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5 Appeal for Variance/Fischer - '? ¡ ) J L.. L t t - ~ L.I - - I) CITY OF CHANHASSEH s PC DATE: 03/15/00 CC DATE: 03/27/00 REVIEW DEADLINE: 04/02/00 CASE #: V AR #2000-2 STAFF REPORT BY: Kirchoff, C. PROPOSAL: Request for a variance flum the required 5 foot bluff setback for the Construction of an addition LOCATION: 7501 Erie Avenue (Lot 3, Block 1, Hiscox Addition) APPLICANT: Dennis Fisher 2610 Zanzibar Lane Plymouth, MN 55447 (277-4408) PRESENT ZONING: RSF, Single Family Residential 2020 LAND USE PLAN: Residential, Low Density ACREAGE: 37,250 sq. ft. (.85 acres) DENSITY: N/A SUMMARY OF REQUEST: The applicant is requesting a variance flum the required bluff setback to remodel the existing garage and construct a garage addition on the existing home. Notice ofthis public hearing has been mailed to all property owners within 500 feet. LEVEL OF CITY DISCRETION IN DECISION-MAKING: The City's discretion in approving or denying a variance is limited to whether or not the proposed project meets the standards in the Zoning Ordinance for variance. The City has a relatively high level of discretion with a variance because of the burden of proof is on the applicant to show that they meet the standards in the ordinance. ~ IW)(0 ~~~,. J 1'--/, _.~ ~ , ~ :9"r2 \ - \ Æ'/ <:J,J;.1 : ~ -1[ _ \ \.'i; \>-..~ ~ t~>~ ' ~/ ):< , . ~~ >-:: "'--, ¡ C-CLolus Lake : p 'CltlLl - .",¡ J é l ~ \..1 -. \ - ~I)-., ~ IVE I- J. /~ t:2:V \ J ~i ~ \ F~ -flL, ... \ \: ~~ · -L I"'J > \~ ~ F '~ ^~ ~ - "~~J1<I~C-~ c-c Ät~þ ~ ~'-L'" L ">J u. ~ í\ 1 -. ~WN>~ ~ -, b'" ~""'ltI:b!!I I ~ -'2' it! W f;j \,0 ~1""1<o 1 it .~¥, ~ L A <~ = 14i>' =,} -7 ':I.. - n :;: j ~ 7l!h/L):;t _ ~~ -2j ::J - 1 [[[] V ~ ="'= r-f-JJ n;:;m MAW _ L r--~ -- ...... I ~~ . r~/] f-!I"..... [ ; EIJ] l ~ " ] . - . ~ :::::::- Fisher Variance March 22, 2000 Page 2 [ t ¡, ¡ f,: m" ~. li; PLANNING COMMISION UPDATE . On March 15, 2000, the Planning Commission held a public hearing on this item. By a vote of 4 to 0, the request was denied. The commission felt the applicant did not demonstrate a hardship. It was further stated that if this variance is approved, the bluff protection ordinance should be amended to allow additions on the "street-side" of a bluff, the side away from the bluff in cases where a home is located within the bluff. ;¡, :{ Concern was expressed regarding the alteration of the drainage on the site. Staff believes that the drainage situation could be improved without the proposed addition. This premise is expanded in the drainage section of this report. This report has been updated. All new information is in bold. APPLICABLE REGUATIONS Section 20-140 1 (b) states that on parcels of land on which a building has already been constructed on June I, 199/. the setback form the top of the bluff is five (5)feet or existing setback, whichever is more,for additions to an existing building. (Attachment 2) Section 20-1401 (a) states that structures, including. but not limited to, principal buildings. decks. and accessory buildings, except stairways and landing, are prohibited on the bluff and must be setback from the top of the bluff, the toe of the bluff, and side of a bluff at least thirty (30) feet (Attachment 2). Section 20-6915(5) a states that front yard setbacks are a minimum of30 feet for properties zoned RSF, Single Family Residential (Attachment 3). Section 20-1124(2) (f) (1) states that no garage shall be converted into living space unless other acceptable on-site parking space is provided (Attachment 4). BACKGROUND According to Carver County records, the home on the subject site was constructed in 1968. In 1996, the site was replatted with the Hiscox Addition. The replat realigned property lines to provide a 10 foot west side yard setback for the existing home. The applicant is requesting a variance from the required bluff setback to remodel the existing garage into living space and to attach a three-stall garage to the existing home. The home is located in the bluff and does not maintain anv setback. The top of the bluff has been established at the 958 elevation contour, which runs through the comer of the existing garage. Fisher Variance March 22, 2000 Page 3 ANALYSIS The applicant would like to construct a 1,068 sq. ft. garage addition. The existing home has a two-stall attached garage. The existing garage will be remodeled into living space and a three-stall garage addition will be located to the south of the existing garage. A portion of the existing driveway will be raised in elevation to accommodate the new garage. The proposed garage floor will be 5 feet above the first floor of the existing home. A new stairway will offer access to the existing home from the driveway. The proposed addition is on the uphill side of the house, away from the bluff area. Site Characteristics The lot is 37,250 sq. ft. The buildable area is limited by the required 30 foot front yard setback, 10 foot side yard setbacks and the 5 foot bluff setback. A bluff is located on the southern portion of the property. View from Erie Avenue The existing home is significantly lower in elevation than Erie Avenue. The first floor elevation of the home is 956.7 and the street is 965.7 feet. Permitted Use This site