02-26-02 BZA Agenda
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Board of Zoning Appeals
Regular Meeting
Tuesday, February 26, 2002
7pm
7800 Golden Valley Road
Council Chambers
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Approval of Minutes - January 22, 2002
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The Petitions are:
640 Westwood Drive South (Map 9) (02-2-6)
Laura Kehrberg, Applicant
Request: Waiver from Section 11.21, Subd. 7 (A) Front Yard Setback
. 5.8 feet off the required 35 feet to a distance of 29.2 feet for the existing
home at its closest point to the front yard property line along the east side
of Westwood Drive South.
. 14.4 feet off the required 35 feet to a distance of 20.6 feet for the existing
home at its closest point to the front yard property line along the north side
of Westwood Drive South.
Purpose: To bring the existing home into conformance with front yard setback
requirements.
Request: Waiver from Section 11.21, Subd. 7 (C) (1) Side Yard Setbacks
. .4 feet off the required 15 feet to a distance of 14.6 feet for the existing
home at its closest point to the south side yard property line.
Purpose: To bring the existing home into conformance with side yard setback
requirements.
216 Winnetka Avenue South (Map 23) (02-2-7)
Maureen Rath and Richard Gunderson, Applicants
Request: Waiver from Section 11.21, Subd. 7 (C) (1) Side Yard Setbacks
. 8.5 feet off the required 15 feet to a distance of 6.5 feet for the proposed
garage at its closest point to the south side yard property line.
Purpose: To allow for the construction of a garage addition to the existing home.
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2205 Mary Hills Drive (Map 5) (02-2-8)
Kathleen Schaaf and Eric Fournier, Applicants
Request: Waiver from Section 11.21, Subd. 7 (A) Front Yard Setback
. 15 feet off the required 35 feet to a distance of 20 feet for the proposed
porch addition at its closest point to the front yard property line along
Bassett Creek Drive.
Purpose: To allow for the construction of a deck addition to the existing home.
III. Other Business
IV. Adjournment
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Minutes of a Regular Meeting of the
Golden Valley Board of Zoning Appeals
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January 22, 2002
A regular meeting of the Golden Valley Board of Zoning Appeals was held on Tuesday,
January 22,2002, in the Council Conference Room, 7800 Golden Valley Road, Golden
Valley, Minnesota. Chair McCracken-Hunt called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
Those present were members Cera, McCracken-Hunt, Sell, Smith, and Planning
Commission Representative Shaffer. Also present were Staff Liai an Olson and
Recording Secretary Lisa Wittman.
II. The Petitions are:
Request:
.21, Subd. 7 (A) Front Yard Setback
I. Approval of Minutes - December 11, 2001
. MOVED by Sell, seconded by Smith and motion carried
December 11, 2001 minutes as submitted.
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equired 35 feet to a distance of 32.5 feet for the
nd proposed garage addition at its closest point
property line along Hillsboro Avenue North.
Purpose:
xisting home into conformance with front yard
uirements and to allow for the construction of a garage
on to the existing home.
er from Section 11.21, Subd. 7 (C) (1) Side Yard Setbacks
. 6.5 feet off the required 13.5 feet to a distance of 7 feet for the
proposed garage addition at its closest point to the north side
yard property line.
Purpose: To allow for the construction of a garage addition to the existing
home.
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Olson stated that this same petition was on the December 11, 2001 agenda, and the
applicant wasn't present at that meeting, but is present for this meeting. He stated that
the applicant is proposing to build a garage addition that would require variances for
both the existing home and the proposed garage addition.
Roy Smith, Applicant, stated he discussed the proposal with neighbors and that they
are in favor of it. He stated that he would like to have another garage and that right
now he only has a narrow tuck-under garage that isn't suitable to his needs.
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January 22, 2002
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McCracken-Hunt asked the applicant if it is the width of the current garage that is the
problem or if it is the height. She stated that the height seemed to be adequate. Smith
stated that it is the width that is inadequate and that he would like the new garage to go
all the way from the front to the back of the house.
;~t>seconded by Cera and motion carried unanimously to approve 2.5
d35 feet to a distance of 32.5 feet for the existing home and
addition at its closest point to the front yard property line along
Hillsboro Av ue North and 2.5 feet off the required 13.5 feet to a distance of 11 feet
for the proposed garage addition at its closest point to the north side yard property line
to allow for a 12 foot wide garage addition.
