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Home My WebLink About2025-06-25 Planning Commission Packet Meeting location: Edina City Hall Council Chambers 4801 W. 50th St. Edina, MN Planning Commission Meeting Agenda Wednesday, June 25, 2025 7:00 PM Participate in the meeting: Watch the meeting on cable TV or at YouTube.com/EdinaTV. Provide feedback during Community Comment by calling 312-535- 8110. Enter access code 2865 819 9306. Password is 5454. Press *3 on your telephone keypad when you would like to get in the queue to speak. A staff member will unmute you when it is your turn. Accessibility Support: The City of Edina wants all residents to be comfortable being part of the public process. If you need assistance in the way of hearing amplification, an interpreter, large-print documents or something else, please call 952-927- 8861 at least 72 hours in advance of the meeting. 1. Call to Order 2. Roll Call 3. Approval of Meeting Agenda 4. Approval of Meeting Minutes 4.1. Minutes from Regular meeting May 28, 2025 and Special Work Session June 11, 2025 5. Community Comment During "Community Comment," the Board/Commission will invite residents to share issues or concerns that are not scheduled for a future public hearing. Items that are on tonight's agenda may not be addressed during Community Comment. Individuals must limit their comments to three minutes. The Chair may limit the number of speakers on the same issue in the interest of time and topic. Individuals should not expect the Chair or Board/Commission Members to respond to their comments tonight. Instead, the Board/Commission might refer the matter to staff for consideration at a future meeting. 6. Public Hearing During "Public Hearings," the Commission chair will ask for public testimony after staff and/or applicants make their presentations. The following guidelines are in place to ensure an efficient, fair, and respectful hearing; limit your testimony to three minutes and to the matter under consideration; the Chair may modify times, as deemed necessary; avoid repeating remarks or points of view made by previous speakers. The use of signs, clapping, cheering or booing or any other form of verbal or nonverbal communication is not allowed. 6.1. Setback variances, 4004 Grimes Ave. Page 1 of 93 6.2. 316 Madison Avenue Subdivision with Variances 7. Chair and Member Comments 8. Staff Comments 9. Adjournment Page 2 of 93 BOARD & COMMISSION ITEM REPORT Date: June 25, 2025 Item Activity: Approve Meeting: Planning Commission Agenda Number: 4.1 Prepared By: Liz Olson, Administrative Support Specialist Item Type: Minutes Department: Item Title: Minutes from Regular meeting May 28, 2025 and Special Work Session June 11, 2025 Action Requested: Approve both mintues. Information/Background: Supporting Documentation: 1. May 28, 2025 Regular Meeting 2. June 11, 2025 Special Work Session Page 3 of 93 Draft Minutes☒ Approved Minutes☐ Approved Date: ___, 2025 Page 1 of 3 Minutes City Of Edina, Minnesota Planning Commission Edina City Hall Council Chambers May 28, 2025 I. Call To Order Chair Bennett called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. II. Roll Call Answering the roll call were: Commissioners Alkire, Bornstein, Daye, Felt, Hahneman, Padilla, Smith, and Chair Bennett. Staff Present: Cary Teague, Community Development Director, Kris Aaker, Assistant Planner, and Liz Olson, Administrative Support Specialist. Absent from the roll call: Commissioners Nelson, Jha, and Joncas. III. Approval Of Meeting Agenda Commissioner Padilla moved to approve the agenda for May 28, 2025. Commissioner Daye seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. IV. Approval Of Meeting Minutes A. Minutes: Planning Commission, May 14, 2025 Commissioner Daye moved to approve the minutes from the May 14, 2025, meeting. Commissioner Hahneman seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. V. Community Comment None. VI. Public Hearings A. Variance Request - 7202 Shannon Drive Assistant Planner Aaker presented the request for a variance at 7202 Shannon Drive. Staff and recommended approval of the variance, as requested, subject to the findings and conditions listed in the staff report. Appearing for the Applicant Mr. Joshua Segal, 5414 Washburn Avenue South, addressed the Commission. Page 4 of 93 Draft Minutes☒ Approved Minutes☐ Approved Date: ___, 2025 Page 2 of 3 Staff and the applicant answered Commission questions. Public Hearing None. Commissioner Alkire moved to close the public hearing. Commissioner Smith seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. The Commission discussed the variance request and deemed the changes to be appropriate. Motion Commissioner Alkire moved that the Planning Commission approve the Variance Request as outlined in the staff memo, subject to the conditions and findings therein. Commissioner Padilla seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. The official City website provides access to the Commission’s discussion regarding the variance request. B. Comprehensive Plan Amendment, Rezoning, Preliminary Plat, and Site Plan – 5516 Vernon Avenue Director Teague presented the request for 5516 Vernon Avenue, including a Comprehensive Plan Amendment, rezoning, preliminary plat, and site plan. Staff recommends approval as requested, subject to the findings and conditions listed in the staff report. Appearing for the Applicant Mr. Jordan Crockett, Rashad Kennedy, and Darion Fletcher of Abundance Properties presented a video of their project and made a presentation to the Planning Commission. The Commission asked questions of the staff and the applicants. Public Hearing Ms. Susan Carlson, 5508 Goya Lane, addressed the Commission expressing concerns about the plans. Mr. Mark Kegel, 5529 Vernon Avenue, addressed the Commission and stated that he was not in favor of the current development as presented. Mr. Wayne Collins, 5532 Vernon Avenue, addressed the Commission with his concerns regarding the development. Commissioner Daye moved to close the public hearing. Commissioner Alkire seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Page 5 of 93 Draft Minutes☒ Approved Minutes☐ Approved Date: ___, 2025 Page 3 of 3 Director Teague addressed the public’s concerns regarding the designation of the properties versus multi- family. The Commission reviewed the proposed Comprehensive Plan Amendment, Rezoning, Preliminary Plat, and Site Plan. Motion Commissioner Smith moved that the Planning Commission recommend approval to the City Council of the Comprehensive Plan Amendment, Rezoning, Preliminary Plat, and Site Plan as outlined in the staff memo, subject to the conditions and findings therein. Commissioner Alkire seconded the motion. Motion carried 6 ayes, 2 nays (Bornstein, Bennett). The official City website provides access to the Commission’s discussion regarding the Comprehensive Plan Amendment, Rezoning, Preliminary Plat, and Site Plan. VII. Chair and Member Comments Received. VIII. Staff Comments Received. IX. Adjournment Commissioner Felt moved to adjourn the May 28, 2025, Meeting of the Edina Planning Commission at 8:52 p.m. Commissioner Hahneman seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Page 6 of 93 Draft Minutes☒ Approved Minutes☐ Approved Date: ___, 2025 Page 1 of 1 Minutes City Of Edina, Minnesota Planning Commission Special Work Session Edina City Hall Community Room June 11, 2025 I. Call To Order Vice Chair Alkire called the meeting to order at 5:30 PM. II. Roll Call Answering the roll call were: Commissioners Alkire, Bornstein, Felt, and Padilla. Staff Present: Cary Teague, Community Development Director, and Bill Neuendorf, Economic Development Manager. Absent from the roll call: Commissioner Daye, Hahneman, Nelson, Smith; Student Commissioners Jha, Joncas and Chair Bennett. III. Meeting Topics A. France Avenue Pedestrian Crossing Economic Development Manager Neuendorf presented the France Avenue Pedestrian Crossing Plan. He reviewed the plans and requested the Commission to evaluate and discuss them. He noted the overpass was previously removed from the plans once the underpass was designed. Staff answered Commission questions. The Commission discussed the France Avenue Pedestrian Crossing, and the entire discussion can be heard on the official City website. Mr. Neuendorf noted that staff would be taking public comment until June 30, 2025. If the Commission would like to write an advisory communication to inform the City Council as they make their decision, that would be welcome but not required. XI. Adjournment Commissioner Felt moved to adjourn the June 11, 2025, Meeting of the Edina Planning Commission at 6:38 p.m. Commissioner Bornstein seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Page 7 of 93 BOARD & COMMISSION ITEM REPORT Date: June 25, 2025 Item Activity: Approve Meeting: Planning Commission Agenda Number: 6.1 Prepared By: Kris Aaker, Assistant City Planner Item Type: Public Hearing Department: Community Development Item Title: Setback variances, 4004 Grimes Ave. Action Requested: Approve or Deny the variances based on findings listed in the staff report. Information/Background: The request is for a 4.8-foot front yard setback variance from the 34.8-foot requirement to allow a 30-foot front yard setback for a garage addition instead of the required 34.75 ft. A 2.7-foot south side yard setback variance from the 9-foot requirement to allow a 6.3-foot side setback for a 2nd story addition above the south portion of the house located ar 4004 Grimes Ave. The proposed additions meet all other requirements of Section 36-438 of the zoning code. Better Together Public Input Supporting Documentation: 1. Staff report 2. Photos 3. Applicant narrative 4. Project narrative 5. Drawings 6. Streetscape Photos 7. Staff Presentation Page 8 of 93 June 25, 2025 PLANNING COMMISSION Kris Aaker, Assistant Planner B-25-09, Melissa and Jonathan Schaefer are requesting a 4.8-foot front yard setback variance from the 34.8-foot requirement to allow a 30-foot front yard setback for a garage addition instead of the required 34.75 ft and a 2.7-foot south side yard setback variance from the 9-foot requirement to allow a 6.3-foot side setback for a 2nd story addition above the south portion of the house. at 4004 Grimes Ave. Information / Background: The property at 4004 Grimes Ave. is a single-family residential rambler with an attached garage built in 1953. The owners are proposing an addition to the front of the attached garage to increase the depth and to add a 2nd floor living space above a southern portion of the home. Front yard: A 4.8-foot front yard variance is requested to allow a reduction in front yard setback to increase the depth of the garage while reducing current setback by 4.8 ft to the street. The homeowners are requesting a variance to allow adequate depth for interior car parking. Currently homes along the west side of Grimes are relatively lined up with one another. The following are the front yard setback requirements in an established neighborhood: Sec. 36-439. - Special