0000000017 00000 n Setbacks are not set in stone, so if there is an outstanding situation, like a river, pond, or other obstruction that may impact your ability to use the property in a similar way as your neighbors, its possible to apply for a setback variance. The feedback provided for each project will be given to the Planning Commission for their consideration. Requests for zoning changes, variances, conditional use permits, subdivisions, site plans and comprehensive plan amendments require review by the Planning Commission and approval by the City Council. For garages that face a public street, the proposed ordinance change calls for the garage to not exceed 60 percent of the width of the house. Teague pointed out that the commission, and ultimately the council, would have retaining walls to review on every meeting agenda if those were required. /Prev 87304 startxref CLOSED: This variance was approved by the Planning Commission on January 27, 2021. The Zoning Ordinance defines the current rights that owners have for their properties. The notices are mailed out 10 days prior to the Public Hearing at the Planning Commission meeting. 2. %PDF-1.3 There are 2 variance requests and one request to consolidate the two separate lots. The ordinance would allow newly constructed houses to meet the front yard setback on the previous nonconforming structure on the property as long as its not closer than 30 feet to the front lot line. 36-643. For instance, the rear setback line for these properties can be based on the average lot depth, while the front yard can have a rounded or irregularly shaped setback line that matches the shape of the property line, but this isnt a consistent method for all towns and municipalities. 21 0 obj <> endobj The city council, well, I think youre the only one authority in all of this. Edina has always been a community that has recognized the importance of its past while preparing itself for the future. Mark Larson, the applicant on behalf of the property owners Chad & Jessica Kelly have submitted a request for a 3.4 foot side yard setback variance. (2) No fence shall exceed six feet in height. Additionally, families with teenaged drivers might have three to four cars in their family, which already means theyll have cars parked in the driveways, Scherer said. The applicant has indicated the project won't be able to meet the standard required grading of 6" of fall in the first 10' from the home and 2% grade from there to the curb without the benefit of a variance. He said hes tired of fighting with the builder over the changes to the neighboring property. Sec. Mary Mason came home to find her yard didnt look the same as when she left and her neighbors house construction project was to blame. From its incorporation in 1888 as a milling community on the banks of the Minnehaha Creek, Edina has evolved to be a model among municipalities in the Twin Cities metropolitan area. Edina, Minnesota - Code of Ordinances; Chapter 36 - ZONING; ARTICLE VIII. 25 0 obj Originally 16.2 feet was submitted, but has changed to a 18.2 foot front yard setback variance to match the front yard setback of the existing home based on average setback of the block by a surveyor. The second-floor addition will be directly above the first floor and will continue to provide the current setbacks as the first floor. The variance requested is for a 20-foot setback from the 50-foot setback required from a pond for a teardown/rebuild home with a setback 1 foot farther from the pond than the original home at 4617 Lexington Ave. Comments are considered part of the public record. Would you like to receive ouradvertising news? Teague also responded that it would be a violation of the zoning ordinance, which would mean the resident has 30 days to correct the problem or be taken to court by the city. The applicant would like to combine the properties into one parcel. Scherer, who opposes the change, said she didnt think Edina is one-car community or a commuter community. The applicant is applying for a variance to the rule that only allows the proposed elevation of the first floor of a new house to be no greater than 1' above the existing floor elevation. An addition to the north side of the home is F-L-A-T. Secs. Variance 1- Relief from requirement for all single dwelling unit buildings to be constructed with a basement having a gross floor area equal to at least 50 percent of the gross floor area of the story next above. The required south front yard setback is 58.9 feet as established by the front yard setback of the adjacent neighbor to the west. Don't knowingly lie about anyone 36-438. the home complies with all required setbacks but the home is oriented at an Bridge Street, north of Edgebrook Place and east of Minnehaha Creek consisting If property setback requirements are not followed, it can cause significant problems. endstream undergoing the addition to have garage added in order to accommodate larger within the Country Club overlay zoning district requiring a Certificate of Always check the local regulations with the municipality or town permit office to be certain. Surveyor Verification of Average Front Yard Setback. - Requirements for building coverage, setbacks and height is amended to add the following: (POD Zoning District) (4) Front and Side Street Setbacks for properties in the Greater Southdale District . He continued, saying, Im essentially being boxed in by retaining walls, by height issues and right now I actually had to spend money to try to save a large oak tree on the property line of this existing property.. hb``f``^Ab, ZR'$Rg 8:A4D7@Ze"5ko13aaXl\.