12 Variance Lot 42 Shore AcresCITY OF
PC DATE: 6/16/99
CC DATE: 6/28/99
CASE#: 98-12 VAR
By: Kirchoff:v
STAFF
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REPORT
PROPOSAL:
LOCATION:
APPLICANT:
Request for a 14 foot variance from the 75 foot lakeshore setback for the
construction of a single family home and porch/deck.
Lot 42, Shore Acres
9247 Lake Riley Blvd.
Bob and Brinn Witt
8572 Cardiff Lane
Eden Prairie, MN 55344
914-9075
PRESENT ZONING:
ACREAGE:
DENSITY:
ADJACENT ZONING
AND LAND USES:
WATER AND SEWER:
PHYSICAL CHARACTER:
RSF, Single Family Residential
Approximately 7,260 square feet
N/A
N:
S:
E:
W:
PUD-R, Planned Unit Development, Residential
RD, Recreational Development Lake, Lake Riley
RSF, Single-Family Residential
RSF, Single-Family Residential
Available to the site
The site is a vacant, riparian lot. It is fairly flat with very
little elevation change.
2000 LAND USE PLAN: Low Density Residential
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PLANNING COMMISSION UPDATE
On June 16, 1999, the Planning Commission held a public hearing on this request. By a
vote of 5 to 1, the variance was denied. The majority of the commission staff's findings and
recommendation. However, one commissioner felt a precedent had been set by the 1989
variance which permitted a 68 foot lakeshore setback.
In 1989, the Board of Adjustments and Appeals approved a 7 foot variance from the 75
foot lakeshore setback for the construction of a new single family home with a deck/porch
extending into the lakeshore setback. Staff does not believe that a variance approved 10
years ago (which was given 5 extensions and the home was never constructed) should be
utilized as justification for this request. Staff recommended denial of the 1989 request
because the home footprint was too large for the site. This staff report is located in
Attachment 8.
This report has been updated. All new information is in bold type.
APPLICABLE REGULATIONS
Section 20-481 (a) requires that all structures be setback seventy-five (75) feet from recreational
development lakes (Attachment 2).
BACKGROUND
Shore Acres subdivision was platted in 1951 to accommodate cottages and summer homes. The
42 lots range from 24 to 50 feet in width and 130 to 230 feet in depth. Of the original 42 lots,
only 6 remain as single lots. The subject property is a single lot. The remainder of the properties
are assembled as contiguous lots to create a larger buildable area. Although these are lots of
record, many property owners find it challenging to place a home on the lot. Therefore, many
property owners requested variances from zoning ordinance requirements. The following table
summarizes the variances granted on Lake Riley Blvd.
TABLE 1
Variances Granted on Lake Riley Boulevard
Variance # Address
Type of Variance
98-12
9247 Lake Riley Blvd.
10' front yard setback variance, 3' side
yard setback variance, and 4' lakeshore
setback variance (area, lot width, lake
access variances)
SUBJECT PROPERTY
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98-6
97-11
96-9
93-10
93-8
92-9
92-2
91-16
90-7
89-13
89-1
9217 Lake Riley Blvd.
Lots 24 & 25, Shore Acres
9223 Lake Riley Blvd.
Lots 30 & 31, Shore Acres
9225 Lake Riley Blvd.
Lot 31
9119 Lake Riley Blvd.
Lots 11 and 12
9243 Lake Riley Blvd.
Lots 38 and 39
9021 Lake Riley Blvd.
9221 Lake Riley Blvd.
Lot 29
9203 Lake Riley Blvd.
Lots 17, 18, & 19
9051 Lake Riley Blvd.
Lot 1 Rogers Add.
9131 Lake Riley Blvd.
Lots 15 & 16
9247 Lake Riley Blvd.
Lot 42
7' front yard setback variance for an addition
7' lakeshore variance w/the condition
that only 23 % of the lot be impervious
surface
3' east setback variance, 5' west setback
variance, a 33' shoreland setback variance
and a variance from the hard surface
coverage.
HOME NEVER CONSTRUCTED
(See Variance #97-1)
4' shoreland setback variance for garage and
home addition
9' shoreland setback and 8' front yard setback
variance for home addition
36' shoreland setback variance for deck
addition
14' front yard, 6.5' side yard, and a 7% hard
coverage variance for a detached garage
7.5' side yard variance for a home addition
12' shoreland setback variance for a new
home
4' side yard variance for home addition
14' front yard, 7' shoreland, and 4.5' side
yard set back variances for a new home
SUBJECT PROPERTY --
HOME NEVER CONSTRUCTED
87-8 9005 Lake Riley Blvd. 18' shoreland setback and lot area variances
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86-1 9235 Lake Riley Blvd.
Lots 34 & 35
40' shoreland setback variance for a new
home
Ten of the 14 variances were from the shoreland setback (Attachment 3). The following details
the lots' specifics.
TABLE 2
Comparison of Shoreland Variances
Number Address Lot depth Lot width Total area Variance Purpose
in sq. ft.
Average 144' 12,919
Proposal 9247 147.6 avg. 77.5' street 7,260 14' home
24' lake
98_12 ........ 4, ,,
97-11 9225 and 187.5 avg. 70' street 16,175 7' home
9223 102' lake
96-9 9225 195' avg. 32.5' street 7,825 33' home
52' lake
93-10 9919 130' 95' street 13,000 4' addition
102' lake
93-8 9243 140' avg. 100' both 14,000 9' addition
92-9 9021 92.5 avg. 150' both 13,875 36' addition
90-7 9051 120' 130' both 15,600 12' home
89-1 9247 145' 80' street 7,250 7' home
25' lake
87-8 9005 100' avg. 140' both 13,500 18' home
86-1' 9235 180' avg. 50' street 20,700 40' home
(peninsula
lot)
*west and south ~ortion of the lot have lake frontage
This comparison was presented to show that each of these requests had situations that warranted
relief. Not all variances are created equal.
Lot 42, Shore Acres has had a long history. In 1989, the Board of Adjustments and Appeals
approved the following setbacks on this property: 14 foot front yard setback, 4.5 foot western
side yard setback and 68 foot shoreland setback for the construction ora single family home on
this property. A condition of approval was that a deck could encroach into the lakeshore
setback but no porch or any enclosed structure is permitted with that setback. The original
plans indicate an enclosed porch was proposed on the home on the lake elevation. In that
same year, contamination was discovered on the site. The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency
(PCA) required the lot to be decontaminated. This process took until 1992. Variances are only
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valid for one (1) year so if the project has not been substantially completed, an extension must be
requested and granted from the City Council. The City Council granted five (5) extensions to the
property owner. This home was never constructed.