Smith stated it
isting garage
fit his
Shaffer asked the applicant how wide the door is on the existing g
was 6 feet 8 inches high, by 12 feet wide. Shaffer asked how d
is on the inside. Smith stated that he didn't know, but that he
vehicles in the garage.
Shaffer asked the applicant if he was planning to add a
Smith stated he would like to put in a double door.
bay with a door.
Shaffer stated he was concerned about the siz
yard setback. He stated he has no problems
garage stall to the house, but he feels a 12-fo
would change the variance request to 2
feet off the required 13.5 feet.
a ce request from the side
plicant adding a second
all would better and therefore
equired 13.5 feet instead of 6.5
Cera asked the applicant if he w
he would keep the old garage
i keep the old garage. Smith stated that
it is a tuck-under.
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Shaffer asked the applica
a 10-foot door, instead of b
yard. Smith agreed.
be willing to make the garage 12 feet wide, with
a 16-foot wide garage in order to maintain a side
Cera stated that
stall garages
eeping in line with the Board of Zoning Appeals allowing two
426 Westwood Drive North (Map 8) (02-1-1)
Behzad and Caroline Mazloom, Applicants
Request: Waiver from Section 11.21, Subd. 7 (C) (1) Side Yard Setbacks
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. 3.45 feet off the required 15 feet to a distance of 11.55 feet for
the existing home at its closest point to the north side yard
property line.
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January 22, 2002
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Purpose: To bring the existing home into conformance with building setback
requirements.
Olson stated that the applicants were not present at this meeting and reviewed their
request to build a room and deck addition to the existing home which would meet the
setback requirements. He stated that the applicants have signed " Id Harmless"
agreement that allowed them to start construction, but that they t requested
variance to bring the existing home into conformance with bui etb
requirements.
MOVED by Sell, seconded by Smith and mot'
feet off the required 15 feet to a distance of 1
closest point to the north side yard pro
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fative matter. Olson
y administrative
meetings or not.
McCracken-Hunt stated that this request seemed to be
stated that the Planning Staff has been giving residents
requests the option to come to the Board of Zoningn~fi);
unanimously to approve 3.45
or the existing home at its
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Request:
.on 11.21, Subd. 7 (A) Front Yard Setback
the required 35 feet to a distance of 14 feet for the
porch addition at its closest point to the front yard
line along Lee Avenue.
w for the construction of a porch addition to the existing
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the applicant is requesting to enclose the upper story of an existing
. He referred to the drawings submitted by the applicant and stated
that the ne dition won't go any closer to the property line than the current deck does
but since the use is being intensified a variance is required.
Jacqueline Day, Applicant, clarified that the requested variance should be for 17 feet off
the required 35 feet and not the 21 feet as written on the agenda. She stated that she
intends to leave 4 feet of the existing as is, and not enclose that part of the deck.
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Olson pointed out that this is a corner lot and that is why the setback requirement is 35
feet. He referred to the survey which showed a fence in the right-of-way. . He stated
that the City Engineer has asked to applicant to apply for a right-of-way permit for the
fence in case it would need to be moved in the future and recommended that obtaining
that permit be made a condition of approval of this variance request.
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January 22, 2002
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Smith clarified that the proposal is basically an enclosure, not a structure, with 4 feet of
deck on the back. Olson stated that is correct and that the enclosed area would then
be 4 feet further away from the property line.
Day stated that this is an unusual situation in that all the homes in the area were built
about the same time and that Lee Avenue was put in after the fact e stated that as
far as visual impact to the other homes in the neighborhood her 0 ould still
conform.
MOVED by Shaffer, seco
feet off the required 35 fe
its closest point to th
e able to see
the floor plan,
r deck.
Shaffer stated that Lee Avenue is at an angle and no on
the addition. He questioned the size of the enclosure a
which shows the enclosure matching the size of the exi
Day reviewed the floor plan with the Board an
deck left as is along the back of the enclosur
matching windows and stucco and that it willi
house and that there won't be much vis
here would be 4 feet of
ted that she intended to use
e addition is original to the
e neighbors.
Sell stated that the City replatted t
part of the problem with Lee Av
variance request.
ck in the 1960's and that is what created
he doesn't have a problem granting the
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distance of 18 feet for the proposed porch addition at
'jproperty line along Lee Avenue.
et North (Map 20) (02-1-3)
cKenzie A Iicants
aiver from Section 11.21, Subd. 7 (A) Front Yard Setback
. 13.4 feet off the required 35 feet to a distance of 21.6 feet for
the existing home at its closest point to the front yard property
line along Winsdale Street North.
