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95-767LJ 1\� VIi�� Presented By Referred To Council File # /� �� J Green Sheet # � � / ' � RESOLUTION OF SAINTiPAUL, MINNESOTA Committee: Date �lo Whereas, Greater Frogtown Community Development Corporation, 369 University Avenue, Saint Paul, Minnesota 55104, made application to the Board of Zoning Appeals for a variance from the strict application of the provisions of the Saint Paul Zoning Code for properry located at 465 Sherburne Avenue, legally described as Lot 39, Block 15, Smith's subdivision of Blocks 9, 10, 15 and 16, Stinson's Addition to the C`ity of Saint Paul, Ramsey County, Minnesota; and Whereas, The purpose of the application was to vary the minimum width standards of the Zoning Code so as to construct a new single family home; and Whereas, The Board of Zoning Appeais conducted a public hearing on June 5, 1995, after having provided notice to affected property owners, and the Board, by its Resolution 95-099, adopted June 5, 1995, decided to grant the application based on the following findings and conclusions: 1. The properiy cannot be put to a reasonable use under the strict provisions of the code. The community and the architects have designed this house to fit this lot and to reflect other existing houses in the neighborhood. Also there is a need to use a tested marketable design that fits within the development budget and is affordable to the targeted clientele. 2. The plight of the land owner is due to circumstances unique to tliis property and these circumstances were not created by the land owner. The lot is owned by the City HRA and is being donated for this project. The size and location of this lot are circumstances that were not created by property owner. 3. The proposed variance is in keeping with the spirit and intent of the code, and is consistent with the health, safety, comfort, morals and welfare of the inhabitants of the City of Saint Paul. Getting this vacant lot back on the tas role and providing affordable housing that will compliment the neighborhood is in keeping with the spuit and intent of the code. 4. The proposed vaziance will not impair an adequate supply of light and air to adjacent property, nor will it alter the essential cbaracter of the surrounding azea or unreasonably diminish established property values within the surrounding area. The nazrow design wiil allow greater than normal setbacks. The houses will include a full basement, double car gazage, appliances and fire sprinkler systems. The average sales price of these homes is $75,000, which is at the high end of the real estate market in this neighborhood. 5. T'lie variance, if granted, would not pernut any use that is not pernutted �� 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 properiy. This variance, if granted, would not alter or change 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. Whereas, Pursuant to the provisions of Section 64.205, Thomas-Dale Block Club, Inc., 689 North Da1e Street, Saint Paul, Minnesota 55103, duly filed an appeal from the determination made by the Boazd of Zoning Appeals, requesting that a hearing be held before the City Council for the purpose of considering the actions taken by the said Board; and Whereas, Acting pursuant to Sections 64.205 through 64.208, and upon notice to affected parties a public hearing was duly conducted by the City Council on July 5, 1995, where all interested parties were given an opportuniTy to be heard; and Whereas, The Council, hauing heard the statements made, and having considered 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 does hereby affirrn and uphold the decision of the Board of Zoning Appeals in this matter, based on the findings and conclusions of the Boazd and that the Council finds and determines that the Board did not commit any error of fact or conclusion; and be it Further Resolved, That the appeal of Thomas-Dale Block Club, Inc. be and is hereby denied; and, be it Finally Resolved, That the City Clerk shall mail a copy of this resolution to Greater Frogtown Community Development Corporation, Thomas-Dale Block Club, Inc, the Zoning Administrator, Planning Commission and Board of Zoning Appeals. �� ---, L_i 3 � � t Requested by Department of: By: app� By: By: Form Byc Appr Coun By: by City Attorney by Mayor for Submission to Adopted by Council: Date Adoption Certified by Counci Se tary �'�- �G 7 DEPARTMENT/OFFICE/COUNCIL DATEINITIATED, GREEN SHEET N� 33432 City Council Jul. 6 95 -- -— CONTACT PERSON & PHONE INITIAVDATE � �p�/pq � DEPAqTMENTDIRECTOR O CRYCAUNCIL Nancy Anderson A��N OCINATfOflNEY �CINCLERK NUNBERFOP MUST BE ON CAUNCIL AGENDA BY (�ATE) qOUTINCa � BUDGEf DIRECTOR � FIN. & M6T. SERVICES DIR. , ONOEii � MAYOR (OR ASSISTANn � TOTAL # OF SIGNATURE PAGES (CLIP ALL LOCATIONS FOR SIGNATURE) ACTION RE�UESTED: Finalizing City Council action taken on July 5, Y995, denying the appeal of the Thomas-Dale Block Club Inc. to a decision of the Board of Zoning Appeals for property at 465 Sherburne Avenue. RECOMmENDA7loN5: approve (n) a Rejeet (R) pERSONAL SERVICE CONTRACTS MUST ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS: _ PLANNING COMMISS�ON _ CIVI� SERVICE COMMISSION 1. Has this personJfirm ever worketl untler a wntract for this tlepartment? - _ CIB COMMITTEE _ YES NO 2. Has this personRirtn ever been a ciry employee? , STAFF — YES NO _ DISTRICT COUFiT _ 3. Does this person/firm possess a skill not normally possessed by any current city employee? SUPPORTSWHICHCOUNCILOBJECTIVE? YES NO Explain all yes answers on separate sheet ana attach to green sheet INITIATING PROBLEM, ISSUE, OPPORTUNIN (Who. Wha1, When, Where, Why). ADVANTAGESIPAPPROVED: REC c � �ERR�,��s� DISADVANTAGES IF APPPOVED — "-'— — ' --�---_.