On January 12, 1999, the Board of Adjustments and Appeals granted the following variances: a
12,515 sq. fi. variance from the 20,000 sq. fi. minimum lot area requirement for a riparian lot on a
recreational development lake, a 12.5 foot variance from the 90 foot minimum lot width
requirement, a 51 foot variance from the 75 foot minimum lot width requirement for riparian lots
on recreational development lakes for lake access, a 10 foot variance from the 30 foot front yard
setback, a 3 foot variance from the westem 10 foot side yard setback and a 4 foot variance from the
75 foot shoreland setback. The Board of Adjustments and Appeals required the parcel to not
exceed 25 percent of impervious surface. Staff supported the variances from the lot area and
width requirements so the applicant would have a reasonable use of the property. In
addition, staff recommended the applicant be able to install a dock on the site. The variances
from the required setbacks were not supported by staff simply because the home footprint
was too large for the site.
Table 3 displays the history of the setbacks on Lot 42, Shore Acres. The original home was
significantly smaller than both subsequent proposals. The original home was no closer than 20
feet to the front property line and 78 feet to Lake Riley. The variances granted in 1989 did not
require the property owner to maintain either of these two setbacks. The applicant did not design
the house for the size and shape of the lot. The footprint was excessively large. In 1999, the
applicant redesigned a house print. This footprint still encroached into required setbacks so
variances were granted. Originally, the applicant had shown that the home would maintain the
75 foot lakeshore setback and a 16 foot front yard setback. However, the Board wanted the home
to be 20 feet from the property line abutting Lake Riley Boulevard for vehicle parking so a four
foot variance was approved. The current proposal seeks permission to encroach even further into
the lakeshore setback.
TABLE 3
Setback History
Lot 42, Shore Acres
Setback RSF Original Variance Variance Current
Requirements Requirements House #89-1 #98-12 Proposal
Front 30 feet 20 feet 16 feet 20 feet 20 feet
West Side 10 feet 6.8 feet 5.5 feet 7 feet 7 feet
East Side 10 feet -2.5 feet 10 feet 10 feet 10 feet
Lake 75 feet 78 feet 68 feet 71 feet 61 feet
Lot Area 25 % 23 % 34 % 25 % 25%
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The current application seeks a 14 foot variance from the 75 foot lakeshore setback. After a
survey was completed it was determined that the home plan was too large for the parcel. The
home extends 10 additional feet in the shoreland setback. Apparently, an error was made on the
site plan submitted with Variance q98-12. Staff does not support this variance. The proposal
should be designed to be in proportion to the lot shape and area. Approving an additional
variance would depart from existing neighborhood standards.
ANALYSIS
This application is a request for a 14 foot variance to construct a single-family home with a
screen porch and deck 61 feet from the ordinary high water (OHW) level of Lake Riley. The
home is 74 feet from the OHW. The proposed deck is 61 feet from the OHW level. The screen
porch is 67 feet from the lake. The zoning ordinance requires a 75 foot lakeshore setback for
structures on recreational development lakes.
Section 20-58 states that a reasonable use must be granted to the property owner. A reasonable
use is defined as the use made by a majority of comparable property within 500 feet. A "use" is
defined as "the purpose or activity for which land or buildings are designed, arranged or intended
or for which land or buildings are occupied or maintained." In this case, because it is in a RSF
zoning district, a reasonable use is a single family home. A hardship occurs when the owner
does not have a reasonable use of the property. If a hardship has been demonstrated, the property
owner shall be granted a variance to offer relief. In this case, staff believes that the applicant can
construct a single family home within the setbacks permitted by the Board. Relief was granted so
this is an excessive request. The property has obvious limitations that should be reflected in the
house design.
Lake Shore Setback
Lake Riley is a recreational development lake and is protected by the Minnesota Department of
Natural Resources (DNR). The DNR has set standards for setbacks on protected waters, which
have been adopted by the City of Chanhassen. The setback for sewered structures on recreational
development lakes is 75 feet. These setbacks intend to maintain good water quality. All the water
runoff from this lot is discharged into Lake Riley.
The City has worked hard to be proactive in protecting water quality of its lakes and in doing so we
have established favorable relationships with regulatory agencies, such as local watershed districts
and the MN DNR. Chanhassen has earned the ability to regulate building permits without having
duplicate reviews by other agencies. The City has also been working with lakeshore owners
throughout the City, encouraging landscape plans that are "lake friendly" and stressing the
importance of the lake impact zone.
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The shoreland management ordinance requires that the City notify the DNR of any requested
variances that deviate from the set standards from shorelands. Ceil Straus, Area Hydrologist, has
prepared a memorandum recommending denial of the request (Attachment 4).
89-1 Variance
The applicant has contended that the 1989 variance sets a precedent for this request. Staff
believes that this is a new application and deserves separate consideration. The water quality
of Lake Riley is important and is the basis for the setback. It is possible that this issue was
not as important at the time this request was reviewed. Furthermore, staff did not support
any of the variances. It was stated in the staff report that the property could be developed
without variances.
Overall, the home footprint is too large for the lot. The proposed house will be 1,750 square feet
in addition to a finished basement. This is large for a 7,260 square foot lot. The Board of
Adjustments and Appeals gave the applicants permission to encroach into 3 of the 4 required
setbacks. Now the applicant is requesting an additional variance when the survey indicates that
buildable area exists to the east of the garage. The home design is such that the garage protrudes
further to Lake Riley Boulevard than the living space. This footprint is not appropriate for this
parcel because the buildable area is limited. The home design should make the most of the site.
Staff is aware that the applicant designed a home to suit their needs, however, any home on this
parcel should be designed to make use of the buildable area rather than encroaching further into a
setback that intends to protect the environmental health of the lake.
An alternative home plan should be designed that suits the size and topography of the site as well
as meets the setbacks approved by the Board of Adjustments and Appeals. Staff does not believe
that a hardship has been demonstrated and does not support the request.
