11-23-04 BZA Agenda
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Board of Zoning Appeals
Regular Meeting
Tuesday, November 23, 2004
7pm
7800 Golden Valley Road
Council Chambers
I.
Approval of Minutes - October 26, 2004
II.
The Petitions are:
1865 Hampshire Lane, 55427 (04-11-27)
Land Imaaes, Inc., Applicant - Donald & Julie Harris, Homeowners
Request: Waiver from Section 11.21, Subd. 1 0(A)(1) Front Yard Setbacks
. 14.9 ft. off the required 35 ft. to a distance of 20.1 ft. at its closest
point to the front property line along Louisiana Avenue North for
the existing house and for a second story addition.
Purpose:
To allow for the construction of an addition to the home.
Request:
Waiver from Section 11.21, Subd. 10(A)(3)(a) Side Yard Setbacks
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. 1.2 ft. off the required 12.5 ft. to a distance of 11.3 ft. at its closest
point to the side yard property line for the existing house and
second story addition
Purpose:
To allow for the construction of an addition to the home.
Req uest:
Waiver from Section 11.21, Subd. 10(A)(3)(a) Side Yard Setbacks
. 8.6 ft. off the required 12.5 ft. to a distance of 3.9 ft. at its closest
point to the side yard property line.
Purpose: To bring the existing deck into conformance with setback
requirements.
300 Louisiana Avenue North, 55427 (04-11-28)
Riva & Craig Kupritz, Applicants
Request: Waiver from Section 11.21, Subd. 10 (A)(3)(a), Side Yard
Setbacks
. 10ft. off the required 15 ft. to a distance of 5 ft. at its closest point
e to the side (north) yard property line.
Purpose: To allow for the construction of a garage addition.
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621 Turnpike Road, 55416 (04-11-29)
Mark Szainer, Applicant
Request: Waiver from Section 11.21, Subd. 10(8), Height Limitations
. 1/2 story more than the allowed 2 1/2 stories for a total of 3
stories.
Purpose: To allow for the construction of an addition above the existing
garage.
Request: Waiver from Section 11.21, Subd. 10 (A)(1), Front Yard Setbacks
. 4.3 ft. off the required 35 ft. to a distance of 30.7 ft. at its closest
point to the front yard property line along Turnpike Road.
Purpose: To allow for the construction of an addition above the existing
garage.
Request: Waiver from Section 11.21, Subd. 10 (A)(3)(a), Side Yard
Setbacks
. 2.9 ft. off the required 15 ft. to a distance of 12.1 ft. at its closest
e point to the side (east) yard property line.
Purpose: To allow for the construction of a garage addition.
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 side (north) yard property line.
Purpose:
To bring the existing swimming pool into conformance with
accessory structure requirements.
5940 St. Croix Avenue (04-11-30)
Patrick & Kim Kane, Applicant
Request: Waiver from Section 11.72, Subd. 3(A)(1), Height Limitations
. 2 ft. higher than the 4 ft. maximum height limit for a 6 ft. high
fence in the front yard.
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Purpose:
To allow for the construction of a 6 ft. high fence for a length of
40 ft. in the front yard.
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III.
Other Business
A. Discuss changes to the Variance Application Form (Dave Cera)
B. Discuss rescheduling the December 28, 2004 BZA Meeting.
IV. Adjournment
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Minutes of a Regular Meeting of the
Golden Valley Board of Zoning Appeals
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October 26, 2004
A regular meeting of the Golden Valley Board of Zoning Appeals was held on Tuesday,
October 26,2004 in the Council Chambers, 7800 Golden Valley Road, Golden Valley,
Minnesota. Chair Cera called the meeting to order at 7 pm.
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Those present were Chair Cera, members Duff, McCarty and Sell and P
Commission Representative Waldhauser. Also present were Director
Development Mark Grimes and Recording Secretary Lisa Wittman,
I. Approval of Minutes - September 28, 2004
MOVED by Sell, seconded by Duff and motion carried unani
September 28, 2004 minutes as submitted.
II. The Petitions are:
Request:
a. 11 (E) Accessory Structures
an th allowed 1,000 sq. ft. for a total of 1,130
essory structure space.