requirements. Special setback requirements for single dwelling unit lots. a. Established front street setback. When more than 25 percent of the lots on one side of a street between street intersections, on one side of a street that ends in a cul-de-sac, or on one side of a dead-end street, are occupied by dwelling units, the front street setback for any lot shall be determined as follows: 2. If there are existing dwelling units on abutting lots on both sides of the lot that both have a front street setback on the same street, the front street setback shall be the average of the front street setbacks of the dwelling units on the two abutting lots on the same street; or the front street setback shall be the average front street setback of all other dwelling units on the same side of that street, between intersections. Page 9 of 93 STAFF REPORT Page 2 Side yard: The required side yard setback is 18’-8” total with no less than 9 ft on one side. The existing home is nonconforming with total side yard setbacks of 11’ – 3 ½”, with a setback on the north side of 5 ft and south side of 6.3 ft, (the property is nonconforming regarding both side yard setbacks). The minimum setback requirement applies to the proposed 2nd floor with the alternate setback standard that allows continuation of existing nonconforming setbacks not applicable for a 2nd floor addition to the rambler. Surrounding Land Uses Single Unit residential homes and a school, zoned R-1 and guided low-density residential Planning Guide Plan designation: Low Density Residential Zoning: R-1, Single Dwelling Unit District Compliance Table City Standard Proposed North Side– Yard East Front – Yard South Side– Yard West Rear– Yard 18’-8” with no less than 9 feet on one side 34.8 feet 9 feet 25 feet 5 feet existing (existing nonconforming) *30 feet *6.3 feet 51 feet Building Height 30 feet 27 feet Building Coverage Lots greater than 9,000sf Impervious Surface Coverage 25% 50% 23.7% 37.1% First Floor Elevation 901.5 901.5 *Requires a variance Page 10 of 93 STAFF REPORT Page 3 PRIMARY ISSUES & STAFF RECOMMENDATION Optional Actions A case could be made both for denial and approval of this project. Below provides options for the Planning Commission to consider: Primary Issues/Variance Denial No, the proposed variance isn’t justified. Minnesota Statutes and Section 36-98 of the Edina Zoning Ordinance require that a variance shall not be granted unless the following findings are made: 1.The variance would not be in harmony with the general purposes and intent of the ordinance. Front yard: Staff believe that the purpose and intent of the front yard setback ordinance is to maintain consistent front yard spacing from the street for homes along a block. In general, the homes align with one another along the 4000 block of Grimes with the average front yard setback not an impacting variable on a property. The front wall of the subject home conforms, and the addition to the garage is proposed to be closer to the street than the other homes along that side of the block. The proposal will decrease the setback of the front wall of the subject home by 4.8 ft. Side yard: The south side yard setback requirement of 9 ft can be achieved by an indent of the 2nd floor addition. Previous plans submitted to staff illustrated a conforming 2nd floor, so it is not the conditions of the lot that are driving the need for a variance. The 2nd floor setback request is to accommodate a design for maximum south facing windows and light exposure which is self-created and not a result of some unique aspect of the lot. 2.The variance would be consistent with the Comprehensive Plan. The Comprehensive Plan guides the property for low density residential, which includes single dwelling units as a primary use. The use of the property will remain a single dwelling unit. The request will allow garage and living space expansion and make interior remodeling modifications to accommodate the preferences of the homeowner. Staff find that the requested variance is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan. 3.There are no practical difficulties in complying with the ordinance. The term “practical difficulties” means the following: i.The property owner proposes to use the property in a reasonable manner not permitted by the Zoning Ordinance. Front yard: The applicant is seeking to improve the interior of the home and wishes to expand farther to the east on the main floor and above the first floor near the Page 11 of 93 STAFF REPORT Page 4 south side yard. The front yard variance is needed to address the established average front yard setback requirement given homes along the block. The location of the existing garage does not allow for a front addition to meet the requirements of the Zoning Ordinance. A remodel prior to the current owners purchasing the home carved out space in the interior back area of the garage to make a mudroom and laundry room. This remodel made the length of the garage very shallow. The homeowners propose moving the laundry room to use that space as storage for sports equipment. The owners would like to keep the space as interior space and add to the length of the garage to provide some clearance in front of and behind vehicles. There appears to be an opportunity for expansion in the interior of the garage space by eliminating proposed storage. Side yard: The homeowner desires to add a ½ story addition on top of the south portion of the house. Plans were shared with staff illustrating a centered 2nd floor addition that conforms to the side yard setback ordinance. It has been demonstrated a conforming 2nd floor is possible without the need for a variance. Staff do not find the request to be reasonable. There are no practical difficulties that prevents the interior remodel of the garage or 2nd floor expansion. ii.The plight of the landowner is not due to circumstances unique to the property and may be created by the landowner. The property is not unique on the block with consistent front yard setbacks as compared with the other homes fronting Grimes. The homes along the west side of grimes are evenly spaced from the street. The 2nd floor can be accommodated without the need for a variance. iii.The variance, if granted, may possibly alter the essential character of the locality. The variance may alter the essential character of the locality. The additions are well outside the minimum setbacks and may encourage other similar properties to request similar variances. Denial Deny the request for a 4.8-foot front yard setback variance from the 34.8-foot requirement to allow a 30- foot front yard setback for a garage addition instead of the required 34.75 ft and a 2.7-foot south side yard setback variance from the 9-foot requirement to allow a 6.3-foot side setback for a 2nd story addition above the south portion of the house. at 4004 Grimes Ave. Denial is based on the following findings: Page 12 of 93 STAFF REPORT Page 5 1. The proposal does not meet the standards for variance. There appears to be an opportunity for expansion in the interior of the garage space, and it is possible to accommodate a second floor without the need for a variance. 2. There are no practical difficulties preventing the interior remodel of the garage or 2nd floor expansion. 3. When considering the property, there are no unique circumstances present. The property currently conforms to the front yard setback and can maintain the required side yard setback for a 2nd floor addition. 4. Granting variance may alter the essential character of the neighborhood by continuing nonconforming setbacks and reducing the front yard setback. The additions are well outside the minimum setbacks and may encourage other similar properties to request similar variances. Primary Issues/Variance Approval Yes, the proposed variance is justified. Minnesota Statutes and Section 36-98 of the Edina Zoning Ordinance require that a variance shall not be granted unless the following findings are made: The variance would be in harmony with the general purposes and intent of the ordinance. Front yard: Staff believe that the purpose and intent of the front yard setback ordinance is to maintain consistent front yard spacing from the street of homes along a block. In general, the homes align with one another along the 4000 block of Grimes with the average front yard setback not an impacting variable on a property. The front wall of the subject home conforms, with the garage addition proposed to be closer to the street than the other homes along the same side of the block. All aspects of the front façade conform to the front yard setback with the exception of the 4.8 ft garage extension. Most of the front wall of the subject home will maintain the required front yard setback without interruption to the streetscape. Side yard: Side yard setbacks have changed since the time when the home was built in 1953. The ordinances allowed narrower side yard setbacks for both the 1st and 2nd floors. It is a common assumption that an addition can be built directly over the existing first floor of a home. Edina’s ordinances allow for an adjustment to the required setback by allowing an “alternate setback standard” that provides an addition with ability to match an existing nonconforming setback; however, the addition must be on the same floor as the nonconforming setback. There has been discussion by Planning Commissioners that it might be appropriate to amend zoning to allow 2nd floor additions at matching 1st floor setbacks. The variance would be consistent with the Comprehensive Plan. Page 13 of 93 STAFF REPORT Page 6 The Comprehensive Plan guides the property for low density residential, which includes single dwelling units as a primary use. The use of the property will remain a single dwelling unit. The request will allow garage and living space expansion and make interior remodeling modifications to accommodate the preferences of the homeowner. Staff find that the requested variance is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan. There are practical difficulties in complying with the ordinance. The term “practical difficulties” means the following: iv.The property owner proposes to use the property in a reasonable manner not permitted by the Zoning Ordinance. Front yard: The applicant is seeking to improve the interior spaces of the home and wishes to expand farther to the east to accommodate enough space to comfortably store cars. The variance is needed to address the established average front yard setback requirement given the garage’s shallow depth. The nonconforming location of the existing building does not allow for an addition. The garage is currently at the minimum front yard setback and is nonconforming by 4’-8” to the side yard. There are limited, if any, options available for a conforming garage expansion, perhaps only an interior remodel. Side yard: Staff finds the side yard setback request to be reasonable. The ordinance allows a matching nonconforming setback on the same floor as the nonconformity. The ordinance does not apply to a new 2nd