HomeMy WebLinkAbout2007 05-03 Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting Minutes RegularMEMBERS PRESENT:
MINUTES
Regular Meeting of the Edina Zoning Board
Thursday, May 3, 2007, 5:30 PM
Edina City Hall Council Chambers
4801 West 50th Street
Rose -Mary Utne, Nancy Scherer and Mary Vasaly
MEMBERS ABSENT:
Michael Schroeder and Ed Schwartzbauer
I. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES:
The minutes of the March 1, 2007, meeting were filed as submitted.
II. NEW BUSINESS:
B-07-18 Robert Hamilton/Scott and Lindsay Ackerman
5701 Zenith Ave. So.
Request: An 11.49 ft front yard setback variance
Ms. Aaker informed the board the applicant and future owner of the home
proposes to add a second floor to the one story home and replace the garage.
The property is a corner lot with a nonconforming front yard setback given the
rounded curve at the intersection of Zenith Ave. and west 57th St.
Ms. Aaker said staff supports the request. Staff believes there is a unique
hardship to the property caused by the location of the existing home relative to
the front and side street. Ms. Aaker also pointed out the home as it exists today
is already non -conforming, and the lot shape is very irregular.
Ms. Aaker concluded any approval should be based on the following
conditions:
1. The addition must be constructed as per the submitted plan dated April
18, 2007
2. The Variance will expire on May 3, 2008, unless the city has issued a
building permit or approved a time extension.
Mr. Robert Hamilton was present representing the property owner Ms.
Lindsay Ackerman.
Mrs. Vasaly asked Ms. Aaker if any neighbors contacted staff with their
opinions on the project. Ms. Aaker responded to date staff has heard from the
immediate neighbor to the south and a neighbor at mid -block with no objections.
Mr. Hamilton addressed the board and said the proposed renovations to
the home will enable the family to grow while remaining in a neighborhood that
they love. Mr. Hamilton said in his opinion the proposed stoop adds a charming
feature to the house.
After a brief discussion the Zoning Board acknowledged that the irregular
shape of the lot and original nonconforming home placement limited design
options and were a hardship.
Mrs. Vasaly moved variance approval subject to the plans as presented
and the use of like materials, noting the hardship presented by the non-
conforminity of the house placement and the irregular shape of the lot. Mrs.
Scherer seconded the motion. All voted aye; motion carried.
III. ADJOURNMENT:
The meeting was adjourned at 5:55 pm
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