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Board of Zoning Appeals
Regular Meeting
Tuesday, May 25, 2004
7pm
7800 Golden Valley Road
Council Chambers
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Approval of Minutes - April 27, 2004
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The Petitions are:
1840 Major Drive, 55422 (04-05-12)
William & Kathleen Wilson, Applicants
Request: Waiver from Section 11.21, Subd. 10 (A)(1), Front Yard Setbacks
. 3 ft. off the required 35 ft. to a distance of 32 ft. at its closest point
to the front yard property line along Major Drive.
Purpose: To allow for the construction of an enclosed entry addition.
2500 Mendelssohn Avenue (04-05-13)
Stephen Saunders, Applicant
Request: Waiver from Section 11.30, Subd. 7 (A), Front Yard Setbacks
. 30 ft. off the required 35 ft. to a distance of 5 ft. at its closest
point to the west side property line along TH 169.
Purpose: To allow for the resurfacing of the existing parking lot,
constructing curb and gutter and correcting existing drainage
problem.
Request: Waiver from Section 11.30, Subd. 7 (A), Front Yard Setbacks
. 15 ft. off the required 35 ft. to a distance of 20 ft. at its closest
point to the front property line along Mendelssohn Avenue
Purpose:
To allow for the resurfacing of the existing parking lot,
constructing curb and gutter and correcting existing drainage
problem.
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2125 Aquila Avenue North, 55427 (04-05-14)
Sue & Ron LundQuist. Applicants
Request: Waiver from Section 11.21, Subd. 11 (A)(1), Accessory
Structures
. 1 ft. off the required 10ft. to a distance of 9 ft. at its closest point
to the existing swimming pool.
Purpose: To allow for the construction of an addition to the rear of the house.
III. Other Business
IV. Adjournment
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Minutes of a Regular Meeting of the
Golden Valley Board of Zoning Appeals
April 27, 2004
A regular meeting of the Golden Valley Board of Zoning Appeals was held on Tuesday,
April 27, 2004 in the Council Chambers, 7800 Golden Valley Road, Golden Valley,
Minnesota. Chair Sell called the meeting to order at 7 pm.
Those present were Chair Sell, members Cera, McCarty, Hughes and
Commission Representative Keysser. Also present were Planning In
Recording Secretary Lisa Wittman.
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I. Approval of Minutes - March 23, 2004
MOVED by Keysser, seconded by Hughes and motio
the March 23, 2004 minutes as submitted.
II. The Petitions are:
Request:
Subd. 10 (A)(1), Front Yard Setbacks
ired 35 ft. to a distance of 22 ft. at its closest
ard setback along Sunset Ridge.
Purpose:
e construction of a 2-stall garage addition.
s proposing to build a new 22-foot wide garage addition
ed that the applicant intends to use the existing garage for a
storage area and build a new garage. He added that the
slope in the rear of the property.
survey and asked Fulton to point out the existing garage area.
Brent S plica nt, explained that he would like to bring the existing garage forward
20 feet and use the back of the existing garage for storage and a workshop.
Hughes asked the applicant what is located behind the garage. Strege said there is a
three-season porch behind the garage that drops down approximately eight feet behind
the garage. He added that the edge of the proposed new garage would be almost 40 feet
to the street.
Cera stated that the new garage addition would almost be even with the edgeof the
house to the north. Strege stated that the neighbor to the north has said he would rather
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April 27, 2004
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have this proposed garage addition located where he is proposing it rather than the
fence, bushes and trees used to be located in that area. He added that as a hobby he
does upholstery aDd that the existing garage would be a perfect workshop because it is
heated.. McCarty aSked the applicant if he currently uses his existing garage space for a
home occupation. Strege said no and explained that he does re-upholstering in his
garage as a hobby.
Cera asked the applicant what he considers to be the hardship in regards to this lot.
Strege said the property drops too severely in the back and that the si close to
the property line. He asked the applicant if he would consider using 0 h xisting
garage space as a part of the proposed garage addition so he wo n ve to I ude
into the front setback so much. Strege explained that the curre arage a e brick
column in the front and that he was trying to avoid having to a ut in a
new header.