@gI|'8( Instead, a setback or setback requirement for a property refers to the distance that the house or structure must be from the front, sides, and back of the property line. Subsection 36-438 of the Edina City Code. Claredon Drive is proposing a 1.3 foot variance to the north property existing first floor elevation to the proposed first floor elevation would be The home currently has a 2 car garage. <>stream Variance 1- Relief from requirement to have full depth basement under main floor of new home. Please enable JavaScript in your browser's settings and refresh the page. This building restriction is intended to help ensure home security, privacy, a uniform appearance, and environmental protection, though the placement also allows public utilities to access plumbing, gas, electrical, or internet lines that may be running through the yard. . Resident Dave Frenkel said during the June 12 public hearing that he was concerned the high retaining walls going up around Edina are creating a safety concern because a resident could fall off one, noting that one wall he saw was tall and dropped down to concrete. Staff will respond to questions by dropping a yellow pin on the map with a response. The plan conforms to all additional setback, height and The Zoning Ordinance regulates many aspects of land use, such as the type of use, sign regulations, landscaping requirements, setbacks and density regulations. The property is approximately 11,790 square feet in area and is located north of West 70th Street. Stabilization - The muscles and soft tissues that help to hold the new joint in place will be weak after an operation, and you'll need to build these muscles to stabilize the artificial joint. endstream endobj 54 0 obj <>>>/Lang(en-US)/MarkInfo<>/Metadata 18 0 R/OCProperties<>/OCGs[83 0 R 84 0 R 85 0 R]>>/Outlines 33 0 R/Pages 51 0 R/StructTreeRoot 34 0 R/Type/Catalog/ViewerPreferences<>>> endobj 55 0 obj <>/ExtGState<>/Font<>/ProcSet[/PDF/Text/ImageC]/Properties<>/XObject<>>>/Rotate 0/StructParents 0/Tabs/S/Thumb 16 0 R/TrimBox[0.0 0.0 612.0 792.0]/Type/Page>> endobj 56 0 obj <>stream Meet with developers, land owners and residents inquiring about development or redevelopment of property Review residential, commercial and industrial building plans Answer residents' inquiries regarding building setbacks, lot coverage and building height requirements The applicant is requesting identical front yard and 1st floor height variances as approved by the Commission in March 2020. The Comprehensive Plan is the Citys long-range guide to how property should be developed or redeveloped. A three-foot residential maintenance access from a front yard to a rear yard is required and defined. endobj The home is located endstream endobj startxref The request is a 19.2 foot front yard setback variance for a teardown-rebuild/new home to be built at the same nonconforming front yard setback as the existing home at 4504 70th Street West. The applicant is requesting a 19.1 foot south front yard setback variance for a new two story home to maintain the 39.7 foot existing non-conforming front yard setback to the south property line. 36-578. When more than 25 percent of the lots on one side of a street between street intersections, on one side of a street that . The limit on building coverage on a property was originally proposed to be 25 percent throughout the city to create a uniform requirement. 36-525. The applicant has revised the approved stormwater plan so is returning for Planning Commission review. to the 10 foot side yard setback at the northwest, (front), corner, however is Variant of Edwina and Edna. The decision made by the Planning Commission on August 26th was appealed to the City Council. 