. 2.2 feet off the required 35 feet to a distance of 32.8 feet for the
proposed room addition at its closest point to the front yard
property line along Boone Avenue.
Purpose: To bring the existing home into conformance with front yard
setback requirements and to allow for the construction of a room .
addition to the existing home.
Request: Waiver from Section 11.21, Subd. 7 (e) (1) Side Yard Setbacks
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January 22, 2002
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. 4.3 feet off the required 10.4 feet to a distance of 6.1 feet for the
existing home at its closest point to the south side yard property
line.
Purpose: To bring the existing home into conformance with side yard building
setback requirements.
Request: Waiver from Section 11.21, Subd. 12 (A)
y Buildings
. 9.7 feet off the required 10 feet to a
existing shed at its closest point t
. To allow the existing shed to be
existing home.
feet for the
ome.
side yard of the
Purpose:
To bring the existing she
building requirements.
nce with accessory
om addition on the west side of
uested are for the addition as well as
e property. He stated that this property
a garage addition in 1986 and that the
property line along Winsdale Street and 8.2
ated that when an updated survey was
ifferent and that is why they are being included
e thought about adding a condition of making the
'0i!3re is really nowhere to move it to and it is hidden
Olson stated that the applicants would r
their home. He stated that the varian
for the existing home and shed tha
received a variance for the existi
home was to be located 23.4 fe
feet from the south propert
submitted the numbers w
in this request. He stated
applicants move the
behind a fence.
Wendy McK
location a
would like t
reitera tha
footings
none of the
t, stated that the proposed addition would be in the same
O-foot deck that is on the site now. She stated that they
1,~ space year-round instead of just in the summertime. She
aC1dition would be the same dimensions but would need different
it is a whole room addition instead of just a deck. She stated that
ghbors have any concerns about the proposal.
Sell stated he would be in favor of granting the variance request because their house is
on a corner and on a narrow lot which is right across from the General Mills air
conditioning plant which generates a lot of noise.
Cera agreed that he would also be in favor of granting the variance due to the way the
lot is situated and because of the narrowness of the lot.
Shaffer stated that after the proposed addition was built it would almost align with the
neighboring house to the south.
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January 22, 2002
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Smith stated that he is in favor of the proposal since the hardship was considered when
the original approval was granted for the deck and feels that the same hardship should
be considered now.
MOVED by Sell, seconded by Shaffer and motion carried unanimously to approve the
following variance requests:
Pur
ing home at
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sed room
Pi' e Avenue.
tj;iexisting home at its
. 13.4 feet off the required 35 feet to a distance of 21.6 feet fo
its closest point to the front yard property line along Winsd
. 2.2 feet off the required 35 feet to a distance of 32.8 fe
addition at its closest point to the front yard property Ii
. 4.3 feet off the required 10.4 feet to a distance of 6.1
closest point to the south side yard property line.
. 9.7 feet off the required 10 feet to a distance of.
closest point to the existing home.
. To allow,the existing shed to be located in
1324 Tyrol Trail South (Map 10
Aaron Lerner A Iicant
Request: Waiver fro
id,.21, Subd. 7 (C) (1) Side Yard Setbacks
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quired 11.7 feet to a distance of 11 feet for the
r 0 addition at its closest point to the west side yard
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ff the required 12.3 feet to a distance of 7.4 feet for the
d garage addition at its closest point to the east side
rd property line.
1I0w for the construction of a room and garage addition to the
xisting home.
Olson st ......~.<y. the applicant is proposing to build a garage and room addition, which
require varl?J'N~es from the side yard setback requirements. He discussed the history of
the property and stated that this property has received several variances in the past
and that several variance requests in the past have also been denied.
Shaffer asked if there were any proposals like this in the past. Olson stated there were
no proposals for the room addition just the garage addition and that the proposals in the
past were proposing to go more into the front yard, not the side yard but that nothing
was ever built.
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Cera asked if this proposal is somewhat smaller than the previous proposals. Dan
clarified that this proposal is not going into the front yard, just the side and that this is
the first request for the room addition on the back of the home.
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January 22, 2002
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McCracken-Hunt compared the previous requests from 1979 to the request now.
Smith stated he noticed that in 1979 there were a lot of neighbors who had objections
to the proposal. Shaffer stated that he thought neighbors objected then because the
addition was being proposed to be in the front.
