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08-28-07 BZA Agenda e e e Board of Zoning Appeals Regular Meeting Tuesday, August 28, 2007 7pm 7800 Golden Valley Road Council Chambers I. Approval of Minutes - July 24, 2007 II. The Petitions are: 5111 Olson Memorial Highway (07-08-23) Robert & Janice McCabe, Applicants Request: Waiver from Section 11.21, Subd. 1 0(A)(1) Front Yard Setback Requirements . 12 ft. off the required 35 ft. to a distance of 23 ft. at its closest point to the front yard (north) property line. Purpose: To allow for the construction of a front entry addition 1801 Independence Avenue North (07-08-24) Sandra Gunderson, Applicant Request: Waiver from Section 11.21, Subd. 10(A)(3)(c) Side Yard Setback Requirements . 2 ft. off the required 6 ft. to a distance of 4 ft. at its closest point to the side yard (north) property line. Purpose: To allow for the construction of a main floor closet addition Request: Waiver from Section 11.21, Subd. 10(A)(3)(c) Side Yard Setback Requirements . 2 ft. off the required 6 ft. to a distance of 4 ft. at its closest point to the side yard (north) property line. Purpose: To allow for the construction of a second story addition 3329 Kyle Avenue North (07-08-25) David Zinn, Applicant e Request: Waiver from Section 11.21, Subd. 1 0(A)(1) Front Yard Setback Requirements . 17.62 ft. off the required 35 ft. to a distance of 17.38 ft. at its closest point to the front yard (east) property line. Purpose: To allow for the construction of a garage addition 1300 Alpine Pass (07-08-26) David Strand - Strand Desian, Applicant Request: Waiver from Section 11.21, Subd. 1 0(A)(1) Front Yard Setback Requirements . 7 ft. off the required 35 ft. to a distance of 28 ft. at its closest point to the front yard (north) property line. Purpose: To allow for the construction of a deck addition e Request: Waiver from Section 11.21, Subd. 1 0(A)(1) Front Yard Setback Requirements . 10ft. off the required 35 ft. to a distance of 25 ft. at its closest point to the front yard (north) property line. Purpose: To allow for the construction of a new front entry/stoop addition 4601 Elmdale Road (07-08-27) John Wilson, Applicant Request: Waiver from Section 11.21, Subd. 1 O(A)(1) Front Yard Setback Requirements . 3.2 ft. off the required 25 ft. to a distance of 21.8 ft. at its closest point to the front yard (north) property line. Purpose: To bring the existing into conformance in order to allow for the construction of a deck e Request: Waiver from Section 11.21, Subd. 1 0(A)(1) Front Yard Setback Requirements e e e . 2.5 ft. off the required 35 ft. to a distance of 32.5 ft. at its closest point to the front yard (north) property line. Purpose: To allow for the construction of a deck III. Other Business IV. Adjournment . Minutes of a Regular Meeting of the Golden Valley Board of Zoning Appeals July 24, 2007 A regular meeting of the Golden Valley Board of Zoning Appeals was held on Tuesday, July 24, 2007 at City Hall, 7800 Golden Valley Road, Golden Valley, Minnesota. Chair Boudreau-Landis called the meeting to order at 7 pm. Grimes referr construct home exceeds nd Planning d nd Those present were Members, Boudreau-Landis, Morrissey, Sell, Weisb Commission Representative McCarty. Also present were Director of P Development Mark Grimes, Planning Interns Joe Hogeboom and Te Administrative Assistant Lisa Wittman. Member Nederveld was n I. Approval of Minutes - June 26, 2007 MOVED by Sell, seconded by Boudreau-Landis and approve the June 26, 2007 minutes as submitted. Mc from voting. II. The Petitions are: . 603 Parkview Terrace (07-07- Houston White. Applicant Request: Subd. 10(8) Height Limitations e allowed 30 ft. to a height of 32 ft. Purpose: ewly constructed house into conformance with zoning ents e property and stated that the home currently being y is almost complete. He showed the Board photos of the e third level or "penthouse" is the area of the house that . at when the original plans for this home were submitted the height shown to be 32 feet. The homeowner was informed at that time that the allo ght of the home would be 30 feet. The homeowner re-submitted plans that showed the height of the home to be 30 feet, but when the home was built it was constructed 32 feet in height so it is now considered to be in violation of the Zoning Code and Building Code. He noted that the applicant has stated that there was a mistake between the mason and the architect and the basement was built two feet to tall therefore causing the rest of the structure to be too tall. He explained that the Board now needs to decide if there is a hardship and grant a variance or deny the request and the applicant can appeal the decision to the City Councilor bring the home into conformance. Minutes of the Golden Valley Board of Zoning Appeals July 24, 2007 . Page 2 McCarty asked if the original plans showed the third level penthouse area. Grimes said yes. Boudreau-Landis asked how the plans were revised between the first and second submittal in order to bring the house down two feet. Grimes stated that the ceiling heights in the house were brought down on the second submittal in order to meet the 30 foot height requirement. Sell questioned how the was built two feet lower, most homes have bring in two feet of I top bearing tru typical trusses P )to be 8 feet in is original plans was too order to meet the 30 foot tanding between the e ml e. He stated that the height File is left with a basement that is onest mistake and he is not trying to Boudreau-Landis asked if the rest of the house was built according to said yes and stated that upon inspection staff asked for a new surve tall the house was built. After the survey was submitted to the Ins tl staff realized the problem. Morrissey asked if it was the foundation height that resulted Grimes said yes and explained that the applicant did lower th the plans, but when the basement was built it was tw . Houston White, Applicant, stated that the base height. He stated that when he found out that th tall, he dropped the ceiling heights down 0 height requirement. He explained thaft architect and the mason and that this on every other floor matches wha two feet too high. He reiterated gain an extra two feet. mason error because if the basement level ce 0 e home would be right at ground level and up to the front entrance. White stated that they had to he soil conditions. He explained that this house has oop would not have had to been so high if it had It according to the plans. is truly a mason error then the documents submitted would aid hat would be irrelevant to him because the bottom line is that tall instead of the allowed 30 feet. He said the disturbing thing to ade it clear that the house could only be 30 feet tall and it was built to . McCarty asked when the mistake was discovered. White said it was discovered approximately a month ago. McCarty stated that White is the general contractor on this job so ultimately it is his responsibility. White agreed that it is his responsibility but reiterated that it was a mistake. Morrissey asked Grimes if he and the Building Official looked at the property as part of a normal inspection. Grimes said no, he wanted to look at the house because he is very conscience of the infill issues in Golden Valley. Minutes of the Golden Valley Board of Zoning Appeals July 24, 2007 Page 3 . Boudreau-Landis opened the public hearing. Carol Barry, 2936 Kyle Avenue North, asked about the infill issues in Golden Valley. Grimes explained that the infill issues have to do with people being concerned about small homes being torn down in order to build larger ones. Ralph Jacobson, 516 Parkview Terrace, stated that the City asked the applicant to follow the City Code and he believes this home was built "out of code" on purpose and said there will be run-off problems as a result of this home being built. he Board that it is their job to conform to the Code requirements and that this ffront to what he has tried to do with his own home renovations. Bobbie Conne said that' said thO eain City has d the Board Richard Vosepka, 901 Westview Drive, stated that the appli mind; he was told it didn't conform and he built the house a a problem with variances that should not have been granted and staff to follow-up on plans that are submitted. . Steve Schmidgall, 6534 Olympia Street, said he heightened awareness of the issues because th that almost every city is grappling with the He said he can't believe the mason wo in error. He asked that the homeowne of the home and construct a roof Planning Commission and they issues and allowing people to b t should have a lans was rejected. He said height is a major concern. courses of concrete block rove the "penthouse" portion ;:tarea. He stated that he is on the . g on ways to address these infill want would be working against that. Mary Leach, 301 Mead placed on this lot. She sal are told that their t are home affects