is zoned RSF, Single Family Residential. A single family home can be legally constructed on the site. The zoning ordinance (Section 20-1124 (2) f) requires two parking spaces, both of which shall be completely enclosed for single-family dwellings. Currently, a single family dwelling with a two-stall garage is on site. Reasonable Use A reasonable use is defined as the use made by a majority of comparable property within 500 feet. A "use" can be 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 with a two-stall garage. The property owner currently has a reasonable use of the site. Fisher Variance March 22, 2000 Page 4 Nonconforming Setback The existing home maintains a nonconforming bluff setback. The zoning ordinance permits a nonconforming structure to be maintained or repaired but only to 50 percent of its value. It also states that a nonconformity shall not be increased. Specifically, the ordinance states if a setback of a dwelling is nonconforming, no additions may be added to the noncoriforming side of the building unless the addition meets setback requirements. The proposed garage addition does not meet the required 5 foot bluff setback and will expand the garage area at the nonconforming setback. However, any expansion of the footprint will increase the nonconformity. Bluff Setback The bluff setback was developed by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) to protect bluffs from the negative impacts of development. According to the DNR, "the 30 foot structure setback from the bluff top provides a minimum distance between the bluff top and the planned or proposed foundation, walls or eaves of a structure for the maneuvering of building materials during construction." They also define the bluff impact zone as the bluff and the land located 20 feet from the top of the bluff. This area should be preserved to maintain the natural appearance of the bluff and prevent soil erosion. This home was constructed in 1968 prior to the adoption of the bluff ordinance, so a 5 minimum foot setback is required. The home was constructed in the bluff (beyond the 958 contour) and does not maintain a setback. If this lot was vacant, a home could not be constructed on this site without a variance from the 30 foot bluff setback or 30 foot front yard setback. Drainage The grading and drainage plan does not appear to negatively impact the neighboring properties. The Planning Commission asked staff if there were other ways of addressing the runoff problem rather than building the garage addition. Staff believes that the existing runoff can be managed by regrading the southerly portion of the driveway to slope away (to the east) as shown on the proposed plan, and provide a drainage swale before the garage that will discharge the runoff around the west side of the existing garage. Additional grading may be required along the west side of the existing garage to maintain a sheet flow rather than a point discharge. Staff believes the owner has a reasonable use of the property, as a two-stall garage is present on the site. Furthermore, the garage addition will compromise the design of the home and expand the nonconformity. A hardship has not been demonstrated therefore, staff recommends denial of the variance request. Fisher Variance March 22, 2000 Page 5 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: a. 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 ofit. 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 fÌ'om them meet these criteria. Finding: A reasonable use exists on the site so a hardship is not present. Furthermore, the proposed addition will expand the nonconformity of the structure and setback. b. . 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 conditions upon which this variance is based are applicable to many properties in the RSF zoning district. c. The purpose of the variation is not based upon a desire to increase the value or income potential of the parcel of land. Finding: Although the primary purpose of the variance request is to increase the size of the garage, it will increase the value of the parcel. d. The alleged difficulty or hardship is not a self-created hardship. Finding: The hardship is self-created as a reasonable use already exists on the site. e. 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 requested variance may negatively impact the character of the area by creating an incongruous home. f. 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. Finding: The proposed addition will diminish light to the plant materials to the west and north of the house. Fisher Variance March 22, 2000 Page 6 RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends the City Council adopt the following motion: "The City Council denies the request for a variance (V AR #2000-2) from the 5 foot bluff protection setback for the construction of an addition based upon the following: 1. The applicant has a reasonable use the property." Should the City Council approve the variance request, the following conditions shall apply: 1. The addition shall be located as shown on the plans prepared on March 2, 2000 by RLK-Kuusisto, Ltd. 2. The applicant shall work with staff in the final alignment of the storm drainage pipe. 3. The grading plan shall be revised to maintain drainage in a sheet flow versus a swale around the west side of the structure. 