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something with the applicant that would make t . gara
rom the front
gested negotiating
ore palatable.
Cera suggested moving the proposed gar
yard setback which would require the a
use seven feet of the existing garage f
street is something they could con
closest point to the front
feet off of his request and
added that the curve of the
Keysser asked if the depth of t
feet and the width is 24 fe
is 24 feet. Strege stated the depth is 22
Hughes asked the applica '
understanding that. an
ough he house six months ago with the
xpand the garage. Strege said no.
rve in the front, the proposed garage addition would
nts. Sell stated that the nearest point of the existing. house to
eady 28.5 feet and that allowing the garage addition to go 22
ck too close. He suggested the applicant move the proposed
.nside space of the existing garage in order to gain more setback area
he would rather see the new garage be 22 feet deep rather than the
on the plan. He Clarified to the applicant that the Board was suggesting
request be changed to 8 feet off of the required 35 feet to a distance of
losest point to the front yard property line.
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Cera asked the applicant if he had considered using the existing three-season porch
located behind the existing garage as workshop space. Strege said he would like the
existing three season porch to be a family room, but that he wants to raise it up to be
even with the kitchen.
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Keysser said he thinks what the Board negotiated with the applicant is a sound
compromise. Sell said he would like it noted in the minutes that the applicant was
amenable to negotiating with the Board.
MOVED by Cera, seconded by Keysser and motion carried unanimously to approve a
variance request for 8 feet off of the required 35 feet to a distance of 27 feet at its closest
point to the front yard property line along Sunset Ridge due to the steep hill in the back
yard and the fact that if the front yard wasn't on a curve if would meet the front yard
setback requirements.
III. Other Business
Cera stated that he attended the April 7, 2004 City Council
request appeal for a 3rd garage stall was heard. He said th
BZA's decision and voted against the 3rd garage stall. He sai
needs to make it clearer to applicants in the future tha'l
garages, rather 3rd. stalls that go into the setback ....
Election of Officers - Sell asked Fulton to tak
nominated new officers.
MOVED. by Keysser, seconded by Hu
Cera as Chair, Cera accepted the
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Board
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IV. Adjournment
The meeting was adjour
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1840 Major Drive
. William & Kathleen Wilson
04-05-12
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Planning
763-593-8095/763-593-8109 (fax)
Date:
May 21,2004
To:
Board of Zoning Appeals
From:
Adam W. Fulton, Planning Intern
Subject:
1840 Major Driye, .55422 (04-05-12)
William and Kathleen Wilson, Applicants
'vVilliam and KathleenWilsoqoWn the house and property at 1840 MajorDtive.Theyare
requesting one variance from. Section .11..21, the Single Family Zoning District of the Zoning
Code. The applicant propo~es to construct an enclosed entry as an addition to the front of the
house. The survey indicates that the. existing home is 35.6 ft. from the front property lineat .its
closest point. The proposed.ad9ition will extend 3 ft. into the front yard setback to adistance of
32 ft. at its closest point. The. requested. variance will allow for the construction of the addition.
The homeowners have provici~dirlformation from their contractor including an explanatory
letter, floor plans, and elevations. .
The project requires a varianc(3from the following.Section of City Code:
· Section 11.21, Subd.10 (A)(1). Front Yard Setbacks. City Code requires that al.1 front
yards have a 35 foot setback from any front property line along a street right-of-way line.
The variance request is 3 feet off the required 35 feet to a distance of 32 feet at its
closest point to the front yard property line.
A review of the City file indicates that the house was built in 1967. In 1992, a variance from
Section 11.65, Shoreland Management, was granted for the addition of a deck and porch at
the rear of the property. This variance request was made by the previous owners.
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April 30, 2004
Bill & Kathy Wilson
1840 Major Drive
Golden Valley MN 55422
STAIRWAY ALTERATION
We have evaluated the feasibility of changing the
leading to the lower level. from your main entry and
best to straighten the steps and have a landing at the
stair incursion into the entry isan extremely dangerous
corrected as soon as possible. I seriously doubt any inspector
design today. If we can move the entry door at least four feet to
will allow more gathering space for you and your guests. Any interior
the stairway would be structurally prohibitive.