Purpose:
e construction of a detached 2 stall garage in the back
and pointed out the location of the property. He
t has an existing three stall garage and would like to construct
in his back yard. He said that the applicant did receive a
stall garage, but was told at one of his inspections that he
for a variance in order to go forward because he was building more
t;'600 square feet of accessory structure space.
Waldha ed if this was normally something that would have been checked sooner
in the inspections process. Grimes said that the inspectors don't always know the exact
dimensions of existing accessory structures but they do inform people of the 1,000
square foot limit.
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Douglas Day, Applicant, stated that he came to the City approximately 3 % weeks ago to
get a building permit to allow for a detached two car garage. An inspector did ask him the
size of his current garage but he did not have the exact measurement when he came in.
However, he thought the garage was about 600 square feet in area. He explained that he
has a problem with his three stall garage because his office and foyer ex~end into the
garage footprint so it isn't actually a full size three stall garage. He said that the inspector
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October 26, 2004
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. told him that it sounded like there wouldn't be a problem with the proposal exceeding the
1,000 square foot limit.
Cera asked the applicant if there is a hardship specifically with the property itself. Day
said it is a unique Jot and that the owners prior to him needed to get a variance for the
deck.
Cera asked the applicant how he would access the proposed garage. Day said that there
is a double gate and that he would just go over the grass and would no install
another driveway.
Sell referred to the r
thinks it is in th
other things insi
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he is pro
Cera referred to the survey and asked if a tree would need to b
d no.
Cera asked the applicant if he had considered pushing the D~~,
out in order to get more storage space instead of addi~.~ anot~fr g
because of the roof lines and the need to hire an engi '>.. . \~*, Id b
expensive and difficult to add on to the existing ga
Waldhauser asked the applicant if he could ma
Cera noted that the proposed garage dim .
the smallest a two car garage could go.
go beyond the 1,000 square foot limit.
ed two stall garage smaller.
by 20 feet which is about
was no malicious intent to
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Duff asked if the location of the
purchased the house. Day said
property is the same as when he
McCarty asked if footing
just the forms are in plac
n poured for the proposed garage. Day said
in the R-1 section of the zoning code and said that he
." anguage to try to get people to put their boats and
ge."'He said rightly or wrongly, someone in the Inspections
ant a building permit. He said that people have to look hard to
o see this proposed garage and he has no problem with where
ough what Sell said is compelling, he is having a hard time finding the
and that there is not a problem caused by the shape of the lot.
McCarty said he agrees with Duff and also does not see a hardship. He asked about the
City's liability in issuing a permittor this garage in the first place. Grimes said that the
applicant told the Inspections Department that he thought his existing garage was
approximately 600 square feet and they took him for his word and then when it was
actually measured and inspected they realized there would be more than 1,000 square
feet of accessory structures on this lot and a variance would be required.
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October 26, 2004
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. Waldhauser asked what the City's concern is regarding the limit on accessory structure
space. Grimes explained that the City doesn't feel that having over 1,000 square feet is
necessary and that in some cases garages can become bigger than the home. He said
that in the past large garages haven't always been used for storage space, but have
been used for businesses and other types of uses. He added that the City Council
specifically added language to the code regarding the 1,000 square foot limit for
accessory structures.
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Cera said this would be the perfect case for the City Council to addres
limitation on accessory building space and the desirability to screen
MOVED by Sell to approve the applicant's request for 130 sq.
1,000 sq. ft. for a total of 1,130 total sq. ft. of accessory stru t
due to the lack of a second.
MOVED by Waldhauser, seconded by McCarty and mo'
request for 130 sq. ft. more than the allowed 1,00
accessory structure space due to the lack of a h
to deny the
I of 1,130 total sq. ft. of
Day said he doesn't understand why the B
neighbor signed the application in favor
is request when every
Duff referred to the state statutes
'anguage regarding hardships.
Grimes explained the appeal r
III.
A.
. - Request for a second one year extension for
nted in October of 2002.
that the state of affairs may have changed since the time
ranted.
:~.proving the extension for one more year but after that the applicant
-apply.
