 1891 Bayard, said he knows about the area, and that the Cochrane
house was built around the same time as the other houses in the block, about 1940.
He said that at that time a11 the houses were built without vestibules, and aside
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' from that the principle is not the fact that this addition is not symnetrically
built and attractive, but once you rezone this distance from the street, anyone
can put up a double car garage, etc. , up to the 31 ft. limit. He said that is
the objection of the neighbors; an obstruction to a beautiful lawn.
Mr. Fishman asked whether granting the variance would open the floodgates to
other things, and Mr. Byrne told him the fact that a variance is granted w111 bear
on or have some impact on future requests. .
Mr. Tom Salmen, 1811 Bayard Avenue, said he has been in the nelghborhood for 11
years. He said he had talked with a number of the neighbors and most of them
object to the proposed addition, as they feel it is unfair ta the neighbors to
build an additional extension onto the front of the home. He said all homes are
built with the same kind of arrangement and they a11 get along fine, and feel the
appellant has an inconvenience which would be inconvenient to all the nelghbors
if he puts on the entryway. He said he thought nonconformity would affeGt property
values and he thinks Mr. Cochrane can work out a more equitable and suitable plan.
When Mr. Grais asked about the plan, Mr. Sa1men said if he were doing it in his own
house, he would take part of the livingroom.
Mr, Gary Baker, 1870 Bayard, said he has 1ived across the street for 5 years and
he said he did not know if lack of conformity arould be a detriment to the neighborhood
but he felt the neighborhood should retafin its character and this variance would not
do anything to enhance the character of the neighborhaod, so he opposed it.
Ms. Joan Larartty, 1891 Bayard Avenue, said she had a letter signed by several of the
neighbors who were unable to attend the hearing, and they would all prefer very
strongly not to have this projection 6ecause of blocking of view, etc. Ms. Laramy
said if you do it for one, you wi11 have to do it for another, and 3 years yau may
have a double garage. ,
Ms. Morton said each thing would be a separate case, and granting this variance
would not open gates for one and all .
Mr. Stahl said that in regard to the addition being built sideways and trying to
center the addition onto the existing brick surround, they had considered many plans
and trying to penetrate to the east is very difficult, so the solution they reached
was the only practical and plausible soluti'on.
Mr. Salmen said that in regard to going inward, when he had remodeling done on his
home, they asked about enlarging the vestib1ue. He said the Cochrane house is like
theirs, and if they lost a few feet from the 1ivingroom, they would not do anything
structurally to the stairwell .
Mr. Stahl said there may be some sililarities between the houses, but because of
the window condition and the way the stairway turns, they had looked at it, but
found too many problems.
Mr. Grais said he tried to visualize an 8 X 10 foot addition sticking out in frant
of the house and could not see it. Ne thought it would destroy the line.
John A. Cochrane Page 3
Mr. Humner moved for denial on the ground that there was no physical basis for the
� variance and it would impair property values within the surrounding area. The
motion was seconded by Ms. Zachary.
Mr. Fishman said the exceptional hardship is that they cannot do the work inside,
but that the Cochranes would not want to purposely upset the neighborhood or
neighbors. Mr. Grais said the addition would �destroy the appearance of houses on
both sides and that the Board was there to protect the neighborhood regardless of
friendship. The motion for denia1 carried on a 5 to 0 roll call vote.
Submitted by: Ap roved by°
D.�~ f �`w"w., �
Jean S. Berman Gladys Mor on, Chairman
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PLANNING BQARD STAFF REPORT �une 21 , 1977 p1gt Nap 17
1. APPLICANT'S NAME : JOhn A. COChrane
2. CLASSIFICATION . � Amendment a Appeal � Permit � Other
3. PURPOSE . Addition t0 h001@
4. LOCATION . North side of Bayard between Fairview and Howell
5. LEGAL DESCRIPTION : West 25 ft. of Lot 58, and all of Lot 57,
Lanes Cleveland V-llas Plat 2
6. PRESENT ZONiNG: R-3
7. PURSUANT TO Zoning Code Chapter: Sectioa: P�ragreph:
8. STAFF INVESTIGATION & 1tEPORT: Date: 6-14-77 Sy: �SB
A. PROPOSAL: The proposal is to build an enclosed front entryway onto the house.
t i�`s to be about 80 sq. ft. in area.
B. FRONTAGE & AREA: This lot has a 75 ft. frontage on the north side of Bayard
an is t. eep. It is 9375 sq. ft. in area. The house is set back 55 ft.
from the curb line and about 39 ft. from the front lot ]ine.