everyt lilted that a considerable amount of fill was ery tl an enormous home is built the neighbors p. She asked the 60ard to think about how this n Circle, said she agrees with the previous statements. She he Board to say that people have to play by the rules. She g and they will be revisiting this issue again and again. no one else wishing to comment, Boudreau-Landis closed the . McCarty s hat hardships go with the property itself and he is not seeing that in this case. In this case the hardship is due to an error in construction and he is finding it difficult to approve a variance for that. Weisberg said he agrees but noted that the statute states that economic hardship alone does not constitute a hardship. McCarty noted that the statute also states that the hardship should not be created by the landowner and to him this situation was created by the landowner. Sell stated that he also can not support his variance request. Minutes of the Golden Valley Board of Zoning Appeals July 24, 2007 Page 4 . Weisberg asked if the entire house is out of conformance. Grimes stated that if it were not for the !'penthouse" area the house would conform. Morrissey stated that bringing the house into conformance could also mean increasing the grade. Grimes said he doesn't think that increasing the grade on the site would help in this case. MOVED by McCarty, seconded by Sell, and motion carried unanimously to deny the requested variance. Grimes told the applicant that he has 30 days to a Board's decision to the City Council if he wishes to do so. 4920 Dawnview Terrace (07-07-20) Thomas & Barbara Lel?pke-Hennia. Applicants Request: Waiver from Section 11.35, Su Requirements . 5.08 ft. off the required closest point to th ance of 24.92 ft. at its property line. . Purpose: Request: . , Subd. 10(A)(1) Front Yard Setback the re uired 35 ft. to a distance of 28.92 ft. at its int to the front yard (south) property line. he construction of a second story addition rvey of the property and explained that the applicants are e addition, a deck addition, a second story addition and an e proposed front porch and second story addition require variances ck requirements. Grimes added that it is interesting to note that all this area were built 30 feet from the front property lines instead of the . Tom Leppke-Hennig, Applicant, explained that he found out he needed a variance in the process of planning the proposed projects. He stated that he feels that the open front porch would be keeping with the spirit of the Zoning Code and with what they'd like to see in their neighborhood. He explained that the lines of the existing house won't be changing as a result of the proposed front porch and if the house was built in the right place to begin with, (35 feet from the front property line) he wouldn't need a variance. He added that his front property line is also located unusually far from the street. . . . Minutes of the Golden Valley Board of Zoning Appeals July 24, 2007 Page 5 Grimes explained that there is 60 feet of right-of-way on Dawnview Terrace so if the street gets rebuilt it will probably be located in the same location. He agreed that there is a lot of green area in the front of the property. McCarty asked if there are other homes with open front porches on this street. Leppke- Hennig said no. Grimes stated that the Board could recommend to the Planning Commission that when blocks of homes are built too close to the front yard property line that t t a "blanket" variance for the area in order to allow all of the property ow Ie to build open front porches without the need for a variance. Sell stated that somewhere along the line, someone allowed be built 30 feet from the front yard property line instead of 3 allowing 5 additional feet to build an open front porch in this allowing people who are at the 35-foot front setback td0 Boudreau-Landis opened the public hearing. Se comment, Boudreau-Landis closed the public h one wishing to Morrissey asked about the hardship in t know if these homeowners were allow property line or if it was contractor request to the previous one. Sh wasn't built 35 feet away from t she feels the same rules s that the Board doesn't es 30 feet from the front an't help but to compare this has to ask if the fact that the house rty line is really a hardship. She said d to every variance request. Weisberg noted that the and not caused by an create the condition be more comf this block were tute s s that a hardship is unique to the property He said that the homeowners in this case did not ariance as in the previous request. He said he would g and addressing the fact that all of the houses on et and not 35 feet to the front yard property line. uest the Board had a couple of months ago where they t porch request because they didn't feel that adding an open front rdship. Grimes stated that request was for an open porch to be rom the front property line. Morrissey said she is just trying to Iy the rules and not overreact to the infill issues because 1950s ave the same issues. Weisberg said to him it is less a question of the structure and more a question of the fact that the property is already not in conformance with front yard setback requirements. He said he thinks the answer is to bring all of the houses in the area into conformance by granting the "blanket" variance. McCarty said he thinks the design looks wonderful but he is having difficulty finding a hardship. Minutes of the Golden Valley Board of Zoning Appeals July 24, 2007 Page 6 . Leppke-Hennig stated that some of the undercurrent regarding this request worries him and if his proposal is denied it seems strange to review variance requests at all. Morrissey explained that the Board can only grant a variance if it meets the state statute requirements, it's not dependent on how the Board feels about the request. Sell stated that in the past the Board has agreed to let homeowners go 5 feet into setback areas and if this request were for 8 or 10 feet he'd say no, but for 50 years this house has been located 30 feet from the front property line so he's inclined to look at it the same as if it were located 35 feet from the front property line. He a t this proposal is in harmony with what the City is trying to do. Grimes stated that the intent of the Zoning Code and the City front porches in order to create community. However they s would be allowed to go to within 30 feet, not 25 feet of the f . 5.08 ft. off the r yard (sout p ent landowner did not property line. She said Ip or not and she wants to McCarty noted that in other cases the Board has gran porches. Morrissey said she can support this request be know that the house was originally built 3 she is just questioning if not having a fr interpret and apply the rules consisten . Boudreau-Landis said he agre property. MOVED by Sell, second the following variance re this case the situation is unique to the and motion carried unanimously to approve a distance of 24.92 ft. at its closest point to the front ow for the construction of an open front porch 35 ft. to a distance of 28.92 ft. at its closest point to the front me to allow for the construction of a second story addition Request: Waiver from Section 11.21, Subd. 10(A)(1) Front Yard Setback Requirements . . 12.5 ft. off the required 35 ft. to a distance of 22.5 ft. at its closest point to the front yard (north) property line. Purpose: To allow for the construction of a new garage Minutes of the Golden Valley Board of Zoning Appeals July 24, 2007 Page 7 . Request: Waiver from Section 11.21, Subd.10(A)(1) Front Yard Setback Requirements . 16 ft. off the required 35 ft. to a distance of 19 ft. at its closest point to the front yard (east) property line. Purpose: To allow for the construction of a new garage Linda Loomis, in the winter ti plastic ov deep e ner would like to remove 22 ft. x 26 ft. He stated e yard, toward the house and . e than the existing garage Hogeboom referred to a survey of the property and stated that thi three sides. The applicant would like to replace the existing gar cracked foundation and it is too small. (22 ft. x 16 ft.). He not received variances in 1968 in order to construct a porch ad existing home and garage into conformance with zoning cod Morrissey asked if there is a location on this prope conforming garage. Hogeboom said no. . Greg Zipoy, builder for the project, explain the existing garage and build a new one that the proposed new garage would b would not encroach further toward. already does. Sell said that a variance w is and the applicant is Ii . 