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08-12-80 BZA Minutes -��/�'. �� � MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE GOLDEN VALLEY BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS August 12, 1980 The regular meeting of the Golden Valley Board of Zoning Appeals was held Tuesday, August 12, 1980 at 7:30 P.M. at the Golden Valley Civic Center, 7800 Golden Valley Roa.d, Golden Valley, Minnesota. The following Board members were present: Glen Christiansen, Chairman Art Flannagan G. William Forster Mike Sell Members absent by prior arrangement: Mahlon Swedberg. The first order of business was consideration of the minutes of the re�ular meetin� held July 8, 1980 copies of which had previously been distributed to the Board. Upon review of the minutes, Art Flannagan moved to approve the minutes as written and presented. The motion was seconded by WM. Forster and, upon vote, motion carried. 80-8-�+2 (Map 1) Residential 1830 Glenwood Parkway Wayne D�Tuncq The petition is for waiver of Section 3.07(3) of the Zoning Code, for 13' off the required 15' sideyard setback, to a distance of 2' from the south lot line to the proposed garage at its closet point, and for waiver of Section 3.07(2) rear setback, for 3' off the required 26.8' to a distance of 23.8' from the reax lot line to the proposed attached garage at its closet point. Mr. DeTuneq was present, and reviewed his proposal. Mr. DeTuncq had received several waivers to construct a detached garage in the fall of 1979. This proposed garage was never constructed,as Mr. DeTuncq found further ad.�ustment of the pro- posed garage was necessary. The present proposal is for an attached gaxage basically in the same loc�.tion, some- what closer to the south lot line. Mr. DeTuncq reviewed his property, the e�reme drop off in topography at his south lot line, and the potential for any further construction of the several lots to the south. The Board questioned the necessity of the 26' width of the porposed garage, and after considerable discussion, Mr. DeTuncq agreen to modify his request to provide for a 24' gaxage width. Ploting the extreme topography ad�acent to this property and this being the only location a garage ca.n be attached, Mike Sell moved to approve a waiver of 11' off � ��� Board of Zonin$ Appeals August 12, 1980 Page 2 the required 15' sideyard setback to a distance of �+' from the proposed garage and the remaining portion of the waiver as requested. The motion was seconded by Art Flannagan and upon.vote, carried. 80-8-�+3 (Map 15) Residential 1320 Jersey Avenue North John M. Thomas The peririon is for waiver of Section 3•07(2) of the Zoning Code, rear setback, for 7.43' off the required 13.83' rear setback to a distance of 6.1+' from the rear lot line to the proposed deck. Mr. Thomas was present. Consent had been obtained from all affected property owners. No others were present to be heard regarding this proposal. Mr. Thomas explained he has a corner lot which required a 35' setback on two sides. The lot IVo. 253 Belmont Addition is only 69.15' deep. At the present time, Mr. Thomas has a small ground level patio and no privacy between he and his neighbors. It was explained that his proposal is a porch rather than a deck, that it would enclose the patio equipment and afford privacy for both the Thomas' and their neighbor. Mike Sell moved to approve the waiver as requested, noting the small lot and the limited area for any construction alternatives, and also noting this property is fronted on two sides by streets. Sell also in his motion, called attention to the properties being separated by a fence. William Forster seconded the motion and, upon vote, motion carried. 80-8-�+4 (Map 1) Residential 2515 McNair Drive John and Eileen Greenwood The petition is for waiver of Section 3.07(1) of the Zoning Code, front setback, fbr 9;3' off the required 35' front setback to a distance of 25.7' from the front lot line to the proposed trellis-type front e�try and patio area. Mr. and Mrs. Greewood were present. Also present was their archi�ect who explained the proposal. No other property owners were present, consent having been ob�ained from surrounding affected properties. The architect explained that the proposed construction was primarily an esthetic improvement that would compliment the existing home, that it was not enclosed or a habitable room. The Board reviewed th� Plans and a rendering of the proposal. Art Flannagan moved to approve the request. Mike Sell seconded the motion. Dis- cussion was called on the motion and Mike Sell questioned whether there is any potential for this structure to be enclosed. The response was negative, and that ��� (,!'