floor addition if there is no 2nd floor existing. There has been discussion to review the ordinance to possibly allow expansion above an existing building footprint that is nonconforming and was conforming at time of original construction. A 2nd floor would have been allowed at current south setback in 1953 when the home was built. It is reasonable to allow a matching 2nd floor expansion. Remodeling and adding onto the home is a practical and sustainable solution that is less intrusive to the neighborhood than a tear-down/re-build new home. v.The plight of the landowner is due to circumstances unique to the property not created by the landowner. Front yard: The property is unique in that it is on a block with consistent front yard setbacks. There are no variables in front yard setback along the block. The proposal by the applicant presents a reasonable location for the addition that cannot be modified to conform to zoning requirements. The front yard setback circumstance was not created by the applicant and is unique to the property given the shallow garage depth. Side yard: The first floor is nonconforming, was constructed in 1953 under different setback standards. The second floor is subjected to deeper side yard setbacks even though the 2nd floor would match the legally nonconforming setback and would not Page 14 of 93 STAFF REPORT Page 7 reduce the side setback or be any closer to the side yard. The ordinance change to a deeper setback was not a created condition of the property owner. vi.The variance, if granted, will not alter the essential character of the locality. The variance will not alter the essential character of the locality. The proposed additions will reduce setbacks only along the front garage width with the remainder of the home at the required front yard setback and the 2nd floor will match an existing nonconforming setback from the south side yard. There are many varied residences in Morningside, some that have built new floor levels above existing, one- story homes, some that have added to the back of their homes, some that have been torn down to build new and some that are original to the area. Morningside is a mixture of lot sizes and configurations, housing styles and years of construction. The additions will continue the eclectic character of Morningside. Approval The request for a 4.8-foot front yard setback variance from the 34.8-foot requirement to allow a 30-foot front yard setback for a garage addition instead of the required 34.75 ft and a 2.7-foot south side setback variance from the 9-foot requirement to allow a 6.3-foot side setback for a 2nd story addition above the south portion of the house. at 4004 Grimes Ave. Approval is based on the following findings: 1. The front yard setback practical difficulty is caused by the location of the existing nonconforming garage. There are limited, if any, options available for a conforming garage expansion. 2. It is reasonable to allow a matching 2nd floor expansion. The request is reasonable given that a 2nd floor would have been allowed at the current south setback in 1953 when the home was originally built. 3. There are circumstances that are unique to the subject property. Those unique circumstances include keeping the home by remodeling and adding a small 2nd floor which is both practical and sustainable for the neighborhood. 4. The proposal would not alter the essential character of the neighborhood. There are similar sized buildings with nonconforming setbacks within the Morningside neighborhood. Any approval is subject to the following conditions: •Subject to plans and survey date stamped May 23, 2025. •Compliance with the tree ordinance. Deadline for a City decision: July 23, 2025. Page 15 of 93 STAFF REPORT Page 8 Page 16 of 93 Page 17 of 93 Page 18 of 93 Page 19 of 93 Page 20 of 93 Page 21 of 93 VARIANCE APPLICATION The variance would be in harmony with the general purpose and intent of the ordinance. Yes The variance would be consistent with the Comprehensive Plan Yes, the residence will remain a single family residence, which is consistent with the Comprehensive plan. The property owner proposed to use the property in a reasonable manner not permitted by the ordinance This property would remain single family residential. The proposed size of the garage is consistent with modest garage sizes. The existing garage faces the street and will continue to face the street. The upper level addition is consistent with other additions in the neighborhood. There are practical difficulties complying with the ordinance The plight of the landowner is due to circumstances unique to the property not created by the landowner. The home was built in 1953 prior to current zoning requirements for residential zoning. The homeowner would like to take advantage of the existing structure to build their addition. The mudroom and laundry room were built into the garage space by prior homeowner and these homeowners are hoping to make this situation more effective. The variance will not alter the essential character of the locality Currently 4004 Grimes is a one story home. Melissa & Jon Schaefer would like to add a 1/2 story above the main ﬂoor to create a bedroom suite, do a modest main ﬂoor remodel and increase their garage space. There are many varied residences in Morningside, some that have built new ﬂoor levels above existing 1 story homes, some that have added on to the back of their homes, some that have been torn down to build new and some that are original to the area.  This prior owner’s mudroom and laundry room remodel left them with a garage space that has 16’-4” interior clearance on one side and 17’- 3” on the other. The internal width of the garage is 18’-6”. These dimensions allow for little to no clearance around their vehicles. We talked at length about the best approach to getting additional space in the garage and decided that moving the laundry would allow for storage of sports gear and equipment. Relocating the garage on this lot while keeping this home layout is not practical. Page 22 of 93 Relocating the laundry and mudroom in their entirety also seems unfeasible. The owners believe that remodeling the existing home is worthwhile and decided to ask for a variance in order to extend the garage 4’-9” to the 30’-0” front yard setback and maintain the existing 5’-0” side yard setback to the north. We feel by pulling the face of the garage forward does not alter the character of the locality. The Morningside area has many homes with front yard setbacks that differ from the norm. Page 23 of 93 EXISTING BUILDING COVERAGEHOUSE2,085 SQ. FT.SHED62 SQ. FT.TOTAL EXISTING BUILDINGS 2,147 SQ. FT.AREA OF LOT9,449 SQ. FT.BUILDING COVERAGE22.7%EXISTING HARDCOVERHOUSE2,085 SQ. FT.DRIVEWAY/WALKS/PATIO/STOOP 1,316 SQ. FT.SHED62 SQ. FT.PLAY DECK23 SQ. FT.AC PAD8 SQ. FT.TOTAL EXISTING HARDCOVER 3,494 SQ. FT.AREA OF LOT9,449 SQ. FT.LOT COVERAGE37.0%PROPOSED BUILDING COVERAGEHOUSE2,180 SQ. FT.SHED62 SQ. FT.FRONT COVERED PORCH122 SQ. FT.TOTAL PROPOSED BUILDINGS 2,364 SQ. FT.AREA OF LOT9,449 SQ. FT.BUILDING COVERAGE25.0%PROPOSED HARDCOVERHOUSE2,180 SQ. FT.DRIVEWAY/WALKS/PATIO/STEPS 1,183 SQ. FT.SHED62 SQ. FT.PLAY DECK23 SQ. FT.AC PAD8 SQ. FT.FRONT COVERED PORCH122 SQ. FT.TOTAL PROPOSED HARDCOVER 3,578 SQ. FT.AREA OF LOT9,449 SQ. FT.LOT COVERAGE37.8%NOTE: THE HARDCOVER ITEMS SHOWN ABOVE ARE THOSE THAT WEREOBSERVED AND THAT ARE TYPICALLY COUNTED AS HARDCOVER INMOST CITIES. BEFORE MOVING FORWARD WITH PLANNING ORCONSTRUCTION, BE SURE TO VERIFY THESE ITEMS WITH THE CITY.LEGAL DESCRIPTION:Lot 2, Block 2, Morningside Oaks, Hennepin County, MinnesotaSCOPE OF WORK & LIMITATIONS:1. Showing the length and direction of boundary lines of the legal description listed above.The scope of our services does not include determining what you own, which is a legalmatter. Please check the legal description with your records or consult with competentlegal counsel, if necessary, to make sure that it is correct and that any matters of record,such as easements, that you wish to be included on the survey have been shown.2. Showing the location of observed existing improvements we deem necessary for thesurvey.3. Setting survey markers or verifying existing survey markers to establish the corners ofthe property.4. Showing and tabulating impervious surface coverage of the lot for your review and forthe review of such governmental agencies that may have jurisdiction over theserequirements to verify they are correctly shown before proceeding with construction.5. Showing elevations on the site at selected locations to give some indication of thetopography of the site. We have also provided a benchmark for your use in determiningelevations for construction on this site. The elevations shown relate only to thebenchmark provided on this survey. Use that benchmark and check at least one otherfeature shown on the survey when determining other elevations for use on this site orbefore beginning construction.6. This survey has been completed without the benefit of a current title commitment. Theremay be existing easements or other encumbrances that would be revealed by a currenttitle commitment. Therefore, this survey does not purport to show any easements orencumbrances other than the ones shown hereon.7. While we show a proposed location for this home or addition, we are not as familiarwith your proposed plans as you, your architect, or the builder are. Review ourproposed location of the improvements and proposed yard grades carefully to verify thatthey match your plans before construction begins. Also, we are not as familiar withlocal codes and minimum requirements as the local building and zoning officials in thiscommunity are. Be sure to show this survey to said officials, or any other officials thatmay have jurisdiction over the proposed improvements and obtain their approvals beforebeginning construction or planning improvements to the property.8. Note that all building dimensions and building tie dimensions to the property lines, aretaken from the siding and or stucco of the building.STANDARD SYMBOLS & CONVENTIONS:"●" Denotes iron survey marker, found, unless otherwise noted.