968 to allow the garage to be located where it an do. Boudreau,..Landis 0 I Highway, said she walks by this property a lot and t uts his boat in the garage and tapes a big piece of aid she would like the applicant to build the new garage oat. there was a wall built in the garage to help hold it up so the boat t inside. The homeowner has said that the boat will fit in the proposed Sell said that the applicant could build a 24 ft. x 26 ft. new garage if he added two additional feet toward the south side. Grimes said the Board could allow the applicant could build a 24 ft. x 26 ft. garage to give him some flexibility. . Morrissey asked if the applicant would need a rear yard variance if he built the proposed new garage further toward the south property line. Grimes said no. . . . Minutes of the Golden Valley Board of Zoning Appeals July 24, 2007 Page 8 Boudreau-Landis asked if there are restrictions regarding boat and RV storage. Grimes explained that one boat or RV can be parked on the driveway or they can be stored in the side or rear yard if they are screened. McCarty said he is fine with this proposal particularly because the current garage is a single stall garage and it is proposed to go closer to the house and not encroach further into the front setback area along the east. MOVED by McCarty, seconded by Sell and motion carried unanimousl following variance requests: . 12.5 ft. off the required 35 ft. to a distance of 22.5 ft. at its yard (north) property line to allow for the construction of . 16 ft. off the required 35 ft. to a distance of 19 ft. at its cl (east) property line to allow for the construction 0 1205 Idaho Avenue North (07-07-22) Christopher Knight. Applicant Request: Waiver from Sec Requiremen . 10(A)(1) Front Yard Setback uired ft. to a distance of 24.4 ft. at its e front yard (east) property line Purpose: Section 11.65, Subd. 5(A) Shoreland Management Provisions ft, off the required 50 ft. to a distance of 43 ft. at its closest point to the Ordinary High Water line (northeast) of Bassett Creek. To allow for the construction of a new garage Request: Waiver from Section 11.21, Subd.11(A)(2) Front Yard Setback Requirements for Accessory Structures . 8.7 ft. off the required 35 ft. to a distance of 26.3 ft. at its closest point to the front yard (east) property line . . . Minutes of the Golden Valley Board of Zoning Appeals July 24, 2007 Page 9 Purpose: To bring an existing shed into conformance with zoning code requirements Request: Waiver from Section 11.21, Subd. 11(A)(1) Location Requirements for Accessory Structures . The shed is not located completely to the rear of the principal structure Purpose: To bring an existing shed into conformance requirements Request: Waiver from Section 11.65, Sub Zoning Provisions . 22 ft. off the required 50 point to the Ordinary Hi ce 8 ft. at its closest of Bassett Creek. Purpose: To bring an existin requirements nee with zoning code Request: Subd. 11 (A)(1) Location ry Structures . ated completely to the rear of the principal 'sting shed into conformance with zoning code er from Section 11.65, Subd. 5(A) Shoreland Management Zoning Provisions . 32.8 ft. off the required 50 ft. to a distance of 17.2 ft. at its closest point to the Ordinary High Water line of Bassett Creek. Purpose: To bring an existing shed into conformance with zoning code requirements Hogeboom referred to a survey of the property and stated that the applicant would like to construct a garage addition onto the front of his home. He stated that the hardship noted by the applicant is the fact that there is currently no garage on the property. Hogeboom showed the Board some photos of the property and added that it is unique Minutes of the Golden Valley Board of Zoning Appeals July 24, 2007 Page 10 . because Bassett Creek runs along the rear of the property and it is a corner lot. He noted that there are also two sheds located on the property that are not in conforming locations. Sell noted that there should also be a variance request for the northwest corner of the existing home because it is not 50 feet away from the top of the bank of the creek. Grimes agreed and said that should be added to the agenda. Grimes asked the applicant if t said there have been no i City did work on the Cre weren't located in a lIer shed and Morrissey asked if there is a conforming location to put a garage or sh Hogeboom said no because even if the sheds were located complet the home as required they would still be too close to the top of th Morrissey questioned if not having a shed could be considered stated that the current location the sheds is really the most I McCarty asked if the sheds were built on frost footings. Hoge Chris Knight, Applicant, stated that he didn't reali compliant location. He said he would be willing t possibly the bigger one when the proposed gar . Boudreau-Landis asked about the squa the property. Grimes said there would structure space on the property a e accessory structures on 12 square feet of accessory ge is built. n ding issues on the property. Knight ing in the last 10 to 12 years, ever since the Weisberg asked h the proposed garag it is just a one windows. osed garage would be. McCarty asked if the roof of re with the existing windows in the house. Knight said e roof line would not interfere with the existing posed garage is almost a 3 stall garage. Knight said he is ew garage be the same width as the house. Sell thought it would sed garage wasn't ~he same width as the house. s opened the public hearing. Karen Griffiths, 1229 Hampshire Avenue North, stated that there used to be a tuck under garage on the house that was converted to living space. She said she has a problem with the location of the sheds because they are very visible. She said she has no problem with the proposed garage, but she would like to see both of the sheds removed. . . . . Minutes of the Golden Valley Board of Zoning Appeals July 24, 2007 Page 11 Timm Nelson, 1227 Hampshire Avenue North, said he thinks the proposed garage is a good idea but the sheds should be removed completely or put behind the house somehow. Steve Schmidgall, 6534 Olympia Street, said that he would support the idea of the proposed garage but he would like the sheds moved or at least repainted. Boudreau-Landis asked if the applicant needed a variance in order to convert the original garage into living space. Grimes said no because the footprint of the home wasn't enlarged. He stated that he has some concern that the house 0 . had a garage and was turned into a house with no garage and now the ap a variance to build a new garage. Boudreau-Landis asked about the RV's parked on the prope applicant does have a number of vehicles parked outside a said that he would like to store them inside the proposed ne Weisberg asked if the new garage was construct the house if they would comply with the Zoning because the sheds would be in the Bassett Cre were moved behind Grimes said no Sell suggested allowing one of the she bank of the creek because it would th suggested possibly allowing the g have the homeowner remove 0 proposed garage deeper. Morri shed is not a hardship. in 25 feet of the top of the the house. Weisberg cCarty said he would rather the other shed than making the greed and added that not having a Boudreau-Landis said he created by the ho ner. would have been a r 0 allowing the garage but the hardship was rty said even if the existing garage was still there, it se it was a single stall garage. prove the variance requests regarding the garage addition quests regarding the location of the sheds. e motion to request that the sheds be removed within a week after garage. sted that the sheds be removed before a certificate of occupancy is issued. G s said that the problem with waiting for the certificate of occupancy is that sometimes people don't close out their permits. He said he would rather require that the sheds be removed by a certain date. Sell suggested January 1, 2008. Sell reiterated that a variance should also be added to the motion for the northwest corner of the existing house for 11.4 ft. off the 50 ft. to a distance of 38.6 ft. at its closest point to the Ordinary High Water Line of Bassett Creek. . . . Minutes of the Golden Valley Board of Zoning Appeals July 24, 2007 Page 12 The modified motion was seconded by McCarty and carried unanimously to approve/deny the following: Approved: . 10.6 ft. off the required 35 ft. to a distance of 24.4 ft. at its closest point to the front yard (east) property line to allow for the construction of a new garage . 7 ft. off the required 50 ft. to a distance of 43 ft. at its closest poi High Water line (northeast) of Bassett Creek to allow for the c garage . 11.4 ft. off the required 50 ft. to a distance of 38.6 ft. Ordinary High Water line of Bassett Creek to bring the conformance with zoning code requirements . The two existing sheds on the property mu Denied: . 8.7 ft. off the required 35 ft. to a yard (east) property line to brin code requirements its closest point to the front into conformance with zoning . The sheds are not loc e rear of the principal structure . 22 ft. off the requi Ordinary High Wate conformance nce of 28 ft. at its closest point to the Basse Creek to bring an existing shed into de requirements . to a distance of 17.2 ft. at its closest point to the line of Bassett Creek to bring an existing shed into ing code requirements IV. Adjournment The meeting was adjourned at 9:10 pm. . 