�._. "_ _ _ .,._..e..a,w �ISADVANTAGES IF NOTAPPROVED' TOTA� AMOUNT OF TRANSACTION $ COS7/REVENUE BUDGETED (CIRCLE ONE) YES NO FUNDIfdG SOURCE ACTIVITY NUMBER FINANCIAL INFORMATION' (EXPLAIN) q�-�� Interdepartmental Memorandum CITY OF SAINT PAUL OFFZCE OF CITY ATTORNEY Suite 400 City Hall Saint PauZ, Minnesota 55102 Phone: (612)-266-87I0 FAX: (612)-298-5614 Gounc� ��rch ianter DATE: July 6, 1995 .1�� {�� 9�5 TO: Nancy Anderson Council Secretary Room 310 City Hal FROM: Jerome J. Segal Assistant City At SUBJECT: 465 Sherburne Ave Nancy: Attached is the resolution whereby the City Council denies the appeal of Thomas-Dale Block Club Inc. from the decision of the Board of Zoning Appeals for the property at 465 Sherburne Avenue, which was heard by the Council on July 5, 1995. CITY OF StS.INT PAUL Norm Coleman, Mayor June 22, I995 Ms. Nancy Anderson Ciry Council Research Office Room 310 Ciry Hall Saint Paul, MN 55102 Deaz Ms. Anderson: �� _ J �� R � I would tike to confirm that a public heazing before the City Council is scheduled for Wednesday, July 5, 1995 for the following zoning case: Appeliant: File Number: Purpose: Location: Thomas-Dale Block Club 95-134 Appeal Boazd of Zoning Appeals decision granting a variance to construct a twenty foot wide single family home at 465 Sherburne Avenue. 465 Sherburne I have confirmed this date with the office of Councilmember Blakey. My understanding is that this public heazing request wilI appear on the agenda of the City Council at your earliest convenience and that you will publish notice of the heazing in the Saint Paul Legal Ledger. Piease call me at 266-9082 if you have any questions. Sincerely, /! \��Ju"-�U.CJ(�)/� U John Hardwick Zoning Section OFFICE OF LICENSE, INSPEC110NS AND ��' �� ENVIILONMEN'I'AL PROTECIION RaBert Kessler, D"vector BUII,DWG INSPECTTON AND Telephone: 611-26&9001 DESIGN Facszmile: 6l2-266-9099 350 St Peaer Street Suite 370 Saint Pau! M'mnesom 55102-I510 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The Saint Paul City Council will conduct a puhlic hearing on Wedne July 8, 1995, at 3:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers. Third � City Hall, to consider the appeal of Thomas-Dale Block Club to a decision Board of Zoning Appeals gnnting a variance to eanstruct a tweniy foo� single family home at 465 Sherbume Avenue. Da[ed: June 26, 1995 � NANCY ANDERSON � Assistant GYty Counett Secretary , � � ' (June 28. 1995) CITX OF SAINT PAUL Norm Coleman, Mayor OFFICE OF LICENSE, INSPECTIONS AND ��(� � ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECIION Robert Kessler, Directar BUILDING 1NSPECTION ATD Telephone: 612-166-9007 DESIGN Facsimile: 672-266-9099 350 St Peter Street Suite 310 Saint Paul, ,4finnesota 55702-15T 0 RECEIVED June 23, 1995 Ms. Nancy Anderson Secretary to the City Council Room 310 City Hall Saint Paul, Minnesota 55102 JUN 2 61995 CiTY CLERK RE: Zoning File #95-134: Appeal of Board of Zoning Appeals decision: City Council Hearing July 5, 1995. PURPOSE: To consider an appeal of the Board of Zoning Appeals decision granting a variance to construct a new twenty foot wide, singie family home at 465 Sherburne Ave. BOARD OF ZONlNG APPEALS: APPROVAL �-� f��;,�� " STAFF RECOMMENDATlON APPROVAL SUPPORT: One person spoke. �(��'� j�g�j OPPOSITION: Two peopie spoke in opposition. Ms. Anderson: The Thomas-Dale Block Club is appealing a decision of the Board of Zoning Appeais granting a two foot variance in the minimum al4owable building width for a new, singte family home on a vacant lot at 465 Sherburne Ave. (twenty two foot width required). The proposed new house is one of several new homes designed for low to middle income families as part of a joint project sponsored by the HRA: The City of St. Paul Houses to Homes Program, The Local Initiatives Support Corp., The St. Paul Building and Construction Trades Council, Western State Bank, URAP Funds from the Sherburne Initiative and severai otfier corporate sponsors. On June 5, 1995, the Board of Zoning Appeais conducted a public hearing on the referenced matter. After hearing the staff report and taking testimony from those in support and opposition the Board granted the requested variance on a roll call vote of 5 to 2. This appeal is scheduled to be heard by the City Council on July 5, 1995. Please notify me if any member of the City Council wishes to have slides of the site presented at the public h�ri g. - /�^L� ��-7/ �` � John Hardwick Attachments � Zoning Technician ca City Councilmembers APPL`CAT[ON FOR APPEAL Depa�iment af Planning and Economic Development Zoning Section 1100 City Hall AnnPx 7,5 West Four[h Street Saint Pau1, M1V SSIO2 26(r6589 APPELLANT PROPERN LOCATIUN � (.� � �. Name T�xas-�le �.: Ciub, Irh:• Aririrace �9 iV. L.2�2 �i-1"�� ' . / �. City et. �.;, l St. �•�� Zip 5�3 Dayt+me phone �� 701 Zoning File Name Z�:in�. Fi ie �::��r �S�-OS9 � Address/Location �� S"yr ;: "; � A''!2°�e SCt.Peul, I"s; ��10i TYPE OF APPEAL: Application is hereby made for an appeai to the: � of Zoning Appeafs E� City Council } under the provisions of Chapter 64, Section ,, Paragraph of the Zoning Code, to appeal a decision made by the :,,>,•�- �, ��,�;�._ ��:��- - � � c�- , 19 File number. `_,�=;,�� on ,�: �^ i ,, — (date of decision) GROUNDS FOR APPEAL: Explain why you feei there has been an error in any requirement, permit, decision os refusa{ made by an administrative official, or an error in fact, procedure or finding made by the Board of Zoning Appeals or the Planning Commission. rleaB�S�� Erl; h,�l a:,d �i;ta�;s• , i�i�r�:. r'yc'nr, . •"GV � �"i:?•] �r?`��-?�{_`` �e' ' _v�:<?". .k:'jr �:1 l.r��.i. (;vF kJu �n i:� iiii`�isG �-�i: a Attach additional sheet ' Appticant's signature \ Date �n"�u Is� 3 � ./ `. ' Q.�..�...��......��...�.�.�. ��..�� 1 THOPZA,.�-DAI� BIACK CLUBS o� C3p o o Qp � o pp a o Qp �� Qp �� . GJ (�) GJd�j GJ dd GJ db G�1 (�� G11 ��.