MOVED by II, seconded by Waldhauser and motion carried unanimously to approve
a one year extension for the variances granted to 1601 Gettysburg Avenue North in
October of 2002.
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IV. Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 7:50 pm.
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04-11-27
1865 Hampshire Lane
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Land Images, Inc., Applicant
Donald & Julie Harris, Homeowners
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Planning
763-593-8095 I 763-593-8109 (fax)
Date:
November 19,2004
To:
Golden Valley Board of Zoning Appeals
From:
Adam W. Fulton, Planning Intern
Subject:
1865 Hampshire Lane, 55427 (04-11-27)
Land Images, Inc., Applicant - Donald & Julie Harris, Homeowners
Donald and Julie Harris own the property and house at 1865 Hampshire Lane. They have
contracted the services of Land Images, Inc., who will be responsible for the design and
construction of the proposed improvements to their house. The applicant is requesting three
variances from Section 11.21 of the City Code. The applicant is proposing the construction of
an addition to the second story of the home, a porch, and an addition to the existing garage.
The applicant has provided numerous drawings of the proposed construction, including
building floor plans and elevations. All requested variances will serve the purpose of bringing
the existing structures into compliance with the Zoning Code. No variances are requested that
exceed the home's existing footprint.
The homeowners received two variances for an addition to their home in September of 2003.
These variances have now expired without the completion of any work on the home. No
application was made for any building permits in the past year. At the time of application for the
variances, the homeowners intended to remove the existing deck. At the present time, a
variance is requested to bring the existing deck into compliance. The addition of the deck is the
only addition to the variance application as compared to the application made in September of
2003. The requested variances from the side yard setback are different than would have been
requested in September of 2003. At that time, the revisions to the Zoning Code had not yet
been completed. Since those revisions, the Zoning Code now allows a lesser side yard
setback for lots with a width of less than 1 00 feet, changing the distance requested in the
variance. The distance of the requested variance from the front yard setback along Louisiana
Avenue remains the same.
The City had an existing survey on file, so none was required. The applicants have
emphasized two hardships commonly recognized by the Board: first, the current structure is
cited in an unusual location on the lot, perhaps due to different setback requirements at the
time it was built. Second, the lot in question is a corner lot, with frontages on Hampshire Lane
and Louisiana Avenue. After a preliminary review by staff of the proposed plans, the applicant
was willing to make changes to the construction plans to eliminate the need for an additional
variance. The preliminary plans showed the garage addition extending within 30 feet of the
property line along Hampshire Lane. As presented, the plans are now outside of the required
35 foot setback from Hampshire Lane.
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, The project requires variances from the following Section of City Code:
. Section 11.21, Subd. 10 (A)(1), Front Yard Setbacks. City Code states that the
required minimum front yard setback shall be 35 feet from any front yard property line
along a street right-of-way. The requested variance is for 14.9 feet off the required 35
feet to a distance of 20.1 feet at its closest point to the front yard setback along
Louisiana Avenue North for the existing house and for a second story addition.
. Section 11.21, Subd. 10(A)(3)(a), Side Yard Setbacks. City Code states that for all
properties with a width between 65 and 100 feet, the side yard setback shall be 12.5
feet. The width of this property is 95 feet. The requested variance is for 1 .2 feet off the
required 12.5 feet to a distance of 11.3 feet at its closest point to the eastern side yard
property line for the existing house and second story addition.
. Section 11.21, Subd. 10(A)(3)(a), Side Yard Setbacks. City Code states that for all
properties with a width between 65 and 100 feet, the side yard setback shall be 12.5
feet. The width of this property is 95 feet. The requested variance is for 8.6 feet off the
required 12.5 feet to a distance of 3.9 feet at its closest point to the eastern side yard
property line for the existing deck. This variance will bring the existing deck into
compliance with setback requirements.
A review of the City's address file indicates that the house was built in 1955. No additions to
the house have been made since that time with the exception of the deck that was built
without a building permit or variance.
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Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA)
Zoning Code Va'riance Application
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Variance Application Submittal:
The following infonnation must be submitted by the application deadline to make a complete
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Completed application form, including signatures of surroundi~ property owners.