0000000858 00000 n 0000001202 00000 n The proposed project is a teardown-rebuild at 4209 Crocker Ave. consisting of a two story home with an attached three car garage. Visit Town & Country Fence at www.tcfence.com for all of your fencing needs. Please enable JavaScript in your browser's settings and refresh the page. The features include window awnings or canopies, bay or box windows, stoops, porches, chimneys and balconies. The existing home's nearest point to the water's edge is 29', the proposed new homes nearest point to the water's edge will be 30'. An expert estimated that 40 to 50 percent of the roots of the 150-year-old oak tree on his property line have been killed by the construction project next door. Keep checking the page for staff's response to your questions. The required lowest entry elevation for the front portion of the structure is 877.20 (1% annual chance event elevation of 875.20 + 2). Submitting this form below will send a message to your email with a link to change your password. Special requirements (1) Special setback requirements for single dwelling unit lots. updated variance application. If you have questions, please use our Q&A tool. elevation. Theyre being forced out, slowly but surely, she said. If you do have questions, either contact staff directly or ask your questions by dropping a pin on the map. endobj 36-438. -Maintain the average front yard setback of the homes on either side or if it's a corner lot, match the A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z. As requested by the Planning Commission, staff has provided some additional information on how other cities regulate retaining walls. The Planning Division also performs the following functions: On a typical day, the Planning Division will: In a typical year, the Planning Department will: The role of the Heritage Preservation Commission safeguards the significant heritage properties of the City by identifying and nominating them for designation by the City Council as Edina Heritage Landmarks. The property is within a flood risk area with the rear yard of the site landlocked for the 10% annual chance event. Allowed with setback requirements. Each page includes the information that was submitted by the applicant. The required lowest entry elevation for the front portion of the structure is 877.20 (1% annual chance event elevation of 875.20 + 2). These requirements also impact the placement of any accessory structures, like a shed, detached garage, or workshop. addition to be slightly closer to the lot line at the back corner. The Planning Division is part of the Community Development Department. The plans would show how the water will flow off the property, which is a good start to solving the problem, Houle said. Acceptance of proposed merging the two lots. The stories told during the councils June 18 meeting were only a few in the long string of complaints city leaders have heard about construction problems in Edina during the past year. Name of a character in the British sitcom "Absolutely Famous". Commission member Claudia Carr questioned the encroachment on one side, saying, It just doesnt seem right to have a hole at the lot line.. A variance is requested from the following ordinance requirement: Basements. an ordinance amending the zoning ordinance to add pud-21, planned unit development-21, at 4719 eden avenue Therefore, the building coverage requirements will continue to remain 30 percent for lots under 9,000 square feet and 25 percent for all lots larger than 9,000 square feet. Fire escapes, chimneys, balconies, decks, a front residential fence, porch, or backyard fence are all building features that most municipalities or towns will allow, within reason. Please contact Assistant City Planner, Emily Bodeker with questions regarding this project. Please contact Assistant City Planner, Kris Aaker with questions regarding this project. Requirements for building coverage, setbacks and height Special Requirements are amended to add the following: Sec. After the 10 day appeal period and no appeal was made, the action taken by the Planning Commission is considered final. You have permission to edit this article. The over-all building height will be 32.6 feet as measured from existing grade along the new front building wall and in compliance with the maximum allowable height of 36.25 feet. accounts, the history behind an article. - Requirements for building coverage, setbacks and height is . The proposed ordinance change would also require a three-foot setback for all retaining walls taller than four feet. The remainder of the project conforms to all of the zoning ordinance requirements. xref Irregularly shaped lots need to be measured differently, but the methods for establishing the setback requirements for an irregularly shaped property can vary from town to town, so its important to verify the exact information with the permit office. The existing home will be modified and added to while maintaining the existing nonconforming setbacks. angle to the side property lines. 