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Roger N. Knutson
Elliott B. Knetsch
Joel J. Jamnik
Andrea McDowell Poehler
Soren M. Mattick
Henry A. Schaeffer, III
Alma Schwartz
Shana N. Conklin
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Jerome M. Porter
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CAMPBELL KNUTSON
January 2, 2020
Ms. Jean Steckling
City of Chanhassen
7700 Market Boulevard
P.O. Box 147
Chanhassen, MN 55317
Re: Miscellaneous Recordings
Dear Ms. Steckling:
Please find enclosed recorded Variance 2019-16. This document was recorded
with Carver County on October 30, 2019 as Document No. T211549.
My apologies for the delay in returning this document to you, however, it took the
county over six weeks to mail it back to me.
Thank you.
Very truly yours,
CAMPBELL KNUTSON
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• Documelember: T211549
Torrens Certificate: 39751.0
Filed and/or Recorded on
Oct 30, 2019 1:47 PM
Office of the County Recorder/Registrar of Titles
Carver County, Minnesota
Kaaren Lewis, Registrar of Titles
Deputy CS Pkg ID: 7098342
Document Recording Fees $ 46.00
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Document Total $ 46.00
Requesting Party: CAMPBELL KNUTSON PA
Pages: 3
This cover page has been added to this document by Carver County Land Records
and is now an official part of this recorded document
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CITY OF CHANHASSEN
CARVER COUNTY, MINNESOTA
VARIANCE 2019-16
1. Permit. Subject to the terms and conditions set forth herein, the City of Chanhassen hereby
grants the following variance:
The Chanhassen Board of Appeals and Adjustments approves a 6 -foot rear setback
variance.
2. Property. The variance is for a property situated in the City of Chanhassen, Carver County,
Minnesota, and legally described as Lots 2543 through 2553, inclusive, Carver Beach.
3. Conditions. The variance approval is subject to the following conditions:
1. The applicant must apply for and receive a building permit.
2. Provide an updated survey with permit submittals that illustrates all existing utilities on
site and is in accordance with City Code of Ordinances Sec. 7-19.
3. A 10 -foot wide utility easement shall be recorded in perpetuity with the property for the
maintenance and repair of the storm sewer pipe and manhole located on the subject
property. This easement shall extend to the southern property line in order to access the
storm sewer pipe.
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: October 15, 2019
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The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me thiso day of (")c4 -at of
2019 by Elise Ryan, Mayor and Todd Gerhardt, 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.
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Date & Time:
Tuesday, October 15, 2019 at 7:D0 p.m. This hearing may not .
start until later in the avenin , de ndin n -the order of the a enda.
Location:
Cit Hall Council Chambers, 770 , arket Blvd.
To consider a request for a rear pied setback variance to
Proposal:
construct a covered porch and walkway located at 832
Woodhill Drive. Zoned Single -Family Residential District
(RSF .
Applicant:
Noreen Hoff
Property
832 Woodhill Drive
Location:
A location map Is on the reverse side of this notice.
The purpose of this public hearing is to inform you about
the applicant's request and to obtain input from the
neighborhood about this project.. During,#* meeting, the
Chair will lead the public hearing ti!lf6dgh the following
What Happens
steps:
at the Meeting:
1. Staff will give an overview of the proposed project.
2. The applicant will present plans on the project.
3. Comments are received from the public.
4. Public hearing is closed and the Commission discusses
the project.
If you want to see the plans before the meeting, please visit
the City's projects web page at:
www.ci.chanhassen.mn.us/2019-16. If you wish to talk to
someone about this project, please contact MacKenzie
Questions &
Young -Walters by email at mwaltersi Dc!.chanhassen.mn.us
Comments:
or by phone at 952-227-1132. If you choose to submit
written comments, please send one copy to staff in advance
of the meeting. Staff will provide copies to the Commission.
The staff report for this item will be available online on
the project web site listed above the Thursday prior to
the Planning Commission meeting.