A current or usable survey of the property must be attached. See the handout on survey
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of this variance (see Frequently Asked Questions for an explanation of a "hardshipll). Attach
letter, photographs, or other evidence, if appropriate.
You may submit detailed description of building(s), addition(s), and alteration(s) involved in
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Note to the variance applicant:
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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 comrnent .'
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 tl?en
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:
is 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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3. VERIFY ALL EXISTING SITE CONDITIONS PRIOR TO CONSTRUCTION AND REPORT ANY DISCREPANCIES TO LANDIMAGES
4. ALL SUBCONTRACTORS TO FOLLOW ALL STATE AND LOCAL BUILDING CODES.
S. ALL PRODUCT SUPPUERS AND SUBCDNTRACTORS TO PROVIDE SAMPLES, SHOP DRAWINGS, ETC. FOR APPROVAL PRIOR TO CONSTRUCTION.
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12. PLUMBING CONTRACTOR TO VERIFY FIXTURES AND PROVIDE SHOP DRAWINGS FOR APPROVAL PRIOR TO CONSTRUCTION.
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November 19, 2004
To:
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From:
Adam W. Fulton, Planning Intern
Subject:
Planning
7 3-593-8095/ 763-593~81 09 (fax)
300 Louisiana Avenue North, 55427 (04 11-28)
Riva & Craig Kupritz, Applicants
Riva and Craig Kupritz own the house and property at 3 0 Louisiana Avenue North. The
applicants are requesting a variance from Section 11.21, Subd~ 10 (A)(3)(a), in order to
construct an addition to their existing three car garage. he applicants intend to add a 19 foot
by 21 foot garage as an addition and convert some of th existing garage space to living
space. The existing three car garage faces the north si e of the property. The proposed
garage would alter the direction from which the garage i entered; as currently built, the garage
can only be entered from the north, although the drivew y faces west. The proposed garage
would allow cars to directly enter the 2 new garage stall from the west. One garage stall
facing north would be retained. The City had a survey n file, so one was not required of the
applicant.
The applicant has stated that the hardship involved in th s case is a retaining wall to the north
of their property, which causes a tight turning radius wh n backing out of the existing garage
stalls. Because the garage stalls were designed to be e tered from the north, and because
the driveway comes from the west, the applicant states hat it is sometimes difficult to enter the
garage. The applicant also states that the driveway is e cessively narrow due to the retaining
wall. The driveway is 18.5 feet wide from the property Ii e to the house, at which point it
widens to 22 feet. Additionally, a 16.5 foot turning radiu is provided to the east of the house
and garage. An asphalt curb is provided on the north e ge of the driveway. The lot in
question is a corner lot; however, the garage is not locat d or oriented towards either front
yard and therefore no hardship due to front yard setbac s is in question.
Please note the attached comments and drawings provi ed by the applicants. The proposed
garage will approach, but will not exceed, the 1000 square feet allowed for accessory
structures for all properties within the R-1 zoning district. However, this does not take into
account any detached accessory structures on the prop rty, including sheds or playhouses.
The project requires a variance from the following City C de:
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· Section 11.21, Subd. 10 (A)(3)(a), Side Yard S tbacks. City Code states that the
required side yard setback for all lots with a widt greater than 100 feet is 15 feet. The
requested variance is for 10 feet off the required 5 feet to a distance of 5 feet at its
closest point to the north side yard property line ~ r the purpose of a two-stall attached
garage addition.
A review of the City file indicates that the house was built in 2003. No other additions have
been made to the house since that time.
Please note the attached minutes from the April 9, 2001 Planning Commission Meeting. At
that meeting, the Planning Commission approved the S bdivision and General Plan
Amendments enabling the construction of the applicant' home. The Commission discussed
the possibility of future variances for the homes in the s bdivision at length during this meeting.
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IV. Informal Public Hearing - Property Subdivision (SU17 -08)
Applicant: Lions Park Development, LLC
Address: 7001 Harold Avenue, Golden Valley, MN
Purpose: The applicant is requesting a subdivision of the main parcel of land in order to
create five new lots from the one existing lot that totals about 56, 313 square feet.
