10-10-89 BZA Minutes ji � � � �INUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE
GOLDEN VALLEY BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS
OCTOBER 10, 1989
The regular meeting of the Golden Valley Board of Zoning Appeals was held
Tuesday, Oc tober 10, 1989 at 7:30 P.M. in the lower level of the Public Safety
Building, 7800 Golden Valley Road, Golden Valley, Minnesota.
The following Board members were present:
Chairman, Larry Smith
Art Flannagan
Mike Sell
Mahlon Swedberg
Kevin McAleese
The first order of business was approval of the minutes of a regular
meeting held September 12, 1989 copies of which had previously been distri-
buted to the Board.
Mike Sell moved to approve the minutes as written and presented. Second by
Art Flannagan and upon vote carried.
89-10-30 (Map 8) Residential
315 Meadow Lane North
Bonnie Johnson and Ryan Larson
The Pe tition is for waiver of Section:
11.21 Subd. 7 A fron t setback, for 1.2 feet off the required
35 feet to a distance of 33.8 feet from Beverly
Avenue to the house as it now exists, and for
6.4 feet off the required 35 feet from Beverly
Avenue to a distance of 28.6 feet to the pro-
posed addition a t its closest point, and for
0.2 feet off the required 35 feet from Meadow
Lane to a distance of 34.8 feet to the house as
it now exists, and for Section
11.21 Subd. 7(C)2 side setback, for 2.5 feet off the required
14.7 feet from the west lot line to a distance
of 12.2 feet to the proposed addition and deck,
and for Section
11.21 Subd 7(B) rear setback, for 20.2 feet off the required
26.4 feet to a distance of 6.2 feet to the
house as it now exists (average mean lot depth
is 132 feet with 20 percent required rear yard).
The petition was in order and consent obtained from all adjacent properties (one
signature submitted a t meeting as owner had been out of town).
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Mr. Ryan Larson was present with his builder. No adjacent property owners were
in a ttendance. Chairman Smith asked for any staff comments, if applicable.
Secre tary, Lloyd Becker, explained that the lot as it presently exists was a com-
posite of parts of three lots that were the underlying plat. While no record
could be found, it appears the alley on the south was provided for afi ter this
home was built and is access for several adjacent properties. The alley creates
the non-conforming status on the south side to the existing home. This is a
corner lot and the home is placed a t a slight angle so the northeast corner is
at 34.8 feet from Meadow Lane. The north side facing Beverly is a t 33.8 feet
from Beverly and this was caused by additional right-of-way for Beverly at that
point. Al1 but one of the waivers are for the existing home except for that
requested from the west lot line for the proposed additi�on and deck. Mr. Larson
explained his proposed construction which is to add a bedroom which includes a
walk-in closet and bathroom. Mike Sell asked why it was dimensioned at 25 feet
and not 22 feet which would meet the ordinance: Mr. Larson explained the
existing characteristics of the house and the builder explained how 25 feet was
arrived at.
The Board examined the architectural plans that were provi.ded with the petition.
At the close of discussion, Mike Sell moved to approve the waivers as requested,
noting the existing setback conditions, the effect of the 35 foot setback on two
sides and the alley on the south. Second by Art Flannagan and upon vote
carried, four ayes and one nay (McAleese).
89-10-31 (Map 17) Residential
7201 Glenwood Avenue
Lester Eck
T he Pe tition is for waiver of Section:
11.21 Subd. 7(C) side setback for 5 feet off the required 15 feet
to a distance of 10 feet from the east lot line
to the proposed addition.
The petition was in order, consent obtained from all adjacent properties. Mr.
Eck was present with his contractor, no other property owners were present.
Mr. Eck described the lot as basically a right triangle approximately one acre
in size and a large frontage along Glenwood Avenue. The home was built in 1941
and was built and owned by his wife's parents until their death several years
ago. Mr. Eck said he and his wife plan to move into this home. Approximately
10 years ago a portion of the lot was divided and sold and it is along this side
that the proposed garage addition a t one corner requires a setback waiver. Mr. _
Eck noted the present home has a very small single-car garage. The proposed
garage is set a t an angle to more closely meet the setback requirements and to
provide a more aesthetically pleasing appearance. Mr. Eck said his wife is
severly limited by arthritis and the proposed remodel�ing includes methods to
accomoda te for that.
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Mahlor► Swedberg noted the lot topography and placement of the existing home well
back from Glenwood Avenue. Placing the garage a t an angle lessens any impact on
adjacent properties and the side setback. Mahlon said this would be a major
improvement to a very substantial older home and also to the neighborhood and
does not find any thing objectionable about the variance to the closest point of
the garage.
Mahlon Swedberg moved to approve the waiver as requested. Second by Art
Flannagan and upon vote carried with four ayes and one nay (McAleese).
There being no further business to come before the Board, it was upon
motion, econd, and vote to adjourn a t 8:10 P.M.
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Lar y Smit Chairman loyd . ecker, Secr tary