��...�.. �.�..�...�.�. �...�� June 2 �995 I�Teighbors Helping Neighbors Mr. John Harwick Zoning Administration St. Paul Board of Zoning Appeals City Hall 15 W. Kellogg Slvd. St. Paul, MN 55101 REF: Zoning Appeal on New Home Construcrion Located at 465 Sherburne Avenue File No. 95-099 Dear Mr. Harwick: STATEMENT OF APPEALS: o This appeal is filed with the St. Paul City Council, based on an error made by the Board of Zoning Appeals in its decision to grant a variance for construction of a singie family home at the propeRy lot located at 465 Sherbume Avenue. This appeal is based on errors found in the findings stated in the Board of Zoning Appeals Resolution dated June 5, 1995: Error #1: Listed from Findin2l The first enor was made in Finding #1, by contending that the property in question cannot be put to a reasonable use under the strict provisions of the code with out psoviding a variance: Response: The reason the variance is requested is to allow the construction of a twenty (20) foot wide house, rather tAan the required twenty-two (22) foot wide house, in order to comply with the amount of funds the city has allocated for this project. The members, staff, and Board of Directors of the Thomas-Dale Block Club contends that a strict application of the zoning code dces not allow the City to use it's lower funding priorities as a basis for in turn lowering the housing standards of a neighborhood. The code requires that prior to granting a variance, other reasonable uses must be exhausted. Since it is not economically viable to build on the lot as is, a"no build option should be examined. The spirit of a"no build option" has been adopted by the HRA when it allows adjoining neighbors to purchase unbuildable lots under provisions of the Disposition of Splinter Parcel Guidelines. 689 North Dale • St. Paul,ltinnesota 55103 • (672) 292-0761 Zoning Appeais Letter 3une 20,1995 Page 2, 1995 i �� f �,� Although 465 Sherbume is not a Splinter Parcel and because it cannot be built on with a variance, a more reseasonabie use would be to allow the adjoining property owners to acquire the property under these guidelines. When applying the "spiriY' of the Splinter Parcel Guidelines it states that: (1) the lot will not accommodate new home cunstruction in accordance with current Zoning Ordinance Regulation for newly�lotted lots. (2) the lot is located in a high density area, and (3) the lot is unmarketable in the short term due to various economic influences. In keeping with the more reasonable use, while maintaining zoning code and neighborhood standards, adjoining property owners should be allowed to acquire and maintain the lot. With this in mind the HRA Commissioner, in adapting these policies regarding smail difficult to build on lots, also recognized tHat some adjoining property owners who may wish to purchase the lot, might not have the funds for immediate purchase. Tn consideration the HRA is empowered to sell the parcel to adjoining property owners through a five year deferred loan, secured with a mortgage on the splinter parcel. In the case of the deferred loans, accordingly, once the purchase obligations, including satisfactory maintenance and five year ownership have been met, they will receive a satisfaction of mortgage with 20% of the deferred loan being forgiven for each of the five years. In addition to the evidence/concerns listed above , we the residents of the A00 Block of Sherbume Avenue, strongly oppose the building of a new single family home at 465 Sherburne Avenue in St. Paul, due: GVe know that the lot located at 465 Sherburne Avenue is too small to build a single family home of any substantial size. There is also a burnt-out, boarded building located two (2) doors down, on a much larger property lot, which represents an eyesore for this block. The counter for this eyesore is that the property lot at 465 Sherburne Avenue is well maintained by the Thomas-Dale Block Club. • We feel that it would be unjust for the residents of this block, for the city to begin new construction on this block when at least 97% of Sherbume Avenue from Western Avenue to Lexington Parkway needs some form of rehabilitation work. • We sincerely feel that if new homc construction begins at A65 Sherburne Avenue before rehabilitation begins on the surrounding homes on the 400 block of Sherburne Avenue, the property values of our surrounding properties will not increase accordingly, but instead the property value of the new home will slowly decrease. 'Loning Appeals Letter June 20, 1995 Page 3, 1995 �� S� � Please find attached petition signed by the residents of the community to stop construction of the new home on the property lot located at d65 Sherbume Avenue. We sincerely believe that the Board of Zoning Appeals made an error. We further believe that rehabilitation of surrounding homes through the use of city loans and grants will uplift the whole area and would be a better use of public funds. Therefore the Thomas-Dale Block Club requests that the St. Paul City Council uphold our Appeal and deny the variance previously granted by the Board of Zoning Appeal. Sincerely, Jo, r TDBC Executive Director JH/dem enc. cc: St. Paul City Council Members Mr. Paui Fate, Executive Director LISC _�� . �s- r��7 , Petition to Sto� New Home Construction at 465 Sherbume Avenue. ' We the residents of the 400 block of Sherburne Avenue, do hereby sign this petition in order to stop the new home mnstruckion at 465 Sherbume Avenue. Our recommendation to the city of St Paul is to review the plans for new home construction at 465 Sherburne Avenue in St. Paul, and provide some form of rehabilitation loans and/or grants for the residents surrounding 465 Sherbume before new home construction. SIGNED TI�IIS 1ST DAY OF JUNE 1995. NAME ADDRESS PHONE RENT OR NUMBER OWN , � `M�- -� � ` � !