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CHANHASSEN BOARD OF
ADJUSTMENTS AND APPPEALS
REGULAR MEETING
MAY 12, 1998
Chairperson Johnson called the meeting to order at 6:05 p.m.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Willard Johnson, Stcven Bcrquist and Carol Watson
STAFF PRESENT: Cynthia Kirchoff, Planner I
A REOUEST FOR A 5 FOOT VARIANCE FROM THE 10 FOOT SIDE YARD
SETBACK FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF AN ADDITION, BLAIR AND NANCY
ENTENMANN, 7407 FRONTIER TRAIL
Cynthia Kirchoff presented the staff report on this item.
Blair Entenmann stated they are requesting a 4 foot variance not a 5 foot as indicated in the staff
report. He stated that when they purchased the home they knew of the challenges associated with
remodeling the home. Mr. Entenmann indicated that this application is similar to the 1993
request to replace their garage because. He also stated that they are under time and money
constraints for the addition. He stated that the proposed addition is affordable and it intends to
protect the environment. Mr. Entenmann stated that the previous owners and the City created the
hardship. He mentioned that it will not obstruct the view for their neighbors.
Steve Berquist asked if the proposed addition will be following the existing setback.
Entenmann responded that it will maintain the existing setback and that an eave will not be
constructed on the addition.
John Kosmas, Mr. Entenmann's architect, stated that the if the addition would meet the required
setback the house would be elongated and it would increase the cost. He mentioned that the
setback was 5 feet when an addition was constructed on the house in the 1960s.
Carol Watson responded that the ordinance was amended to require a 10 foot setback to improve
existing situations.
Kosmas stated that the open space will be maintained between the houses.
Willard Johnson asked staff when the 5 foot setback was required.
Kirchoff responded that, according to historical records, the setback was adopted in 1958.
Watson stated that the setback is not relevant to this application.
Board of Adjustments and Appeals Meeting Minutes
May 12, 1998
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Johnson moved, Watson seconded the motion to close the public hearing.
Watson moved, Johnson seconded the motion to approve a 4 foot variance from the 10 foot side
yard setback requirement for the construction of an addition with the following conditions:
1. The applicant shall maintain the natural drainageway.
2. The applicant shall use Type I erosion control until vegetation has been reestablished.
All voted in favor and the motion carried.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Berquist moved, Johnson seconded the motion to approve the
minutes of the Board of Adjustments and Appeals Meeting dated January 13, 1998 with the
changes indicated by staff. Watson abstained. All voted in favor and the motion carried.
The meeting was adjourned at 6:30 p.m.
Prepared and Submitted by Cynthia Kirchoff
Planner I