FINDINGS
The Board of Adjustments and Appeals shall not recommend and the City Council shall not grant a
variance unless they find the following facts:
That the literal enforcement of this chapter would cause an undue hardship. Undue
hardship means that the property cannot be put to reasonable use because of its size,
physical surroundings, shape or topography. Reasonable use includes a use made by a
majority of comparable property within 500 feet of it. The intent of this provision is not to
allow a proliferation of variances, but to recognize that there are pre-existing standards in
this neighborhood. Variances that blend with these pre-existing standards without departing
downward from them meet this criteria.
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Finding: The literal enforcement of the 71 foot setback does not cause an undue hardship.
The property can reasonably accommodate a home. Although this property is one-half the
size of the required square footage of residential lot, staff believes that a home can be
constructed within the setbacks and complement the character of the neighborhood.
Although pre-existing standards exist in this area, granting requested variance would depart
downward from these standards. It is possible that the adjacent homes could be demolished
in the future so that larger homes could be built, and those new homes would have to meet
the required lakeshore setback.
The conditions upon which a petition for a variance is based are not applicable, generally, to
other property within the same zoning classification.
Finding: The condition upon which this variance request is based are applicable to all
lakeshore properties. The majority of all residential properties have to maintain the required
setbacks.
The purpose of the variation is not based upon a desire to increase the value or income
potential of the parcel of land.
Finding: A home will increase the value of this property and a larger home will
dramatically increase the value of the parcel.
The alleged difficulty or hardship is not a self-created hardship.
Finding: The hardship is self-created. The applicants desire to construct a large home on a
small lot created the variance request. A smaller house pad would complement the lot and
the neighborhood. This is not a neighborhood with large lake homes. It is clear that there is
an alternative.
The granting of the variance will not be detrimental to the public welfare or injurious to
other land or improvements in the neighborhood in which the parcel is located.
Finding: The granting of the variance will permit a home to be constructed into a required
setback. The site is located on a lake and green space is important to maximize the
absorbency and filtering of water before it enters the lake.
The proposed variation will not impair an adequate supply of light and air to adjacent
property or substantially increase the congestion of the public streets or increase the danger
of fire or endanger the public safety or substantially diminish or impair property values
within the neighborhood.
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Finding: The variance will permit a home to be located closer to the lake than what would
normally be found in other lakeshore properties.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the City Council adopt the following motion:
"The City Council denies the request for the 14 foot variance from the 75 foot lakeshore setback
requirement for the construction of a single-family home and screen porch/deck based upon the
findings presented in the staff report."
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Application and Appeal Letter
2. Section 20-481 (a), Shoreland Setbacks
3. Lake Riley Blvd. Variances form Lakeshore Setback
4. Memo from Ceil Straus dated June 9, 1999
5. Property Owners
6. Letter from Neighbor
7. Survey and Proposed Home Elevations
8. 89-1 Variance Staff Report
9. Letter from Kitty and Don Sitter dated June 23, 1999
10. Minutes from June 16, 1999 Planning Commission Meeting
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CITY OF CHANHASSEN
690 COULTER DRIVE
CHANHASSEN, MN 55317
(612) 937-1900
DEVELOPMENT REVIEW APPLICATION
MAY 1999
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OWNER: '-"'~ ~'.-
ADDRESS:
TELEPHONE:
Comprehensive Plan Amendment
Conditional Use Permit
Interim Use Permit
Temporary Sales Permit
VaCation of ROW/Easements
._L~ariance
Non-conforming Use Permit Wetland Alteration Permit
Planned Unit Development* Zoning Appeal
Rezoning Zoning Ordinance Amendment
Sign Permits
Sign Plan Review ~ Notification Sign
Site Plan Review*
Subdivision*
X
Escrow for Filing Fees/Attorney Cost**
($50 CUP/SPR/VACNAR/W APIMetes
and Bounds, $400 Minor SUB)
TOTAL FEE $
A list of all property owners within 500 feet of the boundaries of the property must be included with the
application.
Building material samples must be submitted with site plan reviews.
"Twenty-six full size folded copies of the plans must be submitted, including an 81/2" X 11" reduced copy of
transparency for each plan sheet.
** Escrow will be required for other applications through the development contract
iOTE - When multiple applications are processed, the appropriate fee shall be charged for each application.
05/26/99 08:00 FAX 6124747447 JAIIES-JESSUP ~02
05/24/~ ~ON 14:4~ FAX 6124178tl~ ~CLEODUSA
'This application must be completed in full and be typewritten or clearty printed and must be a__~*~_ pank~:! by all information
and plans taqLdre~ by applicable City Orc~inance provisions. Berate ~ing this a0plioatfon, you should confer w~ the PYanning
DeparZment rD d~lna the specific; ordinance and procedura~ requkemehts applicable to your application.
A determ'matlon of completeness of the appllc~tion shall be made wilhin ten business days of al:~k~ti~n submittal. A written
nozJoe of a,oDra:~Ci0n defioien~'es shall be maJlect te the applicant within ten business ~lay~, nf app~cal~On_
Th~ ~S 10 certify 1hat I am making application for 1he described action by the City and th~ I am responsible for complying wlth
a~'CAy ~ with regard to this request, This agplica.tion should be processed ia my name and I am the party whom
l~e City should contact regarding any rna=~ pe¢.a!n~'to this =__,_np~lcat[r.~n,
cop)' of Owners Duplicat~ CerC-c, ate of Title, AbStm~ of Title or pumhase agreement), or ! am the authodzed person to make
~is app~ and the fee owner h~s ~lso signed this aPl~[ca~n.
keep mtl~elf info,.,,med o! the deadE.'~es for ~m~n ~ ~te~ a~ ~ pr~ of th~ ~~n. I ~r
u~~ ~ a~on~l f~s may ~ ~a~ f~ ~u~g fee~, fe~ st~'~& e~. ~h ~ es~ ~r ~ any
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The appli=arft should contact staff for e copy of the staff report which will be available on Friday prior to the meeUng,
If trot ¢=:aIta~ed, a oopy of the report well be rnalledte the applicant's address.
6-18-1999 3:2~PH FROM LTC INSURANCE ADV. 612 @ld 0969 P. 1
June 18,1999
City of Chanhassen
690 City Center Dr.
P.O. Box 147
Chanhassen, Mn 55317
Attention:
City plannner
Cynthia Kirchoff
Dear Ms Kirchoff,
This letter is to serve in response to the June 16 meeting with the platming
commission, of the property at 9247 Lake Riley Boulevard in Shore Acres,
lot 42.
