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Krummenacher v. City of Minnetonka. MN variance, existing nonconforming use.
The property owner in this appeal was granted a variance to expand a nonconforming garage on her property. Neighbor, dissatisfied with this action, appealed to the City Council, which affirmed the Planning Commission's determination. Both the District Court and the Court of Appeals affirmed.
The Minnesota Supreme Court, in an opinion authored by Justice Gildea, reversed and remanded. The Supreme Court held that the lower courts failed to apply the correct standard. According to the Supreme Court, the variance should be granted only if "the property in question cannot be put to reasonable use" without the variance. The case was remanded for application of this correct standard.
No. A08-1988, 783 N.W.2d 721 (Minn. June 24, 2010).
Please see the original opinion for the court's exact language.
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