HomeMy WebLinkAbout1998 12-17 Zoning board of Appeals Meeting Minutes RegularMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE EDINA ZONING BOARD
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 17, 1998
5:30 P.M., MANAGER'S CONFERENCE ROOM
MEMBERS PRESENT: Helen McClelland, Lorelei Bergman, and Mike Lewis
MEMBERS ABSENT: Rodney Hardy and David Byron
STAFF PRESENT: Kris Aaker and Jackie Hoogenakker
1. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
The minutes of the October 16, 1998, meeting were filed as submitted
II. NEW BUSINESS:
B-98-63 Tom A Ries
6600 Sally Lane
Lot 13, Block 2, Indian Hills Arrowhead Addition
Zoning: R-1
Request: A 2.66 foot rearyard setback variance
Ms. Aaker informed the Board the subject property is located at the north end of
Sally Lane cul-de-sac, consisting of a one story rambler. The homeowners are planning to
add a master bedroom addition to the back of their home. The property in question is a
pie shaped lot with the rear lot line angled to a point. The homeowners would like to
extend the east side wall north by 14 feet. The addition would overlap in the eastern
corner, into the minimum 25 foot rearyard setback by 2.66 feet.
Ms. Aaker explained the subject home is setback on the lot farther from the street
frontage than the homes on either side, subsequently the home sets farther back into the
lot and is located closer to the rear lot line than neighboring homes. The rear lot lines of
the subject lot are angled so that rearyard area is greatest towards the middle of the lot.
The addition to the home is unfortunately an extension of the east side wall which is in an
area that gets closer to the rear lot line.
Ms. Aaker pointed out it should be noted that the proponent is a co-owner of the
vacant lot located behind the subject property. The homeowner of 6601 Pawnee Road co-
owns the vacant lot fronting Indian Hills Road with the applicant and is in full support of the
variance.
Ms. Aaker concluded the addition will compliment the architecture of the home and
will have limited impact on adjacent properties. Original house placement and angled rear
lot lines are hardships unique to the property. Staff recommends approval of the request.
The proponent, Mr. Reis was present to respond to questions.
Ms. McClelland asked Ms. Aaker if the lot to the rear is considered buildable. Ms.
Aaker confirmed the lot is buildable. She clarified the lot to the rear of the subject property
is co -owned with an adjoining neighbor located at 6601 Pawnee Road. The lot has a
depth of 131 feet.
Mr. Lewis said in his opinion, after visiting the site, and reviewing the application
materials, that this is a very difficult lot to work with because of its irregular shape. Ms.
Aaker agreed. She said the irregular angled rear lot line poses a hardship.
Mr. Reis told the Board he spoke with the majority of his neighbors, and they
indicated their support. Mr. Reis explained when they hired an architect to design the
addition they really did not know where the lot line ended because of the angle of the rear
property line. Mr. Reis said he was surprised a variance was required.
Mrs. Bergman noted the rearyard is heavily wooded, along with the adjoining rear
lot, adding any impact from the addition would be minimal. Mr. Reis interjected the
vegetation in the rear is very dense.
Mr. Lewis moved variance approval subject to the plans presented, and the use of
like materials. Mr. Lewis noted the irregular shape and topography of the lot are a
hardship. Mrs. Bergman seconded the motion. All voted aye; motion carried.
III. ADJOURNMENT:
The meeting adjourned at 5:45 p.m.