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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2006 04-20 Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting Minutes RegularMINUTES REGULAR MEETING OF THE EDINA ZONING BOARD o e tt�THURSDAY, APRIL 20,2006,5:30 PM � p EDINA CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS 4801 WEST 50TH STREET MEMBERS PRESENT: Chair William Skallerud, Jim Nelson and Geof Workinger MEMBERS ABSENT: Rod Hardy, Scott Thiss and Floyd Grabiel STAFF PRESENT: Kris Aaker and Jackie Hoogenakker I. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES: The minutes of the February 16, 2006, meeting were filed as submitted II. NEW BUSINESS: B-06-17 Michael Fuchs 4608 Oak Drive Lot 5 and the east 33 ft of Lot 6, Block 2, Golf Terrace Heights Request: A 2 ft side yard setback variance Ms. Aaker informed the Board the subject property is located on the north side of Oak Drive consisting of a two story home with a 1 stall attached garage. The homeowners are planning to add to the basement, first and second floors of the home and widen the garage. All aspects of the plan conform to the ordinance requirements with the exception of garage side wall setback. The homeowners would like to widen the garage from 17.5 ft in width to approximately 19.4 ft. A 2 ft side yard setback variance is requested to allow the garage side wall to be located 3 ft from the side lot line. Ms. Aaker explained the homeowner is requesting a side yard setback variance in order to expand their existing one car garage. The existing garage will be removed and rebuilt, however will be deeper and wider than the existing garage. The home was built in 1945 on a 100 ft wide lot. The home was not centered on the lot with the house providing a very deep setback from the westerly lot line, (26.1 ft) and a very minimal setback from the easterly lot line, (5.2 ft). Unfortunately the garage is located on the east side of the home with the minimal setback. At the time the home was built, a one car garage was considered standard. Ms. Aaker concluded the improvement will bring the property into conformance with the desire to achieve and provide two car garages in the single dwelling zoning district. Staff supports the request subject to the plans presented. The applicant, Mr. Fuchs was present to respond to questions. Discussions ensued with the majority of board members in agreement with staffs position and support the variance request as submitted, Board Members stressed the importance of encouraging each property to achieve a two car garage. Mr. Nelson moved variance approval subject to the plans presented. Mr. Skallerud seconded the motion. Ayes; Nelson and Skallerud. Nay; Workinger. Mr. Workinger said in his opinion there isn't sufficient hardship to support the variance request. B-06-21 Jeffrey Sowl 5005 Bedford Avenue The meeting was continued at the request of staff. Mr. Sowl, the applicant was not able to attend this evenings meeting. III. ADJOURNMENT: The meeting adjourned at 5:45 PM ,x ,'v �Fwl i" ffirnitted �.