C. VARIANCE: Section 61 .101 (b) states that when the majority of structures on
t�oc�C are built near or further from the street than the general setback
required in the zone, then new structures on that block shall be set back ,
a distance equal to the average setback on the block. Houses on this block
between Fairview and Howell are all set back about 39 ft. Therefore, the
entire front yard is a required yah^d. A variance of 8� ft. is required to
allow a covered entry to be built extending that far forward from the main
part of the house.
D. SITE CONDITIONS: This comnodious brick house is about 40 years old. The
site is bounde by single family homes on the east and west, and by the
grounds of St. Catherine's College to the north. The site is flat and at
street level . There is an attached garage with a driveway onto Bayard. The
proposed entryway� would be adjacent to th� driveway. The existing entryway
projects about 3 ft. forward from the main part of the house. It is about
4 ft. wide.
E. AREA CONDITIONS: This is an area of ineticulously kept, larger single family
omes. ouses a ong this block appear to have been built at the same period
and have similar front yard setbacks.
F. FINQINGS:
1 . With the proposed addition, the house would be set back about 31 ft. from
its front lot line. __.
2. The proposed entryway would be noticeably forward from other houses on the
block.
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3. Without a variance, there could be no expansion of the existing front
entryway. .
4. A larger front entryway would conserve energy, as it could function as
an air lock between a Minnesota winter on the outside and a warm house
on the inside.
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' ZONING BOARD � � �� U T l, ' '
A VARIANCE OF ZONING CODE CHAPTER..�_, SECTION�.�.PARAGRAPH _,_.�,�; '
15 REQUESTED IN CONFORMITY WITH THE POWERS VESTED IN THE �ONINa BOARD
TO PERMIT TNE- � pN PROP�RTY
DESCRIBED BELOW. �O 30• ,
A. Applicant; NAME:_��y�� 6•0��1�Q
ADDRESS 7�l 7 ;+a;art9 Avac�� '
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1. Property int�rest oF applicant: (own�r, eontroct purchasn, �tc.) ? ��
2. Name of own�r (if different) ,
B. Propsrty D�scription; ADQRE55 : 1 jl� �y�d r
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df Lot 58 ar�d all of Lot S7 l+�ard.'V�,lla�,. Fla
2. Lot sizs: 75�t1 ��'i � �
3. Prosent Us• �S3c7ES� i,t_�7_ Pns�nt Zoninp Dist._$�,�, r
C. Reasons for R�qu�st:
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3. ow ' ' s rsvent any sasonobl• uss of your prop�rty under
ths terms, ofthe Zoning Ordinanee.
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4. State the apeeific voriation requested, iviny distqnces wh�rs app�opr.iat�.
�t��u�st ��r a setback var�ance, The aurrent setF�ac3c
is th� av�r��� af all the houses on the block, 39 feet
`?'1�t7 v��t�UUI:: additian pr���t� beyond aetback linit
5. Exp uin ow your eass conforms to eac o t � ollowinyp_ $� �r
a. That the atrict a lication of the approx.
pp proviaions of th�Zoninp prdinonce would rssult I
in peculiar or exceptional practical difficuitiss, o► exc�ptionol undus hardships.
`1'he adclitiou of an entry vestibule would not �e
�ossible ii coiiforraance is required.
b. That ths yranting of a varicne�
will not be u substantial dstri- . CASHI�RS USE QNLY
ment to the publie good or a
substantial impairmsnt of th• � g(�]�oO �1�.������,3Q,#�@
intsnt and purposs of th•
Zoning Ordinancs. O�OQ�Q �L�p as,��l.�„,�
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CITY OF ST. PAUL
DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND MANAGEMENT SERVICES
ASSESSMENT DIVISION
113 CITY HALI ST.PAUL,MINNESOTA 55102
August 5, 1977
File X1931, page
Dear Citizen:
As a courtesy to you,;and as required by 1aw, we wa� to notify you about
a public hearing which may affect you. -
The Council of the City of St, paul will hald a public hearing in the
Council Chambers of the City Hall and Court House (third floor) at
10e00 a�m, on August 18, 1977 on the:
- APPEAL of John A. Cochrane to a decision of the Board of
Zoning Appeals regarding the application for a resfdential
addition (variance) on property located on the north side of
Bayard Avenue between Fairview Avenue and North Cleveland Avenue.