We recommend at least a 10' wide x 4' deep addition with an exterior
Please see the attached sketches of the proposed project.
Dennis G. Chuba
Certified Remodeler
The Chuba Company
MN Lic. #1554
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City of Golden Valley
Board of Zoning Appeals (8ZA)
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:
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2. Applicant: OWiJt1t.VM H fj-k;14/(l(H) t. lJ.!/15t11l
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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.
We would like to extend the. front entrance and foyer of -our home out by five (5) feet.
This will eliminate a danger(}ussituation we presently have where the fIrst step leading
down to the lower levelis inunediately adjacent to the front door. Presentlythereis the
possibility that someone cansliP. down the fIrst step and possibly fall down all of the
stairs. Extending the front entrance and taking the curve out of the stairs will move the
entrance foyer away from the stairwell.
4. 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.
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Signature of Applicant
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If the applicant is not the owner of all property involved in this application, please name the
owner of this property:
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Print Name of owner
Signature of owner
Variance Application Submittal:
he 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.
v A brief statement of the reasons, necessity, or 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.
V You may submit detailed description of building(s), addition(s), and
this project. The site plans and drawings submitted with this application will
any variance that may be approved and cannot be changed before or after
is issued.
Signatures of Surrounding Property Owners
application fee, as follows: $50 - single family residential; $
Note. to the variance applicant:
. part of the variance application process, you will need to attemptto obtain the
surrounding property owners. This includes all properties abutting the applicant's
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
about your project (we encourage you to bring along a copy of your building plans)
sign the area, below. The signature is meant only to verify that you have told
project and gives them opportunity to comment.
If you have attempted to contact a property owner on two separate occasions and not
home, you may simply write something.to the effect "made two attempts, owner not
write their address. City staff will also send a written notice informing these property
time and place of the BZA meeting.
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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 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
~tements regarding the project. ..... ..
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2500 Mendelssohn Avenue.
Stephen Saunders
04-05-13
See Large Size Plans and/or Survey in
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Planning
763-593-8095 I 763-593-8109 (fax)
Date:
May 21,2004
To:
Board of Zoning Appeals
From:
AdamW. Fulton, Planning Intern
Subject:
2500 Mendels~.oh,.. ,4venue (04-05-13)
Mr. Stephen Saunders, Applicant
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Mr. Stephen Saunders owns the commercial property at 2500 Mende/ssohnAvenue. He.is
petitioning for two variances from Section 11.30 of the Zoning Code, affecting thE1South. and
West yard requirements. The applicant proposes to resurface the existing parking lot, including
the installation of curb, gutter, and storm water drainage systems. At the. time of application, it
was determined that the existing parking lot does not meet current zoning coderequirements.
The City requires adherence to c~rrentzoning requirements whenever a parking lot undergoes
reconstruction, without regard to zoning requirements in place during the parking Igt'sinitial
construction. The requested variances would allow the improvements to the existing parking lot
to go forward.
Mr. Saunders' representative,. Mr.i\('adimir Sivriver, has prepared a. site plan and a)ett~r
explaining the proposed improvements to the site.
The proposed improvements require variances from the following Sections of City Code:
· Section 11.30, Subd. 7(A), Yard Requirements. City Code requires that for all
commercial premises abutting a public street, a minimum of 35 feet from the right-of-
way shall be maintaineda.s a green landscaped front yard. The variance request is for
30 ft. off the required 35 ft. to a distance of 5 ft. at its closest point to the property's
Westerly property line along TH 169.
· Section 11.30, Subd. 7(A), Yard Requirements. City Code requires that for all
commercial premises abutting a public street, a minimum of 35 feet from the right-of-
way shall be maintained as a green landscaped front yard. The variance request is for
15 ft. off the required 35 ft. to a distance of 20 ft. at its closest point to the property's
. Southerly property line along Mendelssohn Avenue.