4. The applicant shall provide a grading, drainage and erosion control plan prior to building permit issuance. Attachments 1. Application 2. Article XXVIII. Bluff Protection 3. Article XII. RSF District Requirements 4. Section 20-1124, Parking Requirements 5. Survey and Addition Plans 6. Public Hearing Notice 7. Letters from Neighbors 8. Appeal Letters 9. Memo from David Hempel dated March 20, 2000 10. Minutes from March 15,2000 Planning Commission Meeting g:\plan\ck\plan comm\fisher 00-2 var.doc 01/21/00 13:15 FAX 612 937 5739 CITY OF CHANHASSEN ~002 · ... I · CITY 9,F CHANHASSe" ,....t"'....":"!'fED '... " · CITY OF CHANHASSEN 690 COULTER DRIVE CHANHASSEN, MN 55317 (612) 937-1900 DEVELOPMENT REVIEW APPUCATlON FES 02 2000 C'H,I¡IYr.,.........~.._ . ,",,\nn/lVÛ lJE.Pf APP1.ICANT: '-'>~\'h'$ ~ ~~ ADÐRESS: ""\S'O\ ~,,~ A\j~. Q.'o!n'~~$~":¡ 1'EI..EPHONE (Daytime) "\1..-L."1-~'{O'ò OWNER: ~ A.......'Q:.. ADDRESS: ~ I 0 Ztlr¡ z/ be{ I-' Ú7 Plymt/VI thJ MIJ 51Jff7 TELEPHONE: \:\~ \;,\'2..-~'!; l-<t, \'"L _ Comprehensive Plan Amendment _ Temporary Sales Permit - Conditional Use Permit _ Vacation of ROW/Easemenls - InIerim Use Permit :t... Variance i-7fJ _ Non-conlOl1l1ing Use Permit . _ Wetland Alteration Permit _ Planned Unit Development" _ Zoning Appeal _ Rezoning _ Zoning Ordinance Amendment _ Sign Permits _ Sign Plan Review _ Notification Sign - Site Plan Review" ...x.. Escro~1t"ng Feesla eosr" If o..pp'!Y4 Å- o UPISPRNA A APlMetes an Bounds. $400 I r SUB) - SubãlVlsion' TOTALFEE$ A list 01 an property owners within 500 feet of the boundaries of the propeny must be Included with the application. B..iIdIng lIIater1e1 sERp"'r ...··,t"~ ."þlRlltad ,;,·:lttt site JSIan M.1ews. '<I"V_~~l.ty six IttlI3h.... ~ ",,,p.lað eI the plans mb.&1 bð 8t1IsMltletl.ln~ludlll" 1111 a~r X . ~ Il:du~d 8':'py Df .f-n"'SIIßI!n~y fnr "A~h p1RR GlflttK - Escrowwlß be required for other applications through the development contract NmE - When multiple applications are processed, the appropriate fee shall be charged for each application. 01/21/00 13:15 FAX 612 937 5739 CITY OF CHANHASSEN raJ003 CITY OF CHANHASSEN . n....---·VED .., FEB 02 2000 PROJECTNAME LDCA7ION LEGAL DESCRIPTION ~~~~'-~ c.~~~~ ÇHAh'".w...r~..'''''l.ioePT ì.~ \ ~,,"iL ~\I~. c.~*,:;o'!;,'t~ - I LQ~ ., ~~ ~ ;So~ l ~u:s L..,,-\to. ~t>~~ù~ TOTALACREAGE WE1l.ANDS PRESENT PRESENTZONING REQUESlEDZONING PRESENTLAND USE DESIGNATION 0<... YES NO ~~,,+-.... ~..""...~ ....~ -,<\'- -vo.-'" /Q-""'" - BEOUESTED LAND USE DESIGNATION ßEASONFORTHISREOUEST t..~~ ~<SL ~~~ ~~ ~"'-\."S"t \~<:,- ~~~~~~ \¡ c::n, ~L _ 'S"'"'~ ~~ \:)\':\.\I~~t.."(. ;:s;,.\:>~~t:.~~ "'t, ~ ~\.~\~~ G;t..U<:.'i.. ~t..u... This appflcalion must be completed In full and be typewritten or clearly printed and must be accompanied by all information end plans ~uired by applicable CIty Ordinance provisions. Before filing this application. you should confer with the Planning Depattment to detennine the specific ordinance and procedural requirements applicable to your application. Þ. detennination oT completeness of the application shall be made within ten business days of application submittal. A written nctiœ of applicalion deficiencies shall be mailed to the appRcant within ten business days of application. This is 10 certify that I am making application for the described action by the City and that I am responsible for complying with aU City requirements with regard to this request. This appllca!ion should be processed In my name and I am the party whom ,the City should contact regarding any matter pertaining to this application. I have attached a copy of proof of ownership (either copy of Owner's DupRcate Certificate of Trtle. Abstract of Title or purchese agreement), or I am the authorized person to make VIis applicaíion and the fee owner has also signed this application. , will keep mysetf ¡nfonned of the deadlines for submission of material and the progress of this application. I further :understand that additional fees may be charged for consulting fees, feasibility studies. etc. with an estimate prior to any authorization to proceed with the study. The documents and Information I have submitted are true and correct to the best of my Ja1owIedge. 1he CIty hereby notiraes the appRcant that development review cannot be completed within 60 days due to public hearing requirements and agency review. Therefore, the city is notifying the applicant that the city requires an automatic 60 day extension for development review. Development review shall be completed within t20 days unless additional review extensions are approved by the app~icant. C ~ ~ ~ c...: , J- Signa!ureDf~ - '. C)) ~ -----~~ Signature of Fee Owner AppTlcalion Beceived on tx / 9..- 00 \/7.......1 0/"\ ~ ,~(\ /oc 'Date Fee Paid 1>7!?' 'CO Receipt No. LJO (Þ{éJ¡V) The appficant sboutd contact staff for a copy of the staff report which will be available on Friday prior to the meeting. ]f not contacted, a copy of the report will be mailed to the applicant's address. 02/18/2000 FRI 11:20 FAX GIERTSEN COMPANY ~ 002/004 7~Ot BrIe Avenue Ch.n¡'..