MOVED by Shaffer, secon
feet off the required
its closest point t
to a distance of
side yard prq
ars and that
't know if the
d has turned
that right now
Cars in the garage.
ould affect and that
Aaron Lerner, Applicant, stated that he has lived in the house fo
the house has always needed extra garage space. He stated t
neighborhood could justify the expense but now he feels th
around and that the addition would be worth the investme
there is a 12-foot garage door and he would need 20 fe
He stated that there would only be one neighbor that th
they are happy to see the improvement.
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Cera asked the applicant if he intended to jus
second garage stall. Lerner stated that it wou
garage addition with a deck so he mad
for a larger living room and stated tha
addition.
ix feet to the garage to get the
xpensive to cap the new
use the space above the garage
e of the benefits of adding the garage
Shaffer stated that he doesn't h
the least obtrusive way to a
roblem with this proposal and that it seems to be
garage stall.
Smith and motion carried unanimously to approve .7
distance of 11 feet for the proposed room addition at
yard property line and 4.9 feet off the required 12.3 feet
the proposed garage addition at its closest point to the east
Waiver from Section 11.36, Subd. 6 (C) (4) Yard Requirements
. To reduce the parking lot setback requirements for the proposed
restaurant for the east side from 35 feet to 6 feet, on the south side
from 35 feet to 0 feet, and on the north and west sides from 10 feet
to o feet.
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Purpose: To allow for the construction of new parking spaces for the site.
Request: Waiver from Section 11.36, Subd. 7 (F) Loading and Parking
Requirements
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January 22, 2002
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. To reduce the parking requirements for this land use from the
108 required parking spaces to 96 parking spaces.
Purpose:
To allow for the construction of new parking spaces for the site.
Olson stated that the Board saw a similar request from this applicant last May. He
stated that since that time the applicant has decided not to demoli e existing
building and build a new one, but to remodel it instead. He stat~ii:; uested
variances are similar to the last request except for the reques ta" e number of
parking spaces.
Carl Christensen, Vanney
proposal is basically rem
they are planning to add f
ilar to what was
ce request for the
feet as written on the
Cera discussed the setbacks on the rest of site and ho
requested and approved last spring. He also stated tha
south side should be from 35 feet to 10 feet, not 35
agenda.
Shaffer clarified that all the applicant is pro 0
remodeling, adding more parking space
is a minor addition, some
urb and gutter to the entire site.
McCracken-Hunt stated that the B
what is required, but fourteen m
be allowing twelve fewer spaces than
uld be added to what is there now.
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epresenting the applicant, stated that the
e as the request last spring and reiterated that
parking spaces to the site.
he width of the parking spaces are.
e was granted last spring to allow for 9 feet x 18 feet parking
s being proposed this time as well. He clarified that the only
t is to reduce the number of spaces to 96 spaces instead of the
es.
Shaffer ask If the Board could cancel or supersede the variance approvals that were
granted last spring. Olson stated he wasn't sure but that the approval from last spring
would expire in May 2002.
MOVED by Sell, seconded by Smith and motion carried unanimously to approve the
following requests:
. To reduce the parking lot setback requirements for the proposed restaurant on the east .
side from 35 feet to 6 feet, on the south side from 35 feet to 10 feet, and on the north
and west sides from 10 feet to 0 feet.
. To reduce the parking requirements for this land use from the 108 required parking
spaces to 96 parking spaces
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January 22, 2002
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. To allow 9 feet wide by 18 feet deep parking spaces along the perimeter of the site.
. This approval is contingent on the request from the City Engineer to add concrete
curb and gutter to the entire site. Also, it is the Board's opinion that this approval
should supersede the previous variance approvals given on May 22, 2001.
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III. Other Business
No other business was discussed.
IV. Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 7:56 PM.
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640 Westwood Drive South
02-2-6
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Laura Kehrbe...g
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See Large Size Plans and/or Survey in
Planning Department
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Memorandum
Planning
763-593-8095/ 763-593-8109 (fax)
To:
Golden Valley Board of Zoning Appeals
From:
Dan Olson, City Planner
Subject:
640 Westwood Drive South (Map 9) (02-2-6)
Laura Kehrberg, Applicant
Date:
February 20, 2002
Laura Kehrberg, with property located at 640 Westwood Drive SoUth, is requesting variances
from the Residential zoning code (Section 11.21). The applicant has approached the City to
build an addition to the existing home. This addition conforms to the building setback
requirements. However, during the construction planning process, a survey was submitted
for the property and it was discovered that the existing home does not meet setback
requirements. City Staff has allowed the applicants to sign off on a "Hold Harmless" form in
order to receive a building permit for the remodeling project. This was done only after the
applicant had submitted the required survey and application materials. The Hold Harmless
form is attached.