At the present time, the parking lot does not provide the number of parking spaces required by
the zoning code. The proposed improvements will bring the premises into compliance with the
parking requirements.
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The South entrance to the premises off of Mendelssohn Avenue currently encroaches
approximately 12.5 ft. into the Easterly neighboring property. The improvements will remove
this encroachment by shifting this entrance to the West.
Storm water drainage is currently a problem on this site. During storm events, significant
ponding occurs on the East side of the parking lot. The proposed drainage improvements will
eliminate ponding, increasing the site's safety for motorists and pedestrians.
The City's file on this address indicates that the building was constructed in 1961 and that no
substantial improvements have been made to the building or grounds since that time. In 1981
the parcel was subdivided into 3 parcels. At this time the previous owner was granted a
variance for parking with an explanation that a hardship arose due to the taking of a large
portion of the parcel for an off-ramp to Medicine Lake Road from TH 169. The minutes from
the 1981 hearing, a memo explaining the taking, and a map of the property prior tothetaking
are enclosed. .
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TOTAL DISTURBED AREA: 0.475 ACRES
JOB NAME: DRAWN BY: VS CHECKED BY: VS
WEST VIEW LIQUOR SCALE: 1 INCH 60 FEET
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2500 MENDELSSOHN DATE: 5.18/04
JOB NUMBER 200401 SHEET 1
PRELIM. SITE PLAN ~
DESCRIPTION: (2ND VARIANT)
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To: Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA)
City of Golden Valley
7800 Golden Valley Road
Golden Valley, MN 55427
Re: 2500 Mendelssohn Ave N,
Dear members of BZA:
We are planning to reconstruct existing parking lot for the above reference property.
The project involves in complete resurfacing of existing parking lot, constructing curb and
gutter around perimeter of the parking lot and fixing an existing drainage problem.
We tried our best effort to maintain the necessary setbacks according to the Zoning ordinance
for the city of Golden Valley.
We are asking you to grantus the following variance that meets requirements of our projects:
1. Five (5) feet setback from the west property line and three and a half (3.5) feet
set back from the east property line to the face of the proposed curb.
2. Variable set back diStance from 5 to 63 feet of the front property.
3. Install a visible sign in one of the proposed islallds.
We believe that the followingreaSons will provide grounds for granting the variances:
1. We are not expanding existing parking lot, but in contrary are reducing its size.
2. Maintaining city Zoning Code for the 20 feet set back of the side property lines,
access to the building will be completely eliminated from the north and south
driveways. 35 feet front set back line is encroaching to exiSting building. .
3. We are intending to do landscaping at proposed island areas that substantially
improve the character of surrounding neibourhood.
4. The proposed parking lot will have the positive affect for the city of Golden
Valley.
Thank you for your time and consideration.
Sincerely,t' ~ '
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Vladimir Sivriver, PE, RLS
4654 Cedar Lake Rd. suite 5
St. Loius Park, MN 55416
Stephen Saunders, Owner
Stephen Saunders
West View Liquor
2500 Mendelssohn Ave N,
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FAX NO.
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To; The City of Golden Valley
Fr: Stephen G. Saunders
President
Lena Enterprises t.L.C
2500 Mendelson Road'
Golden Valley, .MN
Re: Shared Parking Lot :tOt- Winners Gas Station! Mainstreet Property Management L.L.C
And Westview LiquorsJLena Enterprises L.L.C
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To Whom It ~y Concern:
This memo was'drawn up to clarity and demonstrate the cooperation between Westview
Liquors and Wmners Gas Station! Mainstreet Property Management L.t.C. The Paddrig
lot is being renovated to better serve cUstomers of both entities. The Parking Lot provideS
a throughway for customers between Medicine Lake Road and Mendelson Road.
Stephen G. Saunders
President
Lena Enterprises L.L.C
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Board of Zoning Appeals
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October 13, 1981
Mrs. Clem were present. They had obtained signatures of approval again from
adjac t properties and notices had again been mailed. This item ha een deferred
from th revious month to allow Mr. and Mrs. Clem to review and Just their
previous p posal which required an 18 foot setback waiver fro uluth Street
which is pIa ed but not developed at this point. The previ s proposal was a
dome home whic because of the required diameter could no e adjusted to a
further setback. As noted in the previous meeting, th setback now proposed is
consistent with man others previously granted in th area.
