11-10-08 PC Agenda
AGENDA
Planning Commission
Regular Meeting
Golden Valley City Hall, 7800 Golden Valley Road
Council Chambers
Monday, November10,2008
7:30 pm
1. Approval of Minutes
October 13, 2008 Regular Planning Commission Meeting
2. Informal Public Hearing - Property Rezoning - 3335 Scott Avenue
North - Z005-02
Applicant: Charmaine Wahlstrom Schodde
Address: 3335 Scott Avenue North
Purpose: To consider rezoning the property from Single Family Zoning
District (R-1) to Moderate Density Residential Zoning District
(R-2)
---Short Recess---
3. Reports on Meetings of the Housing and Redevelopment Authority,
City Council, Board of Zoning Appeals and other Meetings
4. Other Business
5. Adjournment
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Regular Meeting of the
Golden Valley Planning Commission
October 13, 2008
A regular meeting of the Planning Commission was held at the Golden Valley City Hall,
Council Chambers, 7800 Golden Valley Road, Golden Valley, Minnesota, on Monday,
October 13, 2008. Chair Keysser called the meeting to order at 7 pm.
Those present were Planning Commissioners Cera, Eck, Kluchka, McCarty, Schmidgall
and Waldhauser. Also present was Director of Planning and Development Mark Grimes,
City Planner Joe Hogeboom and Administrative Assistant Lisa Wittma 'ssioner
Keysser was absent.
1. Approval of Minutes
September 22, 2008 Regular Planning Commission
Eck referred to the Quail Woods subdivision proposal
Planning Commission could legally add condition
meets all of the City's requirements. Grimes sta
subdivision proposals in the past. He added tha
property in the subdivision development a
future. He said he would review the iss
idn't think the
subdivision that
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ould also be placed on the
Id be amended in the
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MOVED by McCarty, seconded by.J~luQh
the September 22 minutes as s~~mitted.
carried unanimously to approve
2.
Informal Public H
Buildings Allow
District (R-4)
g Code Amendment - Regarding Height of
~I Use in the High Density Residential Zoning
sider the height of buildings allowed by Conditional Use in
h Density Zoning District (R-4)
is is an informal public hearing regarding the height of buildings
ning district without requiring a Conditional Use Permit. He
expl d tha is issue came about because of the Applewood Pointe PUD proposal.
The prdp~~i~~ nvolved in the Applewood Pointe proposal are designated on the
General Land Use Plan Map as High Density and the corresponding zoning district for
that designation is R-4. He stated that the City Council held a public hearing regarding
the rezoning of the properties that are proposed to make up the Applewood Pointe
development and there was concern about allowing an 8-story or 96-foot high building
without some sort of City review. Because of this concern the City Council wants the
Planning Commission to review the language regarding height in the R-4 zoning district.
Grimes stated that staff is reQommending the language be changed to allow 5 stories or
60 feet in height and that anything taller would need a Conditional Use Permit. He
stated that Commissioner Eck questioned if the height regulations should be linked to
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October 13, 2008
Page 2
the Conditional Use Permit process because Conditional Use Permits can be revoked if
the conditions aren't met and the height of a building can't be revoked. He questioned if
the height issue should be considered a variance issue instead.
Cera asked about the height regulation in the R-3 zoning district. Grimes stated that the
R-3 district allows buildings to be 48 feet in height before requiring a Conditional Use
Permit.
Grimes questioned if there are different construction techniques when g
story building to a five story building. McCarty said yes, a four story b .
probably be a wood frame building whereas a five story building w I
switch to metal frame construction.
he City that are over 60
s the tallest building in the
Grimes noted that taller buildings would likely be built using tm
that Commissioner Eck has a good point about using the CU
would get the City Attorney's opinion. Eck reiterated th a CU
some type of condition and if an applicant fails to m t
revoked. He questioned how a CUP could be re
Schmidgall asked about the number of buil
feet in height. Grimes stated that the Cal
City.