· The first requested variance is from Section 11.21, Subd. 7(A) Front Yard Setback.
City Code states that the front yard setback shall be 35 feet from the front yard property
line. The variance request for the existing home is for 5.8 feet off the required 35 feet to a
distance of 29.2 feet at its closest point to the front property line along the east side of
Westwood Drive South and for 14.4 feet off the required 35 feet to a distance of 20.6 feet
at its closest point to the front property line along the north side of Westwood Drive SOl,Jth~
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· The second requested variance is from Section 11.21,Subd. 7(C)(1) Side. Yard
Setbacks. City Code states that the distance between any part of a dwelling or structure
and the side lot lines shall be governed by the following requirements: In the case of lots
having a width of over 100 feet, the side yard setback shall be 15 feet. The request~d
variance is for .4 feet off the required 15 feet to a distance of 14.6 feet at it c1ose.st point to
the south side yard property line for tt)e existing home.
The City's file on this property reveals that a permit was pulled in .geptember of 1940 for the
construction of the home. No other pertinent information was found in the file.
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Subject Property: 640.Westwood Drive S
Laura Kehrberg, Applicant
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PETITION FOR ORDINANCE WAIVER
CITY OF GOLDEN VALLEY
BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS
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6. Type of property involved in this petition:
Residential: .::::: Single Family _ Double Dwelling _ Multiple Dwelling
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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 issued.
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9. Please attach a brief statement of the reasons, necessity. or hardship which
provide grounds for the granting of this waiver. Attach letter, photographs, or
other evidence, if appropriate.
10.
A current or usable survey of the property must be attached. Proposed
surveys are not acceptable. The survey must be prepared by a regis-
tered land surveyor licensed in the State of Minnesota. The survey must
show all property lines. buildings. and streets. The distance from the house
and all other buildings to the front and side property lines shall be shown.
The rear distance of any buildings from the property line will be needed,
if in question. Also, the survey should show an approximate location of any
buildings on adjacent properties relative to the side(s) where the construction will
take place. If the survey is larger than 11" x 17". the appli~ant will supply seven
additional copies of the survey for use by the Board.
11. To the Applicant:
To the best of my knowledge the statements found in this application are true and
correct. Attached herewith is my check in the amount of $ ~CJ. PD representing the
Board of Zoning Appeals Application Fee.
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Signature of Applicant
UNLESS CONSTRUCTION OR THE ACTION APPLICABLE TO THIS WAIVER REQUEST, IF
GRANTED, IS NOT TAKEN WITHIN ONE YEAR, THE WAIVER EXPIRES.
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The applicant will need to obtain the signatures of all adjacent 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.
NOTE TO ADJACENT PROPERTY OWNERS: This petition is application for waiver of
Ordinance(s) of the City Zoning Code. Please be aware of any possible effect the granting of
this waiver could have on your property. All property owners adjacent to the subject property
will receive a notice of the Board of Zoning Appeals hearing, at which they may present their
views. Your signature is required only to verify that you have been told about the request and
gives the adjacent property owner opportunity to comment.
(Comments can contain language of agreeing with the project, objecting to the project or
other statements regarding the project.)
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I, L~v,.:) k~),,6l '"'4 , am requesting the City of Golden
Valley to allow me to proceed with a(n) acid, 'h^g;., onto
my house. I understand that my existing structure is nonconforming and that
I will proceed to the next Board of Zoning Appeals meeting to request a
variance(s) for this nonconformity.
At this time I submit this "Hold Harmless" letter which would allow me
to proceed with my construction plans. I understand that if the variance is
not granted I will discontinue what I am doing and put the land back to its
original state with no fault to the City of Golden Valley.
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2-7-02
HEARING NOTICE
Board of Zonina Appeals
640 Westwood Drive South
Laura Kehrbera. Applicant
Laura Kehrberg, with property located at 640 Westwood Drive South,
has petitioned the Golden Valley Board of Zoning Appeals for variances
from the Residential zoning district. The applicant is proposing to
construct an addition onto the rear of the existing home. This addition
meets all applicable building setback requirements. However, as a
result of this construction, it was discovered that the existing home does
not meet current setback requirements. This construction project
requires a variance from the following section of City Code.
