HomeMy WebLinkAbout2009 06-18 Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting Minutes RegularMINUTE SUMMARY
Regular Meeting of the Edina Zoning Board of Appeals
Thursday, June 18, 2009, 5:30 PM
Edina City Hall Council Chambers
4801 West 50th Street
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Chair Floyd Grabiel, Helen Winder, Arlene F
Adiyia
STAFF PRESENT:
Kris Aaker and Jackie Hoogenakker
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES:
The minutes of the December 18,
NEW BUSINESS:
as submitted.
„e subject property is a corner lot located in the
.i6ce and Wilryan Ave., consisting of a multi-level
applicant is proposing to construct an 8 ft fence along
,,,,,'The 8 ft fence would extend north from the back,
nd end at the rear lot line. The fence will be a solid
n board fence, trimmed with post caps.
Planner Aaker explainedWe applicant is requesting a 2 ft fence height variance to allow
an 8 ft fence against Hwy 100 and the Crosstown Hwy 62 on-ramp. The Zoning
Ordinance allows for a maximum fence height of 6 ft in the side and rear yard areas.
The owner would like to screen Hwy 100 and the Crosstown on-ramp from his property.
The homeowner has indicated that the fence is needed to mitigate the noise of two
separate and adjacent highways. The owner has stated that the subject home is the
closest house to both highways in the neighborhood. No other homes on the block
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June 18, 2009
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combat the same degree of noise and the fence does not border any of the neighbor's
properties.
Planner Aaker pointed out it should be noted that
approximately 3 years ago reducing maximum all
feet. The City Council expressed that an 8 foot f
narrow lot neighborhoods, was too tall. They inclk
allow taller fences may be appropriate in circum9
needs to be buffered/screened from conflicting lai
busy roads and highways.
Planner Aaker concluded staff recommends
height variance based on the following findi
1) There is unique hardship to
a. The existence of two
b. The inability to prop
c. The fence would air
2) The variance woul
r
e intent of
was changed
)m 8 feet to 6
especially in
a resicrei" y
as nonree�� uses,
of the rdq: '"; 2 -foot fence
ng to erty.
Ys frOW the subject property.
r f ctina land uses.
nance since:
wour far to other 8 ft fence installations along the
Jut
that p" e 6 ft maximum height ordinance change
oximateK rs ago.
Appearing for the Applicant
Joe Lauth — property owner
and maintain the residential character of the
e following conditions:
rs per the submitted plan dated June 2009
,e on June 20, 2010, unless the city has issued a
project covered by this variance or approved a time
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June 18, 2009
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Applicant Presentation
Mr. Lauth asked the Board for their support.
Comments and Questions from the Board
Chair Grabiel referred to a letter from an adjoinirl1
Lauth step his fence down to tie into the neighbc
Lauth his thoughts on the request. Mr. Lauth resp
with it and will speak to that neighbor.
Member Forrest asked Mr. Lauth if there will be a
responded in the affirmative. t
Member Birdman commented that based
reasonable request, noting that the prop
A discussion ensued between Boarv4 rs S Mem nside
iring adding a
condition to the motion that the applident indicat e --w4W' work with his neighbor on
stepping the fence down. Memb�tiyia pointea requested variance
meets the intent of the code, in his opine 9tidition isn't necessary. Board
Members agreed. r
Member, WTkie appri� based on staff findings and subject to
staffc ns. Memb seconded the motion. All voted aye; motion
Chairs:-- k med the app ,;that there is a ten day appeal process.
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The meeting was adjourned at 6:05 PM