#43503LICENSE NO.Wayne W. PreuhsDATES1APRIL 16, 2025Deephaven, Minnesota 55391Phone (952) 474-796418202 Minnetonka Blvd. Suite 401Web: www.advsur.comAdvanceSurveying & Engineering Co.MELISSA & JONATHAN SCHAEFER4004 GRIMES AVE.CLIENT/JOB ADDRESSEDINA, MNSHEET TITLEPROPOSED SURVEYSHEET NO.SHEET 1 OF 1DWG ORIENTATIONSCALE250531 JRDRAWING NUMBER20'10'0APRIL 9, 2025DATE SURVEYED:APRIL 16, 2025DATE DRAFTED:SHEET SIZE: 17 X 22Updated Submittal 5-23-25Planning DIvisionPage 24 of 93 SCALE 1 /4" = 1' - 0" 1 LOWER LEVEL EXISTING 0' 2' 4'12' FURNACE WH WS ELECT PANEL FIREPLACEBASE7'-4" FAMILY 004 CPT 7'-4" MECH 007 CONC 7'-4" STORAGE 008 CONC 7'-4" BEDROOM 000 CPT 7'-4" BATH 002 TILE 7'-4" CLO 006 CPT 7'-4" HALL 005 CPT STAIR 013 WOOD 7'-4" FAMILY 003 CPT CRAWL SPACE UNEXCAVATED 7'-4" CLO 001 CPT 2 x 10's @ 16" OC EXIST 2 x 10's @ 16" OC EXIST EXIST BEAMEXIST BEAMEXISTPOSTEXISTPOSTEXISTPOST31'-3"13'-112"12'-7"13'-712"19'-6"58'-912"34'-61 2" 23'-6"10'-111 2" WALL LEGEND EXISTING WALLS EXISTING MASONRY NEW WALLS HALF HEIGHT WALL NO WORK SHADED AREAS 2 x 10's @ 16" OC EXIST 4'-9" FILL IN AT EXISTING WINDOW 2 NEW POSTS FOR PORCH NEW BEAM FOR PORCH FLOOR FRAMING LEDGER BOARD FOR PORCH FRAMING FOOTING FOR GARAGE EXTENSION TIE INTO EXISTING Issue: M ERIWETHER INC 4116 Grimes Ave So Edina, MN 55416 Cell 612.850.1670 Schaefer Residence4004 Grimes AveSo.Edina, MN 55416Date SCHEMATIC DESIGN 4.11.2025 2025 Meriwether Felt Architect, Edina MN PLANNING SUBMITTAL 5.23.2025 DESIGN DEVELOPMENT 5.21.2025 A2.0 LOWER LEVEL EXISTING PLAN Updated Submittal 5-23-25 Planning DIvision Page 25 of 93 SCALE 1 /4" = 1' - 0" 1 MAIN LEVEL EXISTING 0' 2' 4'12' WALL LEGEND EXISTING WALLS EXISTING MASONRY NEW WALLS HALF HEIGHT WALL NO WORK SHADED AREAS 2-SIDED FIREPLACE REMOVE PORTION OF WALL AROUND CLOSET REMOVE CLOSET AND RAISED STORAGE ATTIC ACCESS STONE VENEER OVER MASONRY WASHER DRYER EXTERIOR PLANTER 10'-0" GARAGE 118 CONC 8'-0" LIVING 100 WOOD 8'-0" ENTRY 101 TILE 8'-0" CLO 102 - 8'-0" BATH 103 TILE 8'-0" BEDROOM 104 WOOD8'-0" CLO 105 - 8'-0" CLO 106 - 8'-0" BEDROOM 107 WOOD 8'-0" HALL 111 WOOD 8'-0" HALL 108 WOOD 8'-0" PRIMARY 109 WOOD 8'-0" CLO 110 WOOD - STAIR 013 WOOD 8'-0" DINING 114 WOOD 8'-0" KITCHEN 115 WOOD 8'-0" CLO 112 WOOD 8'-0" MUDROOM 116 TILE 8'-0" LAUNDRY 117 TILE EXISTPOSTEXISTPOSTEXISTPOST31'-3"13'-112"12'-7"13'-612"19'-7"58'-912"7'-10"14'-8"36'-312"34'-7" 4'-8" 6'-11"16'-9" 17'-3" 16'-4" 10'-1112" 3'-4" REMOVE CLOSET SYSTEM THIS ROOM AND SAVE FOR REUSE PATIO PAVERS STOOP PAVERS REPLACE EXISTING FRONT DOOR REMOVE CONCRETE STOOP AND STEPS REMOVE LOW WALL REMOVE PLANTER REMOVE EAST WALL OF GARAGE, GARAGE DOORS REMOVE BRICK PAVERS AS NEEDED FOR ACCESS TO NEW FOOTINGS. SAVE FOR OWNER'S REUSE Issue: M ERIWETHER INC 4116 Grimes Ave So Edina, MN 55416 Cell 612.850.1670 Schaefer Residence4004 Grimes AveSo.Edina, MN 55416Date SCHEMATIC DESIGN 4.11.2025 2025 Meriwether Felt Architect, Edina MN PLANNING SUBMITTAL 5.23.2025 DESIGN DEVELOPMENT 5.21.2025 A2.1 MAIN LEVEL EXISTING PLAN Updated Submittal 5-23-25 Planning DIvision Page 26 of 93 MAIN LEVEL PROPOSED 0' 2' 4'12' 2-SIDED WD BURNING FIREPLACE WASHER DRYER 8'-0" LAUNDRY 110 E. WOOD - STAIR 203 WOODAC FRONT YARD VARIANCE NEEDED FOR 4'-9" ADDITION SETBACK VARIANCE OF 4'-0" NEEDED FOR THIS PORTION OF GARAGE ATTACH CEILING JSTS ABOVE THIS AREA TO BOTTOM OF NEW 2ND FLOOR JOISTS REMOVE WASHER & DRYER ALONG WITH PLUMBING LINES & DRYER VENT. 31'-3"13'-112"12'-7"13'-612"19'-7"58'-912"7'-10"14'-8"36'-312"39'-4" 6'-11"16'-9"10'-111 2" ROUGH IN PLUMBING SUPPLIES & DRAIN FOR FUTURE LAUNDRY. PROVIDE DUCTING TO EXTERIOR FOR FUTURE DRYER. REMAINDER OF LAUNDRY FINISH BY OWNER 4'-9"1'-9916"16'-0"1'-912"SCALE 1 /4" = 1' - 0" 1 REMOVE BRICK PAVERS AS NEEDED TO POUR NEW FOOTINGS. REINSTALL TO NEW APRON. SAVE REMAINDER FOR OWNER'S REUSE CONCRETE APRON & INFILL @ GARAGE SLAB REMOVE EAST WALL OF GARAGE, PROVIDE NEW FOOTING, CONCRETE FLOOR, FRAMING & ROOFING ALONG WITH DOUBLE WIDE GARAGE DOOR OWNER WILL FILL SIDEWALK WITH LEFTOVER PAVERS WALL LEGEND EXISTING WALLS EXISTING MASONRY NEW WALLS HALF HEIGHT WALL NO WORK SHADED AREAS 10'-0" GARAGE 118 E CONC 8'-0" ENTRY 101 E TILE 8'-0" BATH 103 E TILE 8'-0" BEDROOM 104 E WOOD 8'-0" BEDROOM 107 E WOOD 8'-0" HALL 111 WOOD 8'-0" HALL 108 E WOOD 8'-0" FAMILY 109 E WOOD - STAIR 013 WOOD 8'-0" DINING 114 E WOOD 8'-0" KITCHEN 115 E WOOD 8'-0" MUDROOM 116 E TILE 8'-0" LAUNDRY 117 TILE PATIO E PAVERS STOOP E PAVERS 8'-0" CLO 105 - 8'-0" CLO 106 -3"412"11'-912"412"3"4"4"41 4"4'-10" Issue: M ERIWETHER INC 4116 Grimes Ave So Edina, MN 55416 Cell 612.850.1670 Schaefer Residence4004 Grimes AveSo.Edina, MN 55416Date SCHEMATIC DESIGN 4.11.2025 2025 Meriwether Felt Architect, Edina MN PLANNING SUBMITTAL 5.23.2025 DESIGN DEVELOPMENT 5.21.2025 A2.2 MAIN LEVEL PROPOSED PLAN Updated Submittal 5-23-25 Planning DIvision Page 27 of 93 SCALE 1 /4" = 1' - 0" 1 UPPER LEVEL PROPOSED 0' 2' 4'12' WALL LEGEND EXISTING WALLS EXISTING MASONRY NEW WALLS HALF HEIGHT WALL NO WORK SHADED AREAS - STAIR 203 - 9'-0"8'-312"641 SQ FT FINISHED 26'-112"7'-112"7'-112"7'-812"3'-0"31'-3" 8'-3"14'-9"5'-3"3'-0" 31'-21 2" 14'-11 2"3'-1"3'-0"2'-0" VARIES BEDROOM 203 HDWD 9'-0" BATH 203 TILE 9'-0" CLOSET 203 HDWDMECH Issue: M ERIWETHER I NC 4116 Grimes Ave So Edina, MN 55416 Cell 612.850.1670 Schaefer Residence4004 Grimes AveSo.Edina, MN 55416Date SCHEMATIC DESIGN 4.11.2025 2025 Meriwether Felt Architect, Edina MN PLANNING SUBMITTAL 5.23.2025 DESIGN DEVELOPMENT 5.21.2025 A2.3 UPPER LEVEL PROPOSED PLAN Updated Submittal 5-23-25 Planning DIvision Page 28 of 93 SCALE 1 /4" = 1' - 0" 1 ROOF PLAN PROPOSED 0' 2' 4'12' NEW ROOF OVER GARAGE EXTENSION. PROVIDE NEW ASPHALT SHINGLES ON NORTH SIDE OF HOME ROOF OVER PORCH STANDING SEAM METAL PANEL LINE OF WALLS BELOW ROOF OVER UPPER LEVEL ADDITION TO BE STANDING SEAM METAL PANEL OVERFRAME EXISTING ROOF TO EXTEND HIP ROOF AT GARAGE Issue: M ERI WETHER INC 4116 Grimes Ave So Edina, MN 55416 Cell 612.850.1670 Schaefer Residence4004 Grimes AveSo.Edina, MN 55416Date SCHEMATIC DESIGN 4.11.2025 2025 Meriwether Felt Architect, Edina MN PLANNING SUBMITTAL 5.23.2025 DESIGN DEVELOPMENT 5.21.2025 A2.4 PROPOSED ROOF PLAN Updated Submittal 5-23-25 Planning DIvision Page 29 of 93 EAST ELEVATION EXISTING 4 4 0 4 1RST FLOOR FIN 871.7' 1RST FLOOR CEILING 8'-0"LOWER LEVEL FIN 863.38'-438"SCALE 1 /4" = 1' - 0" 2 SCALE 1 /4" = 1' - 0" 1 EAST ELEVATION PROPOSED 0' 2' 4'12' 2ND FLOOR FIN 880.1' 1RST FLOOR FIN 871.7' 1RST FLOOR CEILING 8'-0"4 0 0 427'-012"AVG EXIST GRADE ELEVATION6'-10"1'-434"EXTEND CHIMNEY TO 2'-0" ABOVE ROOF W/IN 10'-0" NEW METAL ROOFING AT ADDITION BOARD AND BATTEN SIDING WHOLE HOUSE TO BE PAINTED NEW FRONT DOOR NEW DOUBLE GARAGE DOOR Issue: M ERIWETHER INC 4116 Grimes Ave So Edina, MN 55416 Cell 612.850.1670 Schaefer Residence4004 Grimes AveSo.Edina, MN 55416Date SCHEMATIC DESIGN 4.11.2025 2025 Meriwether Felt Architect, Edina MN PLANNING SUBMITTAL 5.23.2025 DESIGN DEVELOPMENT 5.21.2025 A3.0 EAST ELEVATION Updated Submittal 5-23-25 Planning DIvision Page 30 of 93 SCALE 1 /4" = 1' - 0" 1 SOUTH ELEVATION EXISTING 1RST FLOOR FIN 871.7' 1RST FLOOR CEILING 8'-0"LOWER LEVEL FIN 863.38'-438"SCALE 1 /4" = 1' - 0" 2 SCALE 1 /4" = 1' - 0" 2 SOUTH ELEVATION PROPOSED 0' 2' 4'12' 2ND FLOOR FIN 880.1' 1RST FLOOR FIN 871.7'1'-434"TO WINDOW 1RST FLOOR CEILING 8'-0"3'-0"1'-6"22'-11"27'-012"AVERAGE EXISTING GRADE ELEVATION6'-10"BOARD AND BATTEN SIDING NEW BAND BOARD BETWEEN EXISTING SIDING AND NEW SIDING WHOLE HOUSE TO BE PAINTED Issue: M ERIWETHER INC 4116 Grimes Ave So Edina, MN 55416 Cell 612.850.1670 Schaefer Residence4004 Grimes AveSo.Edina, MN 55416Date SCHEMATIC DESIGN 4.11.2025 2025 Meriwether Felt Architect, Edina MN PLANNING SUBMITTAL 5.23.2025 DESIGN DEVELOPMENT 5.21.2025 A3.1 SOUTH ELEVATION Updated Submittal 5-23-25 Planning DIvision Page 31 of 93 SCALE 1 /4" = 1' - 0" 1 WEST ELEVATION EXISTING 1RST FLOOR FIN 871.7' 1RST FLOOR CEILING 8'-0"LOWER LEVEL FIN 863.38'-438"SCALE 1 /4" = 1' - 0" 2 SCALE 1 /4" = 1' - 0" 3 WEST ELEVATION PROPOSED 0' 2' 4'12'6'-10"2ND FLOOR FIN 880.1' 1RST FLOOR FIN 871.7' TO WINDOW 1RST FLOOR CEILING 8'-0"1'-434"EXTEND CHIMNEY TO 2'-0" ABOVE ROOF W/IN 10'-0" NEW METAL ROOFING AT ADDITION BOARD AND BATTEN SIDING WHOLE HOUSE TO BE PAINTED Issue: M ERIWETHER INC 4116 Grimes Ave So Edina, MN 55416 Cell 612.850.1670 Schaefer Residence4004 Grimes AveSo.Edina, MN 55416Date SCHEMATIC DESIGN 4.11.2025 2025 Meriwether Felt Architect, Edina MN PLANNING SUBMITTAL 5.23.2025 DESIGN DEVELOPMENT 5.21.2025 A3.2 WEST ELEVATION Updated Submittal 5-23-25 Planning DIvision Page 32 of 93 NORTH ELEVATION EXISTING 1RST FLOOR FIN 871.7' 1RST FLOOR CEILING 8'-0"LOWER LEVEL FIN 863.38'-438"SCALE 1 /4" = 1' - 0" 2 SCALE 1 /4" = 1' - 0" 1 NORTH ELEVATION PROPOSED 0' 2' 4'12' 2ND FLOOR FIN 880.1' 1RST FLOOR FIN 871.7' TO WINDOW 1RST FLOOR CEILING 8'-0"1'-434"6'-10"Issue: M ERIWETHER INC 4116 Grimes Ave So Edina, MN 55416 Cell 612.850.1670 Schaefer Residence4004 Grimes AveSo.Edina, MN 55416Date SCHEMATIC DESIGN 4.11.2025 2025 Meriwether Felt Architect, Edina MN PLANNING SUBMITTAL 5.23.2025 DESIGN DEVELOPMENT 5.21.2025 A3.3 NORTH ELEVATION Updated Submittal 5-23-25 Planning DIvision Page 33 of 93 2ND FLR 880.1' 1ST FLR 871.7'9'-434"4 4 0 4 LL FLR 863.3'8'-358"SCALE 3 / 32 " = 1' - 0" 2 PROPOSED STREETSCAPE SCALE 3 / 32 " = 1' - 0" 1 EXISTING STREETSCAPE GRIMES 1ST FLR 871.7'8'-0"LL FLR 863.3'8'-358"1ST CLG 4 0 0 4 Issue: M ERIWETHER INC 4116 Grimes Ave So Edina, MN 55416 Cell 612.850.1670 Schaefer Residence4004 Grimes AveSo.Edina, MN 55416Date SCHEMATIC DESIGN 4.11.2025 2025 Meriwether Felt Architect, Edina MN PLANNING SUBMITTAL 5.23.2025 DESIGN DEVELOPMENT 5.21.2025 A3.4 STREET ELEVATION Updated Submittal 5-23-25 Planning DIvision Page 34 of 93 Page 35 of 93 EdinaMN.gov 4004 GRIMES AVE. FRONT YARD AND SIDE YARD SETBACK VARIANCE REQUEST Page 36 of 93 Existing street photos Page 37 of 93 Site Survey with proposed improvements Page 38 of 93 Block FY Avg = 35’ Page 39 of 93 Site Survey Page 40 of 93 Compliance Page 41 of 93 Basement Level Page 42 of 93 Existing Main Floor Page 43 of 93 Interior Garage Space: 16’-9” Deep Page 44 of 93 Proposed Main Floor Page 45 of 93 2nd Floor Addition Page 46 of 93 Front Elevations Page 47 of 93 South Side Elevations Page 48 of 93 Rear/West Elevations Page 49 of 93 North/Side Elevations Page 50 of 93 Front Renderings Page 51 of 93 Rendering with Street Scape Photo Page 52 of 93 Page 53 of 93 Page 54 of 93 Page 55 of 93 Page 56 of 93 BOARD & COMMISSION ITEM REPORT Date: June 25, 2025 Item Activity: Approve Meeting: Planning Commission Agenda Number: 6.2 Prepared By: Addison Lewis, Community Development Coordinator Item Type: Public Hearing Department: Community Development Item Title: 316 Madison Avenue Subdivision with Variances Action Requested: Motion to recommend approval of the preliminary and final plat with variances to lot area and lot width for both lots and variance to lot depth for Lot 2 subject to the conditions in the staff report. Information/Background: Homes Within Reach is proposing to subdivide the property at 316 Madison Avenue into two lots. The two proposed lots would both have dimensions of approximately 46’x130’. The parcel was originally platted as two lots with these dimensions that were combined. The proposed subdivision would re-establish the original lot sizes, which are consistent with the majority of other lots on the 300 block of Madison Avenue (12 out of 18 other lots on the block are approximately the same dimensions). The existing home on the property is proposed to remain and one new buildable lot for a single-family home would be created. This proposal requires the following: 1. Preliminary and final plat to re-plat the property into two lots 2. Variance from Sec. 36-437 of the Edina City Code to allow lot area of 5,988 sq. ft. and 6,004 sq. ft. where 9,000 sq. ft. is required 3. Variance from Sec. 36-437 of the Edina City Code to allow lot width of 45.96 feet for both lots where 75 feet is required 4. Variance from Sec. 36-437 