��? Board of Zoning Appeals August 12, 1980 Page 3 there was no permanent foundation and the owners agreed that a condition of the waiver could be that hte patio area never be enclosed. Mike Sell asked that this condition be a part of approval. Upon vote, the motion carried, sub�ect to the porch never to be enclosed. 80-8-1+5 (Map 12) Residential Lot 1 Block 1 Valleywood Addition Robert Sanko Raymond Fischer The petition is for waiver of Sections 3.02 and 3.0�+1 of the Zoning Code, lot width and area for two-family structure, and for Section �� 3.07(2) rear yard setback, for 3' off the required 18' to a distance of 15' from the rear lot line to the proposed structure at its closet point. Mr. Sanko was present and accompanied by his architect. No surrounding property owners were present. Mr. Sanko explained. he had obtained approval from the surrounding property owners and had thoroughly discussed his proposal on this lot. When the Valleywood plat was developed it was necessary in providing access into the area and the cul-de-sac, to design some lots with different configurations. This lot fronts on the service road of highway #55 and is near the intersection of Highway #100 and #55• �'• Sanko explained that it is the least desireable lot of the pro�ect and to be financially feasable, would require a home in the $50,000+ range in comparison to the ad�acent homes of $150,000+ value. It is their desire to construct a two-f�.mily home of size and exterior design and value in keeping with the adjacent properties. After a lengthy discussion, Mike Sell moved to approve the waivers as requested, noting in doing so the location of the lot, the high traffic volume in the area, the existing tree service company ad,jacent on the east and the unusual lot config- uration. The motion was seconded by Art Flanna�an. During discussion on the motion, the Board determined that should a noise or privacy fence be constructed, it should be in keeping with ad�acent lot 2. Upon vote, the motion to approve carried. 80-8-�6 (Map l�+) Industrial 2370 Louisiana Avenue North Devco Properties (Duane Devereaux) The petition is for waiver of Section 7.051 of the Zoning Code, for 10' off the required 10' of green axea along the common north lot line of this property to allow adequate driveway to be installed in con�unction with the ad�acent parking lot and driveway to the north. �u � Board of Zoning Appeals August 12:, 1980 Page 1+ 80-8-�7 (Map 14) Industrial 2�+50 Louisiana Avenue North George 0. Holm The petition is for waiver of Section 7.051 of the Zoning Code, for 10' off the required green area along the south lot line which is the common lot line with 2370 Louisiana Avenue, to allow a common driveway and parking area for both sides. Mr. Duane Devereaux was present to represent his own property at 2370 Louisiana Avenue North and the adjacent property at 2450 Louisiana Avenue North, owned by Mr. George Holm. Mr. Devereaux explained that his building was constructed in 1977, however, the contractor defaulted on the curb and gutter and some landscape around the driveway and parking area. He has 20' on the north side of his building which is the area used far access to his parking lot to the rear. This 20' , with 10' required to be green area, has made it extremely difficult to provide for the semi �rucks for delivery on a 10' wide blacktop street. The green area has become deteriorated and the existing building to the north has a similar problen. Mr. Deverea�ix explained that he has met with the owner ad�acent to him and he has also submitted his petition for the waiver along the common lot line. The Boaxd reviewed the requirements for maneuvering semi trailers which are now being utilized, which are 10 to 15 feet longer than those in use several years ago, prior to the energy crisis and fuel cost increases. There have been similar problems with other industrial areas within the City. William Forster moved to approve the waiver as requested for 2370 Louisiana Avenue iVorth. The motion was seconded by Art Flannagan and, upon vote, carried. Noting the request concerns both properties and that separate petitions had been filed to conform with the ordinance, Mike Sell moved to approve the waiver as requested for 21+50 Louisiana Avenue North. The motion was seconded by Art Flannagan and, upon vote, carried. 