City Planner Dan Olson referred to his memo dated April 4, 2001. He showed the general location and
the proposed site plan. Olson explained that the applicant is requesting that the 56,313 square foot
(1.29 acres) site be subdivided into 5 lots. Olson stated that all of the proposed lots meet all the
setback requirements. He stated the City Engineer has requested an additional 10 feet of right of way
and that that has been incorporated into the site plan.
Shaffer asked what the rear yard setback requirements are. Olson explained that it is 20% of the lot
depth. Olson referred to the three conditions that staff recommends be placed on the approval of the
proposed lot subdivision.
entel asked who determines what the park dedication fees are. Olson stated it is the Open Space and
....c. Commission.
Pentel asked if these are bigger homes than what was proposed at the last planning commission
meeting.
Marshall Kieffer, 8815 West 34th, Applicant, St. Louis Park, stated that the center three houses would
be bigger, but the corner houses would not be. He stated that he wanted to make a correction on the
plans. Lot 5 shows 65 feet across the front, it really should be 58 feet across the front. He stated he
has submitted a tree preservation plan and is making a donation of the building to the fire department
for training.
Shaffer stated he is concerned about the houses being built to the limits shown on the plans and if
people want to add decks or additions it would then require a variance. He stated he'd like to present
as a condition to the proposal that these limits are planned into the house when it's designed. Kieffer
stated that they are going to have more of an ilL" shape design and won't go all the way to the rear yard
setback. Kieffer showed a picture of what the homes might possibly look like.
Pentel opened the informal public hearing.
Helene Johnson, 240 Kentucky Avenue N., stated she is concerned about the proposed homes having
cable access because she has had problems connecting to cable. She is also concerned about the
.dscaping and silt fence shown on the plans and questioned the timeline of the construction of these
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Kieffer stated the silt fence is required by the City during construction to catch garbage and debris and
will be removed as the project is finished. Kieffer explained that as far as landscaping, they don't have
restricted covenants, but there is a $5,000 landscaping package. Kieffer stated that the construction
would begin at the end of June 2001 and would end approximately 12 to 14 months later.
Seeing and hearing noone, Pentel closed the informal public hearing.
Shaffer asked if a condition could be attached to the approval that would require any additions or decks
to be within the limits that are shown on the plans so they wouldn't have to go before the Board of
Zoning Appeals with variance requests in the future. McAleese stated that since this is a subdivision
they couldn't add conditions to it, as long as the applicant meets all the subdivision requirements.
Groger stated that the date listed on Olson's memo in condition number three on the site plans, should
be dated March 19, 2001.
MOVED by Rasmussen, seconded by Groger and motion carried unanimously to approve the
subdivision of the main parcel of land in order to create five new lots from the one existing lot.
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Informal Public Hearing - General land Use Plan Map Amendment
Applicant: Lions Park Development, LLC
Address:
7001 Harold Avenue, Golden Valley, MN
Purpose:
The applicant is requesting to change the General Land Use Plan Map for the
property from Schools and Religious Facilities to Low Density Residential.
McAleese stated he' has concerns about institutional land being eliminated and changed to residential
and about not having land set aside for institutional uses.
Olson stated he gets requests for 3 to 4 acres for institutional uses and suggested allowing a conditional
use for churches in commercial areas.
Pentel opened the informal public hearing. Seeing and hearing no one Pentel closed the informal public
hearing.
MOVED by Eck, seconded by Rasmussen and motion carried unanimously to approve the General
Land Use Plan Map amendment for the property from Schools and Religious Facilities to Low Density
Residential.
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We are requesting a variance for the North side yard setback to accommodate a two-car
garage entry" in the back comer of the lot without the current hazardous conditions. The
variance request is to reduce the setback from 15 feet to approximately 4 'l2 feet to allow
for a 20 foot wide garage.
The current entry requires a difficult 90 degree turn into the garage in a width of only 18
feet plus a vertical drop of3 'l2 feet off the side of the driveway due to the raised
elevation of the driveway and house.
The house was designed to be built at the same elevation as the house on the adjacent lot
but the builder/developer chose to raise the house to avoid any possible basement
flooding, without our permission. The raised elevation required a retaining wall to be
built along the property line which reduced the driveway width and raised it considerably
off the ground.