Waldhauser noted that the propertlies,lj\pplewood Pointe development are all
adjacent to single family homes:i>~rime~referredto the zoning map and stated that
there are several R-4 prop . 'at are adjacent to R-1 properties.
Schmidgall said he thou
the Zoning map to tch a
that don't match the
discuss makin e
bring the two
ere trying to get the General Land Use Plan map and
d that there are several properties on the Zoning map
ignation. He asked if the Planning Commission could
h each other. Grimes said yes, he is planning to
lanning Commission for review.
lewood Pointe development is a PUD. Grimes stated that
ns lewood Pointe is being considered as a PUD is because the
. gs share parking and access, the proposed setbacks are less than
ue of the land dictates the use of the property. Waldhauser said it
ensity is also what drives a development to use the PUD process.
Kluchka asked about other differences between the R-3 and R-4 zoning districts and
questioned if the setback requirements should be increased in the R-4 zoning district.
Grimes stated that the setbacks in the R-3 and R-4 zoning districts were recently
reduced in order to create a more "urban" setting. Cera suggested having different
guidelines depending on what is adjacent. Grimes explained that the zoning code used
to divide the districts according to density but it was decided by the Planning
Commission and City Council to implement height requirements and lot coverage
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October 13, 2008
Page 3
requirements instead. He said that staff would do additional research and talk to the
City Attorney regarding the issue of height and Conditional Use Permits.
Schmidgall said he likes the idea of allowing 60 feet in height for buildings in the R-4
zoning district but he thinks Commissioner Eck is correct about not tying the height to
the Conditional Use Permit process.
Cera said he thinks the Planning Commission should look at the setback requirements
in the R-4 zoning district and whether taller buildings should have to se riance or
a PUD instead of a CUP. Grimes questioned what the hardship woul:pplicant
wanted a taller building.
McCarty said he would like to eliminate any referen
height.
Waldhauser said she can't imagine anything over 4 stories in
residents in an adjacent single family area. She questioned
keep the R-4 zoning district. .
Waldhauser opened the public hearing. See'
comment, Waldhauser closed the public
o one wishing to
Kluchka said he is reluctant to chan
City has an R-3 zoning district a
taller then it seems superfluous
there is higher density alloW!EJ'
for the Applewood Point p
proposal is approximatel
Rjft'zonling,!EJistrict right now. He said if the
r'lPFln ask for a variance to build something
R-41:?ipning district. Waldhauser stated that
zoning district. She asked about the density
s said the density for the Applewood Pointe
McCarty stated that
so he thinks th nee
partment buildings in the City have a higher density
'R-4 zoning district.
rger front yard setbacks if a property is across the street
erties like they are for side and rear yard setbacks. Grimes
or smaller front yard setback in the R-4 zoning district is because
i een the properties with 60 feet of right-of-way and 35 feet of front
a on the properties across the street.
Schmidg stioned why the Planning Commission should review the setback
requirements. Cera said he would like to address the issue of massing and the
transition of large high rises next to residential neighborhoods. Grimes suggested
looking at each lot zoned R-4 individually and then discuss setback language.
Schmidgall said he is in favor of changing the allowed height in the R-4 zoning district to
60 feet.
Minutes of the Golden Valley Planning Commission
October 13, 2008
Page 4
Grimes referred to the language in the R-4 zoning district and suggested removing
Subdivision 5(C) regarding requiring a Conditional Use Permit for buildings over 8
stories or 96 feet in height and adding Subdivision 10(8) stating that buildings shall not
exceed 60 feet in height. He suggested the same amendment to the R-3 zoning district.
McCarty said he would prefer to allow taller buildings because there would then be
more green space. He suggested allowing 72 feet of height for buildings in the R-4
zoning district.
Schmidgall said he doesn't think the Planning Commission is suggestin
building over 60 feet in height would ever be built he would just like b
60 feet in height to have to go through the review process.
Waldhauser said she is concerned about the massing issue.
