HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 2022-72 Approving Site Plan with Variances at 4404 Valley View Rd
RESOLUTION NO. 2022-72
APPROVING A SITE PLAN WITH VARIANCES
AT 4404 VALLEY VIEW ROAD
BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Edina, Minnesota, as follows:
Section 1. BACKGROUND.
1.00 City Homes is requesting a site plan review with multiple variances to develop the vacant site
at 4404 Valley View Road. This site was part of the Edina Flats project, and was to have a
two-story, four (4) unit condominium built on it. Multiple variances were approved as part of
that project. The applicant is proposing to revise the original plans and develop the site with
two (2) two-unit row houses.
1.01 The site is zoned PCD-1, Planned Commercial District. A conditional use permit has been
granted on the site for the previously mentioned 4-unit condominium project that was not
built.
1.02 This request would require a revised site plan and the following variances
Structure setback variance from 35 feet to 20 feet on Oaklawn.
Structure setback variance from 25 to 10 feet on Valley View Road.
Structure setback variances from 25 to 7 and 5 feet from the side lot lines.
Building materials variance to allow hardi-board siding rather than brick on the street
facing elevations and not have 75% transparency at ground level.
1.03 The property is legally described as follows:
Lots 11 and 12, Block 22, Fairfax Addition, Hennepin County, Minn.
1.04 On July 27, 2022, after published and mailed notice in accordance with Minnesota Statutes and
the City Code, the Planning Commission held a public hearing, at which time all persons
desiring to be heard concerning this application were given the opportunity to speak thereon.
Motion to recommend the City Council approve the request with conditions passed. Vote: 4
Ayes and 2 Nays.
1.05 On August 16, the City Council held a public hearing and considered the request.
Section 2. FINDINGS
2.01 Approval is based on the following findings:
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1. The proposed variances are reasonable for this site, as they are consistent with the variances
that were approved for the condominium project that was approved, but not built.
2. The buildable area on this site is limited due its location on a corner lot with very large rights-
of-way on both Oaklawn and Valley View. (See attached buildable area map.)
3. Chapter 36 of the Zoning Ordinance suggests that the City Council will consider exceptions to
the setback requirements if the use creates an active pedestrian and streetscape environment.
The applicant is proposing sidewalks along Valley View and Oaklawn. These sidewalks would
provide an active pedestrian and streetscape environment, (assuming boulevard style sidewalk
on both street fronts with boulevard trees) which would provide opportunity for residents to
the north and east to move through the development to connect to the commercial
development to the west.
4. The practical difficulty in developing four units on the site consistent with the approved density
for the project is due the small shape and size of the lot located on a corner lot. (See buildable
area on the attached map.) The right-of-way from the curb is 13 feet on Valley View Road and
14 feet on Oaklawn, therefore, the structure would be 23 feet back from the curb on Valley
View Road and 34 feet on Oaklawn.
5. The building materials proposed are intended to better blend in to the adjacent single-family
homes. If brick were used, it would give the impression more of a commercial use. Brick and
stone are required in commercial zoning districts, but not in single-family residential zoning
districts.
6. Proposed density is reasonable and consistent with the Comprehensive Plan.
Section 3. APPROVAL
NOW THEREFORE, it is hereby resolved by the City Council of the City of Edina, approves
the Site Plan based on the findings above and subject to the following conditions:
1. Plans must be consistent with the approved plans dated June 27, 2022.
2. The Final Landscape Plan must meet all minimum landscaping requirements per Chapter 36 of
the Zoning Ordinance. A performance bond, letter-of-credit, or cash deposit must be submitted
for one and one-half times the cost amount for completing the required landscaping, screening,
or erosion control measures at the time of any building permit. The property owner is
responsible for replacing any required landscaping that dies after the project is built.
3. Compliance with all of the conditions outlined in the city engineer’s memo dated July 5, 2022,
and revised on July 18, 2022, which includes considerations on sustainability.
4. Construction of a boulevard style sidewalk on Valley View Road and planting of boulevard trees
to help buffer the garage entrances, driveways and building. Tree planting in these areas would
be subject to review and approval of the city forester, prior to issuance of a building permit.
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5. Public sidewalks must be a minimum of 5 feet in width with a 5-foot boulevard.
6. Submit a copy of the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District permit. The City of Edina may
require revisions to the approved plans to meet the district’s requirements.
7. Submittal of a construction management plan subject to review and approval of city staff prior
to issuance of a building permit.
8. Hours of construction must be consistent with City Code.
9. The applicant shall work with the City of Edina to provide a public art piece at the corner of
Valley View and Oaklawn within the right-of-way.
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Edina, Minnesota, on September 7, 2022.
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
September 7, 2022, and as recorded in the Minutes of said Regular Meeting.
WITNESS my hand and seal of said City this ____ day of __________________, 2022.
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Sharon Allison, City Clerk