~en, MN FebnIaty 18, 2000 RE: Variance to add &arase @ 7501 Erie Avenue, ClwIhusen Planning Commission City of ChlllÙllSsen 690 City Center Drive PO Box 147 Chanhassen, MN 55317 DeIU'SJrs: We appreclato the opportunity to move Into &; Improve the property at tho above address. The existing dwelling was built In approximately 1968 prior to existing orcliu'lnces. The struct\lre was built on the SW Lotus lake bluff with clll1ta1lveredlpOlt supported floor sections. Smce the bluft'line nuts through the house, a gully presently exlsta 011 the front/street side ofille house. Since the house, sits lower than the existing culdesec, the water runoff enters this gully, nuts through e beneath the basement concrete floor drain line (presently shattered fTom fteezinglwash1n outfunderm1ning the foundation) end exitS 011 the lakeside of the house. Tt Is my hope &; plan to add a 3 car garage (88 per print), stepped up 5 courses of block, fill the gully wlrock & a standard drain field md divert the water around the house rather than through It. It would also be requested to add IToat footin¡s and build. block foundation wall d1m:tly beneath the existing c:antallvered floor approximately 25+12 If. We would then eliminate the improperly footed clIIltallvercd post IIIld the possibility of collapse. The approval to correet this hardsbip situation would be greatly apprecIated. Yol1l'S truly, n ':i ~'R ~- -....... DetIIIIs C. & Janis r. Fisber "" 3: . ~ IX). pO ot') o ut "" ... "'<{I. .ç.otf ~1 . IJO ,,0 f,r~ ,p-' '\. 0' 9" .ð " ~ " 3 +,30.11 w IO~ N!'I 'IX) lOp "0 No ut I ./n50 ~ØI "'~ ,gO ..;.tÞ Vi. ~ ~t·· ~ .p~'tø Þ ó'.> ð'Ó~~-(À\ >0:00 - -e~. I 0u'~ ~ " J I / t5~,~, Lot 3, Block 1 HISCOX ADDITION CARVER COUNTY, MINNESOTA Subject to easements of record. if any. ~A-~ h¿e~tif: thot this survey. plan or report was prepared by me or under my direct supervision and that I om 0 duly Registered land Surveyor under the lows of the Stole of Minnesota. ~ £7 January 31. 2000 Kurt M. Kisch. M'N license No. 23968 Dote Certificate of Survey - - '1" DENNIS FISHER 2610 Zanzibar Lane Plymoulh. Minnesolo 55447 cITY OF CHANHASSEN _~,IP.~ MAR 0 6 2000 ENGINEERING DEPT. J N \ 1 INCH 40 FEE.T LEGEND . .. Iron mOflument found o .. Iron monument set ond marked with license No. 2J968 D .. Denotes offset iron ~ .. Denotes drQÎnog' 6: ut~;ty easement . 800.0 .. Denote. eMislin9 elevalion ~ _ Denotes proposed elevolion from grade ~ develOþmenl plan _ _ Denote. droinoge (lrrow eeorirogs shoWl1 or. assumed _u_ _ Denotes setback line _ UG _ _ Denotes I,Indl!l'"qrOl,lnd qos line _ I,IT _ _ Denot.. under9rOl,lnd telephone line 9001< 593 PACE 65 Dr(lwlnq fMe: 2000135104.0,"" Project No. 2000135M Drøwh B,": JWlf ~ ~ ~ RLK - Kuusisto, Ltd. 6110 Blue Circ1~ Dr. Suile 1100 MinnelonkR, Mn. 55343 (612) 9:13-0972 Fu; (612) 933-1153 Grading Plan Detail ~ f'< ~ DENNIS FISHER 2610 Zanzibar Lane Plymouth. Minnesota 55447 CITY OF CHANHASSEN -- MAR 0 6 2000 ENGINEERING DEPT. #30.&2 932.28 .928.12 .. ~ UI.9 ~ ... ¡34.SO GO~e _d..1} ",..- +1156.5 ,.....DII............. .~...._el_ ......,...-..... " ;¡¡; \ ~ ~ ~~ 'J>'~~ " " "" '.". , ...,7~ \ , ~\ \ I I I I I I I I I I I I I I 1 I I I I '::~. I -""1 " , \ \ ., , , \., \ \ \ \ ( .' 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MN 02/18/2000 FRI 11:21 FAX GIERTSEN COMPANY IaJ 004/004 . 24'a"" FOYER MASTER a-É'DROOM Ie·'" x.·.. ~ "146 .....-:r.ø.=- UJOOD DECK I ~I I ¡¡, UJALK.IN CL05E] 12-"')( ,.& ,,"6 ~ I I L-.__""':''':''''___ ~·_Øl ~ARA6E r . - I I I - ·---l I I 8-eX'-Ð I OÞl.O~ --- - r----- -----1 I I I I I ~~~- I O.w."'QC:I~ .:......---- ZONING § 20-1402 Sees. 20-1352-20-1399. Reserved. ARTICLE xxvm. BLUFF PROTECTION See. 20-1400. Statement of intent. Development, excavation, clearcutting and other activities within the bluff impact zone may result in increased dangers of erosion, increased visibility to surrounding properties and thereby endanger the natural character of the land and jeopardize the health, safety, and welfare of the citizens of the city. To preserve the character of the bluff impact zone within the city, alteration to land or vegetation within the bluff area will not be permitted except as regulated by this article and by the regulations of the underlying zoning district where the property is located. (Ord. No. 152, § 2, 10-14-91; Ord. No. 249, § 2, 4-8-96) Sec. 20-1401. Structure setbacks. (a) Structures, including, but not limited to, principal buildings, decks, and accessory buildings, except stairways and landings, are prohibited on the bluff and must be set back from the top of the bluff, the toe of the bluff, and the side of a bluff at least thirty (30) feet. (b) On parcels ofland on which a building has already been constructed on June I, 1991, the setback from the top of the bluff is five (5) feet or existing setback, whichever is more, for additions to an existing building. Any new buildings will have to meet the thirty-foot setback. (Ord. No. 152, § 2, 10-14-91; Ord. No. 249, § 3, 4-8-96) See. 20-1402. Stairways, lifts and landings. Stairways and lifts may be permitted in suitable sites where construction will not redirect water flow direction and/or increase drainage velocity. Major topographic alterations are prohibited. Stairways and lifts must receive an earthwork permit and must meet the following design requirements: (l) Stairways and lifts may not exceed