Tentative, land and home owners Brinn and Bob Witt at 8572 Cardiff La, in
Eden Prairie MN, appeal the decision of the planning commission and we
request a hearing with the City council on June 28, 1999.
Sincerely, ~
~ob Witt
ZONING § 20-481
Tributary
Agricultural No Sewer Sewer
Triplex 300 200 150
Quad 375 250 190
(4) Addit/onal special provisions. Residential subdivisions with dwelling unit densit/es
exceeding those in the tables in subsections (1), (2) and (3) can only be allowed if
designed and approved as residential planned unit developments. Only land above
the ordinary high water level of public waters shall be used to meet lot area
standards, and lot width standards shall be met at both the ordinary high water level
and at the building line. The sewer lot area dimensions in subsections (1), (2) and (3)
can only be used if publicly owned sewer system service is available to the property.
(Ord. No. 217, § 4, 8-22-94; Ord. No. 240, § 13, 7-24-95; Ord. No. 240, § 13, 7-24-95)
Sec. 20-481. Placement, design, and height of structure.
f~?lacement of structures on When more than one (1) setback applies to a site,
s~res and facilities shall be located to meet all setbacks. S~-uctures and onsite sewage
treatment systems shall be setback (in feet) from the ordinary high water level as follows:
Classes of Public Waters
Lakes
Natural environment
--~ Recreational development
Rivers
Agricultural and tributary
Sewage
Structures Treatment
Unsewered Sewered System
150 150 150
100 75 75
100 50 75
When a structure exists on a lot on either side, the setback ora proposed structure shall be the
greater of the distance set forth in the above table or the setback of the existing structure.
One (1) water-oriented accessory structure designed in accordance with section 20-482(e)(2)(b)
of this article may be setback a minimum distance often (10) feet from the ordinary high water
level.
(b) Additional structure setbacks,
regardless of the classification of the waterbody.
The following additional structure setbacks apply,
Setback From: Setback (in feet)
(1) Top of bluff; 30
(2) Unplatted cemetery; 50
(2) Right-of-way line of federal, state, 50
or county highway; and
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DNR WATERS
DATE: 6/9/99
STATE OF MINNESOTA
Office Memorandum
TO: Cindy Kirchoff, City of Chanhassen
FROM: Ceil Strauss, Area Hydrologist
PHONE: 651-772-7914 FAX: 651-772-7977
SUBJECT: Variance Request - 9247 Lake Riley (Lot 42, Shore Acres), Lake Riley (10-2), City of
Chanhassen, Carver County
I've reviewed the information regarding the above-reference variance request you faxed on 5/27/99.
DNR recommends denial of the request. I do not see any demonstration of hardship to warrant a
variance. They just got a variance for the house; they knew the limitations of the site.
If the city chooses to approve this variance request, please advise me within 10 days of the final action
and forward a copy of the findings of fact and minutes. Please call me if you have any questions.
c: City of Chanhassen Shoreland File
PROPOSAL:
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 16 1999 AT 7:00 P.M.
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
690 CITY CENTER DRIVE
Request for a 14' Variance
for Construction of Single
Family Residence with
Screened Porch
APPLICANT: Brinn and Bob Witt
LOCATION: 9247 Lake Riley Blvd.
NOTICE: You are invited to attend a public hearing about a proposal in your area. The
applicants, Brinn and Bob Witt, are requesting a 14 foot variance to the 75 foot lakeshore
setback for the construction of a single family home and screened porch/deck on property
zoned RSF and located on Lot 42, Shore Acres.
What Happens at the Meeting: The purpose of this public hearing is to inform you about the
developer's request and to obtain input from the neighborhood about this project. During the
meeting, the Commission Chair will lead the public hearing through the following steps:
1. Staff will give an overview of the proposed project.
2. The Developer will present plans on the project.
3. Comments are received from the public.
4. Public hearing is closed and the Commission discusses project.
make a recommendation to the City Council.
The commission will then
Questions and Comments: If you want to see the plans before the meeting, please stop by City
Hall during office hours, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. If you wish to talk'to
someone about this project, please contact Cindy at 937-1900 ext. 117. If you choose to
submit written comments, it is helpful to have one copy to the department in advance of the meeting.
Staff will provide copies to the Commission.
Notice of this public hearing has been published in the Chanhassen Villager on June 3, 1999.
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9291 KIOWA TRAIL
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301 DEERFOOT TRAIL
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400 DEERFOOT TRAIL
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9351 KIOWA TRAIL
CHANHASSEN MN 55317
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320 DEERFOOT TRAIL
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9251 KIOWA TRAIL
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1980 STANICH COURT
MAPLEWOOD MN 55109
VALERIE DAHLEN
321 DEERFOOT TRAIL
CHANHASSEN. MN 55317
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9260 KIOWA TRAIL
CHANHASSEN MN 55317
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6895 SAND RIDGE ROAD
EDEN PRAIRIE MN 55346
ROBERT EVANS
331 DEERFOOT TRAIL
CHANHASSEN MN 55317
TODD PORTER
9261 KIOWA TRAIL
CHANHASSEN MN 55317
GORDON & CASEY ALEXANDER JR.
