HomeMy WebLinkAbout2008 09-07 Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting Minutes Regular (2)MINUTE SUMMARY
�w��`1 Zoning Board of Appeals
o e unThursday, July 17, 2008, 5:30 PM
0 Edina City Hall Community Room
4801 West 50th Street
Chair Lonsbury, Winder and Forrest
Hardy, Nelson
STAFF PRESENT:
Kris Aaker and Jackie Hoogenakker
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NEW BUSINESS:
side yard setback variance to convert a two
to living space
Planner A ed the s: the subject property is a rambler with an attached
two car garage .`, ick oposing to convert the existing two car garage
behind the home , : ,: a into living space and replace it with an attached
garage behind the s' , n of the home. The current driveway would be in -filled
with a new driveway ins 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`y := qu' : ents. Conversion
of garage space requires a similar variance that was ran W The Zoning
Board of Appeals supported the original ywen that the
setback for living space was not uncharacteristic,", t - nesgb,bb _„
Planner Aaker concluded staff recommends appli
yard setback variance for proximity based on the
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There is unique hardship to the property
a. The existence of the living
variance would allow additl
setback.
b. The addition will allow for li
The variance would meet --the it
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a. Adequate spacing =" d be maim �een properties. The
setbacks are r insure come " 0,distances betweens structures.
The variance s:i�ain proper setback with no change to side yard
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residential character of the property and
Id also be b� , the following conditions:
addition shall be d� ructed as per the submitted plan dated July, 2008.
existing drivewa ; "_ rn the alley shall be removed and the area
Th ince willron July 17, 2009, unless the city has issued a
builds y 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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