four (4) feet in width on residential lots. Wider stairways may be used for commercial properties, public open space recreational properties, and planned unit developments. (2) Reserved. (3) Canopies or roofs are not allowed on stairways, lifts, or landings. (4) Stairways, lifts and landings may be either constructed above the ground on posts or placed into the ground, provided they are designed and built in a manner that ensures control of soil erosion. (5) Stairways, lifts and landings must be located in the most "isually inconspicuous portions of lots. Supp. No.9 1273 § 20-1402 CHANHASSEN CITY CODE (6) Facilities such as ramps,lifts, or mobility paths for physically handicapped persons are also allowed, provided that the dimensional and performance standards of sub items (1) to (5) are complied with. (Ord. No. 152, § 2, 10-14-91; Ord. No. 218, § 1, 8-22-94) See. 20-1403. Removal or alteration of vegetation. Removal or alteration of vegetation within a bluff impact zone is prohibited except for limited clearing of trees and shrubs and cutting, pruning and trimming of trees to provide a view mm the principal dwelling site and to accommodate the placement of stairways and landings and access paths. Removal or alteration of vegetation must receive prior approval of the planning director or designee. An on-site review will be made to determine ifthe removal or alteration ofvegetation will require new ground cover. In no case shall clearcutting be permitted. City staff will work with the property owner to develop a means of creating a view while minimizing disturbance to the bluff impact zone. <Ord. No. 152, § 2, 10-14-91) See. 20-1404. Topographic alterations/grading and filling. An earthwork permit will be required for the movement of more that ten (10) cubic yards of material within bluff impact zones. The permit shall be granted if the proposed alteration does not adversely affect the bluff impact zone or other property. Topographic alterations/grading and filling within the bluff impact zone shall not be permitted to increase the rate of drainage. The drainage ITom property within the bluff impact zone may not be redirected without a permit mm the city. Fill or excavated material shall not be placed in bluff impact zones. COrd. No. 152, § 2, 10-14-91) See. 20-1405. Roads, driveways and parking areas. Roads, driveways, and parking areas must meet structure setbacks and must not be placed within bluff impact zones when other reasonable and feasible placement alternatives exists. If no alternatives exist, they may be placed within these areas, and must be designed to not cause adverse impacts. (Ord. No. 152, § 2, 10-14-91) Sec. 20-1406. Reserved. Editor's note-Section 2 ofOrd. No. 218, adopted Aug. 22, 1994, deleted former § 20-406, pertaining to the official bluff impact zone map, derived from Ord. No. 152, adopted Oct. 14, 1991_ Supp. No.9 1274 ZONING § 20-1449 See. 20-1401. Reconstruction of lawful nonconforming structures. Lawful nonconforming structures that have been damaged or destroyed may be recon- structed provided that it is reconstructed within one (1) year following its damage or destruction and provided the nonconformity is not materially increased. (Ord. No. 152, § 2,10-14-91) Sees. 20-1408:-20-1449. Reserved. Supp. No.9 1274.1 J8¡eaJÐ JO ·U S~ ¡4818H - -c= CD.2 ....Q CD ca (.)CD ..::- t: O.c - ... S 0 -gÕ ë N Sa. e" ~ ... CDS 0 (.) Q) ~, =4) I: 'ifl. ca ~ .c 0 C. -g.... M E c E ü I œ Q) cao a. a. :1 - 0 .... a.. E - :::s .... .... - ~ - :1 3... CD = ':J .Qt ~ :&: - ~ - 4).... m - ŒI m .cC) ""'N 0C . = c-- ca.c e CD:: ~ :i~ . ~ § 20-595 CHANHASSEN CITY CODE b. For accessory structures, three (3) stories/forty (40) feet. (7) The minimum driveway separation is as follows: a. If the driveway is on a collector street, four hundred (400) feet. b. If the driveway is on an arterial street, one thousand two hundred fIfty (1,250) feet. (Ord. No. 80, Art. V. § 4(5-4-5), 12-15-86; Ord. No. 127, § 2, 3-26-90; Ord. No. 170, § 2, 6-8-92; Ord. No. 194, § 2, 10-11-93) See. 20-596. Interim uses. The following are interim uses in the "RR" District: (1) Commercial kennels and stables. (Ord. No. 120, § 3, 2-12-90) Editor's note-Inasmuch as there exists a § 20-595, the provisions added by § 3 ofOrd. No. 120 as § 20-595 have been redesignated as § 20-596. Sees. 20-597-20-610. Reserved. ---- ARTICLE XII. IIRSF' SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT See. 20-611. Intent. The intent of the "RSF" District is to provide for single-family residential subdivisions. (Ord. No. 80, Art. V. § 5(5-5-1), 12-15-86) Sec. 20-612. Permitted uses. ' The following uses are permitted in an "RSF" District: (1) Single-family dwellings. (2) Public and private open space. (3) State-licensed day care cento'ar for twelve (12) or fewer children. (4) State-licensed group home serving six (6) or fewer persons. (5) Utility services. (6) Temporary real estate office and model home. (7) Antennas as regulated by article XXX of this chapter. (Ord. No. 80, Art. V. § 5(5-5-2), 12-15-86; Ord. No. 259, § 11, 11-12-96) See. 20-613. Permitted accessory uses. The following are permitted accessory uses in an "RSF" District: (1) Garage. Supp. No.9 1210 ZONING § 20-615 (2) Storage building. (3) Swimming pool. (4) Tennis