The property is described as the west 25 feet of Lot 58 and all
af Lot S7, Lanes Cleveland Villas Plat 2.
I.f you would Iike further in£ormation about this hearing, contact the Current
planning Section of the Planning Board, 421 Wabasha Street, or telephone
298-4154.
While the City Charter requires that we notify you of the hearing, we want to
he2p you to learn fu�.ly about any action that could affect you or your
co�nunity. Therefore, I sincerely hope you can attend this he.aring, so that
you can make your views about it known to the City Council, whethex for or
against.
J. WILLIAM DONOVAN �
VALUATION AND ASSESSMENT ENGINEER
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COCHRANE & BRESNAHAN
ATTORNEYS AT LAW
SUITE 500 COCHRANE 8 BRESNANAN BUILOING
360 WABASHASTREET .
SAINT PAUL, MINNESOTA 55102
612/298-1950
JOHN A. COCHRANE
JAMES R. BRESNAHAN CABLEADDRESS: COBRA
SUBURBAN OFFICE
JOHN E. THOMAS
1OB00 LYNDALE AVENUE SOUTH
JAMES G. HOBAN
BLOOMINGTON. MINNESOTA 55420
STEVENI. WINER
612/868-7060
STEWART C. LOPER
R. P A U L S H A H O O 0
APPEAL OF DECISION BY ST. PAUL BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS
TO THE ST. PAUL'_:CITY COUNCIL
Office of the City Clerk
386 City Hall
St. Paul, Minnesota 55102
Dear Sirs:
The undersigned hereby appeals the decision from the
Zoning Board entered on the 21st day of June on the grounds
that the decision is arbitrary, capricious and does not conform
to the facts; that the proposed variance meets all the necessary
requirements set up by the Board for a variance and that such
variance is not in violation of the strict application of the
provisions of Section 61.101 (b) of the St. Paul Legislative
Code; and that such application for variance meets all the
necessary requirements.
Ve y t uly yours,
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o n A. Cochrane
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. MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE BOARD OF ZONYNG APPEALS QN TUESDAY,
JUNE 21 , 1977 at 2 PM in CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS, SAINT PAUI,, M�NN.
PRESENT: MWnes. Zachary and Morton, and Messrs. Fishman, Grais and Humner of
the Board of Zoning Appeals; Mr. Philip Byrne, Assistant City
Attoryey; Mr. Richard Amey of the Division of Housing and Building
Code Enforcement; Mmes. Berman, Fearnside and Fox of the Planning
staff.
JOHN A. COCHRANE #8156) : An application for varianc� to construct an addit9on
to property ocate on the north side ofl Bayard between Fairview and Howell .
The appellant was represented. There was opposition.
Ms, Berman read the staff report.
Mr. Thomas H. Stahl , architect, 200 W, pld Shakopee Road, 8loomington, Minnesota,
represented John Cochrane. He said the Cochrane home was built in 1932 or slightly
later, and the existing front entryway now has a depth of approximately 4 ft. on
the inside. The reason for the proposed addition is to give greater depth. He
said they desire 8 ft. on the inside. He said the propos�d addition would be kept
in the same character as the house, and althougP� they realize it would sit forward
a bit more than others on the block, it is important for energy of the house and
would not subtract from the neighborhood, He presented pictures af the existing
house to the Board members.
Mr. Fishman, discussing the points with which the Board must deal , said he had
trouble with #1 regarding pecu1iar or practica1 difficulties or hardship.
Mr. Stahl said that 1n order to get an entryway, you would have to penetrate inward
or project outward, and 7 ft, was the dimension they cou1d live with.
Mr. Fishman again asked for a hardship explanation, and Mr. Stahl said the hardship
is that the door opens up and goes straight into the interior of the house, and
a cold blast of air comes in, and there is no way of getting two doors.
Ms. Berman discussed the physical basis, saying that because of the way the house
is set in relation to its neighbors, the proposed addition would be noticeably
forward as it would be an 8 X 10 ft. addition onto the house. The reason she gave
no recommendation, she said, is that she did not want to make a conclusion as to
whether it would detract from the appearance of the property pr how much of a
hardship there is not to have an a�r lock in a house, and the Board must decide.
Ms. Morton said that when Jean makes a finding, she does not always have to give
a recommendation.
Mr. Jay Laramy, 1891 Bayard, said he knows about the area, and that the Cochrane
house was built around the same time as the other houses in the block, about 1940.
