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08-23-11 BZA Agenda Board of Zoning Appeals Regular Meeting Tuesday, August 23, 2011 7 pm 7800 Golden Valley Road Council Chambers I. Approval of Minutes — July 26, 2011 Regular Meeting II. The Petitions are: 236 Janalyn Circle Joseph & Kathleen Mucha, Applicants Request: Waiver from Section 11.21, Single Family Zoning District (R-1), Subd. 12(E) Accessory Structure Requirements • 392 sq. ft. more than the allowed 1,000 sq. ft. of accessory structure space Purpose: To allow for the construction of a shed and gazebo III. Other Business IV. Adjournment ", This document is available in alternate formats upon a 72-hour request.Rlease call 763-593-8006(fTY:763-593-3968)to make a request. Examples of alternate formats may include large print,electronic,Braille,audiocassette,etc. Minutes of a Regular Meeting of the Golden Valley Board of Zoning Appeals July 26, 2011 A regular meeting of the Golden Valley Board of Zoning Appeals was held on Tuesday, July 26, 2011 at City Hall, 7800 Golden Valley Road, Golden Valley, Minnesota. Vice Chair Nelson called the meeting to order at 7 pm. Those present were Members Boudreau-Landis, Maxwell and Nelson, and F�lanning Commission Representatives McCarty and Waldhauser. Also present we`r� City'F?lanner Joe Hogeboom and Administrative Assistant Lisa Wittman. I. Approval of Minutes —June 28, 2011 Regular Meeting ;� _ � MOVED by Maxwell, seconded by Boudreau-Landis and motion::carri�d unanimously to approve the June 28, 2011 minutes as submitted. ,. II. The Petitions are: ' 9315 Medicine Lake Road (11-07-04) McDonalds. Applicant (�i'' �. ' b, ,�p��'' ��.,. Request: Waiver from Section 11:70, Q,ff�-�Street�Parking and Loading Regulations, Subd. 3 Minimt�rn Number of Required Off-Street Parking Spaces • 7 parking spaces fewer the required 85 parking spaces for a total of 78 parking space� • Purpose, Tq allow far the construction of a second drive-through lane. � � Hogeboom ex�lained �cDo�'��i'�oposal to renovate their existing store. As part of the renovation, tli�;applic��it is r�questing to add a second drive-through lane which will reduce the number o�parking spaces. This property is required to have 85 parking spaces. Th��app�licar�� j� requesting a variance to allow them to have 78 spaces. He noted th�t�,�he f�l�nnin�'�''G"ommission is also reviewing an amended Conditional Use Permit request for this property and has asked staff to review other communities parking requirEments. Maxwell ask�d Hogeboom to review the fire access improvements. Hogeboom referred to the site plan and explained that the Deputy Fire Marshal is requiring wider drive aisles to better accommodate emergency vehicles. He noted that this proposal will have better emergency access than the site currently has. McCarty added that the driveway on Mendelssohn will also be widened to allow for improved access. Boudreau-Landis asked about parking requirements for different types of restaurants. Hogeboom stated that sit-down restaurants require more parking spaces than drive- through restaurants. Minutes of the Golden Valley Board of Zoning Appeals July 26, 2011 Page 2 Brian Johnson, Architect with Reprise Design, referred to a site plan and explained the emergency access and the proposal to add a second drive-through lane. He stated that this McDonald's has a lot more parking space than other McDonald's and he showed the Board a rendering of the proposed new look of the store. Nelson asked if this is a franchise or corporate store. Ray Croaston, Applicant stated that this store is a franchise store but that corporate controls the land and real estate. McCarty referred to the site plan and stated that the radius of the proposed second drive-through lane looks tight. Croaston stated that the radius is 20 f��t w{�i,ch is ty�i��al for vehicular movement. � �� , ��, Nelson asked about the typical number of parking spaces for �;ostor� o��t'his size.�� Croaston said 50 to 55 stalls would be the number of spaces tfiey usually h�r�e. Nelson noted that the amount of parking spaces even if the requ�ested variance is,granted would exceed the typical amount McDonald's needs. Waldh�user questioned if they could allow McDonald's to have even fewer than 78;�arkir�g spaces;�ince they don't require that many. She said she would like to see ►'nore gra�sy areas or picnic tables instead. Maxwell said he believes the Board can only address`the question before them. MOVED by Maxwell, seconded by Waldhauser and mo#ion carried unanimously to approve the variance request for 7 �iark�r�� spaces few�r the required 85 parking spaces for a total of 78 parking spE�ces. ��, � ��1� �e;. �1a1�;�� .,. The Board based its decisi��on tt�e fol�c?wing findings: • The request is in harmriny with-the mt�nt and purpose of the Zoning Code • The site will have a sufficient amount of parking • The proposal is cortsistent with the Comprehensive Plan • The proposa) uses the property in a reasonable manner • The proposal won't �Iter the essential character of the locality • The pro�,�,r�y ha� a unique size and shape �: �� , �, ;�, � 5'��4 UVi`n�dale S�f�eet North (11-07-05) Rob"e:rt Le��asseur Construction Inc., Applicant .a� . Reques�. Waiver from Section 11.21, Single Family Zoning District (R-1), SuC�d: 1'�(A)(1) Front Yard Setback Requirements • 4.6 ft. off the required 30 ft. to a distance of 25.4 ft. at its closest point to front yard (south) property line. Purpose: To allow for the construction of an open front porch Hogeboom referred to the site plan and explained that the applicant is proposing to construct an open front porch which would extend into the front setback area. Minutes of the Golden Valley Board af Zoning Appeals July 26, 2011 Page 3 Nelson asked how close a deck or patio could be built to the front property line if it does not have a roof over it. Hogeboom explained that if a structure is smaller than 25 square feet it is considered a landing and can be in the front setback area. If it is larger than 25 square feet it would need to meet setback requirements. Bob LeVasseur, Applicant, stated that the proposed open front porch will be functional but mostly, it will enhance the overall appearance of the house. McCarty asked about the width of the porch. LeVasseur said the pad of the porch will come 6 feet out from the house and will be 13.5 feet in width. He added the gable roof will be 15.5 feet in width. �� °'; ��'i��` The Board discussed whether the measurements should be t�ken fFOrn the edge`of the roof or from the foundation. Nelson suggested that the language regarding decks and porches be clarified. She said she would also like to see language,add�d�to��he Code that would allow for covered landings. ;�; � McCarty asked the applicant if he had an elevation'sketch of;$he proposed porch. LeVasseur showed the Board a proposed sketch.