of the Edina City Code to allow lot depth of 130.27 feet for one of the lots where 130.57 feet is required. Supporting Documentation: 1. Staff Report 2. Location Map 3. Plans 4. Applicant Narrative 5. Hennepin County Historic Half Section Map 6. Staff Presentation Page 57 of 93 June 25, 2025 PLANNING COMMISSION Addison Lewis, Community Development Coordinator 2025.09, Subdivision and variances at 316 Madison Avenue Information / Background: Homes Within Reach is proposing to subdivide the property at 316 Madison Avenue into two lots. The two proposed lots would both have dimensions of approximately 46’x130’. The parcel was originally platted as two lots with these dimensions that were combined. The proposed subdivision would re-establish the original lot sizes, which are consistent with the majority of other lots on the 300 block of Madison Avenue (12 out of 18 other lots on the block are approximately the same dimensions). The existing home on the property is proposed to remain and one new buildable lot for a single-family home would be created. This proposal requires the following: 1. Preliminary and final plat to re-plat the property into two lots 2. Variance from Sec. 36-437 of the Edina City Code to allow lot area of 5,988 sq. ft. and 6,004 sq. ft. where 9,000 sq. ft. is required 3. Variance from Sec. 36-437 of the Edina City Code to allow lot width of 45.96 feet for both lots where 75 feet is required 4. Variance from Sec. 36-437 of the Edina City Code to allow lot depth of 130.27 feet for one of the lots where 130.57 feet is required. Surrounding Land Uses Northerly: Single-Family; zoned R-1; guided Low Density Residential Easterly: Single-Family; zoned R-1; guided Low Density Residential Southerly: Single-Family; zoned R-1; guided Low Density Residential Westerly: Single-Family; zoned R-1; guided Low Density Residential Page 58 of 93 STAFF REPORT Page 2 Existing Site Features The property is 11,992 square feet in area and contains a single-family home on the north half of the property. The southern half contains vegetation and several trees. The property is adjacent to an alley on the west side. Planning Guide Plan designation: Low Density Residential Zoning: R-1, Single Dwelling Unit District Lot Dimensions Section 36-437 of the Edina City Code establishes minimum standards for lot area, lot width, and lot depth within the R-1 district. The minimum lot area is 9,000 square feet, the minimum lot width is 75 feet, and the minimum lot depth is 120 feet. For all three of these standards, if the median within the neighborhood is greater, then the standard is the median. “Neighborhood” means all lots in the R-1 district which are wholly or partially within 500 feet of the perimeter of the proposed plat or subdivision, excluding lots used for parks, conditional uses, or lots separated from the proposed plat by the right-of-way of either T.H. 100 or T.H. 62. In this case, the standard for lot depth is the median. Area Lot Width Depth Required 9,000 s.f. 75 feet 130.57 feet Feet Median (lots within 500’) 8,120 s.f. 60 feet 130.57 feet Lot 1 6,004 s.f.* 45.96 feet* 130.61 feet Lot 2 5,988 s.f.* 45.96 feet* 130.27 feet* * Variance Required Page 59 of 93 STAFF REPORT Page 3 Grading/Drainage and Utilities The Engineering Department has reviewed the proposed plans and found them acceptable at this stage. Final plans for grading, drainage, and utilities will be reviewed at the time of building permit. Trees Based on the plans, it appears some tree removal will be necessary to accommodate a new home. The applicant would be subject to the tree protection ordinance. Final plans will be subject to review by the City Forrester at the time of building permit. Park Dedication Because this property was originally platted as two lots that were combined, no park dedication is required. History of Subdivision Requests with Variances The City of Edina has considered several subdivision requests with variances. (See attached area map.) The following is the history in the past 19 years: History of Recent Subdivisions with Variances 1. In 2006, the property at 5901 France Avenue was approved variances to build four (4) 66-foot-wide lots consistent with the area. (Median = 9,269 s.f. & 73 feet wide.) 2. In 2008, 6120 Brookview Avenue was proposed to be divided into two (2) 50-foot lots; however, the applicant withdrew the request before action was taken. (Median = 6,700 s.f. & 50 feet wide.) 3. In 2009, a 100-foot lot at 5920 Oaklawn was approved variances to divide into two (2) 50-foot lots. (Median = 6,699 s.f. & 50 feet wide.) 4. In 2011, the property at 5829 Brookview was approved variances to divide into two (2) 50-foot lots. (Median = 6,769 s.f. & 50 feet wide.) 5. In 2012, the property at 6109 Oaklawn was denied the request to subdivide the property into two (2) 50-foot lots. (Median = 6,701 s.f. & 50 feet wide.) Page 60 of 93 STAFF REPORT Page 4 6. In 2012, 6120 Brookview was again proposed for subdivision. That request was denied. (Median = 6,700 s.f. & 50 feet wide.) 7. In 2012, 5945 Concord was denied the request to subdivide the property into two (2) 50-foot lots. (Median = 10,028 s.f. & 77 feet wide.) 8. In 2015, a 100-foot lot at 5825 Ashcroft Avenue was approved variances to divide into two (2) 50-foot lots. (Median = 6,790 s.f. & 50 feet wide.) 9 In 2015, 5945 Concord was approved for a request to subdivide the property into two (2) 50-foot lots. (Median = 10,028 s.f. & 77 feet wide.) 10. In 2016, 5845 Kellogg Avenue was denied a request to subdivide the property into two (2) 50-foot lots. (Median = 6,715 s.f. & 50 feet wide.) 11. In 2017, 6124 Ewing Avenue was approved for a request to subdivide into two (2) lots with lot width and area variances. (Median = 11,500 s.f. & 80 feet wide.) 12. In 2017, 5404 Park Place was approved for a request to subdivide into two (2) lots with lot width variances from 75 feet to 65 feet for each lot; and lot area variances from 9,000 square feet to 8,705 and 8,840 square feet. (Median = 8,107 s.f. & width was 60 feet wide.) 13. In 2019, 5841 Oaklawn was approved for a request to subdivide into two (2) lots with lot width variances from 75 feet to 50 feet for one lot; and lot area variances from 9,000 square feet to 8,793 and 6,694 square feet. 14. In 2019, 4625 Lexington was approved for a request to subdivide into two (2) lots with lot width variances from 75 feet to 60 feet for both lots, and lot area variances from 9,306 square feet to 8,106 and 8,128 square feet. (Median area - 9,306 square feet, median lot depth - 135 feet, and the median lot width 68 feet) 15. In 2020, 5928 Ashcroft was denied a request to subdivide into two (2) lots with lot width variances from 75 feet to 50 feet for both lots, and lot area variances from 9,000 square feet to 6,813 and 6,790 square feet. (Median area – 8,841 s.f., median lot depth – 135 and median width was 66 feet.) 16. In 2020, 5928 Abbott Avenue was approved for a two-lot subdivision with lot width variances from 75 feet to 50 feet for both lots, lot area variance from 9,000 square feet to 6,391 and 6,331 square feet, and lot depth variances from 135 feet to 127 feet for both lots. (Median lot area – 6,745 square feet, median lot depth - 129.9 feet, and the median lot width – 50 feet.) 17. In 2020, 7413 and 7425 York Terrace was approved to subdivide two lots into three lots with a lot width variance from 75 feet to 59 feet for Lot 1; lot depth variances from 135 feet to 132 feet for Lot 1 and to 107 for Lots 2 and 3; and lot area variances from 9,962 square feet to 8,909 square feet for Lot 1, to 8,328 square Page 61 of 93 STAFF REPORT Page 5 feet for Lot 2, and 8,859 square feet for Lot 3. (Median lot area – 9,962 square feet, median lot depth – 133, median lot width – 75 feet). 18. In 2021, 5209 Minnehaha Blvd was approved for a request to subdivide into two (2) lots with lot width variances from 75 feet to 60 feet for both lots. (Median lot area – 10,846 square feet, median lot depth – 163 feet, median lot width – 70 feet). 19. In 2022, 6416 McCauley Circle was approved for a request to subdivide into two (2) lots with a lot area variance from 18,731 square feet to 16,431 square feet for one of the lots, lot width variance from 102 feet to 80 feet for one of the lots, and lot depth variances from 181 feet to 120 and 100 feet for both lots. (Median lot area 18,731 square feet, median lot depth – 181 feet, median lot width – 102 feet) 20. In 2024, 5120 and 5124 Hankerson Avenue was approved for a request to subdivide two lots into three lots with lot area, width, and depth variances. The area of the proposed lots was 6,509, 6,515, and 6,520 square feet. All lots were 50 feet wide and 130 feet deep. (Median area – 6,504 square feet, median lot depth – 130 feet, median lot width – 50 feet) In instances when subdivisions were denied, the area immediately surrounding the site contained a wide variety of lot sizes. In instances when subdivisions were approved, the requesting lot was oversized (twice as large) compared to lots in the immediate area. In this case, the subject property is a double lot and 12 of the 18 other lots on the block have similar dimensions to the lots being proposed. PRIMARY ISSUES & STAFF RECOMENDATION Primary Issues Are the proposed variances justified? Yes, staff does believe the requested variances are justified. Minnesota Statutes and Section 36-98 of the Edina Zoning Ordinance require that a variance shall not be granted unless the following findings are made: 1. The variance would be in harmony with the general purposes and intent of the ordinance. The purpose and intent of the ordinance is to establish minimum lot sizes that are similar with surrounding properties. The lots in this neighborhood were platted prior to Edina’s existing standards for lot area, width and depth. Many lot lines have shifted over time and some lots have been combined; however, all lots in this neighborhood were originally platted with approximately the same dimensions (46’x130’) as the lots being proposed. This is why Page 62 of 93 STAFF REPORT Page 6 12 out of 18 other lots on the 300 block of Madison Avenue have these same dimensions as the lots being proposed. The other lots are either double lots (like the subject property) or lots that have been added to from another lot. In this case, the variances would allow for lot dimensions that are compatible with the surrounding area. Criteria met. 2. The variances would be consistent with the Comprehensive Plan. The Comprehensive Plan guides the property for Low Density Residential Use. The principal use of the property would still be as a single-family home and the property would remain zoned R-1. The request could also be viewed as advancing the following goals in the Comprehensive Plan: Land Use Chapter • Goal 1: Encourage infill and redevelopment that optimizes use of city infrastructure, complement community character, and respond to needs at all stages of life. Housing Chapter • Goal 2: Encourage the development and maintenance of a range of housing options affordable to