He said that at that time all the houses were built without vesti6ules, and aside
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from that the principle is not the fact that this addition is not symmetrically
built and attract�ve, but once you rezone this distance from the street, anyone
can put up a double car garage, etc. , up to the 31 ft. 11mit. He snid that is -
the objection of the neighbors; an obstructton to a beautiful lawn.
Mr. Fishman asked whether granting the variance would open the floodgates to '
other things , and Mr. Byrne told him the fact that a variance is granted will beaw
on or have some impact on future requests, � " �
Mr. Tom Salmen, 1871 Bayard Avenue, said he has been in the nelghborhood for 17
years.' He said he had talked with a number of the neighbors and most of them
object �o the proposed addition, as they feel �t is unfatr to the neighbors to
build an additional extension onto the front of the home. He said dll homes are `
built with the same kind o� arrangement and they a11 get along fine, and feel the
appellant has an inconvenience which would be inconvenient to all the neighbors, '
if he puts on the entryway. He said he thought nonconformlty would affect property
values and he th�nks Mr. Cochrane can work out a more equitable and suitable plan.
When Mr. Grais asked about the plan, Mr. Salmen said if M� were doing 1t in his own
house, he would take part of the livingroam.
Mr. Gary Baker, 1870 Bayard, said he has 11ved across the street for 5 years and
he said he did not know if lack of conformity would be a detrtment to the neighborhood
but he felt the neighborhood shou1d retain its character and this variance would not
do anything to enhance the character oP the neighborhood, so he opposed 9t.
h1s. Joan Lara�r, 1891 Ba�ard Avenue, said she had a letter si�ned by several of the
neighbors who were unable to attend the hearing, and they would all prefer very
strongly not to have this pro�ection because of blocking of view, etc. Ms. Laramy
said if you do it for one, you wi11 have to do jt for another, and 3 years you may
have a double garage.
Ms. Morton said each thing wou1d be a separate case, and granting this variance
would not open gates for one and all .
Mr. Stahl said that in regard to the addition being bu11t sldeways and trying to
center the addition onto t(�e existing brick surround, they had considered many plans
and trying to penetrate to the east is very difficult, so the solution they reached
was the only practical and plausible solution.
Mr. Salmen said that in regard to going inward, when he had remodeling done on his
home, they asked about enlarging the vestiblue. He said the Cochrane house is like
theirs, and if they lost a few feet from the livingroom, they would not do anything
structurally to the stairwell .
Mr. Stahl said there may be some sililarities between the houses, but because of
the window condition and the way the stairway turns, they had looked at it, but
found too many problems.
Mr. Grais said he tried to visualize an 8 X 10 foot addition sticking out in front
of the house and could not see it. He thought it would destroy the 1ine.
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Mr. Hummer moved for denial on the grpund that there was no physical basis for the �
variance and it would impair property values within the surrounding drea. The
�rotion was seconded by Ms. Zachary,
Mr. Fishman said the exceptional hardship is that they cannot do the work inside,
but that the Cochranes would not want to purposely upset the neighborhood or �
neighbors. Mr. Grais said the addition would destroy the appearance of houses on
both sides and that the Board was there to protect the neighborhood regardless of �
friendship. The motion for denial carried on a 5 to 0 roll cdll vote.
Submitted by: ApProved by"
Jean S. Berman Gladys Mort,on, Chairnlan
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APPL +TION FOR ZONING Of�[IJNANCE VA +NCE ` �
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ZONING BOARD � ,
A VARIANCE OF ZONING CODE CHAPTER_..�,�., SEGTION�.�.PARAGRAPH
IIS REQUESTED IN CONFORMITY WITH THE POWERS VESTED IN THE ZONING BOARD
TO PERMIT THE:-�,��,z;;�3�f;jR V*���Si'�Ctir� fY;�ii�s 3`�.�� ON PROPERTY
DESCRIBED BELOW. �� '�"�� �
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1. Property interest oF applicant: (owner, contract purchcser, •tc.) Q�,��
2. Name of owner (if different) :
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B. Proparty Descripfion; ADDRESS ��],], ,�j�x�(,�
5t. �aul,�Mt�i .5�1�.6
1. Legal desc�iption: LOT �:�• �;� $LOCK ADQ.j�at�tc+s; C7�v�
Ci� .h�Q� .,riii c1I13 d�.�. O� �O'� �J7 �.82]L� �j.�.�.d8�� F�.3�t
2. Lot size. "j�'i' '1 :t�,
3. Prosent Use '�"t�'-'=�;1 ?T1`"� �t� Present Zoning Dist. R,.,r:�_
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C. Reasons for Requ�st: + 1
1. Proposed use ��;����1t1'clI i].i3Cj.].t�0I1 1�` �
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3. ow o ' ' 'ons revent any eosonoble use of your prop�rty under I
the terms of the Zoning Ordinance.