. Section 11.21, Subd. 7(A) Front Yard Setback. City Code
states that the front yard setback shall be 35 feet from the front
yard property line. The variance request for the existing home is
for 5.8 feet off the required 35 feet to a distance of 29.2 feet at its
closest point to the front property line along the east side of
Westwood Drive South and for 14.4 feet off the required 35 feet to
a distance of 20.6 feet at its closest point to the front property line
along the north side of Westwood Drive South.
. Section 11.21, Subd. 7(C)(1) Side Yard Setbacks. City Code
states that the distance between any part of a dwelling or
structure and the side lot lines shall be governed by the following
requirements: In the case of lots having a width of over 100 feet,
the side yard setback shall be 15 feet. The requested variance is
for .4 feet off the required 15 feet to a distance of 14.6 feet at it
closest point to the south side yard property. line for the existing
home.
This petition will be heard at a regular meeting to be held Tuesday,
February 26, 2002, beginning at 7:00 P.M. in the Council Chambers,
7800 Golden Valley Road, Golden Valley, Minnesota. If you have any
questions or comments about this variance request, you may contact the
Planning Department at 763/593-3992.
Adjacent properties require notification.
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216 Winnetka Avenue
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Maureen Rath &. Richard
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Memorandum
Planning
763-593-8095/763-593-8109 (fax)
To:
Golden Valley Board of Zoning Appeals
From:
Dan Olson, City Planner
Subject:
216 Winnetka Avenue South (Map 23) (02-2-7)
Maureen Rath and Richard Gunderson, Applicants
Date:
February 20, 2002
Maureen Rath and Richard Gunderson, with property located at 216 Winnetka Avenue South,
are requesting a variance from the Residential zoning code (Section 11.21). The applicants
have approached the City to build a garage addition to the existing home. This construction
project requires a variance from the following section of City Code.
· The requested variance is from Section 11.21, Subd. 7(C)(1) Side Yard Setbacks. City
Code states that the distance between any part of a dwelling or structure and the side lot
lines shall be governed by the following requirements: In the case of lots having a width of
over 100 feet, the side yard setback shall be 15 feet. The requested variance is for 8.5
feet off the required 15 feet to a distance of 6.5 feet at it closest point to the south side
yard property line for the proposed garage.
Previously, this property received variances for a similar project. In October of 1999,
variances were approved for this property for a proposed garage addition on the south side of
the home. The minutes from that meeting are attached for your review. At that time, the
applicant received a variance to build the garage to be located 11 feet to the property line
rather than the required 15 feet. This garage addition was never built and the variance
approval expired in October, 2000.
The City's file on this property reveals that a permit was pulled in July of 1947 for the
construction of the home. No other pertinent information was found in the file.
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PETITION FOR ORDINANCE WAIVER
CITY OF GOLDEN VALLEY
BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS
1. Street address of property involved in this petition:
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2. BZA Petition Date
3. Petitioner: ft1 aureen f< Oftlj d- R ;cAard (;(unrll-r:C,-r..'V1)
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4. If petitioner is not owner of all property involved in this petition, please name property
owner and describe petitioner's interest (legal and other) in this property:
5. Legal Description of property involved in this petition (found on survey):
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6. Type of property involved in this petition:
Residential: X Single Family _ Double Dwelling _ Multiple Dwelling
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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 issued.
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Waiver of Section
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Waiver of Section
Waiver of Section
9. Please attach a brief statement of the reasons. necessity. or hardship which
provide grounds for the granting of this waiver~ Attach letter, photographs, or
other evidence, if appropriate.
10.
A current or usable survey of the property must be attached. Proposed
surveys are not acceptable. The survey must be prepared by a regis-
tered land surveyor licensed in the State of Minnesota. The survey must
show all property lines. buildings. and streets. The distance from the house
and all other buildings to the front and side property lines shall be shown.
The rear distance of any buildings from the property line will be needed,
if in question. Also. the survey should show an approximate location of any
buildings on adjacent properties relative to the side(s) where the construction will
take place. If the survey is larger than 11" x 17". the applicant will supply seven
additional copies of the survey for use by the Board.
11. To the Applicant:
To the best of my knowledge the statements found in this application are true and
correct. Attached herewith is my check in the amount of $ },-o,Ou representing the
Board of Zoning Appeals Application Fee.
