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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1995 09-07 Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting Minutes RegularMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE EDINA ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS HELD ON THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER, 7, 1995 MEMBERS PRESENT: Acting Chair, Rose Mary Utne, Len Olson , Chuck Ingwalson MEMBERS ABSENT: David Runyan STAFF PRESENT: Kris Aaker, Jackie Hoogenakker I, APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES: The minutes of the July 7, 1995, meeting were filed as submitted. H. NEW BUSINESS: B-95-36 Dayton Hudson Corp/Target 7000 York Avenue South Lot 1, Block 2, Yorktown Zoning: PCD -3 Purpose: Amendment to parking agreement Ms. Aaker informed the board the subject property is located on the west side of York Avenue, south of West 70th Street and north of Hazelton Road. The property is a retail center with the following tenants; an Alta Cosmetic store, a Famous Footwear, a Paper Warehouse, a Pearl Vision store and a Target store. The total square footage of the building is approximately 165,875 square feet. Target comprises roughly 82 % of the building square footage with all other tenants occupying approximately 29,800 square feet. Ms. Aaker explained the purpose of the requested variance is to allow interior remodeling of the Target store and to allow expansion of floor area into some of the existing stockroom spaces. The 11,611 square foot expansion into the stockroom area will increase the square footage of the merchandise fixtures by approximately 4,153 square feet, roughly a 4.5 percent increase. Ms. Aaker said the proposed remodeling was prompted by customer's comments regarding the desire for wider aisles, faster checkout and improved sight lines. In addition the improvements are in response to American with Disabilities (ADA) requirements. The remodeling will provide an additional set of doors to access the building, north of the existing entrance, which should help balance parking usage. Ms. Aaker concluded staff supports the request for floor plan rearrangement subject to an The proponents, Mr. and Mrs. Adamek were present. A brief discussion ensued with board members in agreement, that the request is minimal in scope, and will not have a negative impact on the neighborhood. Mr. Olson moved variance approval subject to the plans presented. Mr. Ingwalson seconded the motion. All voted aye; motion carried. B-95-38 Joseph Buska 5216 Blake Road Lot 1, Block, 1, Evanswood 2nd Addition Zoning: R-1 Request: A 33 foot sidestreet setback variance for a corner lot addition Ms. Aaker informed board members the subject property is located on the west side of Blake Road, just south of Fox Meadow Lane. The property is a corner lot that was developed prior to when lots were platted fronting along Fox Meadow Lane to the north and west. The proponents are hoping to add onto the north side of their home. The addition will replace an existing porch with a larger expansion and will allow for a family room on the front floor and two bedrooms on the second floor. Ms. Aaker concluded given the existing conditions relating to the lot and limited allowable buildable area staff supports the request as submitted. The proponents, Mr. and Mrs. Buska were present to respond to questions. Mrs. Utne commented when visiting the site she observed a hedge, and dense vegetation along Fox Meadow, and questioned if the proponents believe the vegetation will survive construction. Mr. Buska said it is their goal to maintain as much vegetation as possible, and if anything dies, or is removed, it will be replaced. Mr. Ingwalson agreed, he said presently the site is heavily screened with vegetation, and if the vegetation remains, or after construction is restored to what exists today, the addition will not be as obtrusive. Mr. Buska reiterated it is their goal to maintain the vegetation. He added if all the vegetation is removed their privacy is compromised, and privacy is very important to them to maintain. Mr. Ingwalson asked Ms. Aaker if as a condition of approval they can recommend if plantings are lost as a result of construction, they are to be replaced. Ms. Aaker responded the board can recommend as a condition of approval that a landscaping plan be submitted restoring the vegetation to what exists today. Mr. Ingwalson moved variance approval, subject to the plans submitted, the use of matching materials, and the submission of a landscaping plan which restores the vegetation to what presently exists, to be reviewed, and approved by staff. Mr. Olson seconded the motion. All voted aye; motion carried. B-95-39 Terry A. Ingram 6000 France Avenue Lot 1, Block 2, The Pines Addition Zoning: R-1 Request: An 10 foot frontyard setback variance Ms. Aaker informed the board the subject property is located on the west side of France Avenue, on the corner of West 60th Street and France Avenue. The property consists of a 1 story single dwelling unit with expansion area. The homeowner purchased the property in May of 1995 and has been making improvements since the time of purchase. The homeowners hope to replace the existing front stoop with a deck. Ms. Aaker explained the most impacted property owner, to the south of the subject site supports the request. Ms. Aaker concluded given that the average frontyard setback along France Avenue is 30 feet in the vicinity of the house and given that the proposal is for a deck and not enclosed living space. Staff can support the request. The proponent, Mr. Ingram was present. Board members were in agreement the proposal improves the overall appearance of the house and does not negatively impact the neighborhood. Mr. Olson moved variance approval subject to the plans submitted. Mr. Ingwalson seconded the motion. All voted aye; motion carried. FURENEVITne 013913AWR The meeting adjourned at 6:35 p.m. s