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02-26-19 BZA Minutes ,, l� � _. �:. 7800 Golden Valley Road�Golden Valley,MN 55427 �"� Jj t1� 763-593-3992�TTY 763-593-3968�763-593-8109(fax)�www.goldenvalleymn.gov ���lder� �- valle Board of Zoning Appeals � Feb 26,2019—7 pm REGULAR MEETING MINUTES CouncilChambers Golden Valley City Hall 7800 Golden Valley Road Call to Order The meeting was called to order at 7 pm by Chair Nelson. Roll Call Board Members present: Nancy Nelson, Richard Orenstein, David Perich and Planning Commissioners Rich Baker and Andy Johnson Board Members absent: Andy Snope Staff present: Senior Planner/Grant Writer Emily Goellner and Administrative Assistant Lisa Wittman Approval of Minutes MOTION made by Perich, seconded by Orenstein to approve the minutes of January 22, 2019, as submitted and the motion carried. Member Nelson and Commissioner Baker abstained. Agenda Item 106 France Avenue South Scott Hagg and Tessa Gunther, Applicants Request: Waiver from Section 113-88, Single Family Zoning District, Subd. (f)(1)(c)(2) Side Yard Setback Requirements • 1.3 ft. off of the required 12.5 ft.to a distance of 11.2 ft. at its closest point to the side yard (north) property line to allow for the construction of a screened porch and storage space addition. Request: Waiver from Section 113-88, Single Family Zoning District, Subd. (f)(1)(a) Front Yard Setback Requirements • 22 ft. off of the required 35 ft.to a distance of 13 ft. at its closest point to the front yard (east) property line to allow for the construction of a screened porch and storage space addition. Request: Waiver from Section 113-88, Single Family Zoning District, Subd. (f)(4) Side Wall Articulation Requirements • The resulting side wall (north) would be longer than 32 ft. without articulation as required to allow for the construction of a screened porch and storage space addition. This tlocument is available in alternate formats upon a 72-hour request. Please call 763-593-8006(TTY: 763-593-3968)to make a request. Examples of alternate formats may include large print,electronic, Braille, audiocassette,etc. City of Golden Valley BZA Regular Meeting Minutes 2 Feb 26, 2019—7 pm Goellner referred to a location map and photos of the property and explained the applicant's proposal to construct an addition that would include a new screened porch above the existing garage and storage space that would replace an existing non-conforming shed. Goellner referred to the side yard variance request and explained that the existing garage is located 11.2 feet, rather than the required 12.5 feet, from the north side yard property line.The proposed addition would also be 11.2 feet from the north side yard property line. Goellner referred to the front yard variance request and stated that the property has two front yards (east and west) and that the existing house and garage were built 13 feet from the east front yard property line due to the topography of the lot. She stated that the proposed addition would be located on top of the existing flat roof garage and would also be 13 feet, rather than the required 35 feet, away from the east front yard property line. Goellner referred to the articulation variance request and explained that this variance is required because the north wall of the house is longer than 32 feet with no articulation. However, the fa�ade is broken up with varying structure heights, roof heights, openings and a chimney. Orenstein asked if the entire addition will be located above the existing garage structure and if the existing home is already longer than 32 feet. Goellner said yes. Baker asked about the length of the north side wall. Goellner said it is approximately 69 feet long. Goellner stated that the applicant has said the unique circumstances in this case include the fact that the home was built on a hill on the far east side of the lot, a previous variance was granted which brought the property into conformance, the proposed addition utilizes the existing footprint of the garage, steep slopes limit the buildable area,the property will be enhanced with a front porch overlooking the park, neighboring properties won't be impacted because they are separated by steep slopes, and the proposal removes a non-conforming shed. Goellner stated that staff is recommending approval of the requested variances with a condition added that the existing shed be removed. She explained that staff feels additional living space and storage are reasonable uses of the property, the buildable area to the rear of the home is limited by the topography, the existing home was built in a non-conforming location, it would be difficult if not impossible to build an addition without a variance,the proposed addition won't be any closer to the front and side yard property lines than the existing garage already is, it is a modestly sized addition that fits with the surrounding architecture and character of the neighborhood, removal of the shed improves the character of the area, and there is no obvious way to reduce the size of the variance requests in a practical way. Baker referred to the 1986 variance materials and noted that the variance granted at that time was for an addition. He asked if there was ever a variance granted for the garage. Goellner said her City of Golden Vafley BZA Regular Meeting Minutes 3 � Feb 26, 2019— 7 pm understanding is that the garage was a part of the 1986 variance request because it was already there and that the house is now conforming. Mike Sharratt, Architect representing the applicant, stated that they considered many other ideas. He said the primary issue is that a pre-cast garage roof is leaking and that putting a porch above the garage is a way to spend time outside enjoying the view of the park. He noted that the applicants didn't create the existing setbacks and they will remove the shed currently on the property. He added that the addition is essentially a wood deck built on top of the garage and that they tried to keep in low in scale. Orenstein asked if the proposed new storage space is attached. Sharratt said yes and that there will be no new foundation. Johnson asked why the storage space isn't considered an accessory structure. Goellner said because it is attached. Baker said he likes that the proposed addition doesn't impose on the view from the park. He asked if the pitched roof is being used because of the leaking issue. Sharratt stated that a pitched roof was part of the solution, but it is an open porch so the new roof will have to be waterproof. Nelson opened the public hearing. Seeing and hearing no one wishing to comment, Nelson closed the public hearing. Orenstein said he has no problem with the proposal and that the requested variances have been well supported. Perich agreed and added that in regard to the articulation variance he feels that the intent and spirit of the articulation requirement have been met. Nelson also agreed and said the proposed addition doesn't affect the character of the locality and removing the existing shed will improve the property. MOTION made by Baker, seconded by Perich to approve the variance requests listed below with the condition that the existing shed be removed and the motion carried. • 1.3 ft. off of the required 12.5 ft. to a distance of 11.2 ft. at its closest point to the side yard (north) property line to allow for the construction of a screened porch and storage space addition. • 22 ft. off of the required 35 ft. to a distance of 13 ft. at its closest point to the front yard (east) property line to allow for the construction of a screened porch and storage space addition. • The resulting side wall (north) would be longer than 32 ft. without articulation as required to allow for the construction of a screened porch and storage space addition. Adjourn The meeting was adjourned at 7:29 pm. City of Golden Valley BZA Regular Meeting Minutes 4 Feb 26, 2019—7 pm �� �c,/— Nancy Nelson, hair � � I ' a Wittman, Administrative Assistant