residents at all income levels and life stages. o Promote owner-occupied units over rental units when providing affordable housing. • Goal 4: Support the development of a wide range of housing options to meet the diverse needs of and preferences of the existing and future Edina community. o Retain and expand housing ownership options, while also supporting a balance between ownership and rental households. Staff find the requested variances would be consistent with the Comprehensive Plan. Criteria met. 3. There are practical difficulties in complying with the ordinance. The term “practical difficulties” means the following: i. The property owner proposes to use the property in a reasonable manner not permitted by the Zoning Ordinance. The property owner is proposing to subdivide the property into two lots. The property was originally platted as two lots with the same lot dimensions. The lot dimensions are similar with many other lots in the neighborhood. Staff find the request to be reasonable. Criteria met. ii. The plight of the landowner is due to circumstances unique to the property not created by the landowner. Page 63 of 93 STAFF REPORT Page 7 The property is somewhat unique in that it is currently a double lot in a neighborhood that was platted prior to the current lot area, width and depth standards being adopted. The lot standards in the zoning ordinance do not reflect the existing conditions of the neighborhood. The lots were not combined by the current owner. Criteria met. iii. The variance, if granted, will not alter the essential character of the locality. The variances will not alter the essential character of the locality. There are 12 out of 18 other properties on the 300 block of Madison Avenue that have approximately the same lot dimensions as those being proposed. Criteria met. Options for Consideration Denial Recommend that the City Council deny the proposed preliminary and final plat with variances to lot area and lot width for both lots and variance to lot depth for Lot 2. Denial is based on the following findings: 1. The proposed lot area and width for both lots and depth for Lot 2 do not conform to the standards of the zoning ordinance. 2. The requested variances are not in harmony with the general purposes and intent of the ordinance. The proposed lot dimensions no longer align with the City of Edina’s expectations for single-family development. 3. The plight of the landowner is not due to circumstances unique to the property. There are many other lots in Edina that were platted prior to adoption of the current standards for lot area, width, and depth. Approval Recommend the City Council approve the preliminary and final plat with variances to lot area and lot width for both lots and variance to lot depth for Lot 2. Approval is based on the following findings: 1. The variances are in harmony with the general purposes and intent of the ordinance. The proposed lot sizes would be compatible with other lots in the neighborhood. 2. The variances are consistent with the Comprehensive Plan by advancing land use and housing goals as stated in the staff report. 3. The property owner proposes to use the property in a reasonable manner not permitted by the Zoning Ordinance. The property was originally platted as two lots and the variances would allow for lot sizes consistent with the original plat. 4. The plight of the landowner is due to circumstances unique to the property not created by the landowner. The property is currently a double lot in a neighborhood that was platted prior to the current lot area, width, and depth standards. The standards in the zoning Page 64 of 93 STAFF REPORT Page 8 ordinance do not reflect the existing conditions of the neighborhood. The lots were not combined by the current owner. 5. The variance will not alter the essential character of the locality. There are currently 12 out of 18 other properties on the 300 block of Maddison Avenue that have approximately the same dimensions as those being proposed. 6. If the variances are granted, the proposed plat complies with the requirements of Chapter 32 (Subdivisions) and Chapter 36 (Zoning) of the City Code. Approval is subject to the following conditions: 1. Compliance with the tree protection requirements in Section 10-82 of the City Code. 2. Prior to issuance of a building permit, the following items must be submitted: a. Evidence that the final plat has been filed with Hennepin County. If the plat is not filed with Hennepin County within one year from the date of approval by the City Council, the plat shall be deemed abandoned and of no effect. b. Submit evidence of a Nine Mile Creek Watershed District approval. c. Driveway Entrance permit must be obtained from the Edina Engineering Department. d. Utility hook-ups are subject to review by the City Engineer. Staff Recommendation Staff recommend approval of the preliminary and final plat with variances to lot area and lot width for both lots and variance to lot depth for Lot 2 subject to the conditions in this report. Deadline for a City decision: September 23, 2025. Page 65 of 93 Page 66 of 93 Page 67 of 93 932.46933.63TC932.92932.34932.52932.84933.24932.82933.09933.40E933.18TRD20932.47TRD32932.77932.99933.32932.97933.12932.06932.06933.10932.5932.49932.15930.3929.25930.08931.31930.51930.56931.88TRD8932.12932.55AC932.67G932.15932.19929.08929.38929.66931.91932.22930.74929.93TRC26931.78932.10931.78931.26930.60TC931.08Flow Line930.29MH930.76Rim930.44930.94931.24932.41932.77932.24932.43932.22FC930.9345.94 45.94 46.00 14.410.017.2Garage28.614.12.546.00 N 00°16'35" W 92.00 N 89°04'23" E 130.44N 00°09'06" E 91.88 N 89°06'02" E 130.78N 89°02'45" E 130.1010.64.326.593093293293 0 932931933 931 9339319309.05.05.027.8932.5933.0932.5tw932.3bw931.4bituminous deckResidence316Residence320Garage320Alley Madison Avenue STo Be RemovedWall To Be Removed6.0tw931.5tw932.0tw932.5tw933.8bw931.8933932 933 932Proposed-wallProposed-wall1Proposed ResidenceD r i v e w a yS i d e w a l kPorch 933.6 933.8 931.5932.0concrete Drivewayegress well10%±C o n c r e t eStepsS i d e w a l k6'0" 13'0"13'0"62'6"20'0"20'6"12'0"42'0"1'6"1'6"36.19.0A/C Pad929.912in"inv=927.15Deck931cmpinv=928.71931.5F:\survey\west minneapolis heights - hennepin\10-11-6 west minneapolis heights\01 Surveying - 90871\01 CAD\01 Source\01 Survey Base.dwgBasis forbearings isassumedSurveyors Certificatex000.0Denotes Wood Hub Set for excavation onlyDenotes Existing ElevationDenotes Proposed ElevationDenotes Surface DrainageDenotes Iron MonumentDenotes Found Iron MonumentDenotes Proposed ContoursDenotes Existing ContoursDenotes Silt Fence or Bio RollsNOTE: Proposed grades are subject to results of soil tests.Proposed building information must be checked withapproved building plan and development or gradingplan before excavation and construction.Proposed grades shown on this survey areinterpolations of proposed contours from thedrainage, grading and/or development plans.NOTE: The relationship between proposed floorelevations to be verified by builder.NOTE: The only easements shown are from plats ofrecord or information provided by client.Benchmark: Benchmark 165 is locatedon the southeast part of the intersectionof Belmore Lane & Madison Avenue S.Top Nut Hydrant = 936.14Drawn BySignedGregory R. Prasch, Minn. Reg. No. 24992Scale: 1" = 20'F.B.No.Project No.I certify that this survey, plan, or report was prepared by me or under mydirect supervision and that I am a duly Licensed Land Surveyor under thelaws of the State of Minnesota.revAddress:Existing Legal Description7601 73rd Avenue NorthMinneapolis, Minnesota 55428(763) 560-3093DemarcInc.com90871A-Tree Protection & Site Plan Survey For:316 Madison Ave SEdina, MNSurveyed this 13th day of February 2025. WEST HENNEPIN AFFORDABLE HOUSING Lot 11, Block 6, WEST MINNEAPOLISHEIGHTSHennepin County, MinnesotaProperty located in Section30, Township 117, Range 21,Hennepin County, MinnesotaZoning:Property is Zoned R1-Single Dwelling UnitSetback RequirementsFront: 30 feet or average of adjacentSide Street: 15 feetSide Yard: 5 feetRear Yard: 25 feetProposed Top of FoundationProposed Garage FloorProposed Basement FloorType of BuildingProposed First Floor Elevation935.36934.1933.8926.42Full Basement100 Year Flood Elevation Per City ofEdina = 931.3 NGVD 2903-07-25 House Footprint ChangeNOTE: All Bottom of Wall Elevationswill match Existing Grade04-01-25 Tree ListDenotes Tree Protection FenceProposed-HardcoverLot Area5,988 sq ftProp-Building1,745 sq ftProp-Egress13 sq ftProp-Porch w/Steps34 sq ftProp-Deck51 sq ftProp-Walk(s)213 sq ftProp-A/C Pad8 sq ftProp-Driveway615 sq ftTotal2,679 sq ftPercentage44.74%Proposed-Building CoverageLot Area5,988 sq ftProp-Building1,745 sq ftProp-Porch34 sq ftPorch-Allowance-34 sq ftTotal1,745 sq ftPercentage29.14%04-30-25 Revisions05-07-25 StormwaterPage 68 of 93 Page 69 of 93 Page 70 of 93 932.46933.63TC933.65LIP933.85GL933.92TC934.25TC933.25TC932.92932.34932.52932.84933.24932.82933.09933.40E933.18TRD20932.47TRD32932.77932.99933.32932.97933.12932.06932.06933.10932.5932.49932.15930.3929.25930.08931.31930.51930.56931.88TRD8932.12932.55AC932.67G932.15932.19929.08929.38929.66931.91932.22930.74929.93TRC26931.78932.10931.78931.26930.60TC931.08Flow Line930.29MH930.76Rim930.44930.94931.24932.41932.77932.24932.43932.22FC930.9345.94 45.9446.0014.410.017.2Garage28.614.12.546.00 N 00°16'35" W 92.00N 89°04'23" E 130.44N 00°09'06" E 91.88 N 89°06'02" E 130.78N 89°02'45" E 130.1010.64.326.5930932932930 932931933931 9339319309.05.05.027.8932.5933.0932.5tw932.3bw931.4bituminousdeckResidence316Residence320Garage320AlleyMadison Avenue SWall To Be RemovedPARCEL BPARCEL A6.0tw931.5tw932.0tw932.5tw933.8bw931.8933932933 932Proposed-wallProposed-wall1Proposed ResidenceD r i v e w a yS i d e w a l kPorch 933.6933.8 931.5932.0concreteDrivewayegress well10%±C o n c r e t eStepsS i d e w a l k6'0"13'0"13'0"62'6"20'0"20'6"12'0"42'0"1'6"1'6"36.19.0A/C Pad929.912in"inv=927.15Deck931cmpinv=928.71931.5FLOW45°STRAW SEDIMENTCONTROL LOG1 IN X 2 IN X 24 IN LONG WOODEN STAKES.STAKES SHALL BE DRIVEN THROUGH THEBACK HALF OF THE SEDIMENT CONTROL LOGAT AN ANGLE OF 45 DEGREES WITH THETOP OF THE STAKE POINTING UPSTREAM.BACKFILL AND COMPACT SOILFROM TRENCH ON UPGRADIENTSIDE OF SEDIMENT CONTROL LOGPLACE SEDIMENT CONTROLLOG IN SHALLOW TRENCH(1 IN - 2 IN DEPTH)8 IN - 10 IN EMBEDMENT DEPTHSPACE BETWEEN STAKES SHALL BE A MAXIMUM OF 1 FT FOR DITCH CHECKSOR 2 FT FOR OTHER APPLICATIONS.BIOROLLSNOT TO SCALE6C1EXISTING GROUNDWEST HENNEPINAFFORDABLE HOUSING5100 THIMSEN AVE #120MINNETONKA, MINNESOTA 55345SCALE IN FEET2004024" NYLOPLAST CATCH BASINRIM = 930.96INV(NW,E) = 929.11INV(SW) = 928.71SILT FENCE ORBIO-ROLLS (TYP.)PER 1/C1 AND 7/C1FINALGRADECLEAN AGGREGATE (1 1/2"± RIVERROCK), PEA GRAVEL, OR SAND,(<5% FINES)ADS GEOSYNTHETICNONWOVEN GEOTEXTILEOR APPROVED EQUAL.928.2(LEVEL BOTTOM)FRENCH DRAINS ("B") CROSS SECTIONNOT TO SCALE4.5'MIN 4" PEA GRAVEL, 3/4" ROCK, OR GEOTEXTILENATIVE FILL DEPTH VARIESMIN 4" TOPSOILLANDSCAPEGRATE=933.0932.7 (LEVEL TOP)6" PERFORATEDDRAINTILEINSPECTION PORTINTO FRENCH DRAINMIN 4" PEA