The proposed dwelling i now of conventional
adjusted to meet the setb now requested.
Home) and was
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1980.
granted for a
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noted the lettei previously receiv d
recent approvals and extensions becaus
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and variable interest
M i k Se 11 moved to approve an extens i on of the wa i ver t
October 13, 1982. Motion seconded by William Forster
810-51 (Ma 19) Commercial
500 North County Road 1
Robert L. Halseth (Westview Liquor)
The Petition is for waiver of Section
5.05
for 25 feet off the required 35 feet of green
area from the service road adjacent to Hennepin
County #18 to the proposed parking lot.
(This property is presently being subdivided and
to file the plat with the existing building in
non-conformance requires approval by the Board
of Zoning Appeals.)
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Board of Zoning Appeals
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October 13, 1981
The Board noted the memo of Mike Miller, Planning & Redevelopment Coordinator,
dated October 2, 1981. This memo described that this is an existing parcel of
land with a structure on it that is proposed for platting. It was noted in this
memo that neither the Planning Commission nor the City Council can rightfully
approve a plat that would create a non-conforming use under the provisions of
City Ordinance.
Since the proponent is in a position whereby he cannot practically correct the
setback deficiency created by Hennepin County, he has little alternative but
to appeal to the BZA for reI ief. The BZA can grant such reI ief contingent upon
approval of the plat by the Planning Commission and City Council. .
Mr. Halseth was present and explained his reasons for platting the property and
he further described his business operations and parking requirements as they
now ex i st.
Mike Sell moved to approve the waivers as requested and required to platthe
property and in doing so, noted the memo from the Planner as previouslydescribed.
Second by Glen Christiansen and upon vote carried. . ..
There being no further business to come before the
and carried to adjourn at 8:45 P.M.
Art Flannagan, Chairman
9. The Highway Department took a portion of Robert Halseth's property~ after
his building was constructed~ for the construction of the off ramp onto
Medicine Lake Road. In order to make the proposed lots of a useable size
we must hold the parking as close to the County Road as possible. Earlier
in this petition I stated that this improvement is not planned in the fore-
seeable future. The city ordinanc6 require a total of 52 stalls for this
building and as per RobertHalseth~ at peak times for this business~ the
maximum number of cars in the parking lot at anyone time is approximately
12 cars. He stated that the peak times are Christmas-and New Years. So
thus this improvement is not likely to be completed for some time.
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City of Golden Valley
Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA)
Zoning Code Variance Application
For Office Use Only:
Application No.
Date Received 6 ~1
BZA Meeting Date S"-;Z$
Amount Received It' ~O
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1. Street address of property involved in this application:
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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.
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is not taken within one year, the variance expires.
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owner of this property:
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Variance Application Submittal:
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he 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.
V A current or usable survey of the property must be attached. See the handout on survey
requirements.
~ A brief statement of the reasons, necessity, or 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.
1 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: $50 - single family residential;
Signatures.. of Surrounding Property Owners
Note, to the variance applicant:
. part of the variance application process, you will need to attempt to obtain the signatures of all
"'!!!Jrrounding 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 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
statements regarding the project.
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Comment
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Variance Application Submittal:
he 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.
- A brief statement of the reasons, necessity, or 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.
J You may submit detailed description ofbuilding(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 byildi,ng permit
~~su~d. .
Variance application fee, as follows: $50 - single family residential;
Signatures of Surrounding Property Owners
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 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
statements regarding the project.
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2125 Aquila Ave. N.