Planning
if they are talking about
Cera suggested waiting to discuss building height until they
about the rest of the language in the R-4 zoning distri
McCarty said he thought the City Council gave th"sisstlie
Commission strictly to discuss height. He said he:,cis conf
rezoning the Applewood Pointe properties
Schmidgall said his understanding wa
allowing a 96 foot tall building in th
would be required.
II was concerned about
before a Conditional Use Permit
Grimes explained that the
yet. Waldhauser questio
Pointe approval process
the zoning of the prerty
been the opinion of
zoning district d be
'. Id not rezone the Applewood Pointe properties
itYiCouncil can go to the next step in the Applewood
zonir'lgthe properties involved. Kluchka asked why
if the proposal is a PUD. Grimes stated that it has
ey that the PUD use should match the underlying
ith the General Land Use Plan map.
tanding is that the struggle to keep Applewood Pointe off this
concern is about allowing buildings in the future to be 96
iring a Conditional Use Permit.
pplewood Pointe properties are not yet rezoned maybe they should
ecision to rezone them to R-4.
Cera asked Grimes how long it would take staff to research the issues that have been
discussed. Grimes said approximately one month.
MOVED by Schmidgall, seconded by Cera and motion carried 6 to 1 to amend the
language in the R-3 zoning district to state that buildings shall not exceed 48 feet in
height and that in the R-4 zoning district buildings shall not exceed 60 feet in height.
Commissioner McCarty voted no.
Minutes of the Golden Valley Planning Commission
October 13, 2008
Page 5
---Short Recess---
3. Reports on Meetings of the Housing and Redevelopment Authority, City
Council, Board of Zoning Appeals and other Meetings
No other meetings were discussed.
Schroeder referred to a
study. He explained at t
pedestrians and bic
A. Presentation by Michael Schroeder (LHB) regardi
Corridor Study
4. Other Business
Hogeboom introduced Michael Schroeder from LHB, the con
Douglas Drive Corridor Study.
Schroeder explained that the Douglas Drive Corr'
community and is ready to start working on som
Drive is a county road and there is no mone v.... ble at
improvements in the corridor so this is tr m,i
as listened to the
ns. e noted that Douglas
point to make significant
Waldhauser stated that it has been v.e.ry
been interested in this study andvyhafsh
done in the corridor they want to re i
properties.
~!~p see how many people have
eard people say is that whatever is
ances the quality of the single family
t entation and discussed the boundaries of the
is trying to accommodate existing users, especially
safety is a prime concern.
Schroeder dis
on Octob
explaine.d t
corridor.
Ider and community input from a workshop conducted
~.ferred to a map that showed potential for change and
ill help define the policies that will affect the future of the
d the next steps in the study process including the beginning of
cepts, pedestrian and bicycle networks, roadway options, future traffic
stormwater management concepts.
Hogeboom stated that they are planning to have an open house in December 2008 or
early 2009 and they hope to wrap-up the study early next year and bring it to the
Planning Commission and City Council for review and approval early in 2009.
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October 13, 2008
Page 6
B. Discussion - Setbacks for patios and other paved areas in the Single
Family Zoning District (R-1)
Hogeboom explained that the issue regarding setback requirements for patios has been
brought to staff's attention due to a recent variance request. He stated that currently the
Zoning Code has a 3-foot setback requirement for driveways, but not for patios or other
paved areas. He stated that he would like the Planning Commission to give staff
direction on what they would like see regarding this issue.
Schmidgall stated that a 3-foot setback requirement for patios seems
asked about the rules regarding parking on grassy areas. Hogebo
people are allowed drive over any type of surface they just can't
on a driveway.
n requiring a 3-foot setback for patios versus
Eck asked about the definition of a patio. Hogeboom stated t
doesn't define "patio" so staff uses the dictionary definitiQI1.
Grimes noted that a deck or platform less than e. t could also be built
right up to the property line.
Schmidgall asked about shared drivewa ity does allow shared
driveways.
Waldhauser asked about retaini said retaining walls can located in
setback areas.