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4. State the specific variation requested, �iving distoncss whsre appropriate.
, >>i� i,�r ��. set3-�ack �».r�.ance. Th� aurrent setba�k
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� �;,� v�st:�i_�u:�.�: 4:�i.ciit�ir�i� _�ro j��ts beyond s�tback ?.iriit a
5. Explain ow your case conforms to each o t e following: apprOX• � � Up
a. That the strict application of the provisions of the Zoning Ordinance wou�d result
in peculiar or exceptional practical diFficulties, or exceptionaR undue hardships. !
I �::��� �.:iic�i�iu�� v£ :��i �:l�cr;� v�stibulg wotal.u� nat �� �
,c�::,�,i�:iy� :i.; ;��.iz��rY�.a�i�:� i:� :requi.red.
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b. That the granting of a variance CASHIERS USE ONLY
will not be a substantial detri-
ment to the public good or a �Q �����r��N�34.��+� �
substontiol impairment of tha � SQ�
infent and purpose of the �
Zoning Ordinance. �QDO�a ��K,� Q5:,L7L'7!7'.�
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PIANNINC 130ARA STAFF REPORT �une 21 , 1977 ��
Plat Map
1. APPLICANT'S NAME : John A. COChI^d11e 8�56
2. CLASSIFICATION . � Amendment a Appeal � Permit a Other
3. PURPOSE . Addition to home �
4. LOCATION . North side of Bayard between Fairview and Howell
s. LEGAL DESCRIPTION : West 25 ft. of Lot 58, and all of Lot 57,
Lanes Cleveland V-llas P)at 2
6. PRESENT 20NING: R-3
7 . PURSUANT TO Zoning Code Chapter: Section: Paragraph:
8. STAFF INVESTIGATIpN & REPORT: Date: (_�q_]� By: �SB
A. PROPOSAL: The proposal is to build an enclosed front entryway onto the house.
t�o be about 80 sq. ft. in area.
B. FaONTAGE & AREA• This lot has a 75 ft, frontage on the north side of Bayard
a�lcn is t�eep. It is 9375 sq. ft. in area. The house is set back 55 ft.
from the curb line and about 39 ft. from the front lot line.
C. VARIANCE: Section 61 .101 (b) states that when the majority of structures on
t e lock are built near ar further from the street than the general setback
required in the zone, then new structures on that block shall be set back
a distance equal to the average setback on the block. Houses on this block
between Fairview and Howell are all set back about 39 ft. Therefore, the
entire frant yard is a required yard. A variance of 8� ft. is required to
allow a covered entry to be built extending that far forward from the main
part of the house.
D. SITE CONDITIONS: This commodious brick house is about 40 years old. The
site is bounded by single family homes on the east and west, and by the
grounds of St. Catherine's College to the north. The site is flat and at
street level . There is an attached garage� with a driveway onto Bayard. The
proposed entryway would be adjacent to the driveway. The existing entryway
projects about 3 ft. forward from the main part of the house. It is about
4 ft. wide.
E. AREA CONDITIONS: This is an area of ineticulously kept, larger single family
oF�mes.- Houses a ong this block appear to have been built at the same period
and have similar front yard setbacks.
F. FINDINGS: -
1 . With the proposed addition, the house would be set back about 31 ft. from
its front 1ot 1ine.
2. The proposed entryway would be noticeably forward from other houses on the
block.
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3. Without a variance, there could be no expansion of the existing front
entryway.
4. A larger front entryway would conserve energy, as it could function as
an air lock between a Minnesota winter on the outside and a warm house �
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PURPOSE
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O ONE FAMILY
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APP�ICANT John A. Cochrane LEGENO
— — ZONING DISTRICT BOUNOARY
Construct entr wa onto home l��, SUBJECT PROPERTY
� PURPOSE y y
O ONE FAMILY
8156 ¢ TWO FAMI�Y
, F1LE N0. ��
I DATE June 21 , 1977 (� MULTIPLE FAMILY
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• • � COMAAERCIAL
�CALE = I" = 200� NOR?H � �� �NDUSTRIAL
INT PAU� PLANNING 80AR� V VACANT