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. UNLESS CONSTRUCTION OR THE ACTION APPLICABLE TO THIS WAIVER REQUEST, IF
GRANTED, IS NOT TAKEN WITHIN ONE YEAR, THE WAIVER EXPIRES.
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- The applicant will need to obtain the signatures of all adjacent 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.
NOTE TO ADJACENT PROPERTY OWNERS: This petition is application for waiver of
Ordinance(s) of the City Zoning Code. Please be aware of any possible effect the granting of
this waiver could have on your property. All property owners adjacent to the subject property
will receive a notice of the Board of Zoning Appeals hearing, at which they may present their
views. Your signature is required only to verify that you have been told about the request and
gives the adjacent property owner opportunity to comment. .
(Comments can contain language of agreeing with the project, objecting to the project or
other statements regarding the project)
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Please allow our 2-1/2 car garage and breezeway.
If we added another stall to the existing garage, we would still end up with our garage in
the 15 foot setback.
If we put a garage in the back of the house, we would have an even longer driveway,
which we feel if anything we need to reduce the pavement.
With an attached garage, we will not only reduce the length of the driveway but this will
also provide us the opportunity to convert our current garage into additional living space
sorely needed.
Note: In 1999, the previous owners of the property applied for and were approved for
building a double garage on the property.
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Minutes of the Board of Zoning Appeals Meeting
October 26, 1999
Page 8
216 Winnetka Avenue South (Map 23) 99-10-34
Krisann and William Ehrman
Request: Waiver from Section 11.21, Subd. 7(C}(1} Side Yard Setback.
· 3 feet off the required 15 feet to a distance of 12 feet for a proposed two-stall
garage at its closest point to the side (south) property line. (Revised)
Purpose: To allow for the construction of a proposed two-stall garage into the side yard
setback.
Chair Swedberg reviewed the requested variance. Krisann Ehrman was in attendance. Staff
Liaison Dold reviewed the request commenting that only one variance is being requested for a
proposed two-stall garage. The proposed garage would be placed to the front of the existing
garage and the existing garage would be remodel for interior living space. Ms. Ehrman showed
the Board minor architect renderings of the proposed garage. She said it is now her intention to
add two feet to the front of the garage. Dold responded that this should not have any effect of
the proposal as there is approximately 72 feet from the proposed garage to the front setback
line. Shaffer noted from the plan that the architect showed the width of the proposed garage
from the house side to the south property line has 11 feet vs. the 10 feet shown on the plan.
The Board noted this one-foot change.
MOVED by Shaffer, seconded by McCracken-Hunt and motion carried unanimously to approve
a variance from Section 11.21, Subd. 7(C)(1) for four (4) feet off the required 15 feet to a
distance of 11 feet for a proposed two-stall garage at its closest point to the side (south)
property line.
J,ersey Avenue North (Map 18) 99-10-35
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HEARING NOTICE
Board of Zonina Appeals
216 Winnetka Avenue South
Maureen Rath and Richard Gunderson. Applicants
Maureen Rath and Richard Gunderson, with property located at 216
Winnetka Avenue South, have petitioned the Golden Valley Board of
Zoning Appeals for a variance from the Residential zoning district. The
applicants are proposing to construct a garage addition onto the existing
home. This construction project requires a variance from the following
section of City Code.
. Section 11.21, Subd. 7(C)(1) Side Yard Setbacks. City Code
states that the distance between any part of a dwelling or
structure and the side lot lines shall be governed by the following
requirements: In the case of lots having a width of over 100 feet,
the side. yard setback shall be 15 feet. The requested variance is
for 8.5 feet off the required 15 feet to a distance of 6.5 feet at it
closest point to the south side yard property line for the proposed
garage.
This petition will be heard at a regular meeting to be held Tuesday,
February 26, 2002, beginning at 7:00 P.M. in the Council Chambers,
7800 Golden Valley Road, Golden Valley, Minnesota. If you have any
questions or comments about this variance request, you may contact the
Planning Department at 763/593-3992.
Adjacent properties require notification.
