HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 2009-072 Approving a Preliminary Plat of 5920 Oaklawn Into Two Lots RESOLUTION NO. 2009-72
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City of Edina
BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Edina, Minnesota, as follows:
Section 1. BACKGROUND.
1.01 Mr. David Lucachick and Ms. Brenda Cole are requesting a Preliminary Plat to subdivide their
existing property at 5920 Oaklawn into two lots. Additionally, the following variances are
required:
1. Lot width variances from 75 feet to 50 feet for each lot; and
2. Lot area variances from 9,000 square feet to 6,710 and 6,707 square feet.
Preliminary Plat approval is conitioned upon approval of the variances prior to consideration of
final plat approval.
1.02 The following described tract of land is requested to be divided:
Lots 6 and 7, Block 14 Fairfax, according to the recorded plat thereof, Hennepin County,
Minnesota.
• 1.03 The owner of the described land desires to subdivide said tract in to the following described
new and separate parcels (herein called "parcels") described as follows:
Lots 1 and 2, Fairfax 2nd Addition.
1.04 On July 1, 2009, the Planning Commission recommended approval of the Preliminary Plat on
a Vote of 8-1.
Section 2. FINDINGS
2.01 Approval is based on the following findings:
1. Except for the variances, the proposal meets the required standards and ordinance for a
subdivision.
2. The subdivision would meet the neighborhood medians for lot width, depth and area.
3. The proposal meets the required standards for a variance, because:
a. There is a unique hardship to the property caused by the existing size of the property
which is two times the size of every lot on the block.
b. The requested variances are reasonable in the context of the immediate neighborhood.
The existing lot is both larger and wider than most properties in the area, including
every lot on the block. The proposed subdivision would result in two lots more
characteristic of the neighborhood.
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C. The proposed lots would be the same size as the lots were originally platted.
d. The variances would meet the intent of the ordinance because the proposed lots are of
similar size to others in the neighborhood.
e. The property owner owns a lot that was originally platted as two lots on the block, and
without the benefit of a subdivision, can't do what the neighboring property owners do
with the same space.
f. The City approved a small lot subdivision in the 5900 block of Ewing & France, subject
to the condition that building footprints, setbacks and building height be consistent with
existing homes in the neighborhood.
Section 3. APPROVAL
NOW THEREFORE, it is hereby resolved by the City Council of the City of Edina, approves
the Preliminary Plat for the proposed subdivision of 5920 Oaklawn Avenue.
Approval is subject to the following Conditions:
1. The city must approve the final plat within one year of preliminary approval or receive a
written application for a time extension or the preliminary approval will be void.
2. Prior to issuance of a building permit, the following items must be submitted:
• a. Submit evidence of Minnehaha Creek Watershed District approval. The City may
require revisions to the preliminary plat to meet the district's requirements.
b. A curb-cut permit must be obtained from the Edina Engineering department.
c. A survey showing existing and proposed contours. Drainage from the new home,
garage and driveway needs to drain to Oaklawn Avenue, and not toward adjacent
property. A curb must be installed on the north edge of Lot 1 and south edge of Lot 2 to
contain water runoff. Final drainage plans are subject to review and approval of the
city engineer.
d. The existing garage must be removed, and a building permit issued for a new 2-car
garage Lot 1.
e. Utility hook-ups are subject to review of the city engineer.
3. The building footprint for new homes on both Lots 1 and 2 shall be limited to a footprint of
1,864 square feet.
4. The variances must be reviewed and approved by the Zo ing Board of Appeals.
Adopted this 3rd day of August, 2009.
• ATTEST:
Debra A. Mangen, ity rk ames B. Hovland, Mayor
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STATE OF MINNESOTA )
COUNTY OF HENNEPIN ) SS
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 3, 2009, and as recorded in the Minutes of said Regular Meeting.
WITNESS my hand and seal of said City this day of 20_
City Clerk
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