HomeMy WebLinkAbout1995 05-18 Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting Minutes RegularMINUTES OF THE EDINA ZONING
BOARD OF APPEALS
HELD ON THURSDAY, MAY 18, 1995
5:30 P.M., MANAGER'S CONFERENCE ROOM
MEMBERS PRESENT: Acting Chair, Helen McClelland, Mike Lewis and Geof
Workinger
MEMBERS ABSENT: Gordon Johnson, Len Olson
STAFF PRESENT: Kris Aaker, Jackie Hoogenakker
I. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES:
The minutes for the March 16, 1995 meeting were filed as submitted.
II. NEW BUSINESS:
B-95-11 Raymond R. and Sarah M. Johnson
4620 West 63rd Street
Lot 19, Block 2, Valley View Ridge
Request: A 12 foot sidestreet setback variance for a deck
Ms. Aaker informed the board the subject property is located in the north west
corner of West 63rd Street and Ashcroft Avenue. The home consists of a one story
rambler fronting west 63rd Street. The homeowners are hoping to construct a deck
into the eastern sideyard area. They hope to construct the deck within three feet of
the side street property boundary.
Ms. Aaker concluded Given the unique lot shape, house location and adjacent
lot orientations staff could support a variance from the 15 foot sidestreet requirement.
Staff would suggest a five foot setback (10 foot variance), which would be consistent
with an interior sideyard and rearyard setback minimum.
The proponents, Mr. and Mrs. Johnson were present.
Ms. McClelland asked Mr. Johnson if they are proposing to screen the deck.
Mr. Johnson responded they want to screen the deck with a four foot fence with
lattice on the top to protect the deck and kitchen area from vehicle headlights.
Continuing, Mr. Johnson explained presently we have an existing patio, and now
desire a more seamless approach. Mr. Johnson added the reason he would like the
extra two feet from staff's recommended 10 feet is because they do not want space
between the deck and the fence. The two foot strip would be hard to maintain and
could create a safety consideration.
Ms. McClelland asked Ms. Aaker what setback she would feel comfortable with.
Ms. Aaker said she would like the deck to be five feet from the property boundary, not
the proposed three feet.
Mr. Ken Guetzke, 6221 Ashcroft Avenue, told board members he has no
objection to the proposed deck, but wants some assurance that the deck remains
unenclosed. Ms. Aaker said if the proponent were to desire to enclose the deck they
would need to apply for another variance.
Mr. Lewis said as he views the proposal he finds there is a hardship because
of the curve of the street, and the unusual lot shape, and does not have a problem
with it.
Mr. Workinger said he is not comfortable with the setting of a precedent, and
questioned Mr. Johnson how far the deck is off the ground. Mr. Johnson responded
around two feet. Continuing, Mr. Workinger asked Mr. Johnson if he intends to
replace the existing fencing. Mr. Johnson said the fencing will be replaced along
Ashcroft Avenue.
A brief discussion ensued.
Mr. Lewis moved to recommend variance approval as submitted, subject to the
plans presented, noting a hardship results from the unusual shape of the property, and
its alignment to the street, with the additional condition that the chain link fence will
be replaced with a four foot wood fence with two feet of lattice on top along Ashcroft
Avenue, noting the approval is for a unenclosed deck, any other structure would need
city approval. Mr. Workinger seconded the motion. All voted aye, motion carried.
III. ADJOURNMENT:
The meeting was adjourned at 5:45 p.m.
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