HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 2021-88 Denying 4630 France Preliminary
RESOLUTION NO. 2021-88
DENYING PRELIMINARY REZONING FROM R-1, SINGLE-DWELLING UNIT
DISTRICT TO PRD-2 PLANNED RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT, PRELIMINARY PLAT,
SIDE YARD SETBACK VARIANCE FROM 20 FEET TO 7 FEET AND 15 FEET, LOT
SIZE VARIANCE FROM 7,300 SF TO 5,016 SF, REAR YARD SETBACK VARINACE
FROM 35 FEET TO 25 FEET AND THE BUILIDNG COVERAGE VARIANCE FROM
25% TO 26% AT 4630 FRANCE AVENUE
BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Edina, Minnesota, as follows:
Section 1. BACKGROUND.
1.01 City Homes is proposing to tear down the existing single-family home and build two villa style
homes at 4630 France Avenue. A shared driveway off France Avenue would provide access
for both homes.
1.02 The property is legally described as follows:
Lot 005, Auditor’s Subdivision No. 172, Hennepin County Minnesota.
1.03 The property to the north contains a 4-unit townhome development zoned PRD-2,
Planned Residential Development -2. The property to the south is a single-family home
zoned R-1, Single Dwelling Unit District. Further south are duplexes zoned R-2,
Double Dwelling Unit District.
1.04 To accommodate the request the following is request:
A Rezoning from R-1, Single-Dwelling Unit District to PRD-2 Planned Residential
District 2.
Preliminary Plat.
Side yard setback variances from 20 feet to 7 feet and 15 feet.
Rear yard setback variance from 35 feet to 25 feet.
Building coverage variance from 25% to 26.3%.
Lot size variance from 7,300 square feet to 5,016 square feet.
1.05 On September 22, 2021, the Planning Commission held a public hearing and recommended
approval of the Rezoning, Preliminary Plat, the Side Yard Setback Variances, and the Lot Size
Variance. The Commission further recommended denial of the rear yard setback variance and
building coverage variance. Vote: 8 Ayes and 0 Nays.
1.06 On October 5, 2021 the City Council held a public hearing and considered the request.
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Section 2. FINDINGS
2.01 Denial is based on the following findings:
1. The proposal does not meet the criteria for considering rezoning to PRD-2 in Section 36-
213 of the Zoning Ordinance.
2. The proposed variances do not meet the findings for a variance. The proposed structures
are too large for the site.
3. The proposed development is too large for the site and don’t fit with the character of the
neighborhood in relationship with adjacent structures.
4. A duplex located closer to France Avenue would be more appropriate for the site, than
constructing a housing behind a house.
Section 3. DENIAL
NOW THEREFORE, it is hereby resolved by the City Council of the City of Edina, denies the
Preliminary Rezoning from R-1, Single-Dwelling Unit District to PRD-2 Planned Residential District,
Preliminary Plat, side yard setback variance from 20 feet to 7 and 15 feet, lot size variance from 7,300
SF TO 5,016 SF, rear yard setback variance and building coverage variance at 4630 France Avenue,
based on the findings above.
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Edina, Minnesota, on October 19, 2021.
ATTEST:
Sharon Allison, City Clerk James B. Hovland, Mayor
STATE OF MINNESOTA )
COUNTY OF HENNEPIN )SS
CITY OF EDINA )
CERTIFICATE OF CITY CLERK
I, the undersigned duly appointed and acting City Clerk for the City of Edina do hereby certify that the
attached and foregoing Resolution was duly adopted by the Edina City Council at its Regular Meeting
of October 19, 2021, and as recorded in the Minutes of said Regular Meeting.
WITNESS my hand and seal of said City this ____ day of __________________, 2021.
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Sharon Allison, City Clerk