07 -08-23 . 5111 Olson Memorial Highway Robert & Janice McCabe, Applicants . . . . Hey Planning 763-593-8095 I 763-593-8109 (fax) Date: To: August 17, 2007 Golden Valley Board of Zoning Appeals Joe Hogeboom, Planning Intern 5111 Olson Memorial Highway Robert and Janice McCabe, Applicants From: Subject: Mr. and Ms. McCabe are the owners of the property located at 5111 Olson Memorial Highway. Mr. and Ms. McCabe are proposing to construct a front entry addition to their home. The proposed front entry would encroach into the front yard setback. The variance request is to allow for the construction of a front entry addition. I have viewed this property and have attached photos of the site. As detailed in Mr. and Ms. McCabe's Zoning Code Variance Application, the hardship with this property is that the home's current front entry is difficult to access. A front entry addition would allow safe and accessible entry to the home by the property owners, and Mr. McCabe's elderly parents. Also, the expansion and redevelopment of the TH 100 and TH 55 intersection has required the realignment of the Olson Memorial Highway Frontage Road and adjoining property lines, shortening the distance from Mr. and Ms. McCabe's home to the street right-of-way line. The proposed project requires the following variance from City Code: Section 11.21, Subd. 10(A)(1) Front Yard Setback Requirements. The City's Zoning Code states that front yard setbacks in the R-1 Zoning District shall be at least 35 feet from any front property line along a street right-of-way line. The variance request is for 12 feet off the required 35 feet to a distance of 23 feet at its closest point to the front yard (north) property line. No prior variances from City Code were found for this property. ~ ! ~ ..( o , \ s I ~ ~ :Ill i i i )> )> << 00( !" i 8 ~\ ! \II "" ... o i I ~ 0; ~ 810 iIOO 604 600 ~ i :z OlSON Mt:'MORIAL HWY HJt.::NtAI.. v' r,j!- 15111 Olson Memorial Highway I A \/ M_:1p cre1!.tld w-ffi A~'c.NS ~ D:l?tritff!: ~c 11,..~ 00 ms @ . 4950 OLSON MEMORIAL HWY 4t01 4M9 in () .3;$j,h CERTIFICATE OF SURVEY FOR:. Robert McCabe snt Olson Mem.orial Hwy. Golden VaDey, MN 55422 I t~~5AfD'_ '" .... OLSON MEMORIAL .HVvY fP.ONTA~E- . ROAD -. [ .Blf#~MPV:S ) -- IU,/JO-S8PD4I.1'.45"e.- x 85"0.2 :. :'18.... . ~..:. "~: .' '...~.:.~,. ';11: ,~.;. ~ ,.. .:x. 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N.G.V.D. 1929 adjusted elevation = 868.274.feet. .1 hereby certify that this survey was prepared by me or lUlder my direct supervision and that I am a duly Registered Land Surveyor under the laws of the State of Minnesota. Surveyed by me this 7th day of May, 2007. I 9'~6.ta ... \ , I .30 I ' H ~ .~~ "'~ r~ 'Cl ~t 1\iJ ~ R 't ~ t - \ Scale: 1" = 30~ o Denotes iron monument xooO.o = Existing ~levatio] Bearings are assumed ~p~ Herb F. Lemire RLS Minnesota'Reg. No. 13349 4416 Abbott Ave. N Robbinsdale, MN 55422 Phone: 763.537.0497 . . . Zoning Code Variance Application 1. Street Address: 5111 Olson Memorial Highway 2. Applicant: Robert & Janice McCabe 5111 Olson Memorial Highway Golden Valley, MN 55422 Bus: 763-783-9591 Res: 763-593-9623 E-mail: westernfire@msn.com Cell: 763-843-4342 3. Details of Addition that is involved in this petition: Replacement of existing exterior steps (No Footings) that have deteriorated with an enclosed driveway level entrance to second floor and basement. The 12 foot by 12 foot addition to the front of the home will allow safe entry for my 87 year old parents and others. It will be a side entry to the driveway with a 6 foot French Door if additional space is necessary to get in to the residence. 4. We purchased the residence in the fall of 1991 and for many years had the frontage road turn to highway 55 just prior to our driveway. Our set back from Highway 55 was about 100 feet. In 1999, the State of Minnesota took our front yard for a service road and a large sound wall leaving us after 15 foot easement with a 35 foot setback to the house which is not enough room for steps or anything other than a direct entry. (please see. attached pictures) A masonry retaining wall is in front of the home running to the new addition (entry I stairway). The new addition will set back from the street less than the old steps and only be about 5 foot wider to allow the steps to conform to the IBC & IRC .with a 7" rise and a 12" run. The deterioration of the concrete became a safety hazard and had to. dealt with this year before someone was hurt. If anything should happen to one of my parents, the survivor will be . living with me and the safety issue becomes even greater. In short, our entry needs to be re-built and the new addition will not add any living space, but will add to the revitalization of the neighborhood and a far greater safety factor. The stone front and stone walls were designed to match the existing walls will give a nice street appearance while allowing "mobility access" for seniors ( my parents, my wife, and others). We would not have a problem if the State of Minnesota did NOT take our front yard for a service road. We would appreciate a Variance from the Zoning Code to build an interior entrance. Thank you. ~~~ Robert J. McCabe City of Golden Valley Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA) Zoning Code Variance Application 1. Street address of property involved in this application: !i?/ I tJ.t.5oA..J /JlB'/1?tJrR/IIC /lvtJ/I/#H y- . 2. Applicant: .- d.cerf :::. :5J4rJ :c.-.e /J1 ~~L Name 5'11/ ./JL cS () /J A/?#/)~/H L /It (P IIw 141/ 4tt/ ...s-.s-y 2 <- Address City/State/Zip 7tt.?- 7$y-9.:Fy/ Business Phone 765-J-Y..?-?~~S Home Phone ?Cf- <i?r;/Y- ~j/?- Cell Phone j,tJC:.s/E/I~/I'~G cf}41S/1/, C'on/! Email Address Detailed description of building(s), addition(s), and alteration(s) involved in this petition. 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. /) ~LL/ '\J~ fi/...~ 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. ~.. c~y~ 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. ~pr~ ignatu e of Applicant '6. If the applicant is not the owner of all property involved in this application, please name the owner of this property: 'J~fI./~~ '<:; p; ~J!.,,e f /11f1(!t1f6.. . Print Name of owner ~~~# Signatu of owner Variance Application Submittal: The following information must be submitted by the application deadline to make a complete application. If an application is incomplete, it will not be accepted: v" Completed application form, including signatures of surrounding property owners. ~.. _ A current or usable survey of the property must be attached. See the handout on survey requirements. ~. A brief statement of the hardship which provide 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. /You may submit detailed description of building(s), addition(s), and alteration(s) involved in this project. The site plans and drawings submitted with this application will be the basis of any variance that may be approved and cannot be changed before or after the building permit is issued. ~Variance application fee, as follows: $125 - single family residential; $225 - other Signatures of Surrounding Property Owners Note to the variance applicant: As part of the variance application process, you will need to attempt to obtain the signatures of all surrounding property owners. This includes all properties abutting the applicant's property and directly across the street. If on a corner, this means across both streets. To obtain these signatures, you will need to personally visit each of these property owners, tell them about your project (we encourage you to bring along a copy of your building plans) and have them sign the area, below. The signature is meant only to verify that you have told them about your project and gives them opportunity to comment. If you have attempted to contact a property owner on two separate occasions and not found them at home, you may simply write something to the effect "made two attempts, owner not home" and then write their address. City staff will also send a written notice informing these property owners of the time and place of the BZA meeting. Note to surrounding property owners: This is an application by your neighbor for a variance from the City Zoning Code. Please be aware of ny possible effect the granting of this variance could have on your property. You will also be receiving a written notice informing you of the time and place of the variance meeting. . 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'"SO ~'. -----. %- Gypsum Board i over" mil Vapor' Retarder i.. 2 x 6 bottOmplafe LJ I I j _. . 1------- ?~C,' Jof 3 Air Barrier and Soffit Vents -...-------- - Vinyl Siding Installed per Manufacturers D1rectleml over 1<1# Felt .