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agendas, packets, minutes and videos are uploaded to the city's website. Go
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City Review Procedure:
• Subdivisions, Planned Unit Developments, Site Plan Reviews, Conditional and Interim Uses, Wetland Alterations. Rezonings,
Comprehensive Plan Amendments and Code Amendments require a public hearing before the Planning Commission. City
ordinances require all property within 500 feet of the subject site to be notified of the application in writing. Any interested party is
invited to attend the meeting
• Staff prepares a report on the subject application that includes all pertinent information and a recommendation. These reports
are available by request At the Planning Commission meeting, staff will give a verbal overview of the report and a
recommendation. The item will be opened for the public to speak about the proposal as a part of the hearing process. The
Commission will close the public hearing and discuss the item and make a recommendation to the City Council. The City Council
may reverse, affirm or modify wholly or partly the Planning Commission's recommendation. Rezonings, tend use end code
amendments take a simple majority vote of the City Council except rezonings and land use amendments from residential to
commerclalhirdul 1.
• Minnesota State Statute 519.99 requires all applications to W processed within 60 days unless the applicant waives this
standard. Some applications due to their complexity may take several months to complete. Any person wishing to follow an item
through the process should check with the Planning Department regarding its status and scheduling for the City Council meeting.
• A neighborhood spokesperson/representative is encouraged to provide a contact for the city. Often developers ar• encouraged
to meet with the neighborhood regarding their proposal. Staff is also available to review the project with any interested Person(s).
• Because the Planning Commission holds the public hearing, the City Counal does not. Minutes are taken and any
correspondence regarding the application will be included in the report to the City Council. If you wish to have something to be
included in the report. please contact the Planning Staff person named on the notification.
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be used for reference purposes only. The Cay does not Warrant that the Geographic
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Notice of Public Hearing
SCANNED onhassen Planning Commission Meet*
Date & Time •
Tuesday, October 15, 2019 of 7:00 p.m. This hearing may not
Location:
start until later in the evening,depending on the order of the agenda.
Cit Hall Council Chambers, 7700 Market Blvd.
To consider a request for a rear yard setback variance to
Proposal:
construct a covered porch and walkway located at 832
Woodhill Drive. Zoned Single -Family Residential District
RSF.
Applicant:
Noreen Hoft
Property
832 Woodhill Drive
Location:
A location map is on the reverse side of this notice.
The purpose of this public hearing is to inform you about
the applicant'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
What Happens
steps:
at the Meeting:
1. Staff will give an overview of the proposed project.
2. The applicant will present plans on the project.
3. Comments are received from the public.
4. Public hearing is closed and the Commission discusses
the proiect.
If you want to see th t ns befor meeting, please visit
the City's projects w ge at:
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www.ci.chanhassen.r s/2019-16. If ou wish to talk to
someone about this projec , con t MacKenzie
Questions &
Young -Walters by email at mwalters ci.chanhassen.mn.us
Comments:
or by phone at 952-227-1132. If you choose to submit
written comments, please send one copy to staff in advance
of the meeting. Staff will provide copies to the Commission.
The staff report for this item will be available online on
the project web site listed above the Thursday prior to
the Planning Commission meeting.
NEWI Sign up to receive email and/or text notifications when meeting
agendas, packets, minutes and videos are uploaded to the city's website. Go
to www.ci.chanhassen.mn.us/noti me to sign up!
151 Review Procedure:
• Subdivisions, Planned Unit Developments, Site Plan Reviews, Conditional and Interim Uses, Wetland Alterations, Rezonings,
Comprehensive Plan Amendments and Code Amendments require a public hearing before the Planning Commission. Cky
ordinances require all property within 500 feet of the subject Site to be notified of the application in writing. Any interested party is
invited to attend the meeting.
• Staff prepares a report on the subject application that includes all pertinent information and a recommendation. These repona
are available by request. At the Planning Commission meeting, staff will give a verbal overview of the report and a
recommendation. The item will b , opened lar the public to speak about the proposal as a pert of the hearing process The
Commission will Gose the public hearing and discuss the item and make a recommendation to the City Council. The City Council
may reverse, affirm or modify wholly or partly Me Planning Commission's recommendation. Rezoning•, land use and code
amendments take a simple majority vote of the City Council except re tonngs and land use amendments from residential to
commercial/industrial.
• Minnesota stale Statute 519,99 requires all applications to W processed within 60 days unless the applicant waives this
standard Some applications due to their complexity may take several months to complete. Any person wishing to follow an item
through the process should check with the Planning Department regarding its status and Scheduling for the City Council meeting.
