HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 2015-021 Lot Division 3621 & 3625 West 54th Street RESOLUTION NO. 2015-21
APPROVING A LOT DIVISION WITH VARIANCES
AT 3621 AND 3625 54TH STREET WEST
BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Edina,Minnesota,as follows:
Section 1. BACKGROUND.
1.01 Donnay Homes are proposing to split their existing lot into two lots to create a lot line
separation of a new double-dwelling at 3621 and 3625 54th Street West.
1.02 The following escribed tract of land is requested to be divided:
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Lots 6 and 7, Block 2,IVANDALE PARK,Hennepin County Minnesota.
1.03 The owner of the described land desires to subdivide said tract in to the following described
new and separate parcels (herein called"parcels') described as follows:
Lot 6,Block 2, IVANDALE PARK, Hennepin County Minnesota;AND
Lot 7, Block 2,IVANDALE PARK, Hennepin County Minnesota.
1.04 To accommodate the request,the following is required:
➢ A two-foot side street setback variance from 20 feet to 18 feet, so the garage adjacent to Drew
Avenue has its opening facing Drew,rather than 54th Street;
➢ A lot area variance from 15,000 square feet to 10,748 square feet and lot width variance from
90 to 80 feet to build the new structure. The lot size and width are existing conditions, but
would still require a variance;and
➢ A lot division to create a party-wall division of the new structure. The new structure would be
built with a fire rated wall separating the two units. This would provide protection for each
unit,should there be a fire on the other side.
1.05 On January 28, 2015, the Planning Commission recommended approval of the lot division on a
Vote of 8-0.
Section 2. FINDINGS
2.01 Approval is based on the following findings:
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1. The proposed variances for lot area and width are reasonable given that the existing lot is
substandard at 10,748 square feet in size and 80 feet in width.There is no change in use of
the property.
2. The small size of the existing property is not uncommon in the R-2 zoning district.
3. The character of the neighborhood would not be altered. The site contains a double
dwelling,and would contain a new double dwelling upon approval of both variances.
4. The practical difficulties that limit development of the property are the narrow lot width
and substandard lot size.
5. The drainage plan would direct run-off away from adjacent properties,which would be
an improvement over existing conditions.
6. The applicant could relocate the garage opening for the garage to 54th Street,and all
required setbacks would be met. However,by having the garage face Drew,there would
be more building articulation along that side wall,and each side of the home facing the
street would appear to be a single family home.These conditions would be more
consistent with the neighborhood given the single family homes that exist across the
street from each garage door opening.
7. The units will be separated by a fire-wall;and be verified by the City's building official.
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Section 3. APPROVAL
NOW THEREFORE,it is hereby resolved by the City Council of the City of Edina,approves
the Lot Division and Variance for 3621 and 3625 54th Street West, subject to the following conditions:
1. The new double dwelling shall be built per the submitted plans date stamped December
24,2014,and January 9,2015.
2. The 24-inch Locust and 22-inch Locust on the site shall be maintained and protected
during construction.
3. The applicant shall plant and additional 4-inch Maple on each new lot to replace the 12-
inch Maple that is to be removed.
4. Each unit shall have separate utility hook-ups.
5. The units will be separated by a fire-wall;and be verified by the City's building official.
6. The applicant shall maintain the existing shrubs per the proposed landscape plan.
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Adopted this U- ' ay of _,2015.
ATTEST: AA / )MI--1"0'
Debra A. Mang n, i erk - James B. Hovland,-Ma
STATE OF MINNESOTA )
COUNTY OF HENNEPIN )SS
CITY OF EDINA )
CERTIFICATE OF CITY CLERK
I, the undersigned duly appointed and acting City Clerk for the City of Edina do hereby certify that
the attached and foregoing Resolution was duly adopted by the Edina City Council at its Regular
Meeting of 2015, and as recorded in the Minutes of said Regular Meeting.
WITNESS my hand and seal of said City this day of 2015.
City Clerk