� f- ; %�j,�� y�� l�' �� r C� (o � o N ��+�,�� S�. ��k�.y �- 7 S z� ,.�z � S � � . ,.� � � Z� y' �3_% S : .av� ------ � � L ( c,�.�.`2 � � � V ' � l S�� t' � v. L \ � n- / `-I- `7 �' �' � �..._ � ��-� -t��..rt C��$,�.,,. �-}- `t� S l., z�y,.,.--,� ,{ �- �., S � �� -- � 7G ��ww� Cl �ti e�.: ' �.��"�� _. � S � i �� ,� �ns � ` S `� `. --.� ` �ti�� o T ' \ — ` S � � � � i � � + `-f - �J '-�" S � LL � 4 u— t .. ti � .'C. // � ' � J � � \.7'+ `"' -`- � �.�.�-,,��' 4 � � 2 \��:., _.. _. _ . . .. � �s"�� BOARD OE ZONING APPEALS STAFF REPORT l. APPLICANT: Greater Frogtown Comm. Dev. Corp. FILE /f 95-099 2. CLASSIFICATTON: Major Vaziance DATE OF HEARING: 06/OS/95 3. LOCATION: 465 Sherbume Ave. 4. LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Lot 39, Block 15, Smith's Sub Div of Stinson's Add. 5. PLANNING DISTRICT: 7 6. PRESENT ZOI�TING: RT-1 ZONING CODE REFERENCE: 61.101(j) 7. STAFF INVESTIGATION AND REPORT: DATE: 5/24/95 BY: John Hardwick A. PURPOSE: A minimum width variance to construct a new singie family home. B. ACTION REQUEST'ED: Required minunum width of the principle structure is 22 feet. Twenty foot width is requested. C. SITE AND AREA CONDITIONS: This is a relatively level vacant lot and is 39' by 124'. 5urrounding Land Use: Primazily one and two family homes. D. BACKGROLTND: The proposed house is one of several new homes designed for low to middle income families as part of a joint project sponsored by the HRA, The Ciry of St. Paul Houses to Homes Program, The Local Initiatives Support Corp., The Saint Paul Building and Construction Trades Council, Western State Bank, URAP Funds from the Sherbume Initiative and several other corporate sponsors. E. FINDINGS: 1. � The property in question cannot be put to a reasonable use under the strict provisions of the code. The community and the architects have designed this house to fit this lot and to reflect other existing houses in the neighborhood. Also, there is a need to use a tested marketable design that fits within the development budget and is affordable to the tazgeted clientele. The plight of the land owner is due to circumstances unique to his property, and these circumstances were not created by the land owner. The lot is awned by the City HRA and is being donated for this project. The size and location of this lot are circumstances that were not created by property ownet. ,. . ,-- �5_ i��i File #95-099 Page Two The pioposed variance is in keeping with the spirit and intent of the code, and is consistent with the health, safety, comfort, morais and welfare of the inhabitants of the City of St. Pau1. Getting this vacant lot back on the taY role and providing affordable housing that will compliment the neighborhood is in keeping with the spirit and intent of the code. 4. The proposed variance will not impair an adequate supply of light and air to adjacent property, nor will it alter the essential character of the surrounding area or unreasonabiy diminish established property values within the surrounding area. The narrow design will allow greater than normal setbacks. The houses will include a full basement, double car garage, appliances and fire sprinkler systems. The average sales price of these homes is $75,000, which is at the high end of the real estate mazket for this neighborhood. 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 ]ocated, nor would it alter or change the zoning district classification of the property. This variance, if granted would not alter or change 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. F. DISTRICT COLTNCIL RECONID�I�TAATION: As of the date of [his report we have not received a recommendation from District 4. G. STAFF RECONIMENDATION: Based on findings 1 through 6, staff recommends approvai of the variance. .:�; - ZONMG BOARD ' :�� M-��'= r� � # 9�-0� APPLICATiON FdR ZON►NG ORDiNANC� �i�AAiC� L CITY OF SAINT PAUL A VARIANCE OF ZONING CODE CHAPTER �� , SECTION ' �' PARAGRAPH � IS REQUESTED IN CONFORMITy WITH THE POWERS VE TED IN THE BOARD OF ZONING AP- }J�� Cy,f5f15+r.te�(-[ c� � R PEAIS TO PERMIT THE � '!r ON PROPERTY , t h c�'Y�-- DESCRIBED BELOW. _� t !l /A A. Applicant; DAYTIME TELEPHC 1. Property interest of applicant: 2. Name of owner (if B. Property Description: ADDRESS 2. 3. ZIPCODE � �� =.) non �rc{7�-F— deU�'- 1c-�a Y' CCS�1a �', 11:Cc.d cL. , t ) -� Y m ��h 5 �cr�' S+��<<-cn' Legal description: LOT� BLOCK �� AD�. -- , r . � e�-� Lotstze: I�� 13� 38 �E 124.Sf tY� ��? � rn \,�C{C't�t��` Present Use �""� Present Zonin9 Dist. C. ReasonsforRequest: �-Cv� �'�'?'f�-C�'��"� �-`�`a � 1. Pro osed use � ° st-L� �_ 1 \`�� ia �,�. � L� �,a 2� � 2. What physicai characteristics of the property prevent its being used for any of the permitted uses in your zone? (topography, soil cond�ions, size and shape of lot, etc.) (�o p e 3. State the specific variation requested, giving distances where appropriate. ! � --�-6 a I 1 ew L� � Id i n� w�� I- t-� -I-v n zo �- (SeP a��'�� r�»c� � �l�r��,� 4. Expiain how yo�r case conforms to each of the following: a. That the strict application of the provisions of the Zoning Ordinance would resuli in peculiar or exceptional practical difficulties, or exceptional undue hardships. d� �e �!-0 5 m� l l C� �� z e. �imn �� nef �� , c�u�� a",-Ff-�, �f � ��' � �S .� (� ,�y� {"i5: i�. 5rir�n ^, t , s.K rt �.•• /b. �ha t e gran oT� vadance wili , -�- not be a substantfal detriment to '`�g� CASH�ERS�ISE ONL1!'� � public good or a substantial impair- S_'•�L t'fL i��] C� ment of the intent and purpose of ��`�� the Zoning Ordinance. �., L � �!-iA!