9225 LAKE RILEY BLVD
CHANHASSEN MN 55317
PAMELA GUYER
340 DEERFOOT TRAIL
CHANHASSEN, MN 55317
RON FRIGSTAD
9270 KIOWA TRAIL
CHANHASSEN, MN 55317
RON YTZEN
9227 LAKE RILEY BLVD
CHANHASSEN MN 55317
STEVEN & PATRICIA SEKELY
341 DEERFOOT TRAIL
CHANHASSEN, MN 55317
BARRY BERSHOW
9271 KIOWA TRAIL
CHANHASSEN MN 55317
FREDERICK POTTHOFF
9231 LAKE RILEY BLVD
CHANHASSEN MN 55317
ROBERT MURRAY
360 DEERFOOT TRAIL
CHANHASSEN, MN 55317
JAMIE HEILICHER
9280 KIOWA TRAIL
CHANHASSEN, MN 55317
SCOTT JOHNSON
9235 LAKE RILEY BLVD
CHANHASSEN MN 55317
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361 DEERFOOT TRAIL
CHANHASSEN MN 55317
CRAIG HALVERSON ..--------
9283 KIOWA TR...~~
,S~EN, MN 55317
PAUL OLSON
9239 LAKE RILEY BLVD
CHANHASSEN MN 55317
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380 DEERFOOT TRAIL
CHANHASSEN MN 55317
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9283 KIOWA TRAIL
CHANHASSEN, MN 55317
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9243 LAKE RILEY BLVD
CHANHASSEN MN 55317
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LAKE RILEY BLVD
NHASSEN, MN 55317
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ELSIOR, MN 55331
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LAKE RILEY BLVD
~IHASSEN, MN 55317
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CHANHASSEN, MN 55317
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9381 KIOWA TRAIL
CHANHASSEN MN 55317
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9391 KIOWA TRAIL
CHANHASSEN, MN 55317
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9610 FOXFORD ROAD
CHANHASSEN, MN 55317
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9015 LAKE RILEY BLVD
CHANHASSEN MN 55317
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240 EASTWOOD COURT
CHANHASSEN, MN 55317
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9021 LAKE RILEY BLVD
CHANHASSEN MN 55317
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280 EASTWOOD COURT
CHANHASSEN, MN 55317
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9351 KIOWA~A'E.
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9051 LAKE RILEY BLVD
CHANHASSEN, MN 55317
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9470 FOXFORD ROAD
CHANHASSEN, MN 55317
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9355 KIOWA TRAIL
CHANHASSEN, MN 55317
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9071 LAKE RILEY BLVD
CHANHASSEN MN 55317
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9490 FOXFORD ROAD
CHANHASSEN, MN 55317
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9361 KIOWA TRAIL
CHANHASSEN, MN 55317
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9101 LAKE RILEY BLVD.
CHANHASSEN MN 55317
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9510 FOXFORD ROAD
CHANHASSEN, MN 55317
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9371 KIOWA TRAIL
CHANHASSEN, MN 55317
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9111 LAKE RILEY BLVD
CHANHASSEN MN 55317
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106 LAKEVIEW ROAD EAST
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9591 MEADOWLARK LANE
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9227 I~KE~IrEY BLVD
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105 PIONEER TRAIL
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CHANHASSEN, MN 55317
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LAKE RILEY BLVD
NHASSEN MN 55317
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9239 LAKE RILEY B. LVD
CHANHASSEN;I'~N 55317
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4421 DUNBERRY LANE
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9243 LAKE RILEY.BL'~
CHANHASSEN, MN 55317
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50 PIONEER TRAIL
CHANHASSEN, MN 55317
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JUM- 8-99 TUE 8:08 AM AMDERSEN GONSULTING PAX NO. 612+272+2525
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To: Cindy at the Planning Department
City of Chanhassen
Plmne 612-937-1900 x117
Fax 612-937-5739
From: Fred Potthoff
9231 Lake Riley Bird
Chanhassen MN 55317-8654
ltome Phone 612-445-0176
Work Pho,'m 612-372-2765
I support givitxg the Witt, a variance for fl-reit property at the end of Lake Riley Boulevard. 'lite lot had
a tmme on it once before. Now tt~e lot is empty. It has always been a x~.arrow lot.
I would like to see a home built there again.
Yours truly,
Fred Potthoff
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DATE: Feb. 27, 1989
C.C. DATE:
CASE NO:Oariance
Prepared by: Hanson/v~'
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STAFF
REPORT
PROPDSAL:
LOCATION:
APPLICANT:
PRESENT ZONING:
Variance for Construction of a Single Famil~'~Residen~
Requested Variances for Front, Rear and Both Side
Setbacks and Maximum Lot Coverage
James & Mary Ellen Jessup
9247 Lake Riley Boulevard
Chanhassen, MN 55317
Lot 42, Shore Acres - Southern end of Lake Riley
Boulevard l~t.~ ~:,. ,~..... :./:....... ,
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RSF, Residential Single Family
ACREAGE:
.17 acres (7,500 + s.f.)
DENSITY:
ADJACENT ZONING
.AND LAND USE:
PUD-R; residential single family
S- RD; Lake Riley
E- RSF; residential single family
W- RSF; residential single family
WATER AND SEWER:
Municipal services are available
PHYSICAL CHARAC.:
Site slopes to lake
2000 LAND USE PLAN:
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Jessup Variance
February 27, 1989
Page 2
SUMMARY OF REQUESTED VARIANCES
RSF Existing Existing Proposed Proposed
Description Require. Situation Variance Situation Variance
Front Setback 30' 20' -10' 20' -10'
Side (east) 10' 6.8' - 3.2' 5' - 5'
Side (west) K0' -2.5' -12.5' 1' - 9'
Rear 75' 78' + 3' 61' -14'
Maximum Lot 25% 23% + 2% 34% - 9%
Coverage
The applicant is requesting variances to all setback requirements
of the RSF zoning district. The present improvements on the
property encroach into all but the rear setback. The rear set-
back for the lot is 75 feet from the ordinary high water mark of
Lake Riley which is at an elevation of 864.5. The survey of the
property does not include the elevation so the exact location of
the rear property line is unknown. The present structure appears
to meet the rear setback. The applicant is requesting to
encroach into the setback 14 feet.
The side setback (west) is requested to be 1 foot. The existing
garage on the property is located 2.- feet off the property. The
other side setback (east) is presently 6.8 feet and the proposal
is for this to be 5 feet at the garage and 10 feet along the
side of the house. With a modification to the entrance, the
garage could be shifted to the west to meet the setback. Also,
the garage appears to be oversized and reducing the width would
help this situation. On the west side the deck could be removed
and there would be a 6 foot setback. With modification the cor-
ners of the house would be out of the setback.
The front yard setback presently is at 20 feet and this is con-
sistent with other lots along Lake Riley Boulevard and this
neighborhood. Twenty feet is minimum to allow a car to park in
the driveway. The rear setback is 75 feet. Removal of the deck
and porch would bring this into compliance with code require-
ments.
The lot coverage under the proposed plan is a significant
increase over the allowable in the RSF District. Removal of the
deck and porch would likely bring the plan into conforraance with
this requirement.
-essup Variance
February 27, 1989
Page 3
The zoning code provides five findings that the Board of
Adjustments and Appeals must make in order to grant the variance
request. These criteria and staff analysis are as follows:
A. That the literal enforcement of the Ordinance would cause
undue hardship and practical difficulty.