~----~_. %Jnch COX Plywood Appflect Vertically and Nailed with Id Common Nalls II!. o.c. on the Perimeter and 12- o.c. on intermediate Supports - R.i. FIberglass Insulation . %" anchor bolts 6 foot o.c.,12" from end of walls 2 x 6 Stili Plate over Seal Sealer ,.1 .A-' -. - -1. 96" ,....-"" ! R.10. Rigid Foa", Insulation 4'-6" Finished Grade on North and East Walls 12" Concrete Block Wall 9S" high with M rebar every 6' o.c. vertical I I 3.li Inch Con_ -: < ~lT<-'7-~--:-'" I '"'::..._~;;\: 1..-,'... ....... ~\...~_",f \ ~ .. ., Stone Ledge / ,['-r1 Grade <~ // 4 inch Sand Base . ~,. ;r 6 mil Polyethylene Vapor Retarder Foundation Waterproofing & R.10 Rldgid Foam Insulation Janice & Robert McCabe Residence 5111 Olson Memorial Highway Golden Valley, Minnesota 55422 763-593-9623 .'1--. .~ 8" x 20" Footing w two M Rebar \--+ 1 3'-6" I. \' -=1, ..~.. "'" , r. \ V o (iJ ~... a..... . Pea Rock 18" x 18" k . , Ii 4 Inch drain tile . . . . 07 -08-24 . 1801 Independence Ave. N. Sandra Gunderson, Applicant . . . . Hey Planning 763-593-8095 I 763-593-8109 (fax) Date: To: August 17, 2007 Golden Valley Board of Zoning Appeals Joe Hogeboom, Planning Intern 1801 Independence Avenue North Sandra Gunderson, Applicant From: Subject: Ms. Gunderson is the owner of the property located at 1801 Independence Avenue North. Ms. Gunderson is proposing to construct a second stoty addition and main floor closet addition to her home. The proposed main floor closet addition wquld encroach into the side yard setback. The proposed second story addition would encroach into the side yard setback the same distance as the existing one store house. The variance requests are to allow for the construction of the abovementioned additions. I have viewed this property and have attached photos of the site. As detailed in Ms. Gunderson's Zoning Code Variance Application, the hardship with this property is that the home is currently small and the additions would allow for more living and storage space. The proposed project requires variances from the following section of City Code: Section 11.21, Subd. 10(A)(3)(c) Side Yard Setback Requirements. The City's Zoning Code states that, in the case of lots having a width of 65 feet or less, the north side setback shall be 10 percent of the lot width. The width of this property is 60 feet. Therefore, the north side yard setback is 6 feet. The following variances from City Code are being requested: . The first variance request is for 2 feet off the required 6 feet to a distance of 4 feet at its closest point to the front yard (north) property line for the construction a main floor closet addition. . The second variance request from Section 11.21. Subd. 10(A)(3)(c) is for 2 feet off the required 6 feet to a distance of 4 feet at its closest point to the front yard (north) property line for the construction a second story addition. According to City records, two variances were obtained for this property on June 25, 2002. Upon the construction process of building a deck (which conformed to City Code) it was noticed that the structure did not meet setback requirements. Variances were obtained from the following sections of City Code: · Section 11.21, Subd. 7(A) Front Yard Setback . Section 11.21, Subd. 7(C)(3) Side Yard Setback No further variances were found for this property. 7 fl Land Plannm'j Land Survey/n'] SOil5Iestl;]!} {ivilEr Municipal En9ineermg c!uf!ti;rlJTfJn '\ , e J Surveyors :- EnJineers Mortgage Loan..Sllrvey " .' (' LL; I j......- ~ 'r'--" ( 1 I I , ~ \,.. ~ I i (~ I !~: \ , i j I 1 SeCO't'\J ~. (,~ . ,', AJ. \\\"",0'1"- ~~ ,/ ~ t: if ~:: -, - ...,--'-.... "'----'" ,,,.,, "2" c,.. -...... _C..,_...,__... h 4. 0 , 2".? , , , " \ '--'1 ~ .." <:1, , , '.___.-1 .:X') '''j C,). i \ I ,:~~_. --.-.-.--...-.",.-......- ---_..._.._._--~.., "'-. r,' I />/, :'". I \'\J ....... II ~. :~t *.;." I . 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Applicant: SQ~ht?- GC/hAV's<.?f7 Name 1 ft)/ fh/~/:7e/?Arlce ,41/e /ZJ Address u 0O.-Uen U / Ie V src I City/State/Zip , h/)-- 9'S/-~~ Business Phone 76.3 - 5~2- ;;S'1b Home Phone AJ/4- Cell Phone /V //1 Email Address Detailed description of building(s), addition(s), and alteration(s) involved in this petition. 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. ~~~:'5a- ~~7-D~~~1'~ '7 ~.Q- ./Lh~ -.-yy?d-~~~-=1.~~ tJII!T 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. $J4-~r :~~. z;t~~--d .;2-~~ 1~ ~A&. L~~~ ~~4/~~ ~~-"~~ ~={~~~ 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. ~~~~-. Ignature of Applicant By signing this form, you are only verifying that you have been told about the project, not that you necessarily agree or object to the project. If you wish, you may, comment on the project. omments can contain language of agreeing with the project, objecting to the project or other tatements regarding the project. Print Name Y(? tlfpJ?to /h - m d Comment Signature /~?df'-tq ~Address Print Name K f-L.-t.-J -, /-Jo...!A S (g!JS~. ~~ ~< #. r ,5s. ... Signature Address /721 J:,.JDe..f)E/v~ Ave tV: '} {?v . MN C:;5'fZr Comment Print Name Comment Signature vp.'~ Address ~&f:o:r:t~ ~:7 Print Name fY\ D-~ \ ,,,-, H-e J'-\" ~S~\ Comment Cb!~:1- Signature ~~. -r~ / Print Name Addressieuo../Ile'u'J?ee'~( ;<1 ,c.-. I;." / -t (,.(u~..QR~ /'114- 55 f'o&' Comment Signature Address Print Name Comment Signature Address rint Name Comment Signature Address ~ . 07 -08-25 . 3329 Kyle Ave. N. David Zinn, Applicant . .< . . . Planning 763-593-8095/763-593-8109 (fax) Date: To: August 17, 2007 Golden Valley Board of Zoning Appeals Joe Hogeboom, Planning Intern 3329 Kyle Avenue North David Zinn, Applicant From: Subject: Mr. Zinn is the owner of the property located at 3329 Kyle Avenue North. Mr. Zinn is proposing to construct an addition to his existing garage. The proposed garage addition would encroach into the front yard setback. The variance request is to allow for the construction of a garage addition. I have viewed this property and have attached photos of the site. As detailed in Mr. Zinn's Zoning Code Variance Application, the hardship with this property is that the existing one-stall garage is too small, and a larger garage would provide more adequate vehicle storage space. The proposed project requires a variance from the following City Code requirement: Section 11.21, Subd. 10(A)(1) Front Yard Setback Requirements. The City's Zoning Code states that the minimum front setback shall be 35 feet from any front property line along a street right-of-way line. The variance request is for 17.62 feet off the required 35 feet to a distance of 17.38 feet at its closest point to the front yard (east) property line for the construction a garage story addition. According to City records, no prior variances from City Code were obtained for this property. 34TH AVE N 3343 3348 4401 3341 . 4503 4501 3339 z ~ 4( ! c :t 333ll 3343 3344 3345 3335 z ~ '" ~ 3UO 3334 3339 3331 3336 3337 3321' I 13329 Kyle/'Ave. N. 3m 3323 33:0 3322 3317 3320 3324 3316 3323 3325 3313 3311' 3307 3301 ADEtJ. AVE N 3235 3225 3m am @ 3230 3225 Ma;>_",.~I"'cl\.IS. CWI"lfl'(CllOOlSGlS2OO!i z ~ ~ :.: 3238 (J 335ll 3346 33112 333ll 3332 3326 3320 3314 3310 330lI 4300 LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Lot 6, Block 4, NOBLE GROVE. Hennepin County, Minnesota. GENERAL NOTES: 1. The bearing system used is assumed. 2~ ".The location of the underground utilities shown hereon, if any, ore approximate only. PURSUANT TO MSA 2160 CONTACT GOPHER STATE ONE CALL AT (612) 4$4-0002 PRIOR TO ANY EXCAVATION. 3. Site area D 11,086 square feet = 0.255 acres. 4. This survey was mode on the ground. 5. No current title work was, furnished for the preparation of this survey. legal descrip ticn. recorded or unrecorded eosemen ts .and encumbrances Qre sub jec;:t to revision upon receipt of current title work. PR~~TfEl~ MAY 1 6 2007 HARRY S. JOHNSON CO. INC " ~,\ .< , Cj' ~. FOUND IRON -"\ : , I I I i ....... ~ '-' 1\~ ~IX) _ OJ <om .0" C\l ~....... 1"')0.. '-' Ul" \ C\l Vci IX) .< , Cj' ~. ~J : I \ , , FOUND ___/ IRON I I I I ,..<~) .< , Cj' ~. Dote: ReviSIon Mistory. . 