court. (5) Signs. (6) Home occupations. (7) One (1) dock. (8) Private kennel. (Ord. No. 80, Art. V. § 5(5-5-3), 12-15-86) Sec. 20-614. Conditional uses. The foIlowing are conditional uses in an "RSF" District: (1) Churches. (2) Reserved. (3) Recreational beach lots. (4) Towers as regulated by article XXX of this chapter. (Ord. No. 80, Art. V. § 5(5-5.4), 12-15-86; Ord. No. 120, § 4(4), 2-12-90; Ord. No. 259, § 12, 11-12-96) State law reCerence-Conditional uses, M.S. § 462.3595. Sec. 20-615. Lot requirements and setbacks. The foIlowing minimum requirements shall be observed in an "RSF" District subject to additional requirements, exceptions and modifications set forth in this chapter and chapter 18: (1) The minimum lot area is fifteen thousand (15,000) square feet. For neck or flag lots, the lot area requirements shall be met after the area contained within the "neck" has been excluded from consideration. (2) The minimum lot frontage is ninety (90) feet, except that lots fronting on a cul-de-sac "bubble" or along the outside curve of curvilinear street sections shaIl be ninety (90) feet in width at the building setback line. The location of this lot is conceptually Supp. No.9 1211 § 20-615 CHANHASSEN CITY CODE illustrated below. Lot. Whir. Frontag. II Mluur.d At eltbaok Un. (3) The minimum lot depth is one hundred twenty-five (125) feet. The location of these lots is conceptually illustrated below. Lot width on neck or flag lots and lots accessed by private driveways shall be one hundred (100) feet as measured at the front building setback line. Nick I Fila Loti -. Lot Lift. · I · . I I I I tOO'LotW'CUIIN;' J" I -- I I I, · ...._ I I I I I I . 1..- L____'_..J (4) The maximum lot coverage for all structures and paved surfaces is twenty-five (25) percent. (5) The setbacks are as follows: a. For front yards, thirty (30) feet. b. For rear yards, thirty (30) feet. Supp. No.9 1212 ZONING § 20-632 c. For side yards, ten (10) feet. (6) The setbacks for lots served by private driveways and/or neck lots are as follows: , a. For front yard, thirty (30) feet. The front yard shall be the lot line nearest the public right-of-way that provides access to the parcel. The rear yard lot line is to be located opposite from the front lot line with the remaining exposures treated as side lot lines. On neck lots the front yard setback shall be measured at the point -nearest the front lot line where the lot achieves a one-hundred-foot minimum width. b. For rear yards, thirty (30) feet. c. For side yards, ten (10) feet. (7) The maximum height is as follows: a. For the principal structure, three (3) stories/forty (40) feet. b. For accessory structures, twenty (20) feet. (Ord. No. 80, Art. V, § 5(5-5-5), 12-15-86; Ord. No. 90, § I, 3-14-88; Ord. No. 127, § 3, 3-26-90; Ord. No. 145, § 2, 4-8-91; Ord. No. 240, § 18, 7-24-95) Editor's note-Section 2 of Ord. No. 145 purported to amend § 20-615(6)b. pertaining to accessory structures; such provision were contained in § 20-615(7)b., subsequent to amend- ment of the section by Ord. No. 127. Hence, the provisions of Ord. No. 145, § 2, were included as amending § 20-615(7)b: Sec. 20-616. Interim uses. The following are interim uses in the "RSF" District: (l) Private stables subject to provisions of chapter 5, article Iv. (2) Commercial stables with a minimum lot size of five (5) acres. (Ord. No. 120, § 3, 2-12-90) Sees. 20-617-20-630. Reserved. ARTICLE XIII. "R4" MIXED LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT See. 20·631. Intent. The intent of the "R-4" District is to provide for single-family and attached residential development at a maximum net density offour (4) dwelling units per acre. <Ord. No. 80, Art. V, § 6(5-6-1), 12-15-86) See. 20-632. Permitted uses. The following uses are permitted in an "R-4" District: (l Single-family dwellings. (21 '1\vo-family dwellings. Supp. No.9 1213 /TI~¿i/ - ~. " _"?/ -?/.,;;.;;:; ".;t~ NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING WEDNESDAY, MARCH 15,2000 AT 7:00 P.M. CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS 690 CITY CENTER DRIVE PROPOSAL: Variance to Bluff Setback APPLICANT: Dennis Fisher LOCATION: 7501 Erie Avenue NOTICE: You are invited to attend a public hearing about a proposal in your area. The applicant, Dennis Fisher, is requesting a variance from the 5 foot bluff setback for the construction of an addition ocated at 7501 Erie Avenue. 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 Chair will lead the public hearing through the following steps: .0(. 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. 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 Phillip at 937-1900 ext. 105. 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 February 17. 2000. ~. ~,_....~"'\',;~~-,-.'"""'"..:r: . t", :,,~V1'.\."'\':o'-'''''~''~' L~ -. .".-' ~¢-.".";¡..t'\ ~J;;~ "*'-"""'",,-- ",",",-= c\, "".- ø"'-'T . ~, ~~'I;\ ~""",' :=- =;; :;:::.:: '-D' /~ \ '--"'~- Q . ., ~' .,-' .....,..,-: ',-'-"~~~ .~- ~.; ~ '¡"::;"-i~ , ~ ','""'l ~ -:----, ~~ ~_~: L_n~' - --: j''''...-L .,. ::; ¡i:Qïl i ,':::::L." ~ - ~" ~';---' "'-:... --" "- '~",,,, '.", ~\~~~ ~~~~K\ /~\~ ~ ~~~ " \~~'i\~~ ì"li"II,~, \......\~\' .....j \~ I , '...Hiihlm ~ Lotus Lake \' ~~ .=0-" :D~ve 1" ,"J- ~-\-~-;L Cima \ "~/' ',: /~', .