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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1996 09-19 Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting Minutes RegularMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE EDINA ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS HELD ON THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 1996 5:30 P.M., EDINA CITY HALL MANAGER'S CONFERENCE ROOM MEMBERS PRESENT: Chair, Gordon Johnson, Mike Lewis MEMBERS ABSENT: Don Patton, Geof Workinger STAFF PRESENT: Kris Aaker, Jackie Hoogenakker I. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES: The minutes of the July 18, 1996, meeting were filed as submitted. 11. NEW BUSINESS: B-96-50 Douglas and Charlotte Ketcham 4602 Merilane Lot 2, Block 1, Walling's Addition Ist Plat Request: A 7.5 foot sideyard setback variance Ms Aaker informed the board the subject property is located on the north side of Merilane and consists of a 2'/ story brick and stucco home. The homeowners are hoping to add a small (13.4' X 9.5") two story addition to the north side of their home. The addition will consist of an addition to the kitchen on the first floor and a closet on the second floor. Ms. Aaker explained the lot in question is large in area, however oddly shaped and with the home sited at an angle to the side lot lines. The lot is also bisected in a number of areas with a 10 foot wide storm sewer easement. There is an additional storm sewer easement than those shown on the attached survey that has recently been recorded that occurs along the west property boundary. The flood zone also affects the lot by occupying roughly one third of the lot which encompasses the entire tennis court area. Ms. Aaker concluded given the limited impact the addition will have on neighboring properties and given the limitations of the lot staff supports the request as submitted. The proponent, Mr. Ketcham was present to respond to questions. Chairman Johnson commented the house is very interesting, and in his opinion the proposed addition will have minimal impact. Mr. Lewis moved variance approval subject to the plans presented and the use of matching materials. Ms. McClelland seconded the motion. All voted aye; motion carried. B-96-51 Ted and Mary Adams 4618 Edgebrook Place Lots 11 & 19, Block 14, Country Club District Request: A 1.1 foot frontyard setback variance Ms. Aaker informed Board the subject property is located on the west side of Edgebrook Place, backing up to Minnehaha Creek. The home is a one and one half story walkout. The home is under extensive remodel which will include an addition to the front of the home. The addition will align with the front wall of the home and would expand the kitchen breakfast area, and front entry stoop. Ms. Aaker explained all aspects of the home remodel conform to the Ordinance requirements with the exception to the addition to the front of the home. Ms. Aaker concluded given that the extension will match the existing front building wall and that it would appear to have little impact on neighboring properties, staff supports the request as submitted. The proponent Mrs. Adams was present. Chairman Johnson asked Ms. Aaker if the garage already exists. Ms. Aaker said Edgebrook place curves considerably with the garage already existing. The only aspect of the renovations that requires a variance is to the front. Chairman Johnson questioned if the variance is only for the stoop. Ms. Aaker said the entire addition to the front requires a variance. She pointed out the addition matches the front building wall, reiterating the curve in the street reduces any impact. Mrs. McClelland moved variance approval subject to the plans presented and the use of matching materials. Mr. Lewis seconded the motion. All voted aye; motion carried. B-96-52 Jack and Mary Overman 5608 Heather Lane Lot 2, Block 4, Mirror Lakes Meadowood 2nd Addn. Request: A five foot sideyard setback variance Ms. Aaker informed the Board the subject property is located on the west side of Heather Lane and consists of a rambler with a attached garage. Originally when the home was built in 1961, the north sideyard setback was 10 feet, however, an extension of the garage reduced the setback to five feet. The homeowners are hoping to match the five foot north sideyard setback with a family room, mudroom and laundry room addition. Ms. Aaker concluded it would appear that spacing between structures will not be compromised and that the addition would have little if any impact on the neighboring property to the north. It would also appear however, that a conforming solution could be accomplished. The proponent, Mr. and Mrs. Overman were present. Chairman Johnson said in viewing the plans a 35' building wall without windows or any type of breakup to reduce the mass will impact the adjacent property owner. Mr. Overman said he is very receptive to placing windows in the building wall if it is the desire of the Board. Chairman Johnson said in his opinion something needs to be done to the building wall. He pointed out as you travel down the street people will view a wall that will look very stark. Concluding, Chairman Johnson stated variety needs to be added to the building wall in the form of windows or with some other form of architectural design. Ms. McClelland agreed she pointed out if the neighbor to the south would ever desire to expand their house their view would be of a 35 foot blank wall. Mr. Lewis moved variance approval subject to the use of matching materials and the requirements that there be at minimum two windows placed in the north building wall. Mrs. McClelland seconded the motion. All voted aye; motion carried. III. ADJOURNMENT: The meeting adjourned at 6:10 p.m.