Kluchka questioned the
the setback requirement
Hogeboom said he
he is concerned..abo
foot wide lots in Golde
person to
ipning setback requirements for sidewalks. Grimes said
,9haCsetback for sidewalks because there are many 40-
eiaind a sidewalk setback would not leave much room for a
Cera stated he thinks that would be considered a hardship.
o work on potential language to add to the Zoning Code and
lanning Commission for their review.
5.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:40 pm.
Lester Eck, Secretary
Hey
Planning
763-593-8095 I 763-593-8109 (fax)
Date:
November 5,2008
To:
Golden Valley Planning Commission
From:
Mark W. Grimes, Director of Planning and Development
Subject:
Informal Public Hearing on Amendment to Zoning Map from Single-Family
Residential (R-1) to Moderate Density Residential (R-2) for Property Located at
3335 Scott Ave. N. (Lot 1, Block 2, Dahinden's 3rd Addition)-Charmaine
Wahlstrom Schodde, Applicant
Background
Charmaine Wahlstrom Shodde recently purchased the house at 3335 Scott Ave. N. Staff was
told by the owner that the house had gone into foreclosure and was purchased from the bank.
The applicant purchased the house with the understanding that it could be used as a two
family dwelling. The property is designated on the General Land Use Plan map for Low
Density development as is the area surrounding the house. The Low Density designation
allows housing that is less than 5 units per acre. The property has been zoned Single Family
Residential (R-1) for the past 30 years. Within the R-1 zoning district, only single family homes
are permitted. The surrounding area is also zoned R-1. In order to allow this property to be
used as a two family home, the property must be rezoned to the Moderate Density Residential
(R-2) zoning district that permits two family homes as a permitted use. In terms of the General
Land Use Plan map, a two family dwelling is considered Low Density because it is less than 5
units per acre.
The building was constructed in 1958 as a legal two family home. At that time, the City of
Golden Valley permitted two family homes in the low density residential zoning district. In fact,
there are six or seven two family homes located within a block of the subject property. Over 30
years ago, the City changed the zoning code to permit two family home construction only in a
separate R-2 zoning district. Those existing two family homes (probably less than 25 city-wide)
became non-conforming uses within the revised R-1 zoning district. Under the non-conforming
use status, these two family homes could continue to exist. An owner could improve the two
family home through maintenance and repair but not expand the two family home within the
R-1 zoning district.
In the case of the 3335 Scott Ave. N. property, it continued to operate as a nonconforming two
family home until 1998. At that time, a family converted the structure to a single family home by
modifying the interior layout of the structure.
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Until the bank foreclosed on the house within the past year of so, it was used only as a single
family home. City Code states that once the nonconformity is discontinued for a period of more
than one year, the use has to conform to the requirements of the zoning code. In other words,
the house lost its legal nonconforming status as soon as the property was converted to a
single family home for more than one year.
In 2007, staff was made aware by a complaint that it appeared that the house was being
marketed as a two family house. I sent the realtor a letter telling the realty firm that the house
could only be sold as a single family home. The realtor indicated to me that it was understood
that the house could only be sold as a single family home. Since that time, the house went into
foreclosure. During last winter, there was water damage to the house due to lack of heat in the
home and the water service being left on.
Earlier this fall, the City received a complaint about work being done at this location and that it
appeared the work was being done so that the structure could be used as a two family home. I
went to the site and found that work was being done at the house without a building permit and
that it appeared the work was being done to convert the structure back to a two family home.
The City issued a stop work order. The owner was told that a building permit must be issued
for work at the house and that any work cannot be done at the house to convert it into a two
family dwelling. The applicant (Charmaine Shodde) was told that the only way the property
could be used for a two family dwelling is to request a rezoning of the property from R-1 to R-2.
In early October 2008, an application for rezoning was submitted.
If the rezoning is approved, Charmaine Shodde plans to live in one side of the two family
dwelling and her daughter and family plan to live in the other side.