GRAVEL,3/4" ROCK, ORGEOTEXTILE5C1PROPOSEDROCK STABILIZING EXITFINALGRADECLEAN AGGREGATE (1 1/2"± RIVERROCK), PEA GRAVEL, OR SAND,(<5% FINES)ADS GEOSYNTHETICNONWOVEN GEOTEXTILEOR APPROVED EQUAL.927.7(LEVEL BOTTOM)FRENCH DRAINS ("A") CROSS SECTIONNOT TO SCALE4.5'MIN 4" PEA GRAVEL, 3/4" ROCK, OR GEOTEXTILENATIVE FILL DEPTH VARIESMIN 4" TOPSOILLANDSCAPEGRATE=932.5932.2 (LEVEL TOP)6" PERFORATEDDRAINTILEINSPECTION PORTINTO FRENCH DRAINMIN 4" PEA GRAVEL,3/4" ROCK, ORGEOTEXTILE3C1FRENCH DRAIN "A"15'X14'X4.5'PER DETAIL 4/C1FRENCH DRAIN "B"18'X10'X4.5'PER DETAIL 6/C16" PERFORATED DRAINTILE (TYP.)6" PERFORATED DRAINTILE (TYP.)F:\survey\west minneapolis heights - hennepin\10-11-6 west minneapolis heights\01 Surveying - 90871\01 CAD\01 Source\01 Survey Base.dwg C1 OF C1DATE:LIC. NO.:SHEET NO.PROJECT: 90871REVISIONSDESIGNED BY:DRAWN BY:CHECKED BY:EROSION AND SEDIMENTCONTROL PLANI HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS PLAN, SPECIFICATION, OR REPORT WASPREPARED BY ME OR UNDER MY DIRECT SUPERVISION AND THAT I AM ADULY LICENSED PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER UNDER THE LAWS OF THE STATEOF MINNESOTA.JEFFREY A. PRASCH, P.E.03.18.2552706ABLJAPGRPINLET PROTECTIONNOT TO SCALE2C1MINIMUM DOUBLE STITCHEDSEAMS ALL AROUND SIDEPIECES AND ON FLAP POCKETSFRONT, BACK, ANDBOTTOM TO BEMADE FROM SINGLEPIECE OF FABRICOVERFLOW HOLES (2 IN X 4IN HOLE SHALL BE HEAT CUTINTO ALL FOUR SIDE PANELS)USE REBAR OR STEEL RODFOR REMOVAL (FOR INLETSWITH CAST CURB BOXREPLACE ROD WITH WOOD 2IN X 4 IN). EXTEND 10 INBEYOND GRATE WIDTH ONBOTH SIDES, LENGTHVARIES. SECURE TO GRATEWITH WIRE OR PLASTIC TIES.LW12 W12 IN8 ININLET SPECIFICATIONS AS PERTHE PLAN DIMENSION LENGTH ANDWIDTH TO MATCH FLAP POCKET12 L5 FT MINIMUM LENGTH POSTAT 6 FT MAXIMUM SPACINGPLASTIC ZIP TIES (50 LBSTENSILE) LOCATED IN TOP 8 INGEOTEXTILE FABRIC,36 IN WIDETIRE COMPACTION ZONEMACHINE SLICE8 IN - 12 IN DEPTHFLOWFLOWSILT FENCE (MACHINE SLICED)NOT TO SCALE1C12 FT MINIMUMPOST EMBEDMENTEXISTING GROUNDROCK STABILIZING EXIT (IF NECESSARY)NOT TO SCALE4C1PUBLIC ROADSURFACE FLOWCRUSHED ROCKPER SPECIFICATIONEXISTING GROUND6 IN MINIMUM GEOTEXTILEFABRICTAPER EDGESAT 1:11 IN - 2 IN CRUSHED ROCKRADIUS ASREQUIRED20' MINIMUM LENGTH EXIT WIDTH ASREQUIREDEROSION CONTROL NOTES:1.ALL EROSION AND SEDIMENT CONTROL BMP'S (I.E. SILT FENCE, BIO-ROLLS, ROCK CONSTRUCTION EXIT, INLET PROTECTION, ETC.) SHALL BE INSTALLED PRIOR TO THE COMMENCEMENT OF ANYCONSTRUCTION ACTIVITY.2.INLET PROTECTION SHALL BE INSTALLED AT ANY INLET THAT MAY RECEIVE RUNOFF FROM THE DISTURBED AREAS OF THE PROJECT. INLET PROTECTION MAY BE REMOVED FOR A PARTICULAR INLET IF ASPECIFIC SAFETY CONCERN (FLOODING / FREEZING) HAS BEEN IDENTIFIED. THE PERMITTED MUST RECEIVE WRITTEN CORRESPONDENCE FROM THE CITY ENGINEER VERIFYING THE NEED FORREMOVAL.3.INSTALL SEDIMENT CONTROL BMP'S, SUCH AS SILT FENCE, AROUND ALL STOCKPILES.4.RETAIN AND PROTECT AS MUCH NATURAL VEGETATION AS FEASIBLE. WHEN VEGETATION IS REMOVED DURING DEVELOPMENT, THE EXPOSED CONDITION OF LAND SHALL BE KEPT TO THE SHORTESTPRACTICAL PERIOD OF TIME, BUT NOT LONGER THAN 60 DAYS. ANY EXPOSED AREAS EXCEEDING THIS TIME-FRAME SHALL BE TEMPORARILY STABILIZED (STRAW MULCH, WOODCHIPS, ROCK). AREASBEING USED FOR MATERIAL STORAGE AND AREAS UNDER CONSTRUCTION ARE EXEMPT FROM TEMPORARY STABILIZATION.5.ANY STEEP SLOPES (3H : 1V OR STEEPER) EXPOSED DURING CONSTRUCTION SHALL BE PROTECTED WITH TEMPORARY VEGETATION, MULCHING OR BY OTHER MEANS ACCEPTABLE TO THE BUILDINGOFFICIAL WITHIN 14 DAYS OF CEASING LAND DISTURBING ACTIVITIES ON THE STEEP SLOPES. STOCKPILES MAY BE PROTECTED BY AN ANCHORED TARP OR PLASTIC SHEET.6.PROVIDE DUST CONTROL AS NECESSARY. DUST CONTROL CAN INCLUDE WATER.7.REMOVE ALL SOILS AND SEDIMENTS TRACKED OR OTHERWISE DEPOSITED ONTO PUBLIC PAVEMENT AREAS ON A DAILY BASIS OR AS NEEDED.8.ALL EROSION AND SEDIMENT CONTROL BMP'S SHALL BE INSPECTED EVERY 7 DAYS, OR WITHIN 24 HOURS OF ALL RAIN EVENTS GREATER THAN 1.0" IN 24 HOURS. CORRECTIVE ACTION REQUIRED SHALLBE INITIATED WITHIN 24 HOURS.9.SILT FENCE, BIO-ROLLS AND INLET PROTECTION DEVICES MUST BE REPAIRED, REPLACED OR SUPPLEMENTED WHEN THEY BECOME NONFUNCTIONAL OR THE SEDIMENT REACHES 1/3 THE HEIGHT OF THEDEVICE. THESE REPAIRS MUST BE MADE WITHIN 24 HOURS OF DISCOVERY, OR AS SOON AS FIELD CONDITIONS ALLOW.10.AFTER FINAL GRADING HAS BEEN COMPLETED, EXPOSED SOILS MUST BE PERMANENTLY STABILIZED AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. PERMANENT STABILIZATION SHALL CONSIST OF 4 INCHES TOPSOIL, ANDSEED, MULCH AND FERTILIZER APPLIED BY METHODS AND RATES RECOMMENDED IN MN/DOT SPECIFICATION 2575 AND MN/DOT SEEDING MANUAL, OR SOD. THE SEED MIX SHALL BE MN/DOT 25-151.11.NO CONCRETE WASHOUT ALLOWED ON SITE, TRUCK BASED SELF CONTAINMENT WASHOUT DEVICES REQUIRED.12.OIL STAINS ON CITY STREETS SHALL BE CLEANED UP WITH FLOOR DRY, AND DISPOSED OF AS A HAZARDOUS WASTE MATERIAL.13.ALL HAZARDOUS WASTE SHALL BE STORED CLEANED UP AND DISPOSED OF PER EPA STANDARDS.14.ALL EROSION AND SEDIMENT CONTROL DEVICES SHALL BE MAINTAINED UNTIL ALL DISTURBED AREAS HAVE BEEN PERMANENTLY STABILIZED.15.ALL EROSION AND SEDIMENT CONTROL DEVICES SHALL BE REMOVED FROM THE SITE AFTER PERMANENT STABILIZATION HAS BEEN ESTABLISHED.16.TEMPORARY PUMPED DISCHARGE POLLUTION PREVENTION TECHNIQUES: "DANDY DEWATERING BAG" BROCK WHITE CO. USA.17.CONTACT PERSON FOR SITE CLEANLINESS AND MAINTENANCE OF THE EROSION AND SEDIMENT CONTROLS: TIM UZZELL (612) 386-5217.GENERAL GRADING NOTES:1.THE STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE CITY OF EDINA SHALL APPLY EXCEPT WHERE MODIFIED BY THESE DOCUMENTS.2."GOPHER STATE ONE CALL" (1-800-252-1166) SHALL BE NOTIFIED BY THE CONTRACTOR 48 HOURS PRIOR TO ANY EXCAVATION.3.PRIOR TO ANY CONSTRUCTION, THE GRADING CONTRACTOR SHALL FIELD VERIFY ALL LOCATIONS AND ELEVATIONS OF UNDERGROUND UTILITIES WITH UTILITYCOMPANIES. THE ENGINEER SHALL BE NOTIFIED IMMEDIATELY WITH ANY CONFLICTS.4.THE GRADING CONTRACTOR SHALL PROVIDE POSITIVE DRAINAGE ON THE SITE AT ALL TIMES.5.EXISTING TOPSOIL SHALL BE SALVAGED TO PROVIDE 4" TOPSOIL COVERAGE OVER ALL DISTURBED AREAS TO BE REVEGETATED.6.THE BUILDING PAD MUST BE PROVIDED WITH POSITIVE DRAINAGE. THIS WORK SHALL BE INCIDENTAL TO THE GRADING CONTRACT.7.AFTER THE SILT FENCE HAS BEEN REMOVED REMAINING SEDIMENT SHALL BE SMOOTHED TO CONFORM WITH THE EXISTING GRADE, PREPARED AND SEEDED ORSODDED AS DIRECTED BY THE CITY ENGINEER.8.NO FINISHED SLOPE SHALL EXCEED 4H : 1V UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED.9.PERMITEE MUST MINIMIZE SOIL COMPACTION. METHODS OF MINIMIZING SOIL COMPACTION INCLUDE THE USE OF TRACKED EQUIPMENT.7601 73rd Avenue NorthMinneapolis, Minnesota 55428(763) 560-3093DemarcInc.comLOT 10-11, BLOCK 6WEST MINNEAPOLIS HEIGHTS316 MADISON AVENUE SOUTHEDINA, MNINV = 931.7INV = 932.2CONNECT TO EXISTINGCATCH BASININV = 926.796" PERFORATED DRAINTILE05.07.25CLIENT COMMENTSPage 71 of 93 932.46933.63TC933.65TC934.25932.34932.52932.84933.24932.82933.09933.40E933.18TRD20932.47TRD32932.77932.99933.32932.97933.12932.06932.06933.10932.5932.49932.15930.3929.25930.08931.31930.51930.56931.88TRD8932.12932.55AC932.67G932.15932.19929.38929.66931.91932.22930.74929.93TRC26931.78932.10931.78931.26930.60TC931.08Flow Line930.29MH930.76Rim930.44930.94931.24932.41932.77932.24932.43932.22FC930.9345.94 45.94 46.00 14.410.017.2Garage28.614.12.546.00 N 00°16'35" W 92.00N 89°04'23" E 130.44N 00°09'06" E 91.88 N 89°06'02" E 130.78N 89°02'45" E 130.1010.64.326.593093293293 0 932931933 931 933931930929.912in"inv=927.15cmpinv=928.711012B L O C K 160' Right-a-Way20.915.712.0 Right-of-Way1210bituminousdeck Residence316Residence320Garage320Madison Avenue S Garage312Residence312South line of Lot 11, Block 6,West Minneapolis HeightsProposed Drainage & Utility Easement F:\survey\west minneapolis heights - hennepin\10-11-6 west minneapolis heights\01 Surveying - 90871\01 CAD\01 Source\01 Survey Base.dwgFile No.Certification Legal DescriptionPRELIMINARY PLAT Zoning & Development InformationMiscellaneous NotesPersonnel basis of bearings is assumedLegendx000.0PRELIMINARY PLAT - Whahlt EstatesF.B. No. xxxx inv. 90871A7601 73rd Avenue NorthMinneapolis, Minnesota 55428(763) 560-3093DemarcInc.comSCALE IN FEET20040 Signed: ____________________________________________ Gregory R. Prasch Registration No. 24992The only easements shown are from plats of record or information provided by client.I certify that this plan, specification, or report was prepared by me or under my direct supervisionand that I am a duly Licensed land Surveyor under the laws of the State of Minnesota.Existing Zoning Classification - R-1 (Single Dwelling Unit District)Refer to City code for additional requirements and variance information.Proposed Number of Lots = 2Area of proposed: Lot 1, Block 1 = 6,004 sq.ft Lot 2, Block 1 = 5,988 sq.ftLot Width of Proposed: Lot 1, Block 1 = 45.96 feet Lot 2, Block 1 = 45.96 feetLot Depth of Proposed: Lot 1, Block 1 = 130.61 feet Lot 2, Block 1 = 130.27 feet Current Right-of-Way (Madison Avenue S = 60 sq.ft Current Right-of-Way (alley) = 12 sq.ftSurveyor:DemarcSurveying and Engineering7601 73rd Avenue N.Brooklyn Park, MN 55428Attn: Greg Praschphone: 763-560-3093fax: 763-560-3522e-mail: gregprasch@demarcinc.comProperty is in Flood Zone "X" (an Area of minimal flood hazard) per FEMA FloodZone Map No. 27053C0342F, dated 11/04/2016.MN 1MN 2MN 3MN 4MN 5MN 6Denotes Found Iron MonumentDenotes Iron Monument SetBollardLightPower PoleSanitary ManholeStorm ManholeWater ManholeCatch BasinGas MainUnderground CommunicationsUnderground ElectricSanitary SewerStorm SewerWatermainOverhead WiresDenotes Existing ContoursThe land surveyed covers the entire parcel and there are no gaps oroverlaps with adjacent parcels.West Hennepin Affordable Housing5100 Thimsen AVENUE #120Minnetonka, MN 55345Whahlt Estatesdrawn by:AHDeveloper:West Hennepin AffordableHousing Land Trust5100 Thimsen AVENUE #120Minnetonka, MN 55345Attn: Brenda Lano Wolke952.401.7071Property Owner:West Hennepin AffordableHousing Land Trust5100 Thimsen AVENUE #120Minnetonka, MN 55345Property Address:316 Madison Avenue S, Edina, MN 55343Property Identification Number:3011721220025Total Area of Parcel = 11,992 sq.ftBenchmark: Benchmark 165 is located on the southeast part of the intersection ofBelmore Lane & Madison Avenue S.Top Nut Hydrant = 936.14Lots 10 & 11, Block 6, WEST MINNEAPOLIS HEIGHTSHennepin County, MinnesotaBEING 10 FEET IN WIDTH AND ADJOINING RIGHTOF WAY LINES AND 5 FEET IN WIDTH ANDADJOINING INTERIOR LOT AND ALLEY LINES.1010 55R/W LineLot Line Proposed Drainage & Utility Easements are shown thus:Revision Summary5/27/2025 City commentsPage 72 of 93 N 00°16'35" W 92.00N 00°09'06" E 91.88 N 89°06'02" E 130.7845.9445.9446.00 46.00N 89°02'33" E 130.10N 89°04'23" E 130.441212606012B L O C K 1Measured92.00 PlatSOUTH LINE OF LOT 11, BLOCK 6, WEST MINNEAPOLIS HEIGHTS1010Drainage & Utility EasementFound SpikeDrainage & Utility Easement555 5 5555 55F:\survey\west minneapolis heights - hennepin\10-11-6 west minneapolis heights\01 Surveying - 90871\01 CAD\01 Source\03 Final Plat.dwg WHAHLT ESTATESC. R. DOC. NO.