~---------'-- ,-,..J., ~ ~/ ;.0'*, \__ '---~-_r"'~-\ I: ~\.,', ;;.,'(,.o<'cPv ç 0':"\\\~ " I I, ~'\>\''('ì=-, - 'i,~"~.."~1 , , "N Cl \ "'-.,' ! " '~'..,T i i " '~........ ,.\.., ~,' ~ ~A~~, ' . Lji~'\' .\1 /~'~ JJ!~!J'Æ L1JI!, I.. /~~ ¡ \ ' b h ~ \\ ¡ I' ~'" ,. ! ._:-\ ' ,Ir, 0'",,"\ ; I , .nta:F~~T, . I i ,iE:' ~_-,---Ì-_\ ---: ~==-., _8' "'. ,---; 'WestZ6Ih' I ¡ I~ el'[, ; ,~¡!§\""" " õ,. ::L....;-",IITJL' If--..,'-"-i 1 '-_---.~V;'~¡;)$. .{\ .~ Fi~, 211 ~t-¡~ '77th-~jt' ~~~ '. " ~H~li=m~~, -~. ' .~~" ~, c~ i .~iew~-;= ..Q1j1J1Víevr ' ,'. " ' ,Iii r-,.c.,...!1 ~~"""I, """': hi L...........--! ; " ~ _.:..1-.....: ~~ ' 'I ' ''. __" Smooth Feed Sheets™ FRONTIER lRAlL ASSN C/O WILLIAM KlRKVOLD 201 FRONTIER CT CHANHASSEN, MN 55317 CITY OF CHANHASSEN C~ SCOTT BOTCHER 690 CITY C R DR PO B 147 ANHASSEN, MN 55317 DENNIS C & JANIS I FISHER 7501 ERIE AVE CHANHASSEN, MN 55317 DANIEL J & JACQUELINE HAMMETT 7506 ERIE AVE CHANHASSEN. MN 55317 MAR1HA E MCALLISlER 7510ERIEAVE CHANHASSEN,MN 55317 DONNA WOLSTED TRUSTEE OF TRUST 215 KING CREEK RD MINNEAPOLIS. MN 55416 CHARLES R STINSON & CAROLJ EASTLUND 4733 EASTWOOD RD MINNETONKA. MN 55345 CURTIS E & TANYA K HAMILTON 7561 ERIE AVE CHANHASSEN, MN 55317 STREETER BROTHERS PROPERTIES 18304 MINNETONKA BLVD WAVZATA. MN 55391 SCOTT A & REBECCA R ELLERAAS 7591 ERIE AVE CHANHASSEN. MN 55317 MARIO S & KRESTINE K TIZIANI 7601 ERIE AVE CHANHASSEN. MN 55317 ROBERT C BLAD 7602 ERIE AVE CHANHASSEN, MN 55317 GREGORY DEAN CRAY 200 FRONTIER CT CHANHASSEN, MN 55317 WILLIAM & IVY KIRKVOLD 201 FRONTIER CT CHANHASSEN, MN 55317 SUSAN C HOFF 221 FRONTIER CIR CHANHASSEN, MN 55317 BRADLEY C & MARY L JOHNSON 7425 FRONTIER TRL CHANHASSEN, MN 55317 JOHN B & GENELL M W LEMLEY 7523 FRONTIER TRL CHANHASSEN, MN 55317 TODD D OVERGARD 120 SOUTH SHORE CT CHANHASSEN, MN 55317 WILLIAM & JEANETTE LAPPEN 140 SOUTH SHORE CT CHANHASSEN. MN 55317 WILLIAM & DOROTHY LEBRUN 7628 SOUTH SHORE DR CHANHASSEN. MN 55317 Use template for 5160(1) CATHERINE S HISCOX 7500 ERIE AVE CHANHASSEN. MN 55317 ANTHONY T & MARY E DOPPLER 7508 ERIE AVE CHANHASSEN. MN 55317 JAMES 0 & KATHRYN L MCINTIRE 7531 ERIE AVE CHANHASSEN, MN 55317 TED H & KATHLEEN S DELANCEY 7505 FRONTIER TRL CHANHASSEN, MN 55317 RICHARD J CORWINE & ROXANN KEYES-CORWINE 7600 ERIE AVE CHANHASSEN, MN 55317 BERNARD G & KATHY L RAIDT 7603 ERIE AVE CHANHASSEN, MN 55317 PETER J & KATHERINE S DAHL 220 FRONTIER CT CHANHASSEN. MN 55317 TED H & KATHLEEN S DELANCEY 7505 FRONTIER TRL CHANHASSEN, MN 55317 JOHN A & JO A FELLMAN TRUSTEES OF TRUST 131 SOUTH SHORE CT CHANHASSEN, MN 55317 GREG S & LINDA WILKES 7632 SOUTH SHORE DR CHANHASSEN, MN 55317 ;mooth Feed Sheets™ Use template for 5160~ !EVEN A & CAROL K DONEN ;36 SOUTH SHORE DR 'lANHASSEN, MN 55317 THOMAS W & PAMELA C DEVINE PO BOX 714 CHANHASSEN, MN 55317 MARY C MAURICE & SANDRA M SEDO 7644 SOUTH SHORE DR CHANHASSEN. MN 55317 o,LE L & DEBRA M MUELLER 148 SOUTH SHORE DR -lANHASSEN, MN 55317 CHRIS J & NICOLE J NEUHARTH 7652 SOUTH SHORE DR CHANHASSEN, MN 55317 ROBERT M CREES & JANICE K ALMLI 7656 SOUTH SHORE DR CHANHASSEN, MN 55317 :FFREY J & LENA TAN OTOLSKI ¡60 SOUTH SHORE DR -lANHASSEN. MN 55317 COMMENTS FOR THE PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING Wednesday, March 15, 2000 at 7:00 P.M. PROPOSAL: Variance to Bluff Setback APPPLICANT: Dennis Fisher LOCATION: 7501 Erie Ave r-~~(";""~" ~~~. " MMl ~,1(1¡'"\J .....'w... FROM: Jim and Kathy McIntire ADDRESS: 7531 Erie Ave (next door to the Fisher home) CITY UF I, , \.I. ~/,I'ÎI-" .... ' ...............,1¡ We have reviewed the addition plans and approve of them, We are excited to see the Fishers making great improvements to the property. We hope the Commission will approve the proposed variance, Thank you, James O. 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AA'~oIrL\~ \:>"i:£.\.~\.()\::o ""'-~\')~ ~\:' ~\"'-~~t~ O~ "t.-~~ \~~. ~~,~ ~ ~~~ ~~7Z Thomas H. Graham ATTORNEY AT LAW 24921 NORTH MELISSA DRIVE P.O, Box 346 DETROIT lAKES. MN 56502 218·847-6911 FAX 218-847·6284 E-mail: tgraham@tekstar.com ... r .,'! '" ~r~¡,,~. ~t':) 'L',', ';:-.Iii>; MAR 3 2aaa CITY ÍJi' C-'" , , I ¡"'VMASSLN March 21, 2000 SENT VIA FAX AND U.S. MAIL (FAX: 612-934-2524) Ms. Cynthia R. Kirchoff Planner II City of Chanhassen P.O. Box 147 Chanhassen, MN 55317 Re: Dennis and Tanis Fischer Request for Variance at 7501 Erie Avenue (Lot 3, Block 1, Hiscox Addition) Dear Ms. Kirchoff: I have been retained by Dennis and Janis Fisher ("Applicants") with respect to their request for a variance at the above-referenced property ("Property") in connection with their remodeling of the Property's existing garage, its driveway and related drainage ("Project"). It is my understanding that on March 15, 2000, at the recommendation of the Planning Department staff, the Chanhassen Planning Commission denied the Applicants' request for said va...riance and I = hereby confirming that on March 17, 2000, Mr. Fischer duly filed a written appeal of said denial to the Chanhassen City Council. Based upon my review of the situation with the Applicants and the relevant documentation, the following conclusions can be fairly drawn: 1. . Lack of Commumcation. A reversal by the Planning Department staff from a position of support for this variance to one of opposition, which reversal was only communicated to Applicants on the day of the Planning Commission public hearing, can only be seen as a serious lack of communication which led to the Applicants being "blind-sided" a,t the last minute with no time to prepare an adequate response for the staff or the Planning Commission. Ms. Cynthia R. Kirchoff Page 2 March 21, 2000 2. Primary Purpose of the Project. Neither the staff or the Planning Commission appear to have understood the primary purpose for the Project; that being to correct a severe water runoff problem that has created, and unless comprehensively corrected, will continue to create substantial damage to the structure which will eventually threaten the integrity of the structure and the safety of its residents. 