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03-10-87 BZA Minutes Y 985 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE GOLDEN VALLEY BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS March 10, 1987 The regular meeting of the Golden Valley Board of Zoning Appeals was held Tuesday, March 10, 1987 at 7:30 P.M. in the Council Chambers of the Civic Center, 7800 Golden Valley Road, Golden Valley, Minnesota. The following Board members were present: Mike Sell , Chairman Margaret Leppik Mahlon Swedberg Absent by prior arrangement, Larry Smith and Art Flannagan. No alternates were available for this meeting. The first order of business was approval of the minutes of a regular meeting held January 13, 1987 (no meeting in February) copies of which had previously been distributed to the Board. It was moved by Margaret Leppik, to approve the minutes of the meeting held January 13, 1987 as written and presented. Second by Mahlon Swedberg and upon vote carried. 87-3-2 (Map 8) Residential . 36 Indiana Avenue North Tom Gunderson The Petition is for waiver of Section 3A.06(1) Front setback for 2 feet off the required 35 foot setback from the service road on Highway 55 to a distance of 25 feet from the north lot line to the proposed new residential structure. Present for the meeting was Mr. Tom Gunderson, contractor, and the future owner, Mr. Anderson. The petition was in order and consent obtained from all adjacent properties. Mr. Gunderson explained the proposed single family dwelling. The home would meet all other required setbacks. A similar request which included a waiver of setback from Indiana to match alignment with other houses had been approved by the Board of Zoning Appeals several years ago but was never acted upon by the owner at that time. Secretary, Lloyd Becker, noted other homes along Highway 55 are at 25 feet and it appears to be the general setback alignment. � � � ' Page 2 Board of Zoning Appeals March 10, 1987 Margaret Leppik moved to approve the waiver as requested and described the proposed setback as non-controversial and consistent with adjacent properties. Margaret Leppik also noted this waiver is from Highway 55 only and it complies with the required 35 feet from Indiana. Second by Mahlon Swedberg and upon vote carried. 87-3-3 (Map 9) Residential 0 Natchez Avenue South Ranna & Peter Kitanidis (Proposed new owner Noel & Judy Vogen) The Petition is for waiver of Section 3A.06(3)a side setback for 5.2 feet off the required 15 feet from the north lot line to a distance of 9.8 feet to the proposed garage addition. The petition was in order and consent had been obtained from all adjacent owners. Mr. Peter Kitanidis the present owner, and Mr. Noel Vogen the proposed new owner, were present. No others were in attendance. A similar waiver but somewhat larger in dimension was proposed and denied in September, 1971. Mr Kitanidis described the proposed addition as 9.6 feet in width for a total garage width of 22 feet. Based on the existing construction characteristics of the house and the topography, this is the minimum width possible to provide for two garage spaces. The roof line would match with the existing and a stone retaining wall would be rebuilt along the north side. The Board discussed possible alternatives but the topography basically limits any practical improvement to what is proposed. Margaret Leppik noted this proposed addition is not excessive and the proponent has intentionally limited it to reduce the variance requirement to the least possible. Mahlon Swedberg said this addition would be consistent with other homes that exist in the area and in keeping with current requirements of two car design with previous Board approvals similar in nature. Mahlon Swedberg moved to approve the waiver as requested. Second by Margaret Leppik and upon vote carried. 98 � Page 3 - Board of Zoning Appeals March 10, 1987 87-3-4 (Map 18) Institutional 5 Jersey Avenue South Good Shepherd Church J ames Windey, Trustee Administrative review of landscape plan. Mr. James Windey was present with two other Church Board members, Mr. Larry Berscheid, President of Church and Grounds Committee, and Mr. Charles Downs, Trustee. The Board reviewed a number of ineetings from the time the Church divided its property and sold a portion to Speak the Word Church. The Boards previous approval of certain landscape and setback requirements created by the lot division was conditional on removal of an existing 2 car garage at the rear of the school , and removal of approximately a 25 foot width of blacktop along the south lot line and the establishment of landscape in that area. The Church appeared before the Board several times thereafter for consideration of extension of time to make the improvements and for consideration of retention of the garage as an accessory building for much needed storage. These were proposed and considered subject to the Church making substantial improvement to the appearance of the garage and a substantial landscape plan for site improve- ments. Mr. Windey and the Board members presented a professionally designed "five year landscape plan for the complete site". This plan has been approved by the Church Board and funded by its Capital Improvements Committee. The Board did an extended and detailed review of the landscape plans. Margaret Leppik suggested some additional , durable tree planting along Western Avenue. It was noted that part of that area is City property. Margaret Leppik suggested that when the Laurel Avenue Green Belt improvements begin, consideration be given to this area also. Lloyd Becker said he would see to it that her suggestion is brought to the City Engineer. Mike Sell noted the cooperation and working relationship that has been established thru the efforts of Mr. Windey and the Church Board. Mr. Windey described the volunteer efforts and enthusiasm within the congregation that has grown with the improvement plans and efforts last fall . Mahlon Swedberg moved to accept the five year landscape plan subject to signature by the Church and the Chair of the Board of Zoning Appeals. Second by Margaret Leppik and upon vote carried. Mr. Windey signed for the Church and Mike Sell for the Board of Zoning Appeals. The landscape plan will be placed on file as exibit "A". The landscape plan will be reviewed annually by staff to confirm compliance with the phased improvements. � 8 � Page 4 Board of Zoning Appeals March 10, 1987 Margaret Leppik moved to allow the existing two car garage to remain as a condition of the landscape improvements. Second by Mahlon Swedberg and upon vote carried. There being no further business to come before the Board, it was upon motion, second, and vote to adjourn at 8:20 P.M. .�-- � � �.G� ' / Mike Sell , Chairman loyd . ec er, Secretary