�UE x>i�C ��i7Z� f'f�i 5 �J'�U10-t�S�oL G� t, G�� q"l� �� _ Sianature ��,�,� i � F�IG�qs-o99 � ��_ �� Dayton's Bluff Neighborhood Housing Services, Inc. 951 East Fifth Street, St. Paul, MN 55106 (612) 774-6995 • Fax (612) 774-0445 May 17, 1995 Mr. Lawrence R. Zangs Zoning Technician Office of License, Inspections and Environmental Frotection Suite 310 350 St. Peter Sueet Saint Paul, MN 55102-1510 Re: Zoning Variance for 881 Euclid, 528 Edmund, 447 Charles and 465 Sherburne Dear Mr. Zangs: This letter is designed to give you information on the background and necessity for obtaining house width variances for the above four addresses. First, you need to know that all of the houses (a total of nine houses will be built under this program) are sold to families that earn between $25,000 and $30,000 in annual income. Further, the foliowing development and cost matters have been completed: 1. Soil testing. 2. Titie and insurance work. 3. Appraisals. 4. Completed purchase agreements with end buyers. 5. Ali of the lender and community approvals. 6. Architectural and civil engineering. 7. Surveying. 8. Construction bidding. 9. Construction closings are scheduled for June 8, 1995, with construction completion in August and September of 1995. The average development cost of each home, which excludes land value (the lots are owned by the HRA of the City of St. Paul and are being sold for $1.00 each to enhance homestead ownership) is approximately $144,224. These are not cheap or poorly built houses. We have received broad based fmancial support. The funding far these houses is coming from the following sources: 1. The City of St. Paul Houses to Homes Program $55,000 per house (grantfunds) . F;��95�099 ^�^ ��"� �, �' Zangs May 17, 1995 Page 2 2. The I.ocal Initiatives Support Corporation Construction L,ender offering reduced rates and favorabie terms to our local community development corporations to aid the production of affordable housing in the City of St. Paul. 3. The Saint Paul Building and Construction Trades Council. $16,000 total grantfor Frogtown houses 4. Western Bank Corporate Sponsor giving $5,000 grantfor Frogtown houses 5. Several other Corporate Sponsors that will be announced by the end of the month. 6, URAP Funds from the Sherburne Initiative $10,000 per house (grant funds) for Frogtown houses. The average sale price of the homes, which includes full basement, double car garage, appliances and interior life safety sprinkler systems, is $75,000. These sale prices are at the "high end" of the real estate market for our neighborhoods. Second, the community has been involved for over a year in evaluating vacant lots, both as to the lots availabiliry and desirability. The community and the architects have uied to design houses that would fii into their individual locations and yet would reflect the particular urban market of our neighborhoods. It is also important to note that all of the members of the design team wanted to make sure that several designs would be available for the purchasers so as to ensure a variety of exteriors and floor pians. Yet, the design team had to cognizant of the fact tt�at our purct�asers, particular because of their tight i�omes, would not be able to afford the houses that needed extensive ongoing maintenance or had large operating costs, such as utilities and real estate taYes. Therefore, efficient designs and floor plans were mandatory. Our neighborhoods have many lots and many more coming due to the aging housing stock and the cost of rehabilitation. Third, each of the new construction house designs can be found in presently existing older house designs of our neighborhoods. Further, our neighborhoods have plenty of existing houses that are smaller in both width and square footage, though those houses are generally in need of maintenance and are not energy efficient. We believe thatthese houses are houses that fit into our neighborhoods in style, size and sale pricing. We just don't have a neighborhood or a market clientele that can "afford" to have larger houses than those proposed. Zangs May 17, 1995 Page 3 / � q�-o99 j �� _ Fourth, each of these houses have been built before and have been accepted in our market piace. Please note the following addresses and the comparable house for your information: Proposed Home I.ocation 1. 881 Euclid and 465 Sherburne 2. 447 Charles 3. 528 Edmund Previously Built I.ocation 308 Thomas 203 Sherbume and 676 East Third 415 Charles If you wish to view any of the previously built houses you may call our ofiice and we will anange for a tour of the house along with meeting the present owners. We hope this information is helpful. Please support our quality affordable housing efforts in our neighborhoods of ttxe City of St. Paul. Sincerely, � 1 �.'Q✓�`� �:=''" f Barbara Larson, Vice President Dayton's Bluff Neighborhood Aousing Services, Inc. E1�-231—d115 LHE RRCHITECTS LHB Enoineers F� An.hitPCts 4600 West 77th Street, Suite 3U2 Minneap�ISs, MN 55435 613 s31-s971 Fax 61z 531-0115 May 18, 1995 Mr. Lawrence R Zangs zoning Technician Office ofLicense, Inspections and EnvirOntnentaf Prptection 350 St. Peter Street, Suite 310 SaintPaal, MN 55102-i510 RE: THOMAS DALE AND AAYTON'S BT,UFF kTQUSING F17� # 95-099 � �� I am writing this lettec in support of granti.ng variances for the (4) houses recently submitted that may not be allowed due to their widths being less than 22'. The £ollowing are several reasons for our support. Past F�'►story: Each of these houses has been built in prevlous years with ful] approval by the City of St. Pau1. The following are the actuat addresses for your review. �.