° ''' McCarty said he is having difficulty justifying granting a variance for this proposal. Hogeboom noted that this house was built closer to the;front yard property line than the houses around it. Waldhauser stated fhat she believes variances are supposed to be related to the circumstances of the'lot itself and not where the buildings are placed. Maxvvell stated that the circurr#s��nGes i�t �his cas�were not caused by the current landowner, the City is gen��a��l'y �r�;�avo�:of front porches, this proposal does not alter the essential character of�� neig;Fibor{io�q� and it is a reasonable use of the property. Nelson added that this proposa,l,,i� in harmony, and is consistent with, the intent of the Zoning Code. MOVED by Boud�eau-Landis, seconded by Maxwell and motion carried unanimously to approve the variance for 4.6 ft. off the required 30 ft. to a distance of 25.4 ft. at its closest point to front yard (south) property line to allow for the construction of an open front porch. Th�;Qoard bas�d its=decision on the following findings: • T{i�kreques��s in harmony with the intent and purpose of the Zoning Code • The pt��opo,5�al is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan • The proposal uses the property in a reasonable manner • The proposal won't alter the essential character of the locality • The circumstances on the property were not created by the current landowner • The City is generally in favor of allowing front porches Minutes of the Golden Valley Board of Zoning Appeals July 26, 2011 Page 4 III. Other Business Election of Officers MOVED by Maxwell, seconded by McCarty and motion carried unanimously to nominate Nelson as Chair, Cera accepted the nomination. MOVED by McCarty, seconded by Nelson and motion carried unanimously�t'o'nominate Boudreau-Landis as Vice Chair, Boudreau-Landis accepted the nomina�ion. IV. Adjournment The meeting adjourned at 7:43 pm. ,;�. � Nancy Nelson, Vice Chair , Joe Hogeboom, Staff Liaison �' ��; ,;. ,� � �,, � , �;_ � �°# , a A �� i�'u � �Ii �� } �� & � � �p �� n � Planning V �� 763-593-8095/763-598-8109 (fax) Date: August 17, 2011 To: Golden Valley Board of Zoning Appeals From: Joe Hogeboom, City Planner Subject: 236 Janalyn Circle Joseph and Kathleen Mucha, Applicants Background Jaseph and Kathleen Mucha are the owners of the properly located at 236 Janalyn Circle. They are requesting a variance fram the Zoning Code to allow for more accessory structure space than permitted by City Code. The homeowners would like to build a 302 square foot gardening shed/gazebo in their back yard. The existing tuck-under garage, which is considered an "accessory structure" space by City Code, is 1,090 square feet in area. City Code permits 1,000 square feet of accessory structure space per residential lot. The construction of the shed, as proposed by the homeowners, would create a total of 1,392 square feet of accessory structure space on the property. No prior variances have been obtained for this property. Requested Variance The proposal requires a variance from the following section of City Code: • Section 11.21, Subd. 12(E) Accessory Structure Requirements. City Code allows a maximum of 1,000 square feet of accessory structure space per single- family residential property. 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The site plans and drawings submitted with this petition will be the basis of any variance that may be approved and cannot be changed before or after the building permit is issued. � �m�-" �- . ��d� �.� �� j�-rm� e Z.� � �4a� r� :.r�� 1��.� �� C¢.� �e��.// �r,`�c,c.�.�,�1.� !a -r� r�e�r� �'i�1 �i � 4. A brief statement of the hardship which provides legal grounds for the granting of this variance (see Frequently Asked Questions for an explanation of a "hardship"). Attach letter, photographs, or other evidence, if appropriate. �' � .� - �� e�e s� j`�� ' �� a l� ��, 'e� � �-�-�5 s��„e-,� � ��I rfi � a�� ^P�%s.�'m 5. To the best of my knowledge the statements found in this application are true and correct. I also understand that unless construction of the action applicable to this variance request, if granted, is not taken within one year, the variance expires. Signature of Applicant e � By signing this form, you are only verifying that you have been told about the project, not that yo� riecessarily agree or object to the project. If you wish, you may comment on the project. Comments can contain language of agreeing with the project, objecting to the project or other 5tatements regarding the project. Print Name �� f I/"t��`01��n'1 Comment �' , Signature Address v�-��-��i n�I`f r� Cc�' C Print Name Comment — Signature Address � I✓v Print Name ��b��. (—��1r�,P/ Comment Signature � �� Address �� 'C�� r � Print Name t�-rC-� T I�-`�'`'`^ Comment Signature Address ��D� ��'� � � � Print Name �,�� Comment Signature Address �� Print Name ��' �� L�� Comment Signature Address Print Name �� iL� Comment Signature Address 73�� .�v�� r(J d ,, ,., _.., ... ,._ .. , �..,. 1 .�.��'�.� . .�.. C .. �..., . ...'; ��:.' 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