RESO 25-020 - Approving Variance - 5111 Colonial DriveRESOLUTION NO. 25-020
A RESOLUTION APPROVING A VARIANCE AT 5111 COLONIAL DRIVE
WHEREAS, Lake West Development has applied for a variance from Section 109-
149(a)(1) to reduce the required minimum lot size from 15,000 square feet to 13,000
square feet, in order to allow a new lot at 5111 Colonial Drive to be 13,465 square feet in
size; and
WHEREAS, the proposed variance is situated upon lands in Hennepin County, Minnesota,
legally described as follows:
Lots 6 and 7, Block 2, "Spring Green", Hennepin County, Minnesota
WHEREAS, on February 24, 2025, the Golden Valley Planning Commission held a public
hearing and made the following findings of fact:
1. The proposed use of a single-family home is a reasonable use of the property.
2. There are unique circumstances on the property that were not caused by the
landowner. Specifically, the landowner did not construct the existing ho use but
wants to keep it on the lot; and the unusual size of the lot at 5001 Colonial Drive
triggers a larger minimum lot size requirement than what would otherwise be
required at this property.
3. The variance, if granted, would not alter the essential character of the neighborhood.
The use is consistent with the rest of the neighborhood, and the variance would
allow two new lots that are consistent in size with other lots in the neighborhood.
4. The practical difficulties in the variance request are not solely due to economic
considerations.
5. The variance will not permit a use not allowed in the zoning district where the
property is located.
6. The variance request is in harmony with the 2040 Comprehensive Plan and the R -1
Single Family Residence zoning district.
WHEREAS, at the February 24 meeting Planning Commission recommended approval of
the variance application; and
WHEREAS, the proposed variance has been found to be in all respects consistent with the
comprehensive plan and the regulations and requirements of the laws of the State of
Minnesota and the Golden Valley City Code.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GOLDEN VALLEY, MINNESOTA that this Council adopts Resolution No. 25-020 approving
the variance at 5111 Colonial Drive to reduce the required minimum lot size from 15,000
square feet to 13,000 square feet, subject to the condition that the eastern lot will be
required to maintain a 15-foot building setback on the east property line.
Adopted by the City Council this 18th day of March, 2025.
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Resolution No. 25-020 March 18, 2025
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Roslyn Harmon, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Theresa Schyma, City Clerk
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