Set August 10, 2026, as the date of public hearing for a variance from Chapter 10, Article II, Division 3, Sec.10-97 of the Mankato City Code to decrease the front yard setback from 30 feet to 0 feet in the R-1, One-Family Dwelling District, to allow for the construction of an accessory structure (405 Ridgewood Street); by request of Brian and Tricia Sarff.

Set August 10, 2026, as the date of hearing to review the variance.

Brian and Tricia Sarff are requesting to set August 10, 2026, as the date of public hearing to review a variance from Chapter 10, Article II, Division 3, Sec.10-97 of the Mankato City Code to decrease the front yard setback from thirty feet (30’) to zero feet (0’) in the R-1, one-family dwelling, zoning district. The property is located at 405 Ridgewood Street and is legally described as the east 120’ of Ridgewood Street, lying north of Lot 28, Sunset View Addition, and lying south of Lot 97 and Vacated Alley, Oak Knoll, according to the plats on files and record with the Blue Earth County Recorder.

Mankato City Code requires that all lots provide setbacks from the property line to any structures, including a setback of an accessory shed structure. The required setbacks are determined based on the zoning district. The subject property is zoned R-1, one-family dwelling zoning district, and the proposed use is an approximately 12’ X 16’ accessory shed. The applicant is seeking a variance to reduce the required front yard setback from thirty feet (30) to zero feet (0). 

The applicant previously made an application for a vacation of the street, but withdrew the application after review by the Site Plan and Traffic Advisory Committee. The Committee's recommended action was for the applicant to apply for this variance.

An administrative hearing will be held on July 22, 2026, to gain feedback related to the application.