Title
Public hearing to consider Chue Vang's appeal of a decision by the Board of Zoning Appeals denying variances of the off-street parking requirement and driveway width requirement.
Body
See attached Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA) Resolution
The applicant is requesting the following variances: 1) The zoning code states that off-street parking spaces shall not be located in a front yard; the applicant is requesting a variance from this requirement. 2) The zoning code states that driveways that access a public street in front yards may be up to four (4) feet wider than the garage door within 30 feet of the garage. The width of the garage door is 16’, which allows a driveway width of 20’. However, this driveway is 30’ wide, resulting in a variance request of 10’.
Required Background Information
Chue Vang is appealing a decision by the Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA) denying a variance of the off-street parking requirement that prohibits parking in the front yard and driveway width requirement that stipulates driveways cannot extend 4' past the garage door in order to legalize the existing concrete parking pad. Mr. Vang requested the following variances: 1.) to allow off-street parking in the front yard, 2.) a driveway width of 30'.
Does this issue fall within the 60 day rule? Yes
If yes, when does the 60 days expire? December 26, 2019
Has an extension been granted? Yes
If so, to what date? February 20, 2020
A letter extending the deadline for action by another 60 days was sent on December 26, 2019.
Key Staff Contact
Matthew Graybar 651-266-9080 or at matthew.graybar@ci.stpaul.mn.us