�- �I 881 Euclid �}47 Chartes 528 Bdmund 465 Sherburne uilt previousiv 3Q8 Thomas 203 Sherbume, 669 Sixth, & several l.ocations at Lyton Park 415 Charles 308 �'homas The houses built have zeceived great praise by city officials, books on af�'ordable housing and mosrt importantly, huyers. o Neighborhood Confeat: Although these nei�mhborhoods both contain a variety of styles and sizes of buildings, 3t is ciear that many e�sting houses ase 3ess than 22' wide. Vi'e have worked with the city znd variovs neighborhood groups, going to great lengths to respect e�nsting houses. �n facY Yhe frant yard set baok is Yypically detarmined by the ave.rage on the st�eet versus the zoning code guidelines. Evan the St. Paul Heritage �resarvation Committee has appcoved some of these designs. sus �aa MA �� 1s°ss s�:oa Pu.uth, Uth A4inneapoIis, A�IN 512-��1-�115 LHB AF'i�HITECTS �� F�3 MAY 1�'9� 1�:�4� Fi Ic �95-099 � . �.� ^i��( property Wldth and Privacy: Ali of the lots in question are 40' wide. Respecting the pro�erty ]ine set backs and having houses more tt�an 22' wide creates narrow side pards_ o Difference fram Code: Three o£the four houses in question are at least 20' wide. All of them appear widez with bays and other extensions. rllteruxtives: Any other atternative will be drasdC311y more expensive. I would like to suggest that we go to the sites where these houses were built previously to laok at then� first hand. The owners, devel.opezs and other team members are very proud of their work and we ask you again to consider the vaziances. Please cail me wi.th any questions. Respectfulty, �t C�l1�?t,e-� RIC�.AHD A. CARTETt, AIA NTANAGING PA�t�NEii cc: Dayton's BluffNeighborhood Ho�asing Servi�es Greater Frogtowrt CDC G:1ADN,Sh�ivPU0C5\PSlORdSAL1LARAY.WPD %-i1c�9�-099 � : �' z; z � , :�;'n:='' May 16,1995 Mr. Lawtence R. Zangs Zonin$ Tecnnician Office of Licensa, Inspections and L�nvironmentat Proteckion Suite 3I0 350 St. PeYer 5treet SaintPaul,MN 55102-1510 �,� "�`°�� Thomas • Dale District 7 Commmiity Council, Inc. 369 University pvenue St. Peui, MN 55103 298-5068 Ro; Zoning Varianco for 881 L'uclid, 528 Edmund, 447 Chnrles and 465 3herburne I3ear Mr. Zangs: This letter is designed to give you informa[ion on the bpck ground and necessity for obtaining house width variances for the abova �our addx�sses. First, you need to lrnow that all of the houses ;a total of nina houses will be built under this progrsm) are soid to familics th&t earn between $25,000. and $3D,ODD. in annual income. Purther, tha fo11ow3ng development and cost matters huve been completeei: 1. 2. 3, 4. 5. 6. Soil TesCng. Tikle and Jnsurance work. Appraisats. Completed purchase agreements with end Buyers. All of the lendez and community approvaIs. Architectural and civil onguteering. F� �� 9�"- 099 � � �i�� `� - 7. siuvoying. 8. Constcucrion bidding. 9. Constiucdon closings are scheduled for June 8th, I995, with construction compietion in August and Sepumber of 1995. The average deve�opmont oosts of each home, which axcludes land value (the lots are owned by the HRA of the City of St. Paul and our being soId for $1.00 each to enhance homestcad ownarship.), is approximatcly $144, 224, These aze not cheap or poorly built houses. We have received broad baseci financial support. The funding for thesB houses is coming from the following sources: 1• The City of St. Paul Houses fo* Homes Progra�n $55,040, per house (grant funds) 2. The Local Initiative Support Corporation, Consttuction I,ender offering reduced rutes and favorabie te�ms w our local; community development corporadons to aid the production of affordable housing in the City oF St Paul. 3• The Saint Paul Building and Construction Trades Couneil, $16,000. total grnnt, for Frogtown tiauses 4. Western Bank, Corporuto Sponsor giving $5,000. grant for Frogtown housos 5. Several other Corporata Sponsors that will be announccd by the end of the month. 6. iJRAP Funds from the Sherburne Initiative. $10,000, a house (grant funds) £or Frogtown houaes. The everage sale prlce of the homes, which includes full basement, doubie car garage, applisnces and interior life safety sprinklcr systems; is $75,000. Thcse sale prices are at tha "high" end of the real estate market for our neighborhoods. Second, the community has bein involved far over a year in evaluating vacant lots, both as to the lots availability and dcsirability, The community and the archiYects have uied to desi.gn hauses that would fit into their individu�l locadons and yet would reflect the particular urban market of our neighborhoods. It is aiso important to nota that all of the membcrs of the design teum wanted ro malco sure thac severa2 designs would be available for the purchascrs so as to ansure a variety of extcriors and floor plans. Yet, tho design team had to be cognizant of the fact that our purchasers, in particular thelr tight incomes, Fi'le �95-099 �.^ (� i� r l s would not be able to afford the houses that needed extensive on going mauitenance or had laz'ge operating eosts, such as ufilities and real estat� ta�ces. ThereFore, efficient dosigns and floor plans were rnandatory. Our neigt�borhoods have many lots and many moxe coming due to the aging housing stock and the cost of rehabilitation. Third, oach of the new consiruction house designs can ba found in present existing older houge designs of our noighborhoods. Further, our neighborhoods have plenty of existing houses that are both smaIler in width and amaller in square footage, though thoso houses are generally in need of maintenance and our not energy efficient. We bclieve that those houses at� houses that fit into our neighborhooda, both in style, siza and in sale pricing. We just don't have a neighborhood or a mxrket cHentelc that can "affoxd" to have Iarger houses than those proposed. Foutth, oaeh of t6ese houses have been built befo� e and have beon accepted 3n our market pince. Please note the following addzesses and tha comparabio house for your information: 1, 2. 