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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1998 09-03 Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting Minutes RegularMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE EDINA ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 3,1998,5:30 P.M. EDINA CITY HALL MANAGERS CONFERENCE ROOM MEMBERS PRESENT: Chair, David Runyan, Rose Mary Utne, Charles Ingwalson MEMBERS ABSENT: William Skallerud and Don Patton STAFF PRESENT: Kris Aaker, Jackie Hoogenakker 1. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES: The minutes of the July 9, 1998, meeting were filed as submitted. II. NEW BUSINESS: B-98-40 Alfred J. Wendt 7401 West Shore Drive Lot 4, Block 4, Lake Edina 3rd Addition Request: A 2 foot sidestreet/frontstreet setback variance Ms. Aaker informed the Board the subject property is located in the southeast corner of West Shore Drive and Hibiscus Avenue consisting of a rambler with an attached two car garage. The homeowner is proposing to add a bay window to the north wall of the home that will extend two feet into the sidestreet/frontyard area north of the home. The Zoning Ordinance requires that bay windows extending to the floor must respect setback requirements. Ms. Aaker explained the homeowner's contractor applied for a building permit to add a 2 X 7.6 foot bay window with cantilevered floor area that would not extend past the existing overhang of the building. The homeowners and their builder were unaware that a bay window would require a variance if it stayed behind the edge of the overhang. N The bay window would have little if any impact on adjacent properties, and is minimal in scope and scale. Ms. Aaker concluded Staff is supportive of the request and recommends approval. The proponent, Mr. Wendt was present to respond to questions. Mr. Wendt told the Board, in his opinion, the introduction of a bay window on that side of the house will approve the appearance of the building wall by breaking up a very flat wall. Mr. Runyan stated he agrees. He observed that side of the house is very flat, and the addition of the bay window will relieve the starkness of that building wall. Mr. Ingwalson interjected, stating he agrees with the observations. He pointed out the wall is long, and blank, adding the proposed bay window will add interest. Mr. Wendt informed the Board additional landscaping will be added along that side of the home, to tie in with the proposed re -landscaping of the yard. Mrs. Utne moved variance approval subject to the plans presented. Mr. Ingwalson seconded the motion. All voted aye; motion carried. B-98-41 Leonard J. Slade and Jane A. Slade 4904 Maple Road All of lots 13, except the north 4.6 feet thereof and the north 3.1 feet of Lot 14, Block 3, "South White Oaks Addition" according to the map or plat of record Request: A 2.08 foot frontyard setback variance Ms. Aaker informed the Board the subject property is located on the west side of Maple Road consisting of a two story colonial style home with an attached garage. The homeowners are proposing to add a front overhang with posts to the front steps of the home. -Ms. Aaker pointed out the homeowners are aware of at least two similar additions on the block that have been accomplished. The proponent had received public hearing notices for variances to achieve those additions. The homeowners had believed that their addition actually required a deeper variance, however, because the front door is recessed behind than the front wall of the garage only a two foot variance is required. 2 Ms. Aaker explained the Ordinance requires that overhangs supported by posts or pillars must maintain the setback of the neighbors on either side. The subject addition would not go beyond the existing steps. Ms. Aaker concluded the proposal would have minimal impact on the streetscape and will greatly enhance the property. Staff supports the request as submitted. The proponents, Mr. and Mrs. Slade were present. Mr. Ingwalson noted the Board has reviewed and acted on several similar requests for covered entryways, adding he can support the variance request as presented subject to it remaining unenclosed. Mr. Ingwalson moved variance approval subject to the plans presented, and that the front stoop remain unenclosed. Mrs. Utne seconded the motion. All voted aye; motion carried. B-98-42 Janet Lockhart Farnan 6908 Cornelia Drive Lots 17 & 18, Block 1, Southdale Ist Addition Request: A 36 foot setback variance from a pond edge Ms. Aaker told the Board the subject property is located on the west side of Cornelia Drive consisting of a one story rambler that backs up to a pond. The pond is located entirely on the homeowners property with a small portion of Lake Cornelia also overlapping the subject lot. The homeowner would like to add a deck to the back of the home off of the kitchen area with approximate dimensions of 12 X 20 feet. The home is a walkout so the deck will be elevated to the main level on posts. Ms. Aaker explained the homeowner has indicated that the deck allows grill access from the kitchen and would provide stairs down to the backyard. The Zoning Ordinance requires a minimum 50 foot setback from any lake, pond, or stream. The water body is a pond and not part of Lake Cornelia otherwise the setback requirement would be 75 feet. It should be noted that prior to 1992, the setback requirement from the pond was 25 feet for principal structures and five feet for accessory structures such as a deck. Ms. Aaker concluded the property is limited in terms of improvements that can be accomplished. The proposed improvement is a deck on posts that would have little if any impact on the pond. Staff supports the request as submitted. The proponent, Ms. Farnam was present. c' Mr. Ingwalson asked Ms. Aaker for clarification on the setback variance. Ms. Aaker explained the DNR has mandated a minimum setback from waterbodies of 50 feet. This setback was adopted by the City in 1992. Before 1992 the City required a 25 foot setback from waterbodies. Ms. Farnam submitted to the Board a letter of support from the most impacted neighbor. Mr. Ingwalson commented because of the configuration of pond the site does not have the ability to expand without requiring a variance. Ms. Aaker stated that is correct. Mr. Ingwalson moved variance approval subject to the plans submitted and the use of matching materials. Mrs. Utne seconded the motion. All voted aye; motion carried. III. ADJOURNMENT: The meeting adjourned at 5:50 p.m. 4