(The City has allowed some repair work to continue at the house that was caused by the water
damage. The owner understands that the work done in the lower level does not approve the
rezoning and is necessary whether or not the rezoning is approved or denied.)
Review of Request
The zoning code does not give specific areas or issues for the Planning Commission and City
Council to consider when reviewing a rezoning request. Essentially, the zoning code states
that the Planning Commission will make a recommendation to the City Council regarding the
rezoning request. This is different than the consideration of a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) or
Planned Unit Development (PUD) because in both those cases, the zoning code outlines
specific findings that must be made prior to recommending approval or denial of the request.
In this case, there are several issues the Planning Commission may want to consider prior to
making a recommendation. First and foremost is the General Land Use Plan map. This map
indicates that the property is designated for Low Density Residential Uses (5 or fewer units per
acre). The survey provided for the site indicates that the lot on which this structure is located is
21,643 sq. ft. in area. If there were two units on this lot, the density would be about 4.2 units
per acre. Even with the existing nonconforming two family homes in the area, the overall
density of the neighborhood is below 5 units per acre.
Second, the current zoning of the area is R-1 and it has been zoned that way by the City
Council for over 30 years. During this time period, the only way a new two family home could
be built was by rezoning to R-2 or through the PUD process.
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By creating the R-2 zoning district over 30 years ago, the City stated that in order for a two
family home to be constructed, they would have to be located in a different zoning district than
the R-1 district with a larger lot size, increased setbacks and other requirements. In this case,
the lot and house exceed all the requirements of the R-2 zoning district in terms of lot size,
setbacks and parking.
(Within the R-2 zoning district, lots for two family homes must be at least 11,000 sq. ft. and
meet certain minimum setback requirements. A copy of the R-2 zoning district is attached for
your review.)
Third, the Commission should consider the existing area and whether or not a two family home
is appropriate for the area. In this case, there are five or six others within a block or so area of
the subject structure. Is it best to have a cluster of two family homes within the same area?
Maybe the rezoning should be considered for a larger area than just one lot.
Fourth, the structure was originally constructed as a two family home and does appear to be
one from the outside due to the two front doors. (There are also two addresses on the front of
the house which will have to be removed if the house is not rezoned to R-2.) However, this
structure was used for almost ten years as a one family house by changing interior walls to
allow it to work as one living unit. The structure does have a standard size two car garage in
the rear yard that was built in the early 1970s.
Fifth, if the City chooses not to rezone the property, they have not taken away the right of the
owner of the property to use it in a reasonable way. The property has been used as a single
family home for the past nine or ten years as permitted by the zoning code. Therefore, the City
would not be "taking" any rights away from the owner of the property by not changing the
zoning to R-2.
Summary and Recommended Action
The structure was legally constructed in 1958 as a two family dwelling and was used in such a
manner until 1998. At that time, the house lost its nonconforming status by being converted to
a single family home for a period of nine or ten years. There are five or six other two family
homes in the immediate area that were probably built around the same time. The City has
received complaints or concerns about this house and its conversion back to a two family
home. In 2007, staff did tell the realtor of the status of the structure and that it could only be
sold as a single family home. The bank should have contacted the City and asked about the
zoning of the property prior to the foreclosure sale.
This house and lot would meet all the requirements of the zoning code for an R-2 property and
the property would be low density in character.
If the City would decide not to rezone the property, the applicant could share the house with
family members but the house cannot be divided into two separate units. (The zoning code
defines a family as any group of people related by blood or marriage.)
Staff does not have a recommendation on this request. The use of the property for either a two
family dwelling or single family home appears to be appropriate for this location. Staff has tried
to layout factors for consideration that can be used in making a recommendation.
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Attachments
Location Map (1 page)
City Code Section 11.22: Moderate Densi~ Residential Zoning District (R-2) (4 pages)
Letter from Kevin Boedigheimer, 5240 33r Ave. N. (1 page)
Photos of property (2 pages)
Survey of property (1 oversized page)
Existing Land Use Plan map (1 oversized page)
General Land Use Plan map (1 oversized page)
Zoning Map (1 page oversized page)
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Section 11.22: Moderate Density Residential
Zoning District (R-2)
Subdivision 1. Purpose
The purpose of the R-2 Zoning District is to provide for single and two-family
dwellings at a moderate density (up to eight (8) units per acre) along with directly
related and complementary uses.