3. Proposed �-Iome Location 881 Eqciid and 465 Shcrburne 447 Charles 528 Edmund Previously 13uilt Locadon 308 Thomas 203 Sherburne & 6'I6 g. 3rd 415 Charies If you wish to view any of the previously buiit houses you may call our offices and we wiii arrange for a tour of the house along with meeting the present owners. We hope this information is heipful. Please support our quality affordable housing efforts 3n our neighborhoods of the City of St Paul. Kath, President town Community Nu. tviaT� tsoeyi , V�ce President Thomas-Dale Dis 'ct 7 Communiry Council, Inc. Ivf�'• Larry Meuwissen, Chair Pcrson Dayton's $luff Neighborhood Houeing Service 7`�.��". 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Property is ABSTRACT. _ _� � — r'� ALLEY � I �o i 40 � � � � � � � N � I I � I r� � a.REA is �+96�t sq rt mol. n �i,�' �. � �� - 9 CAL� 3 inch = 1W ieet I � _ � — I EAST � 39•$7 M '�' �+0 40 � �o � ` 4 I � � � � 1 N � ::��` � ��? w r-! � K1 I � ri O I z � �+o � �so � • � � . � � 39 q �;o WFST � !'4 �: � � �I K� ri e � O � . �; — I-hergbr certify_t2�at thie nurva7, P2an, or report xas prepared,by me or undpr ep:direct eupervie4on anc� that Z nm a duly Reglatered Lend 9urveyor i:nder._ the_ la�ra of the 3tat.e of Minnesota. ' Date cJ O� — 93 Reg. 2�10. 1�46 C.�. { N I � � I I �+o � �+o ._. r� � — --'"� � �--_ � - � Bearing�, s;e asa�$.. � in3lcatea iovnd 'iron mamment. O indicatea. irosi pipe eet. xith R.L.9. cap # 14946. M indicatea meaaured "valuen xbere_ there ia disagrzement with recor� values. N0,4TN L4ND S(JRVEYING CC31�dPQN1Y rxoRev�cw " � rrH r.[sor� ..._..._._...__._.—_._. �.. � �_...�..r. _..._._._.s�:.._._...�.-b I�Teighbors Helping Neighbors =->-., , June 1, 1995 Mr. John Harwick Zoning Administration St. Paui Board of Zoning Appeals City Hall 15 W. Kellogg Street St. Paul, MN 55101 REF: Zoning Appeal on New Home Construction at 465 Sherburne Avenue File No. 95-099 Dear Mr. Hardwick: We the residents of the 400 Block of Sherburne Avenue, strongly oppose the building of a new single family home at 465 Sherbume Avenue in St. Paul, for the following reasons: 1. We feel that the property lot located at 465 Sherburne Avenue is to smali to build a single family home of any substantial size. 2. There is a boarded, bumt-out building two doors down on a much larger property ]ot, which represents an eyesore for this block. The counter for this eyesore is that the property lot at 465 Sherbume is well maintained by the Thomas-Dale Biock Club. 3. We feel that ii would be un,}ust for the residents of this block to begin new construction on this block when at least 97% of Sherbume Avenue From Western Avenue to Lexington Avenue needs some form of Rehabilitation work. 4. We sincerely feel that if new home construction begins at 465 Sherbume before rehabilitation begins on the surrounding homes on the 400 block of Sherbume, the property values of our sunounding properties will decrease in value. 5. We the residents of this block believe and sincerely hope, that in your plans to make decisions in regards to new home construction within the community, would invite us {the residents of the 400 Block of Sherbume) to the decision making tab3e. This would ailow us to assist in any decisions to be made on new home construction or rehabilitation surrounding our properties. 689 North Dale • St. Paul, lfinnesota 55103 • (612) 292-0761 THOII�IA�-D�E �3IACK CLUBS t Mr. John Harwick Zoning Administration June 1, 1995 Page 2 � S � �� If your plans do not include immediate plans for rehabilitation loans or grants for thesurrounding properties around the property lot located at 465 Sherbume, we strongly suggest that another location be identified for new home construction. Attached is a petition signed by the residents of this community to stop new home reconstruction at 465 Sherburne Avenue. We sincerely hope that the recommendations listed in this letter/petition are taken into consideration. Sincerely, � J hnny Howard TDBC Executive Direcior cc: Councilman Jerry Blakey St. Paul City Councii - �Ward Shem Shakir, Executive Director Frogtown Action Alliance Jean Stayley Thomas-Dale Distict 7 Planning Council Greater Frogtown Community Development Council attachment JH/dem 1. SLSNRAY-BATTLECREEK-HIGHWOOD 2. HAZEL PARK HADEN-PROSPERIT'Y HILLCREST 3. WEST SIDE 4. DAYTON'S BLUFF 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. il. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. PAYNE-PHAI.EN NORTH END THOMAS-DALE SI3MMIT-UNIVERSITY WEST SEVENTT3 �� / f COMO HAMLTNE-MIDWAY ST. 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L o 0 00,0.{�;0 ,Y� � ci: Y,'c;o �: o;, �10 �,_;, , ■a� �0000ia:i ��eeeeeee � , � CITY OF SAINT PAUL BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS RE50LUTION ZONING FILE NUMBER: 9s-o99 DATE: .tune s 1995 � �� r G� , , � , WHEREAS, GREATER FROGTOWN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORAT'ION has applied for a variance from the strict application of the provis3ons of Sect3on 61.101(j) of the Saint Paul Legislative Code pertaining to the construction of a single family home in the RT-1 zoning district at 465 SHERBURNE AVE; az:d VJHEREAS, the Saint Paul Boazd of Zoning Appeals conducted a public heazing on 06/0S/95, pursuant to said appeal in accordance with the requirements of Section 64.205 of the Legislative Code; and WHEREAS, the Saint Paul Boazd of Zonina 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. The community and the azchitects have designed this house to fit this lot and to reflect other existing houses in the neighborhood. Also, there is a need to use a tested mazketable design that fits within the development budget and is affordable to the targeted clientele. 2. The plight of the ]and owner is due to cirwmstances unique to his property, and these circumstances were not created by the ]az�d owner. The lot is owned by the City HRA and is bein� donated for this proyect. The size and location of this lot aze circumstances that were not created by property owner. 