HomeMy WebLinkAbout1997-07-02 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes RegularMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE
EDINA PLANNING COMMISSION
HELD ON WEDNESDAY, JULY 2, 1997, AT 7:30 A.M.
EDINA CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
MEMBERS
PRESENT: G. Johnson, H. McClelland, J. Lonsbury, A. Swenson,
G. Workinger, L. Bergman, D. Byron
MEMBERS
ABSENT:
STAFF
PRESENT:
C. Ingwalson, D. Runyan
Craig Larsen, Jackie Hoogenakker
I. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES:
The minutes of the May 28, 1997, meeting were filed as submitted
II. OLD BUSINESS:
LD -97-2 Patrick J. Flanery and Connie F. Flanery
6312 Hillside Road
Mr. Larsen reminded the Commission at their last meeting they requested the lot
division be held over to clarify issues they felt needed to be addressed by the
proponent. Questioned raised focused on the proposed rear lot area of the existing
house, and the relationship of the lots to the neighborhood.
Mr. Larsen stated the proponent has responded to their concerns. Mr. Larsen
concluded staff recommends approval of the lot division as submitted.
Chairman Johnson noted one question the Commission wanted answered at the
last meeting was how the new lot compares in width with lots in the Hillside
neighborhood.
Mr. Larsen responded the majority of lots within the Hillside neighborhood
exceed 100 feet in width, and the "new: lot does not meet that width. Mr. Larsen added
what the Commission must consider is if this lot really relates to that neighborhood.
Chairman Johnson said he understands that point, adding the way this lot is
oriented (toward Crosstown) it could be considered part of the Tracy Avenue
neighborhood, or belonging with the neighborhood along Crosstown Highway directly
across the street, or the Hillside neighborhood. He acknowledged this lot is in a unique
setting.
Commissioner McClelland said she wants to ensure that the future owner of the
new lot gets the best lot possible.
Mr. Flanery addressed the Commission and explained the reason for the
increased setback, and movement of the common property line west, resulted in the
desire to increase the area of what he considers the rearyard of his house. He pointed
out even though the platting does not indicate it originally as rear yard, for all practical
purposes it is the rear yard, and used as such.
Mr. Larsen explained in the past corner lots could choose their rearyard, as long
as 25 feet was maintained, and when construction of the existing house occurred the
orientation created the sideyard of this lot as the rear yard.
After a brief discussion the Commission agreed there are two legally platted lots,
and both lots are unique in setting, and their relationship to adjoining neighborhoods,
and allowing the division, does not negatively impact surrounding property owners.
Commissioner Byron moved to recommend lot division approval, subject to the
plans presented, and removal of the existing tennis court. Commissioner Swenson
seconded the motion. All voted aye; motion carried.
III. ADJOURNMENT:
The meeting adjourned at 7:50 p.m.
F1zJe Hoogeni��rW
1.:11., \�►1•f/.► i��1 �! •
00'