Subdivision 2. District Established
Properties shall be established within the Two-Family (R-2) Residential Zoning
District in the manner provided for in Section 11.90, Subdivision 3 of this Chapter,
and when thus established shall be incorporated in this Section 11.22, Subdivision 2
by an ordinance which makes cross-reference to this Section 11.22 and which shall
become a part hereof and of Section 11.10, Subdivision 2 thereof, as fully as if set
forth herein. In addition the Two-Family (R-2) Residential Zoning Districts thus
established, and/or any subsequent changes to the same which shall be made and
established in a similar manner, shall be reflected in the official zoning map of the
City as provided in Section 11.11 of this Chapter.
Subdivision 3. Permitted Uses
The following uses and no other shall be permitted in the R-2 Residential Districts:
A. Single Family dwellings
B. Two-Family dwellings
C. Townhouses
D. Foster Family Homes
E. Home occupations, as regulated by Section 11.21, Subdivision 15
F. Essential Services - Class I
G. No more than one (1) kitchen area and one kitchenette shall be permitted in
each dwelling unit
Subdivision 4. Accessory Uses
The following accessory uses and no other shall be permitted in the R-2 Zoning
District:
A. Accessory structures, including private garages as defined in this Chapter.
Subdivision S. Conditional Uses
The following conditional uses may be allowed after review by the Planning
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Commission and approval by the Council following the standards and procedures
set forth in this Chapter:
A. Residential facilities serving from seven (7) to twenty-five (25) persons
B. Group foster family homes
Subdivision 6. Buildable Lots
In the R-2 Residential Zoning District a lot of a minimum area of eleven thousand
(11,000) square feet shall be required for any principal structure. A minimum lot
width of one hundred (100) feet at the front setback line shall be required.
Subdivision 7. Corner Visibility
All structures in the R-2 Zoning District shall meet the requirements of the corner
Visibility requirements in Chapter 7 of the City Code.
Subdivision 8. Easements
No structures in the R-2 Zoning District shall be located in dedicated public
easements.
Subdivision 9. Maximum Coverage by Building and Impervious
Surfaces
Structures, including accessory structures, shall not occupy more than thirty
percent (30%) of the lot area. Total impervious surface on any lot shall not exceed
fifty percent (50%) of the lot area.
Subdivision 10. Principal Structures
Principal structures in the R-2 Zoning District shall be governed by the following
requirements:
A. Setback Requirements. The following structure setbacks shall be required for
principal structures in the R-2 Zoning District. Garages or other accessory
structures which are attached to the house or main structure shall also be
governed by these setback requirements, except for stair landings up to
twenty-five (25) square feet in size and for handicapped ramps.
1. Front Setback. The required minimum front setback shall be thirty-five
(35) feet from any front property line along a street right-of-way line.
Open front porches, with no screens, may be built to within thirty (30)
feet of a front property line along a street right-of-way line.
2. Rear Setback. The required rear setback shall be twenty percent (20)
of the lot depth.
3. Side Setback. The required side setback shall be fifteen (15) feet.
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4. Corner Lot Setbacks. To determine the rear yard setback, use the
longer lot line. To determine the side yard setback, use the shortest lot
line.
B. Height Limitations. No principal structure shall be erected in the R-2 Zoning
District to exceed a height of thirty (30) feet as defined in the City's building
code.
C. Cornices and Eaves. Cornices and eaves may not project more than thirty
(30) inches into a required setback.
D. Decks attached to principal structure. Decks over eight (8) inches from
ground level shall meet the same setbacks as the principal structure.