80-8-1+8 (Map 13) Residential Block 1 Lots 1 & 2 Hamman Addition (Laurel Avenue west of Turners Crossroad) Gittleman Corporation (P.iI.D. # 27) The petition is for waiver of Section �+.0�+ of the Zoning Code, for 20 spaces off the required 23�+ to a total of 214 spaces within and on the site. Mr. Gittleman was present. No other surrounding property owners were in attendance. The Secretary noted receipt of a recent letter from the Gittleman Corporation which modified their request to a waiver of 12 parking spaces. � �� Board of Zonin� Appeals August 12, 1980 Page 5 Mr. Gittleman made a detailed presentation and during this it was noted that there is sufficient area on the site to develop a11 the parking required, However, it was the itent to utilize as much landscape as possible. If the required spaces would be needed, they could be developed. Mr. Gittleman noted these are condominium units, adult only, and could foresee no problems, as they could provide parking spaces for at least �+0 more cars by removing landscaping. Mike Sell moved to approve a waiver of 12 parking spaces on the site, to a total of 222 indoor and outdoor spaces combined, noting the proponent could provide additional parking. William Forster seconded the motion and upon vote, the motion to approve caxried. 80-8-�+9 (Map 16) Institutional 7520 Golden Va1ley Road Calvary Community Services, Inc. The petition is for waiver of Section �+.0�+ of the Zoning Code, for 52 spaces off the required 80 outside paxking spaces and for 80 off the required indoor spaces for Phase 1, 80 Unit rent subsidized apartment building, P.U.D. #26 Present for the meeting were severa.l represetatives of Calvary Community Services, Inc. , including Mr. David Thatcher, Mr. Larry Conrad, Mr. Clyde McCarthy and Mr. Jay Johnson, Architect. Chairman Glen Christiansen ipened the discussion with a review of his attendance at the City Planning Commission meeting the previous night, at which a presentation foe General Plan approval was made for Calvary Community Services. Mr. Clyde McCarthy opened the Calvary presentation by reviewing the overall proposal, the paxking facilities, including the cross-parking agreements,a.nd by describing the Calvary Community Services organization. He reviewed the history of the property development in con�unction with the City of Golden Valley HRA, and the efforts towaxd development of the proposed structures. Mr. Laxry Conrad made a detailed presentation of the operation, e�perience factors, of similar types of buildings ans functions within the metro area. Mr. Conrad thoroughly reviewed the parking as establised and utilized at other simi�.ar facilities and described his thoughts as they relate to the proposed project. HUD requirements were e�cplained and detailed operations of the entire facilities, both the subsidized and cooperative buildings. The question of lack af interior parking for the subsidized Phase I apa.rtments was raised. Mr. Conrad replied that HUD budget allowanees-:dic� no� provide for such parking. Mr. Conrad stated that the 2$ spaces provided for as outdoor parking for the 80 units approximated 35� of the parking and noted the average provided at similar operations was 25�. � ��� '.�'°�a Board of Zoning Appeals August 12, 1980 Page 6 The Board and the proponents continued a lengthy and detailsd review of parkin� requirements fbr visitors and Employees, congregate dining facilities, health services, available transportation for the area, volunteers, etc. The Board noted their thoughts on the differences the suburban resident requirements for this type of proposal as compaxed to those existing operations in the downtown urban areas, such as Ebenezer, New Park Apartments, etc. Mr. David Thatcher reviewed the parking, and also explained that when the possible church expanison that was discussed became a reality, the chur_ch's intent was to have the required parking, however, at this time, he was not priviledged or authorized as an employee to speculate or comment further on this. Mrs. Pat Sorlien, 1001 Quebec`Avenue, a resident with property located to the north of the sub�ect property, addressed the Board. Mrs. Sorlien expressed her concern for the parking in the area, stating that even now on weekends the paxking requirements and reaffic are absurd. Mrs. Sorlien questioned the provisions for visitor and employee parking in addition to the parking provid�d for the residents. The Board questioned Mr. Thatcher on the proposed use of the lots located to the north of the proposed Phase I. Mr. Thatcher replied that to his knowledge, this had not been dicided upon at the present time. In summary, following the presentations and discussion, the Board noted it appeared there possibly was too much building for parking space provided. Further undetermined parking requirements and existing cross-parking agreements were also concerns and the lack of any alternatives at the present time was also noted. Mike Sell moved to dany the request for the waiver of paxking requirements as requested. The motion was seconded by William Forster and, upon vote, carried unanimously. The Chairman called to the attention of the praponents, the appeal process to the City Council available to them. There being no further business to come before the Board, upon motion, second and vote, the meeting was acl�journed at 11:10 P.M. ► `l / i ( Glen Chris iansen, Chairman L oyd B c er, Recording Secretary