2018. endobj Forrest said she wanted the ordinance to encompass most situations in Edina and she didnt want a variance or conditional use permit to be required for retaining walls. The variance request is for a 2.6 foot first floor height variance from the allowable 1 foot increase and a 18.2 foot front yard setback variance. The City of Edinas zoning ordinance requires that all new homes have a basement. If you have any questions, please contact Assistant City Planner, Kris Aaker. Contact us for any help on browser support. review the variance applications and prepare memos that are included in the Planning Commission packets. The current home does not meet the setbacks required in todays code from the front yard and west side yard. A variance must be approved by the local government zoning board and is typically given if the condition that is negatively affecting your ability to build is generally unique to your property. line to allow for a 306 square foot 1 car garage stall addition to the existing Planning Commission member Arlene Forrest expressed concern that the change didnt include strong enough enforcement if a builder doesnt follow the plan they submitted for approval. build that will comply with all other zoning ordinance requirements. 28 0 obj A proposed zoning ordinance change is to require an offset or feature every 30 feet on the exterior side wall to eliminate long building facades facing each other on neighboring properties. Would you like to receive our latest news? However, accessory structures are rarely built to the same size as the main home on the property, so they can fall under a different setback from the property line because there is little concern that a utility shed will be built large enough to completely prevent direct sunlight from reaching the neighbors windows or cause damage to an existing ecosystem. No other ordinance exceptions are being requested. This variance request is on the January 27, 2021 Planning Commission agenda. The existing porch on posts is a small uninsulated space that is currently within the required minimum 10-foot side yard setback. The existing basement is a walk-out with the new basement proposed to be a look-out and partially below grade. 36-578. x}|\wnMVe%U-+W+e6!L7 =bzM/!@@L%@ 3wvl{~vt?s3gQ!5,@oNkwcg. Signup today! Forrest pointed out that those lots have the option of having a two-car garage in the back of the lot behind the house. The new home is proposed to provide the same front yard setback as the original home on site and since torn down, which keeps the home closer to the front and continuing to maintain stormwater storage in the back yard as proposed by the previously approved stormwater management plan as part of the original March 2020, variance request. The request is to match The owners intent is to extend the garage into the front yard to provide a more usable garage space. The existing west side yard setback is 10 feet with the subject home located 5 feet to the west lot line. The existing home's nearest point to the water's edge is 29', the proposed new homes nearest point to the water's edge will be 30'. Adoption of a comprehensive zoning ordinance in 1929, the first Minnesota village to do so, Approval and construction of the County Club neighborhood in 1924, featuring contoured streets, parks, trees, and 18-hole golf course and housing with private covenants governing unit placement, architectural style and property maintenance, Establishment and upgrade of the 50th and France commercial district starting in the 1930s, The opening of Southdale Center in 1956 as the nation's first fully-enclosed, climate-controlled regional shopping mall - a model that has been subsequently used throughout the country, Development of Centennial Lakes and Edinborough parks, which have become contemporary models for the integration of commercial and residential land uses, Maintains and updates the City's Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Map, Advises developers, land owners and residents about the requirements for land use, plats and zoning, Administers and oversees the Community Development Block Grant Program, Oversees Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) map information, Meet with developers, land owners and residents inquiring about development or redevelopment of property, Review residential, commercial and industrial building plans, Answer residents' inquiries regarding building setbacks, lot coverage and building height requirements, Review sign permit applications and answer inquiries regarding size, location and height requirements for signage, Review plans and answer inquiries regarding radio and television antennas and towers, Field questions and process applications for the Community Development Block Grant Program, Field questions regarding home occupations, Conduct follow-up inspections and investigate complaints regarding Zoning Ordinance compliance, Submit to the City Council between 20 and 30 requests for subdivision, rezoning, site plan, comprehensive plan and conditional use permit approval, Administer $150,000 in Community Development Block Grant funding. Bees are allowed unless they become a nuisance. Jean Rehkamp Larson on behalf of the property owner Diane Mulligan, received a
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