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2205 Mary Hills Drive
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02-2-8
Kathleen Schaaf and Eric
Fournier
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Memorandum
Planning
763-593-8095/763-593-8109 (fax)
To:
Golden Valley Board of Zoning Appeals
From:
Dan Olson, City Planner
Subject:
2205 Mary Hills Drive (Map 5) (02-2-8)
Kathleen Schaaf and Eric Fournier, Applicants
Date:
February 20,2002
Kathleen Schaaf and Eric Fournier, with property located at 2205 Mary Hills Drive, are
requesting a variance from the Residential zoning code (Section 11.21). The applicants
have approached the City to replace a deck to the existing home. This deck was previously
constructed without a variance or a building permit. This construction project requires a
variance from the following section of City Code.
. The requested variance is from Section 11.21, Subd. 7(A) Front Yard Setback. City
Code states that the front yard setback shall be 35 feet from the front yard property line.
The variance request for the proposed deck is for 15 feet off the required 35 feet to a
distance of 20 feet at its closest point to the front yard property line along Bassett Creek
Drive.
The City's file on this property reveals that a permit was pulled in August of 1977 for the
construction of the home. No other pertinent information was found in the file.
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Subject Property: 2205 Mary Hills Dr
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PETITION FOR ORDINANCEWAIVER
CITY OF GOLDEN VALLEY
BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS
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6. Type of property involved in this petition:
Residential: )! Single Family _ Double Dwelling _ Multiple Dwelling
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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 issued. .
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Waiver of Section
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Waiver of Section
9. Please attach a brief statement of the reasons. necessity. or hardship which
provide grounds for the granting of this waiver. Attach letter, photographs, or
other evidence, if appropriate.
10.
A current or usable survey of th~ property must be attached. Proposed
surveys are not acceptable. The survey must be prepared by a regis-
tered land surveyor licensed in the State of Minnesota. The survey must
show all property lines. buildings. and streets. The distance from the house
and all other buildings to the front and side property lines shall be shown.
The rear distance of any buildings from the property line will b~ needed.
if in question. Also. the survey should show an approximate location of any
buildings on adjacent properties relative to the side(s) where the construction will
take place. If the survey is larger than 11" x 17". the applicant will supply seven
additional copies of the survey for use by the Board.
11. To the Applicant:
To the best of my knowledge the statements found in this application are true and
correct. Attached herewith is my check in the amount of $ representing the
Board of Zoning Appeals Application Fee.
Signature of Applicant
UNLESS CONSTRUCTION OR THE ACTION APPLICABLE TO THIS WAIVER REQUEST, IF
GRANTED, IS NOT TAKEN WITHIN ONE YEAR, THE WAIVER EXPIRES.
The applicant will need to obtain the signatures of all adjacent 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.
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NOTE TO ADJACENT PROPERTY OWNERS: This petition is application for waiver of
Ordinance(s} of the City Zoning Code. Please be aware of any possible effect the granting of
this waiver could have on your property. All property owners adjacent to the subject property
will receive a notice of the Board of Zoning Appeals hearing, at which they may present their
views. Your signature is required only to verify that you have been told about the request and
gives the adjacent property owner opportunity to comment.
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CITY OF GOLDEN VALLEY
Kathy Schaaf/Eric Fournier
2205 Mary Hills Drive
Golden Valley
763-529-9300
Brief Statement of the reasons, necessity, or hardship which provide grounds for
. granting the waver.
Our home currently has an existing attached two level open deck.
If we were not able to rebuild the existing deck major and very expensive work would need to
be done to redesign the existing home.
If the deck is not removed and rebuilt, the property value of the house would decline since the
deck is one of the selling features of the home.
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HEARING NOTICE
Board of Zonina Appeals
2205 Mary Hills Drive
Kathleen Schaaf and Eric Fournier. Applicants
Kathleen Schaaf and Eric Fournier, with property located at 2205 Mary
Hills Drive, have petitioned the Golden Valley Board of Zoning Appeals
for a variance from the Residential zoning district. The applicants are
proposing to construct a deck addition onto the existing home. This
construction project requires a variance from the following section of City
Code.
. Section 11.21, Subd. 7 (A) Front Yard Setback. City Code
states that the front yard setback shall be 35 feet from the front
yard property line. The variance request for the existing home is
for 15 feet off the required 35 feet to a distance of 20 feet at its
closest point to the front yard property line along Bassett Creek
Drive.
This petition will be heard at a regular meeting to be held Tuesday,
February 26, 2002, beginning at 7:00 P.M. in the Council Chambers,
7800 Golden Valley Road, Golden Valley, Minnesota. If you have any
questions or comments about this variance request, you may contact the
Planning Department at 763/593-3992.
Adjacent properties require notification.