HomeMy WebLinkAbout2008 07-17 Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting Minutes Regularogle
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Chair Lonsbury, Wind
MEMBERS ABSENT:
Hardy, Nelson
STAFF PRESENT:
Kris Aaker and Jackie Hoogenakker
The minutes of the May 1
NEW BUSINESS:
MINUTE SUMMARY
Zoning Board of Appeals
Thursday, July 17, 2008, 5:30 PM
Edina City Hall Community Room
4801 West 50th Street
side yard setback variance to convert a two
to living space
Planner A' RO Q1 ed the the subject property is a rambler with an attached
two car garag plic oposing to convert the existing two car garage
behind the home; de into living space and replace it with an attached
garage behind the sit n of the home. The current driveway would be in -filled
with a new driveway ins d in front of the new garage near the south lot line. All
aspects of the plan conform to the Zoning ordinance requirements with the exception of
the north side yard setback in regards to proximity of living space. The minimum side
yard setback required for living space is 10 feet with a 5 foot setback required for
garage area. The side wall of the garage would become nonconforming if converted to
living space because it is located 5.6 feet ft from the north lot line.
Planner Aaker explained a survey of the property reveals that the home is
nonconforming regarding the minimum side yard setback requirement on the north side
for living space. A variance was granted in 1998 to convert the original garage located
on the north side of the house into living space that had access from Oxford Ave. A
new, (now the current), garage was built behind the original garage with access gained
from the alley. The applicant is now proposing to convert the 1998 garage addition to
living space and build a new attached garage on the south side, behind the home. All
proposed additions to the footprint conform to the ordinan e;equ' dents. Conversion
of garage space requires a similar variance that was gran he Zoning
Board of Appeals supported the original conversionwin _ tven that the
setback for living space was not uncharacteristic;.` 'neig,.
Planner Aaker concluded staff recommends approv�Iweques
yard setback variance for proximity based on the folq� dings:
1) There is unique hardship to the property
would"Mil" the residential character of the property and
Approyas " Id also be b' w � the folloMhq conditions:
t�e addition shall bens#ructed as per the submitted plan dated July, 2008
2)_+xisting driveway"f' the alley shall be removed and the area
3) Th swill on July 17, 2009, unless the city has issued a
bu�ld� project covered by this variance or approved a time
extension': �,
The proponent, Ms. Strege was present to respond to questions.
Ms. Strege addressed the Board and informed them she loves her neighborhood and
this addition will increase living space to accommodate her father.
Member Winder moved variance approval based on staff findings and subject to staff
conditions. Member Forrest seconded the motion. All voted aye; motion carried.
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III. PUBLIC COMMENT:
No additional public comment.
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