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It is with this in mind that I come to you to request a permit and Zoning Variance for the project for which I have filed an application. . You'll see from the accompanying application, Certified Land Survey, and associated drawings that I am looking to put a breezeway/Garage addition on to the front North East side of the existing house. The house is 2 level walk-out type where the front of the house is at ground level, and the rear of the house is at ground level but close to 10' below or lower than the front yard. Since there is such a sharp drop-off front to back (from East to West), a hardship is created for this property and I find it prohibitively more expensive to this propose this addition toward the West side of the property. Building an addition for a garage on the West side of the house will require a foundation at least 42" into the ground due to the front line, and also require a minimum of 10 courses of block to reach the height appropriate for the floor. Estimates received during the last 2-3 years have been at 2-3 times more than it will be to build the addition toward the Front Set-Back. The dollar value is close to $20,000.00 more, and I find this number far too expensive to consider. On the other hand, the Front Set-Back Variance I am requesting for the new garage and entry is a good use of the available property. This work will further allow me to create a new entry that is better insulated than the same existing walls of the house. There will also be a second door to buffer from the outside weather and reduce HV AC energy costs My request is not unique, and I can share with you that there are 4 other homes on Kyle Ave North - all within walking distance of my property - that have completed home additions that go into the Front Set-Back: 2912 Kyle Ave N; 2924 Kyle Ave N; 2936 Kyle Ave N; 2940 Kyle Ave N. The first home listed herein at 2912 Kyle Ave N has actually a garage and living area built into the Front Set-Back. Additionally, I believe the home across the street from my residence at 3326 Kyle Ave N has an addition built into the Front Set-Back that was done some years ago. I believe that this project should have a Zoning Variance approved since it will certainly help improve the value of the property, but more importantly it will result in a updated, better constructed and insulated structure. The variance requested is for approximately 36 inches, and provides for a fully functioning tandem Garage, and adjoining Entry FoyerlBreezeway combination. Thank you. . I Respectfully~ David Z. (763) 522-4803 (II) , . r ! I i ! I . I~~ ODD ODD ODD ODD ~ z. ~.._-_._--..... -OJ. .DD . ~--,-----~-,- . City of Golden Valley Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA) Zoning Code Variance Application For Office Use Only: Application No. Date Received BZA Meeting Date Amount Received 1. Street address of property involved in this application: "j32-Cf {cf Le AVe M~-rrl . 2. Applicant: . DA<.J; t> Name 6hJ,J ?'7z.q {<;Y'U--- Me Ai, Address r;~ Vtttl€1, p1iJ S^stltt. . City/State/Zip (?h3) S'l,7, -:-tfso3 -. ., '--Susfil'ess -Phone - ._'.on.... .___n__ Home phoria __.__....n .' "Celf Phorie -.. - - --' .- jwt~s @ ~p.){, Cof1/1 Email Address ,.... . - .. n. . . .' 3. Detailed description of building(s), addition(s), and alteration(s) involved in this petition. 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. ~;,J(-U CviA- MA.-kGt' ~{ a~~cwtrV I e#rfVf A-f)l>~"l1rf)AJ q I f(UDN l' ~c:k. / D..,t.crl [F ---Pl6AS~' SEft' tAr/~A.4/~Jr;, (Dl,--rI'FI6~ Lf4-1J1'> t;uk-V~ · 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. PLtE/6€ ~ee- Aci:c114,pMJl!tlv{- 5T~A6"JIJi' of !lJtl.b91~\p ~,<- U1-b'Mc6'; exi5rf'N{- ~a,T'1 tlA;S A PA-llo(!J! P~N\ MINT YMb 1l} g;\c-k, iAoL-~ 11/1\'1 IS DvE1L <Z J ~:5tt-(. t/ll>fJ1 ;t:'I~A<:k tlA-4I'~ cs kQ(.Jf;>'/7:! 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. ," 6. If the applicant is not the owner of all property involved in this application, please name the owner of this property: , ~~, (5 f)r,..);Jefl.- o~ f~ ( NA ~ ~ ~A- Signature of owner Print Name of owner Variance Application Submittal: The following information must be submitted by the application deadline to make a complete application. If an application is incomplete, it will not be accepted: T\ . Completed apPlicati~n fonn, including sig~atures of surroundi~ property owners. A current or usable survey of the property must be attached. See the handout on survey l requirements. A brief statement of the hardship which provide grounds for the granting of this variance (see " fre.quer:!!ly.A~~~lL9~.e~ti9.l)sJqr?n. ~~pJ~rJ.?ItiC?n. Qt.€'. .'~h~!;t~bIriJ :t\t!~.9h-!~tterrp'~ptqgrapll~;:pr"~'::: '.".' other evidence, if appropriate. . " \ You may submit detailed description of building(s), addition(s), and alteration(s) involved in this project. The site plans and drawings submitted with this application will be the basis of any variance that r,nay be approved and cannot be changed before or after the building permit is issued. \ Variance application fee, as follows: $125 - single family residential; $225 - other Signatures of Surrounding" Property Owners Note to the variance applicant: As part of the variance application process, you will need to attempt to obtain the signatures of all surrounding property owners. This includes all properties abutting the applicant's property and directly across the street. If on a corner, this means across both streets. To obtain these signatures, you will need to personally visit each of these property owners, tell them . about your project (we encourage you to bring along a copy of your building plans) and have them sign the area, below. The signature is meant only to verify that you have told them about your project and gives them opportunity to comment. If you have attempted to contact a property owner on two separate occasions and not found them at home, you may simply write something to the effect "made two attempts, owner not home" and then write their address. City staff will also send a written notice informing these property owners of the time and place of the BZA meeting. Note to surrounding property owners: This is an application by your neighbor for a variance from the City Zoning Code. Please be aware of any possible effect the granting of this variance could have on your property. You will also be receiving a written notice informing you.of the time and place. of the variance meeting. . By signing this form, you are only verifying that you have belen told about the project, not that you necessarily agree or object to the project. If you wish, YOLl may comment on the project. omments can contain language of agreeing with the project, objecting to the project or other atements regarding the project. Print Name 5t~ ~~ Comment Signature Print Name Comment Signature Print Name Comment Signature Print Name Comment Signature Print Name Comment Signature Print Name Comment .........,...1......~....... .....,. Signature rint Name Comment Signature Address 33s 2. KYLe.~#' L Address 3333 ktU:-kff) Addre!~s 3~U- lotc..e,+//r tJ, Address ~""'.''''''_'~~~~:a.-.<...,.. ,',- '~r" Address Address . 07 -08-26 . 1300 Alpine Pass David Strand, Applicant . . . . Hey Planning 763-593-8095 I 763-593-8109 (fax) Date: August 17,2007 Golden Valley Board of Zoning Appeals Joe Hogeboom, Planning Intern 1300 Alpine Pass David Strand, Applicant To: From: Subject: Mr. Strand is the professional representative of Amy Lynch and Spencer Johnson. Ms. Lynch and Mr. Johnson are the owners of the property located at 1300 Alpine Pass. Mr. Strand, under the direction of the property owners, is proposing to construct a deck addition to this home. The proposed deck would encroach into the front yard setback. The variance request is to allow for the construction of a deck. Mr. Strand is also requesting a separate variance for the construction of a new front entry/stoop addition to the home. I have viewed this property and have attached photos of the site. As detailed in Mr. Strand's Zoning Code Variance Application, the hardship with this property is that the home is located on a corner lot, which is unusually shaped, making it difficult to place a deck. Ms. Lynch and Mr. Johnson applied for a variance from City Code in May of 2006 to construct a deck on the south side of their home. Their application was denied. It should also be noted that the home is located on a corner lot, subjecting it to two front yard setback areas. The proposed project requires the following variances from City Code: Section 11.21, Subd. 10(A)(1) Front Yard Setback Requirements. The City's Zoning Code states that front yard setbacks in the R-1 Zoning District shall be at least 35 feet from any front property line along a street right-of-way line. The variance requests to this section of City Code are as follows: . A variance request for 7 feet off the required 35 feet to a distance of 28 feet at its closest point to the front yard (north) property line for the construction of a deck. . A variance request for 10 feet off the required 35 feet to a distance of 25 feet at its closest point to the front yard (north) property line for the construction of a new front entry/stoop. As stated above, a variance for this property was petitioned for on May 23, 2006. The variance request was a waiver from Section 11.21, Subd. 10(3)(a) (Side Yard Setback Requirements.) Ms. Lynch and Mr. Johnson were requesting 6.5 feet off the required 12.5 feet to a distance of 6 feet at its closest point to the side yard (south) property line to allow for the construction of a deck. This. request was denied by the Board of Zoning Appeals on the basis that the absence of outdoor living space does not constitute a haroship. It was suggested that Ms. Lynch and Mr. . Johnson consider placing a deck on the west or north side of their home. Also, as a stipulation in the original application for a minor subdivision and variance for this property, it was stated that no setback variances would be considered for future construction. The steep topography and narrow footprint of the lot were the justifications for this ruling. The minor subdivision, with the aforementioned guidelines, was approved on November 6, 1996. No other variances have been found for this property. . . 