The literal enforcement of this chapter would not preclude
use of the property, however, enforcement of the front set-
back would require a setback which is not characteristic of
the homes e~st of this lot on the lake side of Lake Riley
Boulevard.
B. That the hardship is caused by special conditions and cir-
cumstances which are peculiar to the land and structure
involved and which are not characteristic of or applicable to
other lands of structures in the same district.
I~pecial conditions are that this lot is narrower and
smaller than would be required under the present codes if
it were to be created now. The question is can the lot be
developed and comply with code requirements, and the answer
is yes, the lot could be developed but not with a home of
the size that is proposed.
C. That the granting of the variance is necessary for the preser-
vation and enjoyment of substantial property rights.
The property could be developed without the variances
although the house would have to have a smaller foot print.
~he granting of the front yard variance allows some flexi-
bility and is in keeping with the lots to the east.
D. That the special conditions and circumstances are not a con-
sequence of a self-created hardship.
The home to be built is a new home and it is difficult to
say that non-compliance with the setbacks is not self-
imposed. The present zoning was in effect when the owners
purchased the property and there has been no change in
requirements.
E. That the variance will not be injurious to or adversely affect
the health, safety or welfare of the residents of the City of
the neighborhood wherein the property is situated and will be
in keeping with the spirit and intent of the Ordinance.
The front setback is in character. Some side yard setbacks
may be appropriate but a 90% reduction on the side and 50%
on the other indicates the structure is simply to large for
the site. This is further noted by the proposed lot
-essup Variance
February 27, 1989
Page 4
coverage of 34% versus the code requirement of 25%. The
encroachment into the 75 foot lakeshore setback is not
something the city has allowed except in unique areas.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends the Board of Adjustments and Appeals not approve
the variances as proposed based on findings that the request does
not comply with the conditions for granting a variance. Staff
recommends the Board adopt the following motion:
"The Board of Adjustments and Appeals have reviewed the proposed
variances for Variance Request #89-1, James Jessup, 9247 Lake
Riley Boulevard, and denies the requested variances to the side
yard setbacks, rear yard setback and maximum lot cover of the
Oity Code based on the following findings:
Literal enforcement would not cause undue hardship and prac-
tical difficulty.
The variances are not necessary for the preservation and
enjoyment of substantial property rights.
The circumstances are a self created hardship due to the size
and design of the proposed structures.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Letter from applicant dated February 20, 1989.
2. Letter from applicant dated February 21, 1989
Application.
3. Existing plot plan.
4. Proposed plot plan.
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CITY OF CHANHASSEN
CARVER AND HENNEPIN COUNTIES, MINNESOTA
VARIANCE
1. Permit. Subject to the terms and conditions set
forth herein, the City of Chanhassen hereby grants the following
variances:
To the front, rear, and side yard setback requirements of
the RSF zoning district for the construction of a new
single family residence.
2. Property. The variance is for property situated in
the City of Chanhassen, Carver County, Minnesota, and legally
described as follows:
Lot 42, "SHORE ACRES", according to the recorded plat
thereof, Carver County, Minnesota
3. Conditions. The variance is issued subject to the
following conditions:
1. Drainage be reviewed and approved by the city
Engineer prior to issuance of a building permit.
2. The deck on the rear of the house is to remain a
deck and no porch or any ~n--~B-~ structure is allowed in
the 75 foot setback from Lake Riley_. The building plot
plan shall show the actual ordinary high water mark for
Lake Riley to determine actual setback. The building plot
plan sh.=_!l be prepared by a registered surveyor. The area
under the deck may be improved as a patio with no
enclosures.
3. Plans are to be reviewed by Planning Staff prior
to issuance of building permit to assure compliance with
plans presented with variance.
4. The site plan dated March 6, 1991, Zoning
Variance No. 89-1, is the approved plan.
5. Front setback may be no less than 16 feet from
the property line.
03/28/91
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deck.
Rear setback may be no less than 68 feet from the
7. West setback may be no less than 5.5 feet for any
portion of the structure.
8. East setback may be no less than 10 feet for any
portion of the structure.
4. Lapse. If within one (1) year of the issuance of
this variance the allowed construction has not been substantially
completed, this variance shall lapse.
Dated: ~5{m~'.uL'~.~. ;1_, 1991.
CITY OF CHANHASSEN
,
Donhld J. ~i6~,'May~r
AND Don Ashworth,
STATE OF MINNESOTA )
( SS.
COUNTY OF CARVER )
The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this
~.~. day of ~.~,~.~ , 1991, by Donald J. Chmiel, Mayor
and by Don AshwortW, City Manager, of the City of Chanhassen, a
Minnesota municipal corporation, on behalf of the corporation and
pursuant to authority granted by its City Council.
DRAFTED BY:
Campbell, Knutson, Scott
& Fuchs, P.A.
3460 Washington Drive, Suite 202
Eagan, Minnesota 55122
(612) 456-9539
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Date:
To:
From:
6-23 -99
Chanhassen City Council
Kitty and Don Sitter
9249 Lake Riley Blvd.
Witt 14 foot Variance Request
We stand opposed to the granting of this variance as requested. Back ia January, we
supported the granting of enough variances (six in total were actually granted) to make it
a buildable 10t. There is no h~rdship established to support the granting of yet another
variance, other titan the self created hardship of not wanting to make further design
modifications. There is additional buildable space within the confines of the current
variances which is unused w~th their current design, so there is no justification to grant this
additional variance request.
In the Pla~n!ng Commission meeting last week, the issue was raised regarding the
variauees that were granted back in 1989, What was granted ten years ago to someone
else (with five ext~.~sions) and never built, is immaterial for this decision. Decisions need
to be based on current facts and knowledge. Also, in 1989 there were no variances
granted towards the lake side other than a 7 foot variance for a deck. A fur'd~er condition
of that variance was that it could never be enclosed or have a roof over it at any time in
the future. Witts are currently asking for a 14 foot variance toward the lake for an
enclosed room with a roof,
Please help us protect Lake Riley and deny this variance request.
Thank you for listening to our concerns,
Respeetgully,
Kitty and Don Sitter
Planning Commission Meeting - June 16, 1999
PUBLIC HEARING:
REQUEST FOR A 14 FOOT VARIANCE TO THE 75 FOOT LAKESHORE SETBACK
FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A SINGLE FAMILY HOME AND SCREENED
PORCH/DECK ON PROPERTY ZONED RSF AND LOCATED ON LOT 42~ SHORE
ACRES~ BRINN AND BOB WITT.