. Sue & Ron Lundquist
04-05-14
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Planning
763-593-8095 I 763-593-8109 (fax)
Date:
May 21, 2004
To:
Board of Zoning Appeals
From:
Adam W. Fulton, Planning Intern
Subject:
2125 Aquila Avenue North, 55427 (04-05-14)
Sue and Ron Lundquist, Applicants
Ronand Sue Lundquist own the house and property at 2125 Aquila Avenue North. They are
requesting one variance from Section 11.21 of the zoning code in order to build an addition to
within 9 ft. of their existing swimming pool. The proposed addition will be on the southwest
corner of their house and will add an additional 294 square feet to the existing structure. The
swimming pool meets the setback requirements from the existing structure. A letter from the
homeowners is attached.
The project.requires a variance from the following section of City Code:
· Section 11.21, Subd.11 (A){1) & (G) Location and Setback Requirements -
Swimming Pools. City Code first calls for swimming pools to meet the same setback
requirements as accessory structures. Accessory structures must have at least 10ft. of
separation at their nearest point to the principal structure. Additions may be made only
when the 10ft. of separation can be maintained. The variance request is for 1 ft. off the
10 ft. to a distance of 9 ft. at its nearest point to the primary structure.
A review of the City's property file indicates that the house was built in 1962 with the addition
of a swimming pool in 1968. No other additions have been made since this time.
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CERTIFICATE OF SURVEY
FOR: Ron & Susan Lundquist
2125 Aquila Ave.
Golden Valley, MN
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Lot 7, Block 1, BRENTWOOD PARK.
Scale: 1" = 30'
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Bearings are assumed
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Herb F. Lemire RLS
Minnesota Reg. No. 13349
4416 Abbott Ave. N
Robbinsdale, MN 55422
Phone: 763.537.0497
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Benchmark: TNH, SE, Aquila Ave. @ Zealand Ave..
N.G.V.D. 1929 adjusted elevation::=.918.75 feet.
I hereby certify that this survey was prepared by me or under
my direct supervision, and that I am a duly Registered Land
Surveyor under the laws of the State of Minnesota.
Surveyed by me this 18th day of May, 2004. . .
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Our house at 2125Aquila Avenue North is a center~hall colonia12-story.
Plans were drawn by an architect adding on to our kitchen/family room area,
and extending 12 feet out from the current north kitchen wall. The purpose
of the addition was to increase storage, improve and update our galley
kitchen, and to repair some problems with the west wall on the back of the
home and south of the pool area. The last three (3) feet of the addition come
within 10 feet of the south edge of the in~ground swimming pool, which has
been a part of the property for over 40 years. The pool is a gunite pool with
13-inch thick walls. It was completely refurbished in 2003, all plumbing
was redone, and no plumbing exists between the southern edge of the pool
and the proposed addition
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The architect drew up the plans, visiting City Hall several times, but never
took the restriction on new construction next to a swimming pool into
consideration during his work. He also didn't do a drawing showing the
pool in relationship to the new construction. We visited City Hall,
described our plans, and were told to find our setbacks for inspection. The
clerk thought we might not need a survey. We didn't learn of this restriction
until a city inspector came out to verify our setbacks just prior to our builder
filing a permit. To this date, we have been billed for plans which we may
now able to use.
Ron & Sue Lundquist
2125 AquilaAve NO
GoldenValley,MN 55427
(763) 591-9471
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City of Golden Valley
Board of Zoning Appeals (8ZA)
Zoning Code Variance Application
For Office Use Only:
Application No.
Date Received
8ZA Meeting Date
Amount Received
1. Street address of property involved in this application:
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, Detailed descriptionof building(s), addition(s), and alteralion(s) involved in this petition. The site
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Variance Application Submittal:
he following information must be submitted by the application deadline to make a complete
application. If an application is incomplete, it will not be accepted:
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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.
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A brief statement of the reasons, necessity, or 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 issu~d.
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Variance application fee, as follows: $50- single family residential; $150 - other
Signatures of Surrounding Property Owners
Notetothe variance applicant:
. part of the variance application process, you will need to attempt to obtain the signatures orall
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 obtai.nthese signatures, you will need to personally visit each of these property owners, tell them
about yourproject (we encourage you to bring along a copy of your building plans) and have thlam
sign the area, below. The signature is meant only to verify that you have told them about your
projectandgives 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 hom~"~.~d thel1
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 meeUng. 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
,ements regarding the project.
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