2 920 1000 1020 1030 4102 4032 4022 4012 1NTeI'tSTA'ff.': 394 W8 1394 TO l'fe I'IWYtoo S WAVZATA BLVD S8 HwYl00 sro f8 1394 NO HWYI00 S TO ED 1394 394 tfOV LN INTERSTATE ~ ~ J 1300 Alpine Pass I ------ ~. ... - WAVZATA BLVD 1301 M~~Wi!jlfk(:fMS.< CqJ)~~t ~Cl i..~OO"2<f.1S . City of Golden Valley Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA) Zoning Code Variance Application For Office Use Only: Application No. Date Received BZA Meeting Date Amount Received 1. Street aQQress of property involved in this application: \~ ALPlUE.. 'P~S I ~O~ v'Au,-e.." I l'-'\~ €7t;l\\LP \ff 2. Applicant: VAvlD ~\ RAt-..!'D . c::;.'T'\<.A14D ~\G,+-\ Name ~\. 2D4. \040 Business Phone - Sr: t'AUL, M~ 6-:;ID} City/State/Zip I \r:::, 4-..:1. . -z.:/LV~ Cell Phone 100(;> ~. ~~:P::r <:;.,.-. #'8o"b Address Home Phone "DP-..\J' D ~ ~"'W l"oN"DD.e:.S '6rN~. ~t-1 Email Address 3. Detailed description of building(s), addition(s), and alteration(s) involved in this petition. 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. ~A~~ 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. ~~A~ 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 ApPI~:) 6. If the applicant is not the owner of all property involved in this application, please name the owner of this property: -A-(Y\~ ~'1f' u~ "SpeAW' Print ame f owner Jo~DI\. Variance Application Submittal: The following information must be submitted by the application deadline to make a complete application. If an application is incomplete, it will not be accepted: ./ Completed application form, including signatures of surrounding property owners. / A current or usable survey of the property must be attached. See the handout on survey requirements. v A brief statement of the hardship which provide 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. You may submit detailed description of building(s), addition(s), and alteration(s) involved in this project. The site plans and drawings submitted with this application will be the basis of any variance that may be approved and cannot be changed before or after the building permit is issued. /' v Variance application fee, as follows: $125 - single family residential; $225 - other Signatures of Surrounding Property Owners Note to the variance applicant: As part of the variance application process, you will need to attempt to obtain the signatures of all surrounding property owners. This includes all properties abutting the applicant's property and directly across the street. If on a corner, this means across both streets. To obtain these signatures, you will need to personally visit each of these property owners, tell them about your project (we encourage you to bring along a copy of your building plans) and have them sign the area, below. The signature is meant only to verify that you have told them about your project and gives them opportunity to comment. If you have attempted to contact a property owner on two separate occasions and not found them at home, you may simply write something to the effect "made two attempts, owner not home" and then write their address. City staff will also send a written notice informing these property owners of the time and place of the BZA meeting. Note to surrounding property owners: This is an application by your neighbor for a variance from the City Zoning Code. Please be aware of ny possible effect the granting of this variance could have on your property. You will also be receiving a written notice informing you of the time and place of the variance meeting. By signing this form, you are only verifying that you have been told about thtt project, not that you necessarily 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 taments f1 rding the project. ~ Print Name /J5 ~~ Comment Signature Address I aLffi /tLp live .p~s ~auO~LMi> Print Name ~)( fJ11rlA ~/'5/)(/f ~~ Comment Woe eI ~+ oS ~.... ..Jtw'--':> 'WJiJcd- 46 &l. r' E4/ ~ I Signature 11?avt::- ~~ Address /30'7 L1U\1.-e Rue 51 Comment Signature Address Comment Signature Address Print Nam Comment Signature Address Print Name Comment Signature Address rint Name Comment Sianature Address . ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ . ~~ ~~ ~ . GRAPHIC SCALE 20 0 10 20 ~ 80 ~'11 I I ( IN FEET ) 1 inch = 20 ft. e.90s 'f; I 6 r ~'"7--'.2~ ... .'. 10 . .... . --- Cl... 1 .. -,-.. t":'- o I ,., I ., I- I ~: ~ I f :2' I (1)1___. .. I !: <( 135 - - _6~;9 AS I ro 1--~~---~-=- I.{) 0 >- I . 0 I- ~,.r) :J I.. ><$07.89 b 0) F ~, ~l/ ,/l : ~_ L..,// wi ~ I X 910.30 ~I w "0 N r-.. ...r o. 1""')0 .0 "-(1) I" 1 . EAST 3.53.... \' , \ S86'11'09"E - -45.10-- -~ QJ o tv) 0) - ------- 8.M. Center End of A~ -?>~ 877.66 ~ 0>; /'(;: ... 877.49 ~/{Io (,IS 0>0-1 Olp ~, 1 , 6 ~ ~~ ~ I , , X 892.07 . JOB NO. .I()~ NO. 9814 980~ . . . Addendum to: City of Golden Valley Board of Zoning Appeals Zoning Code Variance Application Lynch and Johnson Residence, 1300 Alpine Pass Variance Request Summary: As the Board may remember, the owner of this property applied for a variance for a deck structure on the South side of the home in May of 2006. Their request was denied and it was suggested that they consider the North or West sides. At that time the owner did not believe it was possible to construct the deck in those locations due to extreme topography and complexities involved with the existing retaining walls. After hearing those suggestions the owners hired professional assistance to study the feasibility of constructing a usable deck in the suggested areas. After many conceptual designs, site studies and taking into consideration the elevations and site topography the current area was decided to be the most conducive to the construction of the deck. The original proposed deck design protruded further to the North prior to learning ofthe multiple 35' setbacks. The design we are presenting to you is a scaled back version to minimize encroachment while maintaining architectural harmony and usability. The entry stoop was not originally intended to be addressed until professionals pointed out to the owners the severe settling and safety compliance and structural issues that were observed. The proposed entry is to be substantially similar to the existing except it will feature a bench on the West side. This bench will assist in providing a guardrail for the raised entry and will be located fully within the existing area. As with the deck, this structure would be fully screened from neighbors and the street. Responses to BZA Variance Application Questions: 3. A. As shown in the attached drawings we are proposing to construct a wood deck structure that would require a reduction in one of the 35' setbacks a minimum of 7'. Per plans and applicable codes, the deck would feature an elevated deck area with built-in benches and exterior masonry fireplace. B. We are also proposing to remove the existing entry stoop and replace with a similar structure that would require a reduction in the same 35' setback a maximum of 10' to a proposed 25'. The revised entry area would feature a similar layout to the existing stoop except the addition of a built-in bench. This entry area would not exceed the current entry stoop that appears to encroach into the 35' setback. . . . 4. A. The hardships for the location of the deck can best be seen in the provided site plan, drawings and photos. As seen, the home is very tightly constructed within the existing setbacks. Due to the irregular comer lot that the home occupies there are 3 front yard setbacks that reduce the total buildable area to not more than 3,015 total square ft. with a maximum width of 40'. The majority ofthe remaining buildable area is made up of extremely steep slopes that are actually at an elevation above the floor level of the home, this area is shown hatched to the west side of the home. Further space is occupied by a large window well for egress from a basement bedroom, a large retaining wall holding back the slope above and multiple trees, these are also located on the drawing. As you can see, the deck is pinned between the home and the steep slope to the West. Moving the deck further South could create egress issues from the basement bedroom and would disturb the large block retaining wall maintaining the existing slope. The proposed deck, as dashed in, has been placed as far South as possible and is buried into the steep sloped area as much as possible without causing major retaining, drainage or erosion control issues. With this taken into account we are required to push beyond the existing setback to provide a usable deck area. Also, shown in the attached photos you can see that this sloped area provides for an area entirely screened from the street and neighbor's views and will not be detrimental to the neighborhood. B. As seen in the photos, the existing entry stoop has settled unevenly approximately 4". This settling has caused cracks in the stucco finish and may contribute to structural damage to the homes foundation. The noted settling has also created a step into the home that exceeds the maximum 8" rise for a step. Per Section 11.21 Subdivision A and A.I, it is unclear to me if the existing entry stoop is encroaching into the minimum setback, however we would like to ensure that our proposed revised entry is properly within building setbacks. As with the deck structure, the stoop will not impact the utility or drainage easement and it maintains a minimum of 25' setback intact without causing a visual impact on the neighborhood. \ \ \ \ "" . .