Many times, while backing out of the garage, one of the car's wheels has gone over the
edge hanging in the air past the retaining wall. This condition becomes even more
hazardous in the winter with icey conditions. A raised curb has not prevented cars from
backing up too far and a guardrail would further reduce the width of the drive making the
turn more difficult.
The new proposed garage entry location is set back 65 feet from the front property line, is
within the rear setback and the wall on the requested reduced North setback side mostly
faces the windowless garage wall ofthe adjacent property.
We have the additional constraint on this comer lot of having two 35 foot front yard
setbacks which positioned the house closer to the side yard than otherwise would have
been on a non-comer lot.
We propose to build the garage with 3 windows to make it look more like a room than
garage from the adjacent properties.
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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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of this variance (see Frequently Asked Questions for an explanation of a "hardship"). Attach
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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 ap licable to this variance request, if granted,
is not taken within one year, the variance expires.
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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
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November 19, 2004
To:
Golden Valley Board of Zoning Appeals
From:
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Subject:
621 Turnpike Road, 55416 (04-11-29)
Mark Szajner, Applicant
Mark Szajner owns the house and property at 621 Turnpike Road. The applicant is requesting
four variances from Section 11.21 of the City Code. The applicant intends to build an addition
above the existing attached two-car garage. The proposed addition would extend a half-story
above the height limit of 2 Y2 stories and would extend 4.3 ft. into the front yard setback from
Turnpike Road. The City did not have a survey on file, so the applicant was required to obtain
one.
The applicant states that the primary hardship as relates to the property is the location of the
house on the lot. The house is located in the center of the lot; however, a garage was added
in 1957 that does extend to within the eastern side yard setback. It is noted by staff that the
property does fall off towards the south. The property owner is faced with significant
topographical differences between the northern and southern portions of the lot. There are two
sheds on the property which the applicant has agreed to move as a condition of the application
for the requested variances.
Please note the attached comments from the applicants. Though the applicant may have
plans to purchase a strip of land from the landowner to the east, it is not part of the parcel in
question and at this time cannot be considered as part of the parcel. As a consequence, the
applicant must still request a variance from the required side yard setback.
The project requires variances from the following Sections of City Code:
· Section 11.21, Subd. 10 (B), Height Limitations. City Code states that no structure in
the R-1 zoning district shall exceed 2 Y2 stories in height or 30 feet, Whichever is less.
The requested variance is for an additional Y2 story to a height of 3 stories for the
construction of an additional bedroom and bedroom/office.
· Section 11.21, Subd. 10 (A)(1), Front Yard Setbacks. City Code states that no
structure shall be located closer than 35 feet to the front yard property line. The
requested variance is for 4.3 feet off the required 35 feet to a distance of 30.7 feet at its
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closest point to the front yard property line along Turnpike Road for the purpose of
constructing an addition to the garage as well as living space above the garage.
· Section 11.21, Subd. 10 (A)(3)(a), Side Yard Setbacks. City Code states that for all
properties h,aving a width of 100 feet or greater, all side yard setbacks shall be a
minimum of 15 feet from the property line. The requested variances is for 2.9 feet off
the required 15 feet to a distance of 12.1 feet at its closest point to the eastern side yard
property line to bring the existing garage into compliance with the required setback and
to allow for construction of additional living space above the garage.
· Section 11.21, Subd. 11 (A)(1), Location. City Code states that all pools shall be
considered accessory structures for the purposes of setbacks. Such accessory
structures shall be no closer than 10 feet to the primary structure. The requested
variance is for 5.5 feet off the required 10 feet to a distance of 4.5 feet at its closest
point to the primary structure for the purpose of bringing the existing pool into
compliance with City Code.
A review of the City file indicates that the house was built in 1951. In 1957, a garage and
breezeway were added to the house, and in 1966 an additional bedroom and bathroom were
added to the house. In 1975 the existing pool was added to the south side of the house. No
other additions have been made since that time.
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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.
~ 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.