3. The proposed vaziance is in keeping with the spirit and intent of the code, and is consistent with the health, safety, comfort, morals and welfaze of the inhabitants of the City of St. Paul. Gettina this vacant lot back on the tax role and providing affordable housing that will compliment the neighborhood is in keeping with the spirit and intent of the code. 4. The proposed variance wi11 not impair an adequate supply of light and air to adjacent properiy, nor wil] it alter the essential chazacter of the surroundin� area or unreasonably diminish established property values within the surzounding azea. Tf�e narrow design will allow greater than normal setbacks. Ttse houses will include a full basement, double caz garage, appliances and fire sprinkler systems. The average sales price of these homes is $75,QQ0, which is at the hi�h end of the real estate mazket for this neighborhood. The vaziance, 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 ]ocated, nor would it alter or change the zoning district classification of the property. This vaziance, if granted would not alter or change the zoning classification of the property. 6. The request for variance is not based primarily on a desire to increase the value or income potentia( of the parcel of ]and. ., � G�I�-��' „ File #95-099 Page Two I�'OW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Saint Paul Board of Zoning Appeals that the provisions of Section 61.101(j) be hereby waived to allow a 20 foot width to construct a new single family home on property located at 465 SHERBURNE AVE and le�ally described as Lot 39, Block 15, Smith's Sub. Div. of Bloocks 9, 10, IS and 16, Stinson's Add.; in accordance with the application for variance and the site plan on file with the Zoning Administrator. MOVED BY : Alton SECONDED BY: T�n IN FAVOR: s AGAINST: 2 MAILED: June 6, 1995 TIME LIMIT: No order of the Board of Zoning Appeals permitting ffie erection or alteration of a building or off-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. Tn 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 Councit within 15 days by anyone affected by the decisiort. Building 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 final determination of the appeal. CERTIFICATION: I, the undersigned Secretaty to the Board of Zoning Appeals tor 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 ��'hole thereof, as based on approved minutes of the Saint Paul Board of Zoning Appeals meeting held on June 5, 1995 and on record in the Office of License Inspection and Environmental Protection, 35Q St. Peter Street, Saint Paul, Minnesota. SAINT PAUL BQARD OF ZONING APPEALS Sue Synstegaard Secretary to the Board � � �� , � - :, MI1�tUT�S OF THE MEfiTING Ofi THE EOARD OP ZONING APPEALS CTTY COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 330 CITY HALL ST. PAUL, MINNESOTA, JUNE 5, 1995 PRLSENT: Mmes. Maddox, Bogen and Liston; Messrs. Alton, Scherman, 'I1�Ily and Wiison of the IIoard of Zoning Appeals; Mr. Segal, Assistant City Attorney; Ms. Lane, Mr. Hardwick, Ms. Synstegaard and Ms. Dufeck of the Office of License, Inspection, and Lnvironmental Protection. ABSENT None The meeting �vas chaired by Joyce Maddox, Chair. GREATER FROGTOWN COMMUNITY D�VELOPMENT CORPORATION (#95-0971 - 447 CHARLES AVENUE: A zoning variance application ro construct a single family home with a 20 foot width, 22 foot width required. GREATER FROGTOWN COMMUNITY D�VELOPMLNT CORPORATION (1195-0981 - 528 EDMUND AVENU�: A zoning variance application to construct a new single family home wi[h a 20 foot width, 22 foot width required. GREATER FROGTOWN COMMUNITY DEV�LOPMENT CORPORATION (1195-0991 - 465 SHERBURNE AVENUE: A zoning variance application ro construct a new single family home with a 20 foot width, 22 foot width required. The applicant was present. There was opposition present at the I�earing. Mr. Hlydwick showed slides of the site and reviewed the staff report with a recommendation for approval for all three cases. Kevin Kittleson, board member of the Greater Progtown Communiry Development Corporation and chair of the district 7 Sherburne Initiative Pro}ect, discussed the narrower design. The appiication for 528 �dmm�d Avenue is for a 16 foot wide single family home. 447 Charles Avenue and 465 Sherburne Avenue to be remained at 20 foot single Samily homes. Daniel and 7oyce Glass, 520 Ecimund Avenue and Barb Lammers, S31 Ldmund Avenue, submilted a petition of opposition to the variance on 528 Edmund Avenue. Johnny Howard, 689 North Dale Directot of the Thomas/Da1e Block Club, presented a letter to Board in opposition. Yolanda Nixon, 462 Sherburne Avenue statecl that the residence of the 400 block of Sherburne Avenue strongly opposes the construction of a new single f:�mily home at 465 Sherburne Avenue on. Tliey feel that the lot is too small to build a new single family home. IIearing no further testimony, Ms. Maddox closed the public portion of the mee[ing. � 1 � � �� File #'s 95-097, 95-098, 95-099 Page Two Mr. Aiton moved to approve the variance request and resolution of 447 Charles Avenue based on findings 1 through 6. Ms. Eogen seconded the motion, which passed on a roll call vote of 5 to 2 (Wilson, Scherman). Ms. Bogen moved to deny the variai:ce request and of 528 Edmund Avenue based on findings 1 through 6. Mr. Tully seconded the motion, wl�ich passed on a roll call vote of 4 to 3(Alton, Liston, Tully). Mr. Alton moved to approve the variance requesc and resolution of 465 Sherburne Avenue based on findings 1 through 6. Mr. Tul]y seconded the motion, which passed on a roll call vote of 5 to 2 (Wilson, Scherman). S �ed b�G�Gy^?/'�/ C ohn Hardwick Approved by: �✓�� Joyce Maddox, Chair