Public Present:
Name
Address
Bob & Brinn M. Witt
Don Sitter
8572 Cardiff Lane #2, Eden Prairie
9249 Lake Riley Blvd.
Cindy Kirchoff presented the staff report on this item.
Peterson: Could you take a couple seconds Cindy and just kind of point out where you feel as
though it could move.
Kirchoff: Sure. The 74 foot, or...that the Board of Adjustments approved back in...and the
applicant would like to locate a screened porch and deck right here so it encroaches into the
shoreland setback. They have buildable area...garage that a living space could be...
Peterson: You're saying move what is now right at 77 feet, move that living area back in that
kind of comer where the garage is and then put the deck where the current living quarters are.
Kirchoff: Basically staff believes that they should utilize the buildable area that has been given
to them by the Board of Adjustments and Appeals rather than requesting an additional 10 feet.
Peterson: Other questions of staff?.
Kind: I have a setback question and encroachment. Decks are allowed to encroach 5 feet into
setbacks. Is that tree when a variance has been granted or?
Kirchoff: Decks are allowed to encroach into a required front, side or rear setback when a
variance has been granted. They are not allowed to encroach into a lakeshore setback or wetland
setback.
Kind: Ever?
Kirchoff: No.
Peterson: Other questions?
Conrad: Riparian lot size is 20,000 square feet so all of these lots are, or most of this
neighborhood is far below that, right?
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Kirchoff: Correct.
Conrad: That's why the 12,000 foot variance was granted. It was a neighborhood issue.
Kirchoff: Correct, and it is a lot of record so staff felt a variance would be appropriate. It was
platted in 1951 when we didn't have the required area for lakeshore lots.
Aanenson: Just to clarify that, we did support the variance. Some variances. To make the lot
buildable some variances had to be given. And that's our position that relief was granted. Not
every home is going to fit on this lot so we felt that based on the first time through, reasonable
use of the lot was given and while there is, this may not be their first choice for the configuration
of the home, there is reasonable use based on the variances that were granted.
Conrad: Typical lot size in this neighborhood might be?
Kirchoff: It's larger than 7,000 square feet. Probably.
Conrad: So the lots are big?
Kirchoff: Actually a lot of the lots are joined together. They'll have two lots for one home.
That's pretty typical.
Conrad: So when I look at the plat, or not the plat. When I look at the neighborhood and all the
lot lines here, that doesn't really mean that the houses are line, are any of those lines?
Aanenson: Correct. We can maybe put that up there. We can show you the variances that were
granted in that.
Kirchoff: Staff did include in the packet a plat of the shore acres subdivision and there was lines
drawn showing the home. For instance this lot right here, or address 9119 is two lots. Whereas
this subject property is only one lot. There are a few other properties that have, are only one lot.
This parcel has two, so they just joined two lots together in order to build a larger home.
Conrad: So are those the square footages you've written in on those?
Kirchoff: Those are addresses.
Conrad: So what would be a typical square footage for a lot in this neighborhood? I see the lots
with variances. They're anywhere between, it looks like 7,000 and 14,000.
Aanenson: It's on page 3. Lot area on page 3.
Conrad: Lots with variances.
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Aanenson: Right, but I would say that's probably pretty close to average. 15,000 would
probably be the.
Conrad: The lot we're looking at tonight is fairly small.
Aanenson: Right. That's why we're saying that size home that's in that area doesn't fit on this
lot. That's our position.
Peterson: Other questions? Seeing none, would the applicant or their designee wish to address
the commission? If so, give your name and address please.
Bob Witt: Well I'll put a few things down here as well too. My name's Bob Witt and I'm at
8572 Cardiff Lane in Eden Prairie temporarily. Hopefully temporarily. Very frustrating
situation. I don't know if you know all, everything behind it but I guess we found that when we
did, when the survey was done that there was a 10 foot error. The plans themselves haven't
changed since we came and presented the plans last time to the other group that was here. The
only thing that has changed is when we did come they asked if it would be okay if we pushed the
house back 4 feet from the front, and we thought that would be okay. When we did that we had
to pull the house in another 2 feet on the side. We're sitting with about 800 feet of living area on
the main level, which makes for a really small house. We understand that the lot is a very
difficult to build on and it is very small. One of the things that was impressed on us was that we
needed to keep it within a 25% impervious surface. We've been able to do that. I think if we
moved up to putting, you know actually went and redesigned the whole house again and started
by putting into, I don't know if you can see that again but into that building area that they were
talking about, we'd probably go past that impervious surface area if we put a porch on the back
because that would again, have more lot coverage there. That's why we kind of left that open.
One of the things was, as we were going through the designing of the house, was that we wanted
to keep it within that 25% and we've been able to accomplish that, even with the error, whatever,
we still can't figure out where that came from. It had to come from the architect. We're still
staying within the 25% impervious surface. The previous plan that was approved on there by the,
for the landowner was somewhere in the neighborhood of about 36% impervious surface and he
was in that particular area and that was Jim Jessup who owns the property right now. And we're
not really, we initially asked for 10 feet which would bring us to 61 feet. What we're really
trying to do is get to the point where we can build this house on this property without having to
go back and redesign. We're $15,000.00 and 9 months into this and an extreme amount of
frustration at this point. But what we'd like to do is, and I don't know if this will show up on
here either. Yeah, I guess it will. This shows the main level of the house and when you're
looking at that 61 feet, you're seeing this portion of the deck over that and that's 4 feet that
you're looking at right there and so if we were to take that 4 feet off of the deck, that would still
leave us with a porch and a reasonable deck. It wouldn't be anymore than 10 feet which is a 10 x
10 deck, which is as you know, everything on this house is extremely small. And our proposal is,
and what we're really asking for is if we could, if we compromised and took 4 feet off of the
deck and were able to move the house on the lot, whether it would be forward or however you
would want to, you know you would like us to move it, we're happy to do that. And then what
we'd be asking for is the same consideration that was given to Jim Jessup and this is his plan that
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was approved and that was approved in 1991 and it says, his front setback was 16 feet so he was
16 feet from the front. His lakeshore setback was 68 feet so we're not even quite asking for that.