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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; $150 - 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.
ote 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
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Date:
November 19, 2004
To:
Golden Valley Board of Zoning Appeals
From:
Adam W. Fulton, Planning Intern
Subject:
5940 St. Croix Avenue (04-11-30)
Pat and Kim Kane, Applicants
Pat and Kim Kane own the house and property at 5940 St. Croix Avenue. The applicants are
requesting a variance from Section 11.72, Subd. 3 (A)(1), in order to construct a fence along
the west side of their property. The applicants intend to build a fence of varying heights along
the west side of their property. The fence would be a height of 6 ft. for a distance of 40 ft.
south of the front of the existing house, then continue to the south an addition 72 ft. at a height
of 4 ft. From the front of the existing house, the property extends approximately 145 feet to the
property line. The applicants were not required to obtain a survey as there was an accurate
survey on file with the City.
The fence ordinance was passed only recently by the City Council. This is the first variance
request from the fence ordinance.
The applicant's stated hardship is the topography of their lot in comparison to the adjoining lot
to the west. Based on the electronic topographical maps available to staff, the property to the
west is anywhere from 2 to 8 feet higher than that of the applicants, depending on the portion
of the properties under consideration. Based on the same maps, the elevation of the
applicant's house is approximately 870 feet above sea level, whereas the elevation of the
westerly neighboring property is approximately 880 feet above sea level.
Please note the attached comments from the applicants. Staff has also provided a map
detailing the site's topographical concerns for further information.
The project requires a variance from the following Section of City Code:
· Section 11.72, Subd. 3 (A)(1), Height Limitations. City Code states that no fence in
the front yard of any residential property shall be higher than 4 feet. The requested
variance is for 2 feet greater than the maximum 4 feet, to a height of 6 feet extending a
distance not to exceed 40 feet from the front of the existing house.
A review of the City file indicates that the house was built in 1953. Since that time several
variances have been granted to the property owners. In 1977 a variance from the rear yard
setback was granted for an addition to the house. In 2000 the present owners received
variances to build a deck and hot tub in the rear yard, which include variances to bring into
conformity a playhouse for children and an accessory shed. No other additions have been
made since that time.
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5940 Variance Request: Fence for West Property Line
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Mark W. Grimes, AICP
Director of Planning and Development
7800 Golden Valley Road
Golden Valley, Minnesota 55427
Dear Mark,
One of the reasons for this request for a variance is our property is significantly lower
than our west side neighbor. Having a 4' fence would not allow for any privacy. We had
planned out the fencing and landscaping in September without knowing anything about a
change in the ordinance coming up. We ordered the fence late September and made a
payment in early October. Again, not knowing the ordinance was being planned. We
decided on taking action to ready our front yard the weekend of November 5,6. We
rented a tractor and chain saw to rid our property of two large evergreen trees and one
unknown species of tree. We also moved a dirt burm that was between us and our
neighbor. With this done we now have no barrier between our neighbor and us which
creates a full view of our neighbor's driveway, garage and side lot; creating no sense of
privacy (prior to the removal of the trees there was some privacy). We have a patio in the
front of our house and when we are outside we look up into the driveway and underneath
of any vehicles parked in driveway. Because he has a higher lot, the five 6' panels will
not restrict his view, rather give us privacy.
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We ask that you please consider granting this variance for us knowing that in good faith
we are truly caught in a situation where we did not know about the ordinance changing
until we called this week to check on a need for a permit or not. Given the order was
made, money paidand work done (now with evergreens gone there is no privacy) it will
hopefully show you we were moving to have the fence put up per our plans of having
some of the panels being 6'. Ifwe had known about the change in the ordinance, we
certainly would have done all of this work sooner to meet the changing ordinance by
October 19.
We hope you can see by the pictures we have 150' of front yard and the fence we've
ordered will not cause any unsightliness for us or oUr neighbors. In fact, of the 40' six
foot panels, 15-20' will be shielded on our neighbor's side by his lilac bushes.
We look forward to visiting more with you at the designated meeting in November. It is
our hope that we have conveyed to you in the best way possible the reason and
importance of granting this variance.
Thank you in advance for your consideration.