Subdivision 11. Accessory Structures
Accessory structures shall be governed by the following requirements:
A. Location and Setback Requirements. The following location regulations and
setbacks shall be required for accessory structures in the R-2 Zoning District:
1 Location. A detached accessory structure shall be located completely
to the rear of the principal structure, unless it is built with frost
footings. In that case, an accessory structure may be built no closer to
the front setback and side setback as the principal structure. If an
addition is built on to an existing principal structure that would create
a situation where an existing garage or accessory structure would not
be completely to the rear of the addition to the principal structure, the
addition to the principal structure may be built and the existing garage
or accessory structure may remain and be considered conforming as
long as there is at least ten (10) feet of separation between the
existing principal structure with the addition and the existing garage or
accessory structure. Additions may be made to the existing garage or
accessory structure as long as the ten (10) feet of separation can be
met.
2 Front Setback. Accessory structures shall be located no less than
thirty-five (35) feet from the front property line along a street right-of-
way line.
3 Side and Rear Setbacks. Detached accessory structures shall be
located no less than five (5) feet from a side or rear yard property line.
4 Separation between Structures. Accessory structures shall be located
no less than ten (10) feet from any principal structure and from any
other accessory structure.
B. Height limitations. No accessory structure shall be erected in the R-2 Zoning
District to exceed a height of one (1) story. One (1) story may not exceed
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ten (10) feet from the floor to the top plate. Attic space in accessory
structures shall be used only for storage and/or utility space.
C. Garage Construction Required. No building permit shall be issued for the
construction of a new principal structure in the R-2 Zoning District not
including at least a one (1) stall garage per dwelling unit. Single family
dwelling units shall require a two (2) stall garage.
D. Accessory structures including detached and attached garages, detached
sheds, greenhouses and gazebos shall be limited in size to a total of six
hundred fifty (650) square feet per dwelling unit. Swimming pools are not
included in this requirement.
E. Decks. Free standing decks or decks attached to accessory structures shall
meet the same setback requirements as accessory structures.
F. Swimming pools. Swimming pools shall meet the same setback and location
requirements as accessory structures.
G. Central Air Conditioning Units. Central air conditioning units shall not be
allowed in the front yard of any single or two-family dwelling.
Source: Ordinance No. 371, 2nd Series
Effective Date: 07-13-07
Golden Valley City Code
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Kevin Boedigheimer
5240 33rd Avenue North
Golden Valley, MN 55422
612-226-4945
Golden Valley City Planning Commission
City Hall
7800 Golden Valley Road
Golden Valley, MN 55427-4588
763-593-8095
RE: Rezoning 3335 Scott Avenue North, Charmaine.Wahlstrom schodde, Applicant
Dear City Planner,
I am unable to attend the public hearing on November 10th at 7:30 pm so I am submitting this objection
in writing.
It is my opinion that we have too many resident duplexes in this neighborhood and any further
development or rezoning seriously threatens the cohesiveness of our community and the value of our
homes. I live across from a historically problematic duplex and do not wish any further encroachment of
multi-unit dwellings in my neighborhood.
Furthermore, a rezoning of this property would set a precedent that would almost guarantee more
duplex development in my neighborhood, further eroding the value of my property.
In these economic times, with all the over development of condominiums, town homes, single-family
homes, there is just not enough demand to justify turning this single family home into a duplex.
I strongly urge you to consider this objection and to deny the rezoning of this property.
Best Regards,
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Flood Plain Management Zoning Overlay District
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CDralned.,!he Flood Insurance Study. Volume. t of 2 and 20' 2, Hennepin County, Mimesota,
llI.u;.lic:tion&, dated September 2, 2004. indudng the FloocIlnsurlnce Rite Mapa lor ttIe cty
of Golden Vlley, pane. 27053C0194 E, 27053C0213 E, 27D53C02,. E. 27053C0332 e,
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Approved Amendments: Official Zoning Map
Ordinance Number City Council Comments
Adamlon Date
ORDINANCE NO. 271, 2ND SERIES
This is to certify that this is the Official Zoning Map referred to in Section 11.11
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