RESO 26-009 - Approving Variance - 400 Sunnyridge LaneRESOLUTION NO. 26-009
A RESOLUTION APPROVING A VARIANCE AT 400 SUNNYRIDGE LANE
WHEREAS, David and Jennifer Knaeble have applied for a variance from Section
113-88(j) to reduce the required minimum lot size from 1 0,000 square feet to 7,000 square
feet and the minimum lot width from 80 feet to 60 feet, in order to allow the consolidation of
three existing lots of record into two new lots at 400 Sunnyridge Lane ; and
WHEREAS, the proposed variance is situated upon lands in Hennepin County,
Minnesota, legally described as follows:
Lots 314, 315, and 316, “Glenwood,” Hennepin County, Minnesota
WHEREAS, on December 8, 2025, the Golden Valley Planning Commission held a
public hearing and made the following findings of fact:
1. The applicant proposes a reasonable use of the property.
2. The platting history of the site and nonconformity of the proposed lots, despite
deviating less from the dimensional standards of the R-1 district than the current
lots, creates a unique hardship for using the land for single family development.
3. The variance, if granted, would not alter the essential character of the
neighborhood. The neighborhood is predominantly single family homes on lots of
various sizes and widths.
4. The hardship in the variance request is not solely due to economic
considerations and is not caused by the landowner.
5. The variance will not permit a use not allowed in the zoning district where the
property is located.
6. The variance request is in harmony with the 2040 Comprehensive Plan and the
R-1 Single Family Residence zoning district.
7. The variance request is the minimum action necessary to alleviate the hardship
and maintain a substantial property right of the applicant.
WHEREAS, at the December 8 meeting Planning Commission recommended approval
of the variance application; and
WHEREAS, the proposed variance has been found to be in all respects consistent with
the comprehensive plan and the regulations and requirements of the laws of the State of
Minnesota and the Golden Valley City Code.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GOLDEN VALLEY, MINNESOTA that this Council adopts Resolution No. 26-009 approving
the variance at 400 Sunnyridge Lane to reduce the required minimum lot size from 10,000
square feet to 7,000 square feet and the required lot width from 80 feet to 60 feet.
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Resolution No. 26-009 -2- January 6, 2026
Adopted by the City Council this 6th day of January, 2026.
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Roslyn Harmon, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Theresa Schyma, City Clerk
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