Sincerely,
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CITY OF GOLDEN VALLEY
ORDINANCE NO. 2nd SERIES
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY CODE
Adding Section 11.72 "Fences",
The City Council of the City of Golden Valley hereby ordains as follows:
Section 1. City Code Chapter 11, "Land Use Regulations" is amended by
adding a new Section 11.72 entitled "Fences", to read as follows:
SECTION 11.72. FENCES.
Subdivision 1. Definitions. For the purposes of this section, the following
terms are defined as follows:
A. "Berm" - An earthen mound designed to provide visual interest on a site,
screen undesirable views, reduce noise, or fulfill other similar purposes.
B. "Fence" - A structural enclosure or barrier used as a boundary, means of
protection, or concealment.
C. "Screening" - A method of visually shielding or obscuring one abutting or
nearby structure or use from another by fencing, walls, berms, or densely planted
vegetation.
Subdivision 2. General Regulations. All fences in all zoning districts are
subject to the following requirements:
A. The side of a fence without primary structural supports shall be
considered the finished side and must face outward from the property on which it is
constructed towards the adjacent property. If a fence has two similarly finished
sides, either side may face the adjacent property.
B. All berms, screening, and fences, including fence footings, must be
located entirely on the property for which the fence is being constructed. A
property owner installing a new fence must accurately determine property lines prior
to installing a fence.
C. All fences shall be maintained and kept in good repair by property
owners. Any hazardous fence or fence in a state of disrepair shall be repaired or
removed by the property owner within thirty (30) days of notice by the City. If a
property owner fails to comply with such notice, in addition to all other applicable
penalties under City Code, the City may remove the fence and assess the property
owner the cost of such removal.
D. All berms, screening, and fences shall comply with Chapter 7 of the City
Code.
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E. Electrified fences are prohibited. Barbed wire fences are prohibited
except as allowed under Subdivision 3.
Subdivision 3. Regulations by Zoning District. The following regulations
apply to specific zoning districts.
A. Residential and Multiple Dwelling zoning districts.
1. Fences in the front yard shall not exceed four (4) feet in height.
Fences in side and rear yards shall not exceed six (6) feet in height.
2. All exterior storage in the side or rear yards shall be screened by a
wall, fence, or vegetation not more than six (6) feet in height and not less than fifty
percent (50%) opacity.
B. All other zoning districts.
1. Fences shall not exceed eight (8) feet in height.
2. All exterior storage shall be screened by a wall, fence, or
vegetation not less than six (6) feet in height and of ninety percent (90%) opacity.
3. All mechanical equipment shall be screened from view from the
street right-of-way.
4. Barbed wire fences are prohibited in all zoning districts except the
Industrial and Light Industrial zoning districts. The height of all barbed wire fences
in the Industrial and Light Industrial zoning districts shall not be less than seven (7)
feet.
Subdivision 4. Exceptions. Any deviation from this Section shall require a
variance in accordance with Section 11.90 of this Chapter except the following:
A. Tennis and basketball courts in all zoning districts may have a single
perimeter fence no higher than ten (10) feet. Such fences shall be 10cated to the
rear of the primary structure and shall require a minimum one (1) foot strip of
landscaping around the entire perimeter.
B. A fence not exceeding twelve (12) feet in height is permitted in
Commercial, Industrial, and Light Industrial zoning districts solely for the purpose of
screening exterior storage areas.
C. A fence not exceeding six (6) feet in height is permitted in the front yard of
all properties directly adjoining an A or B minor Arterial Street, as designated in the
City of Golden Valley Transportation Plan.
Section 2. City Code Chapter 1 entitled "General Provisions and Definitions
Applicable to the Entire City Code Including Penalty for Violation", Section 11.03
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entitled "Definitions", and Section 11.99 entitled "Violation a Misdemeanor" are
hereby adopted in their entirety, by reference, as though repeated verbatim herein.
Section 3. This Ordinance shall take effect from and after its passage and
publication as required by law.
Adopted by the City Council this
day of
,2004
Linda R. Loomis, Mayor
ATTEST:
Donald G. Taylor, City Clerk
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Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA)
Zoning Code Variance Application
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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.
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.
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Variance application fee, as follows: $50 - single family residentiql; $150 - 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.
ote 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
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