3. Misinterpretation of the Zoning OrdÜumce. a. Based merely on the fact that the Property has an existing two-stall garage, the staff report concludes that Applicants have a reasonable use of the Property. Unfortunately that conclusion ignores the critical fact that the water runoff problem directly and negatively impacts the location of the current garage and the related driveway and drainage design. Such impact precludes the conclusion of a current reasonable use; b. The staff report contemplates that the entire Project requires a variance from the five-foot setback requirement. In fact, due to the location of the bluff contour at 958 feet, the overwhelming majority of the Project would not need a variance. In such a circumstance, it is only at the point where the Project attaches to the present structure that the setback requirement is not met. However, the setback requirement at that point is already non-conforming so little or no increase in the nonconformity will occur; c. The staff report, without discussion of any sort, concludes that the Pmject "will compronùs~ the design of the home:' The obvious question arises: In whose opinion? Certainly the Applicants do not agree, nor do the designers of the Project, nor do the many neighbors who have expressed their support for the Project. I personally viewed the proposed elevations, have had extensive experience concerning these issues and saw no such compronùse of design. The statement that the design will be compronùsed, without further discussion, can only be seen as an arbitrary and capricious statement without any foundation jn fact or law; and d. The clear intent of the Bluff Protection Ordinance (Sec. 20- 1400 to 20-1407) is not violated by this Project. The primary purpose of the Project is to prevent the dangers of erosion and to protect the health, ! f t '* '; ~ Ms. Cynthia R. Kirchoff Page 3 March 21, 2000 safety and welfare of the Applicants in their habitation of the home. Without a comprehensive approach to this severe water runoff problem, it is impossible to divert the water away from the structure without creating more severe erosion problems. Furthermore, the failure to address this problem will eventually threaten the integrity of the structure and the health, safety and welfare of its residents. The present structure is non- cûnfonning. This Project diverts the nonconformity away from the bluff while promoting occupant safety and erosion prevention, the very basis for the Bluff Protection Ordinance. The intent of a statute or ordinance must always be kept clearly in mind if a fair and reasonable application is to be made of said statute or ordinance. Even though the staff and the Planning Commission have a relatively high level of discretion with respect to granting variances, that discretion is not without boundaries. Based upon the foregoing, for whatever reason, there appears to be a serious question whether that discretion has been arbitrarily violated with respect to this Project. I respectfully urge the Planning Department staff and the Planning Commission to revisit this decision or, in the alternative, for the Chanhassen City Council to overturn that decision and grant the requested variance. Very truly yours, Jfi¡hW<J 7/ ~~.~ Thomas H. Graham rnqf) cc: Dennis and Janis Fisher (Via Fax and U.S. Mail) CITY OF CHANHASSEN MEMORANDUM TO: Cynthia Kirchoff, Planner I 690City Centrr Drivt, PO Box 147 FROM: Dave Hempel, Assistant City Engineer ~ Chdnhassen, Minnðotll55317 Phone 612.9311900 DATE: March 20,2000 Gtnmd FIJX 612.937.5739 EnginftTingFIJX612.937.9152 SUBJ: Update on Variance request at 7501 Erie Ave - Drainage Public Saf,¡y FIJX 612.934.2524 \fíb www.ci.chdnhasstn.mn.U! At the March 1,2000 Planning Commission meeting the commission asked staff if there were other ways of addressing the runoff problem rather than building the garage addition. Staff believes that the existing runoff can be managed by regrading the southerly portion of the driveway to slope away (to the east) as shown on the proposed plan, and provide a drainage swale before the garage that will discharge the runoff around the west side of the existing garage. Additional grading maybe required along the west side ofthe existing garage to maintain a sheet flow rather than a point discharge. g/eng/dave/pc/7501 Erie The City O{Chdllhasst1" A !,!owin¡; community with elenn Inkts, quality schooh, a charmin¡; downtown, theivin¡; busilltsstS, and beautiful pmks. A ¡;reat place to liz'e. work, alld pL