Approval Letter
April 17, 2025
Bryan Anderson
4149 Avondale St,
Minnetonka, MN 55345
Re: Planning Case #2025-06 – Front Yard Setback Variance
Dear Mr. Anderson,
This letter is to confirm that on April 15, 2025, the Chanhassen Planning Commission, acting as
the Board of Appeals and Adjustment, approved the requested front yard setback variance for the
construction of a home addition subject to the following conditions:
1. Building plans must provide sufficient information to verify that proposed building meets all
requirements of the Minnesota State Building Code, additional comments or requirements may be
required after plan review
2. A building permit must be obtained before beginning any construction.
3. Retaining walls (if present) more than four feet high, measured from the bottom of the footing to
the top of the wall, must be designed by a professional engineer and a building permit must be
obtained prior to construction. Retaining walls (if present) under four feet in height require a
zoning permit.
4. If any soil corrections are done on the property a final grading plan and soil report must be
submitted to the Inspections Division before permits are issued.
Also note that a variance shall become void within one year unless substantial action has been
taken by the petitioner in reliance thereof and that approval of a variance is not approval to begin
demolition, construction, or grading activities and that permits are required before engaging in
any of the aforementioned.
Please attach this letter of approval to your building permit at the time of application.
If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact me at (952) 227-1137 or
by email at rjeske@chanhassenmn.gov.
Sincerely,
Rachel Jeske
Planner