___________________________CITY COUNCIL, CITY OF EDINA, MINNESOTAThis plat of WHAHLT ESTATES was approved and accepted by the City Council of the City of Edina, Minnesota, at a regular meeting thereof held this______ day of _________________________, 20_____, and said plat isin compliance with the provisions of Minnesota Statutes, Section 505.03, Subdivision 2. City Council, City of Champlin, Minnesota By _____________________________________________, Mayor By _____________________________________________, ManagerCOUNTY AUDITOR, Hennepin County, MinnesotaI hereby certify that taxes payable in _________ and prior years have been paid for land described on this plat, dated this _______ day of ______________________, 20______. Daniel Rogan, Hennepin County Auditor By _________________________________________ DeputySURVEY DIVISION, Hennepin County, MinnesotaPursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Sec. 383B.565 (1969) this plat has been approved this ______ day of _______________________, 20______. Chris F. Mavis, Hennepin County Surveyor By __________________________________________COUNTY RECORDER, Hennepin County, MinnesotaI hereby certify that the within plat of WHAHLT ESTATES recorded in this office this _________ day of_______________________, 20______, at_______o'clock_____M. Amber Bougie, Hennepin County Recorder By__________________________________________DeputyI Gregory R. Prasch do hereby certify that this plat was prepared by me or under my direct supervision; that I am a duly Licensed Land Surveyor in the State of Minnesota; that this plat is a correct representation of the boundary survey; that all mathematicaldata and labels are correctly designated on this plat; that all monuments depicted on this plat have been, or will be correctly set within one year; that all water boundaries and wet lands as defined in Minnesota Statutes, Section 505.01, Subd. 3, as of the dateof this certificate are shown and labeled on this plat; and all public ways are shown and labeled on this plat.Dated this ____________day of ____________________, 20 ______. ___________________________________________ Gregory R. Prasch, Licensed Land Surveyor Minnesota License No. 24992STATE OF MINNESOTACOUNTY OF HENNEPINThis instrument was acknowledged before me on this ______ day of _______________________, 20_______ by Gregory R. Prasch. . Signature of Notary __________________________________ (Notary's Printed Name)_______________________________ Notary Public, ________________________ County, Minnesota My commission expires _______________________________KNOW ALL PERSONS BY THESE PRESENTS: That Brenda Lano Wolke as Trustee of the West Hennepin Affordable Housing Land Trust, A Minnesota non-profit corporation, owner of the following described property: Lots 10 and 11, Block 6, WEST MINNEAPOLIS HEIGHTS.Has caused the same to be surveyed and platted as WHAHLT ESTATES and does hereby dedicate to the public for public use the drainage and utility easements as created by this plat.In witness whereof said Brenda Lano Wolke as Trustee of the West Hennepin Housing Land Trust, a Minnesota non-profit corporation, has caused these presents to be signed by its proper officer this this _______ day of ____________________, 20____. Signed: West Hennepin Affordable Housing Land Trust By _____________________________________________ its ________________________________ Brenda Lano WolkeSTATE OF MINNESOTACOUNTY OF ________________This instrument was acknowledged before me this ______ day of __________________, 20____, by Brenda Lano Wolke its __________________________ of the West Hennepin Affordable Housing Land Trust, a Minnesota non-profit corporation, onbehalf of the corporation. Signature of Notary __________________________________ (Notary's Printed Name)_______________________________ Notary Public, ________________________ County, Minnesota My commission expires _______________________________CITY REVIEWBEARING REFERENCE:FOR THE PURPOSES OF THIS PLAT THE SOUTH LINE OFLOT 11, BLOCK 6, WEST MINNEAPOLIS HEIGHTS ISASSUMED TO BEAR NORTH 89°02'33" EAST.SCALE IN FEET0402060DENOTES 1/2 INCH BY 14 INCH IRON PIPE MONUMENT SET ANDMARKED BY LICENSE NUMBER 24992, UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED.DENOTES FOUND OPEN END 1/2 INCH IRON PIPE MONUMENT,UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED.7601 73rd Avenue NorthMinneapolis, Minnesota 55428(763) 560-3093DemarcInc.comPage 73 of 93 F:\survey\west minneapolis heights - hennepin\10-11-6 west minneapolis heights\01 Surveying - 90871\01 CAD\01 Source\01 Survey Base.dwgFile No.F.B. No. xxxx inv. 90871AWest Hennepin Affordable Housing5100 Thimsen AVENUE #120Minnetonka, MN 55345 Legal Description Signed: ____________________________________________ Gregory R. Prasch Registration No. 24992R-1 Lots within 500 feet of Subject Property7601 73rd Avenue NorthMinneapolis, Minnesota 55428(763) 560-3093DemarcInc.comWhahlt EstatesMiscellaneous Notesdrawn by:AHSurveyor:DemarcSurveying and Engineering7601 73rd Avenue N.Brooklyn Park, MN 55428Attn: Greg Praschphone: 763-560-3093fax: 763-560-3522e-mail: gregprasch@demarcinc.comProperty Address:316 Madison Avenue S, Edina, MN 55343Property Identification Number:3011721220025Total Area of Parcel = 11,992 sq.ftMN 1MN 2MN 3MN 4Personnel Property Owner:West Hennepin AffordableHousing Land Trust5100 Thimsen AVENUE #120Minnetonka, MN 55345Whahlt EstatesLot 11, Block 6, WEST MINNEAPOLIS HEIGHTSHennepin County, MinnesotaLot areas are shown from Hennepin County Tax Records.Lot Area: Mean = 8369.99 Median = 8120Lot Width: Mean = 63.22 Median = 60Lot Depth: Mean = 130.77 Median = 130.57Developer:West Hennepin AffordableHousing Land Trust5100 Thimsen AVENUE #120Minnetonka, MN 55345Attn: Brenda Lano Wolke952.401.7071MN 5Lot width means the horizontal distance between side lot lines, measured at rightangles to the line establishing the lot depth at a point of 50 feet from the front lotline.Lot depth means the horizontal distance between the midpoint of the front lot line andthe midpoint of the rear lot line. The greater frontage of a corner lot is its depth and thelesser frontage is its width.MN 6Page 74 of 93 Page 75 of 93 CITYVILLAGEEDINAEAS(1200) 15 k5 Ac St ME N. 1/2 SEC.30, T.I17, R. 21. NO 1143 TROLLEYL2 ALEY'S Ava 5 6.86 Ac ANSON'S ADD (4000) 26410 Res EDINA Cify er HopkusSPRUCE 82 23 ROAD 2 3 3 8 3 4 3 $3 6 4.0 195 175 7 WILHOIT's412 ADD5 ME 4.25 Ac 3 3 400 492.31 L'AMPE'S ASSN. OF LOTS (3800)WILLARD'S SUB D 330 A REGISTERED LAND B SURVEY NO. 246 SUMMIF GRAND RAND VIEW VIE PARK CEMETERY EW (VACATЕ -1292.07 Res. 0600) DE BLOCK 17 MENDEL 2200) 259 A Henry GladESE ED)F. Ms Dael 13 14 (3690) 15 (2000) 20.28 Ac.C.W.Loufek 295 Ac 179 Ac. C.W.Loufek 215 Ac. 3216 (3000) 50 --1296.93 Res. 15 BELMORE 2 GRIFART OF 3 23 LANE 325RONNEI'S FIRST ADDITION REARRANGEMENT BLOCK 23 MENDELSSOHN POND (Aerial Photo) 9 RANCHO42.43 INTERLACHEN ASCENSION Block 1 ADDITION 29 WAYNE TERRACE SCHAFFERCOUNTY MIRROR3 LAKE 23 LOTSUB.NO. 248J.E.BoAC RO A D ROAD RoT e l s TO W N RDMer i a l Pha d e NO. 20 ELMER 4. -PETERSON COUNTSURVEYOR HENNEPIN COUNTY, MIM 24 32230 Page 76 of 93 EdinaMN.gov 316 Madison Avenue Subdivision with Variances June 25, 2025 Page 77 of 93 Page 78 of 93 Page 79 of 93 Requests 1.Preliminary and final plat to re-plat the property into two lots 2.Variance from Sec. 36-437 of the Edina City Code to allow lot area of 5,988 sq. ft. and 6,004 sq. ft. where 9,000 sq. ft. is required 3.Variance from Sec. 36-437 of the Edina City Code to allow lot width of 45.96 feet for both lots where 75 feet is required 4.Variance from Sec. 36-437 of the Edina City Code to allow lot depth of 130.27 feet for one of the lots where 130.57 feet is required. Page 80 of 93 Page 81 of 93 Page 82 of 93 Page 83 of 93 Page 84 of 93 Page 85 of 93 Page 86 of 93 Page 87 of 93 Variance Criteria Minnesota Statutes and Section 36-98 of the Edina Zoning Ordinance require that a variance shall not be granted unless the following findings are made: 1.The variance would be in harmony with the general purposes and intent of the ordinance. 2.The variance would be consistent with the Comprehensive Plan. 3.There are practical difficulties in complying with the ordinance. The term “practical difficulties” means the following: i.The property owner proposes to use the property in a reasonable manner not permitted by the Zoning Ordinance. ii.The plight of the landowner is due to circumstances unique to the property not created by the landowner. iii.The variance, if granted, will not alter the essential character of the locality. Page 88 of 93 Staff Findings •The lots in the neighborhood were platted prior to Edina’s existing standards for lot area, width and depth. •Lots in the original West Minneapolis Heights Plat were approximately 130’ x 46’ Page 89 of 93 Staff Findings •The property was originally platted as two lots. The proposed plat would re- establish the original lot sizes. •12 of the 18 other properties on the block have approximately the same dimensions as those being proposed. •The minimum lot standards do not reflect the existing characteristics of the neighborhood. Address #Width Depth Are a 300 82 130.78 10,788 303 92 131.69 12,098 304 52 130.72 6,832 305 46 131.47 6,041 306 50 130.68 6,561 307 46 131.36 6,036 308 92 130.64 12,060 309 46 131.25 6,031 311 46 131.14 6,026 312 92 130.57 12,039 313 46 131.03 6,021 315 46 130.91 6,016 317 46 130.8 6,011 319 46 130.69 6,006 320 46 130.44 6,002 321 46 130.58 6,001 322 46 130.4 5,997 323 46 130.47 5,996 Page 90 of 93 Staff Findings •The request would advance the following Comprehensive Plan goals: Land Use Chapter •Goal 1: Encourage infill and redevelopment that optimizes use of city infrastructure, complement community character, and respond to needs at all stages of life. Housing Chapter •Goal 2: Encourage the development and maintenance of a range of housing options affordable to residents at all income levels and life stages. o Promote owner-occupied units over rental units when providing affordable housing. •Goal 4: Support the development of a wide range of housing options to meet the diverse needs of and preferences of the existing and future Edina community. o Retain and expand housing ownership options, while also supporting a balance between ownership and rental households. Page 91 of 93 Staff Recommendation Recommend the City Council approve of the plat and variances subject to the following conditions: 1.Compliance with the tree protection requirements in Section 10-82 of the City Code. 2.Prior to issuance of a building permit, the following items must be submitted: a.Evidence that the final plat has been filed with Hennepin County. If the plat is not filed with Hennepin County within one year from the date of approval by the City Council, the plat shall be deemed abandoned and of no effect. b.Submit evidence of a Nine Mile Creek Watershed District approval. c.Driveway Entrance permit must be obtained from the Edina Engineering Department. d.Utility hook-ups are subject to review by the City Engineer. Deadline for a City decision: September 23, 2025. Page 92 of 93 Page 93 of 93