HomeMy WebLinkAbout1996 07-18 Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting Minutes RegularMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE EDINA ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
HELD ON THURSDAY, JULY 18, 1996
5:30 P.M., MANAGER'S CONFERENCE ROOM
MEMBERS PRESENT: Chair, Gordon Johnson, Mike Lewis, Geof Workinger,
Helen McClelland, Don Patton
STAFF PRESENT: Kris Aaker
I. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES:
The minutes of the May 16, 1996, meeting were filed as submitted.
11. NEW BUSINESS:
B-96-39 Martin and Patricia McKinley
4510 Moorland Avenue
Lot 12, Block 5, Country Club Browndale Section
Request: A 2.75 foot sideyard setback variance
Ms. Aaker informed the board the subject property is located on the west side of
Moorland Avenue and consists of a two story Mediterranean style home. The home
owners are hoping to expand the second story over their garage to include a master
bedroom. The home was remodeled in 1993 which included the attachment of the
garage, an addition of a family room on the Ist floor and a second story expansion
above the family room addition. All of the improvements in 1993 conformed to the
Ordinance requirements.
Ms. Aaker concluded staff is of the opinion that the gabled end portion of the
addition requiring the variance is needed to break up the mass of the building wall. In
addition, spacing between structures is generous and not likely to be reduced. Staff
supports the request as submitted.
The proponents, Mr. and Mrs. McKinley were present.
A brief discussion ensued with Board Members in agreement that the gabled end
portion of the addition that requires the variance is needed to break up the building
mass, and also introduces an interesting architectural feature.
Mr. Lewis moved approval subject to the plans presented and the use of
matching materials. Mr. Patton seconded the motion. All voted aye; motion carried.
B-96-40 Jerold Finnamore/Greg Bauleke
5636 Interlachen Circle
Lot 3, Block 2, Victorsen's East Mirror Lakes
Request: A 3.5 foot frontyard setback variance
Ms. Aaker explained the subject property is located on the east side of
Interlachen Circle and consists of a rambler. The homeowners currently have a
recessed front entry vestibule. The homeowners are hoping to extend their existing
front entry porch by 3.5 feet, to include posts and a railing.
Ms. Aaker concluded the addition would be an enhancement and would have
minimal impact on neighboring properties. Staff supports the request as submitted.
Mr. Patton moved variance approval subject to the condition that the vestibule
remain unenclosed. 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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