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RESOL T4 0. 2025-38
APPROVING A SUBDIVISION AND VARIANCES TO LOT WIDTH, LOT DEPTH, AND
LOT AREA FOR 3 I 6 MADISON AVENUE
WHEREAS, Homes Within Reach has requested to subdivide the property at 316 Madison Avenue
into two lots with variances for lot width, lot depth, and lot area; and,
WHEREAS, the property is legally described as Lots 10 & II, Block 6, WEST MINNEAPOLIS
HEIGHTS, Hennepin County, Minnesota.
WHEREAS, the property is zoned R-I, Single Dwelling Unit District; and
WHEREAS, Section 36-437 of the Zoning Ordinance requires a minimum lot width of 75 feet,
minimum lot depth of 130.57 feet, and minimum lot area of 9,000 square feet; and,
WHEREAS, variances are required to allow lot width of 45.96 feet for Lot I and Lot 2, to allow
lot depth of 130.27 feet for Lot 2 and to allow lot area of 6,004 square feet for Lot I and 5,988 square feet
for Lot 2; and,
WHEREAS, on June 25, 2025, the Planning Commission held a public hearing and considered the
requested subdivision with variances for lot width, lot depth, and lot area and voted 9-0 to recommend
approval of the request; and,
WHEREAS, on July 15, 2025, the City Council held a public hearing, considered the request and
continued action to the August 6, 2025 meeting; and,
WHEREAS, on August 6, 2025, the City Council continued consideration of the request and made
the following findings:
I. 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 plated
prior to the current lot area, width, and depth standards. The standards in the zoning
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 Madison 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.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Edina City Council approves the requested
subdivision at 316 Madison Avenue with variances to allow lot width of 45.96 feet for Lot I and Lot 2, to
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haron Allison, City Clerk
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allow lot depth of 130.27 feet for Lot 2 and to allow lot area of 6,004 square feet for Lot I and 5,988
square feet for Lot 2. Approval is subject to the following conditions:
I. Compliance with the tree protection requirements in Section I0-82 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 Engi eer.
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CITY OF EDINA
CERTIFICATE OF CITY CLERK
I, the undersigned duly appointed and acting City Clerk for the City of Edina do hereby certify that the
attached and foregoing Resolution was duly adopted by the Edina City Council at its Regular Meeting of
August 6, 2025, and as recorded in the Minutes of said Regular Meeting.
WITNESS my hand and seal of said City this day of , 2025.
Sharon Allison, City Clerk