~~ \ ~~ \ ~l \ \ ~~ ~ = \ \ 'd~ \ ~~ . J ~\ . ~ 0- / J4~. \ . ",.r ~@ ~ j --< ~ ~ f ! ' ~~ . ~ \ ~-" i ~~l'. \'\ \ A [1\ 1: ~ I -\'~L~~. .~\\I ~ 0:~F ~ I \ -J ~ I ~ ~.~ \ \ I ~~~ n \ ~ I ~~ UO I ~ \ "I \ ~ ---~ \ \ \ I \" . \ I \ ' ~ I \ \\ _-------~/. r~/\ \-- " . - - - - _I \ -~<--- \ I ~ . "'" ; " i ~ . \ I . . . . . ( P I , I ( ( I ot I ~\ . ) I rJ' ~ I ~ ~ r i ~ I i ~ I~ I l\\ I ~ I ~ " I I . ~ . . . ~ ~ l ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ir. s: U' ~ 2- ~ ~- . . . I \" ~ . . . \J 1\ . . . ,-\ .,., C~..".~....'."".'"'....' i ",.;, , . }j , '''':~,,; . ., ~/ , '.' ~<;! '\"/ f" c . . . p ~ ;'l~..':, ' '~;.~~i5~~:~':i<>A. ~1l :t ~ <. ! ~t,.,.->,~-.::-;"..._.;>. ,"'. .:t: 1- . . . 07 -08-27 . 4601 Elmdale Road John Wilson, Applicant . . . . Planning 763-593-8095 I 763-593-8109 (fax) Date: To: August 22,2007 Golden Valley Board of Zoning Appeals Joe Hogeboom, Planning Intern 4601 Elmdale Road John Wilson, Applicant From: Subject: Mr. Wilson is the owner of the property located at 4601 Elmdale Road. He is proposing to construct a deck addition to this home. The proposed deck would encroach into the front yard setback of the property. Also, the existing home would have to be brought into conformance. The variance request is to bring Mr. Wilson's existing home into conformance as well as allow the construction of a deck. I have viewed this property and have attached photos of the site. As detailed in Mr. Wilson's Zoning Code Variance Application, the hardship with this property is that the home is located on a corner lot, which subjects it to two front yard setback area requirements. The home is located in an unusual location on the lot, thus making it encroach into setback areas. The proposed project requires variances from the following section of City Code: Section 11.21, Subd. 10(A)(1) Front Yard Setback Requirements. The City's Zoning Code states that front yard setbacks in the R-1 Zoning District shall be at least 35 feet from any front property line along a street right-of-way line. . The conformity of the existing home requires a variance request for 13.2 feet off the required 35 feet to a distance of 21.8 feet at its closest point to the front yard (north) property line. . In addition, a variance request for 2.5 feet off the required 35 feet to a distance of 32.5 feet at its closest point to the front yard (north) property line is needed for the construction of a deck. No prior variances from City Code were found for this property. . 3124 3125 3120 3125 . 3120 3124 3125 3125 3114 3115 3114 3115 3114 3114 3115 3100 3101 311)7 3100 3101 3100 3100 3101 \ -~',' TRITON DR ., \ 3039 \ 3026 3025 304lI f 3024 30211 3025 3025 \ \ 3016 3011 3036 3016 3017 4520 4500 \ 3000 4600 3024 I -" ~ I 3000 3001 . wV' ., EUllDAt.E II:D ~ ~ , " I I. //. 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Detailed description of building(s), addition(s), and alteration(s) involved in this petition. 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. ,-8c...,P .Prc~ ~ (J;>~/~ l'Cff~/) r LShC k' ~ /J0v.f~ . y , Wed' n.. '7 2'"~""- . 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. .#0 '-' J "-j_ 4.-<~ >" /S"~r/ T -h. ~~ , ..- ~ t..v r 17 po... 9' p' /'//rc ~ 5. To the best of my knowledge the statements found in this application are true and correct. I also understand that unless construction ofthe action applicable to this variance request, if granted, is not taken within one year, the var"ince expires. .0" ' \A.J ~ . By signing this form, you are only verifying that you have been told about the project, not that you necessarily 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 tatements regarding the project. Print Name ).,"f(/~ Gd t/C-// Comment zeL~ Address iJJiL/t.( 1V/)bU!- A(/[" P. Signature Print Name I I ~(-;ti u kJ b~ <; Comment Signature j~ ~ C .J, J1 Print Name c:> .. ~~l \ ~E.c\.i E Ie..., Address 2.9~S l4~Jcr )c\y{"~ l'I '-:0., Comment '1l _' v:'./ I') /i/M,~1t/u:iCi/ ~', l~V;l~L/l./ ... v I \ Address 1- ~"'\" .~ t,.,,: c-~ \...~ Signature n ' ,,- \, \l __ ,''- ',. 1\, _ ..-- fA rint Name ,,__ tt. \ ~ ,~..J.,,== .....,.~ ~ .-t \, .:;:: v,- Comment Signature Address \\0 '"6 '- ~ l\L.s;;:. Print Name Comment rint Name c5?D~ "" L OILA-N ') .'j5 uJ h,C) Kf ~~~ {i\l\~t>rL- Address';;'" , '" -. ._~,....,.~ -~. Comment ddress ~~ e ",^^ ~ ~~ Signature rint N-:-J:: ~3~ ~ 4<r 1vt4P~ Comm t P:J~ Address . \, LAND PARCEL DESCRIPTION Lot 1, Block 12, NOBLE GROVE, according to the recorded plat thereof, Hennepin County~ncesota- - - - - - ----- All easements affecting or benefiting above land parcel are not shown on drawing, nor were such reviewed or observed upon land parcel, except those noted or shown as such in drawing. Street address for above land parcel provided by customer. Parcel description is 1itrn ~ Tax Assessor information for such address as PID 01-029-24-42-0094. Desaiption reviewed with County Surveyor's half-section map infamation. This survey was made acoording to above land parcel desaiption. If customer or property agent has knowledge of different land parcel desaiption, the analyses, conclusions or recommendations with respect to this plan, specification or report are not valid. However, if Surveyor is provided opportunity to review any difference, such analyses, conclusions or recommendations with ~. to lhis plan, specification or report can be modified and veri6ed in writing. If any change in nature, design or location of boundaries or improvements are planned, the analyses, condusions or recommendations with respect to this plan, specification or report are not valid. However, if Surveyor is provided opportunity to review any change, such analyses, condusions or recommendations with respect to this plan, specitication or report can be modified and vef'!!ied in writing. _ _ - - - .... _ - ..or-- - - ---- 1 IN \~ I~ ~ I Found morker pinched pipe 54.9ft J-and SUrvey- - - - - - "1\ --.. boundary, site ,Cond}tion, pfan deck \ . .<1 .. .. ...4 4.. . 1 ~60J ElmdaleRoad, GoldenValley,MN 4. 1<1 4 ELMC}ALt4.ROAD4 .~\I . . 4 . <1.. CUR8 .\<.:.\ 1 ~ ..4.. .... r. : \ 1 , E d Ie Rood :- 1 South line 1m 0 ~. '35" IW 92.2Qf! Chord=S 8 ~ R=791.2ft L=92.25ft \ 1 I~ I~ I~ L\ . 4 <J ~ <J L\ ~ <1 4 <l 1=20tt tOq}' ----~. ~\ . -I \ II \N IQ ~ ~ '" 4 A . ..:3.' " <1 4. <1 .4 4. .<1 \-- . .., .4:, ..: 14.'-'" "" ..,. :4" 6.8 ------------- _ _ _34.6ft_ _ - Ixl>< &t h 9;-"?' c:;"?' '/,0 v ~ GENERAL NOTES ~ o ~ . ...- SurveylrontandmarlcFound1n~-C---- All line directions are on an assumed bearing system meas is a direct or indirect survey measurement plat is a value shown on the County Surveyor's half-section map AREAS,HARDCOVER land parcel 12800 S.F. existing structures (house, garage) 1185 S.F. existing pavement(driveway, walkway) 906 S.F. planned deck 344 S.F. existing hardcover (structures. paved) 2691 S.F. 21.0% planned hardcover (structure plan, paved) 3035 S.F. 23.1% assumed hardcover maximum 3200 S.F. 25.0% Found marker capped pipe . State Engineering & Surveying Inc 8330 Old Cedar Ave Bloomington, Minnesota 55425 952-854-9002 Found morker copped pipe #24992 I (.') ~I U. z. t:1 ~ <0 <<! CO " ~~ ~ v, f-- o ---J 7.3ft 3: I I~ I~ ,.... :: V ~---- 0') .... b o z _65.7ft I I~ I~ iN I J LOT I I - - -34.9ft- - - J I I I I I I I I N 89'50'16" W 2 ... col ,,;/ .... 153.95ft 0:= I~ ..... " -K/- O:=/LLJ <0 iii ~ II) " /.(;\1 - 0) ..". r... ~~ -=::::" - - ~ ,- Found marker open pipe SURVEYOR'S CERTIFICATION I hereby certify that this plan, specification, or report was prepared by me or under my direct supervision and that I am a duly Licensed Land Surveyor under the laws of the State of Minnesota. Name; James Michael Bndiii) ~ (/) o ~ o <0 . N (J1 :: JT1 -..J C".I ~ o - ~ SURVEY FOR John Wilson . L\ <.t 4601 Elmdale Road Golden Valley, MN 55422 763-639-8423 .~. . 4 <J 4 <J 4 ~ OJ ~ 0:: :J U 4. <J 4 4 <J LJ. <J 4W. > 4<C~ ~ 4 <J 4 ~. G) ~ ~<f <12 4 <ll <J .~ 4 <J .. ~. d4N ~ <J <J L\ Date: License # 23266 Oft 20ft 40ft 60ft ~IIII I - ""'""-