We're asking for, if we went 16 in the front, we'd be at 69 in the back. And that's the
consideration that Jim got and that was approved. And we'd like to see that same consideration
given to us. Again, it is really frustrating. We hate to even be back asking for this thing. We'd
like to be in the, you know going out there and looking at a frame being built and things like that
but we find ourselves back here again and it's frustrating for everybody I know. But that's really
all I have. If you have questions, I'd be happy to answer anything I can answer.
Peterson: Questions of the applicant? If you, let me ask this of Kate and Cindy first. If we were
to grant a variance on the impervious surface is that, is staff generally more amenable to that
happening versus the setback variance? It's an option.
Aanenson: Trading one thing for another, you know.
Peterson: Any other questions? Motion and second for a public hearing.
Blackowiak moved, Conrad seconded to open the public hearing. The public hearing was
opened.
Peterson: This is a public hearing. Anyone wishing to address the planning commission, please
come forward and state your name and address please.
Don Sitter: Hello, my name is Don Sitter. I live at 9249 Lake Riley Boulevard. I'm the adjacent
property owner just to the west of this. This is, this has been a little bit ora frustrating project. I
think the Witt's have worked really hard. They've been very cooperative in their attitudes so I'd
really like to see them be able to build a house here. It's an ugly lot. It's full of weeds and it's
been a hassle for the last, oh going on 13 years now so we'd sure like to see this thing resolved.
But I'm a little concerned. Right now there's a 10 foot encroachment I guess on the variances
that they were given and Bob and Brinn are willing to take off4 feet but that still leaves us with a
6 foot. Now I don't know if maybe you understood, I think what Bob is asking is to slide the
whole house back closer to the road. Is that what you're, okay. So I think we're working with a
little bit of soft numbers here and I'm not too sure exactly what we're going for. But I feel like,
as the neighbors we supported them on their last variance request. We gave them enough
variances so that they could build their house. I would like to see you stand on those variances
and I'm sorry. I don't mean to make this even more of a problem but ! can't support going any
closer to the lake and I certainly can't support going any closer to the road. They're at 20 feet
now and if they go any closer to the road, this is a mm around by the way. I'm not sure if you
know but it's a very, very small mm around at the end of the road and if there's any kind of large
vehicles, they're going to be hanging out over into the street so that would make it difficult for
the neighborhood. As nice as the Witt's have been, we've got to make sure we're looking at this
not as nice people but what is the house, is it right for the lot that it's on. And I know it's going
to throw them into a total redesign if they have to take that square foot off the front and stick it
into that open comer, but boy as much as I'd like to see this happen, I would really like to see
that the Board here keep it within the variances that have already been granted. It is now a
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buildable lot by the variances granted and I'd like to recommend that we keep them within those
variances. Thank you for your time.
Peterson: Thank you. Anyone else? Seeing none, motion to close.
Burton moved, Blackowiak seconded to close the public hearing. The public hearing was
closed.
Peterson: Commissioners. Anyone care to offer their respective thoughts on this one?
Kind: Mr. Chairman? I did go take a look at the site and very small and quite beautiful. The
view is very nice and right now it's in a state of disrepair as far as the weeds and that sort of thing
so it would be great to see a house there. If the applicant could figure out a way to get a house
up.
Peterson: How do you feel about the variance?
Kind: I think it's our job as a commission to uphold the variances the way they are.
Peterson: Other comments? Questions? Discussion?
Conrad: Two quick ones. Or one. I think the lake setback is real important to maintain a few
feet here or there doesn't matter but 14 feet does. There is buildable land and I think as long as
we know that there's buildable land, they can design to fit with the previous variances granted.
Peterson: Comments?
Burton: Yeah, it does kind of bother me that they were...
Blackowiak: To piggy back on that. I understand that variances were granted at one point in
time and, but things change. As we learn more about water quality and things like that, I think
it's important like Ladd said to respect those lake setbacks and maybe in 1989 we didn't know as
much as we know now about the importance of keeping things back from the lake so what
happened in the past doesn't always make it right so I would agree with staffand say that there is
a buildable lot and we need to respect those lake variances especially. And 20 feet from the
street as is, that's close. I mean that's, people are going to be looking in your windows so. I
sympathize with you if your architect made a mistake on the footage, then he's the one you
should be talking to.
Peterson: Okay, I'll entertain a motion.
Blackowiak: Mr. Chair, I'll move that the Planning Commission recommend denial of the
request for a 14 foot variance from the 75 foot lakeshore setback requirement for the construction
of a single family home and screen porch/deck based on the findings presented in the staff report.
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Kind: Second.
Peterson: It's been moved and seconded. Any discussion?
Blackowiak moved, Kind seconded that the Planning Commission recommend denial of the
request for a 14 foot variance from the 75 foot lakeshore setback requirement for the
construction of a single family home and screen porch/deck based on the findings presented
in the staff report. Ail voted in favor, except Burton who opposed, and the motion carried
with a vote of 5 to 1.
Peterson: Your comment on the nay.
Burton: Same comments. I think that it seems unfair that it was okay in 1989...front setback
and ...shoreland setback and now it's not...the history and that but it just seems that it was close
enough in time and they had to come back five times to get...basically approved so that's the
basis.
Peterson: With this decision, a notation to the parties. A City Council member or the applicant
or any aggrieved person may appeal such decision to the City Council by filing an appeal with
the zoning administrator within four days after the date of this board's decision. This appeal will
be placed on the next available City Council agenda which is?
Kirchoff: June 28th.
Peterson: The 28th, okay. So, thank you.
PUBLIC HEARING:
SITE PLAN APPROVAL FOR A 44,692 SQ. FT. TWO STORY TEMPERATURE
CONTROLLED STORAGE BUILDING AND A 40 FOOT SETBACK VARIANCE TO
PERMIT THE CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW BUILDING AT THE ESTABLISHED 30
FOOT SETBACK ON 3.84 ACRES LOCATED AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF
TH 5 AND PARK DRIVE ON PROPERTY ZONED IOP, MINNESOTA MINI-
STORAGE.
Bob Generous presented the staff report on this item.
Peterson: Any questions of Bob?
Conrad: So the rebuilding would occur exactly where the footprint is today?
Generous: Yes. They'd meet that wall.
Aanenson: There was some additional taking with Highway 5's frontage too. After the building
was put in place so.
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