Set October 14, 2025, as the date of the public hearing to review two variances; to increase the allowable maximum ground coverage from 30% to 37% in the R-2, one-and-two family dwelling district; and to decrease the required corner side yard setback from 15' to 8.5' (307 Mound Avenue); by request of Lori Schlueter.

Set October 14, 2025, as the date of public hearing to review the ordinances.

The applicant, Lori Schlueter, is requesting to set October 14, 2025, as the date of public hearing to review a variance from Chapter 10, Article II, Division 4, Sec.10-137 of the Mankato City Code to increase the allowable maximum ground coverage from 30% to 37%, for a total lot coverage of 1,358 square feet in the R-2, one-and-two family dwelling district; and a variance from Chapter 10 Article X, Division 1, Sec. 10-1465 to decrease the required corner side yard setback from 15 feet to 8.5 feet. The property is described as the west 48 feet of Lots 8 and 9, Block 5, Hubbell’s Addition (307 Mound Avenue). 

The variance is being requested in order to allow for the construction of a new, 22’ X 25’ detached garage. The garage will be in approximately the same location as the existing garage located on the property. The existing garage will be demolished and replaced by the proposed new garage. The applicant is seeking a new garage that will be larger to accommodate vehicles and storage.