• A neighborhood spokesperson/representative Is encouraged to provide a contact for the city. Often developers are encouraged
to meet with the neighborhood regarding their proposal. Staff is also available to review the project with any interested Penins)
• Because the Planning Commission holds the public hearing, the City Council does not. Minutes are taken and any
mmespondence regarchng the application will be included in the report to the City Council. If you wish to have Something to be
InGutletl in the re rt lease contact the Planning Staff person named on the notification.
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CITY OF CHANHASSEN
CARVER AND HENNEPIN COUNTIES, MINNESOTA
FINDINGS OF FACT
AND DECISION
(APPROVAL)
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Application of Noreen Hoft for a 6 -foot rear setback variance on a property zoned Single -Family
Residential District (RSF) - Planning Case 2019-16.
On October 15, 2019, the Chanhassen Planning Commission, acting as the Board of Appeals and
Adjustments, met at its regularly scheduled meeting to consider the application. The Planning
Commission conducted a public hearing on the proposed variance preceded by published and
mailed notice. The Board of Appeals and Adjustments makes the following:
FINDINGS OF FACT
1. The property is currently zoned Single -Family Residential District (RSF).
2. The property is guided in the Chanhassen Comprehensive Plan for Residential Low Density.
3. The legal description of the property is:
Lots 2543 through 2553, inclusive, Carver Beach
4. Variance Findinas —Section 20-58 of the City Code provides the following criteria for the
granting of a variance:
a. Variances shall only be permitted when they are in harmony with the general purposes
and intent of this Chapter and when the variances are consistent with the comprehensive
plan.
Finding: The zoning code establishes minimum rear yard setbacks to provide
greenspace and separation between neighboring primary structures. The zoning code also
allows for typical accessory uses such as decks and porches and allows open decks and
patios to encroach up to 5 feet into required rear yard setbacks. The proposed screened
porch would only extend 6 feet into the required rear yard, with the majority of the
structure being located in an area permitted by the zoning code. The presence of
vegetation between the applicant's property and the neighboring structures will minimize
its potential impact on the neighboring properties and will help maintain a sense of
separation. Permitting the construction of a screened porch partially within the rear yard
setback would be consistent with the intent of the chapter.
b. When there are practical difficulties in complying with the zoning ordinance. "Practical
difficulties," as used in connection with the granting of a variance, means that the
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property owner proposes to use the property in a reasonable manner not permitted by this
Chapter. Practical difficulties include, but are not limited to, inadequate access to direct
sunlight for solar energy systems.
Finding: The proposed size and location of the screened porch are both reasonable, and
screened porches are typical uses within the RSF district. The proposed encroachment
into the required rear yard setback is similar to what an open deck would be entitled to;
however, the zoning code does not extend this encroachment to enclosed decks.
c. That the purpose of the variation is not based upon economic considerations alone.
Finding: The variance request is not solely based upon economic considerations.
d. The plight of the landowner is due to circumstances unique to the property not created by
the landowner.
Finding: The lot has a substandard depth of only 100 feet that prevents the applicant
from having enough buildable area to locate the screened porch outside of the rear
setback.
e. The variance, if granted, will not alter the essential character of the locality.
Finding: The property is located in one of the city's oldest subdivisions. Multiple
properties within 500 feet of the parcel either have received variances or are non-
conforming uses. The addition of a screened porch will not alter the essential character of
the locality.
f. Variances shall be granted for earth -sheltered construction as defined in Minnesota
Statutes Section 216C.06, subdivision 14, when in harmony with this Chapter.
Finding: This does not apply to this request.
5. The planning report 42019-16, dated October 15, 2019, prepared by MacKenzie Young -
Walters, is incorporated herein.
DECISION
"The Chanhassen Board of Appeals and Adjustments approves a 6 -foot rear yard setback
variance for the construction of a screened porch, subject to the following conditions:
1. The applicant must apply for and receive a building permit.
2. Provide an updated survey with permit submittals that illustrates all existing utilities on
site and is in accordance with City Code of Ordinances Sec. 7-19.
3. A 10 -foot wide utility easement shall be recorded in perpetuity with the property for the
maintenance and repair of the storm sewer pipe and manhole located on the subject
property. This easement shall extend to the southern property line in order to access the
storm sewer pipe."
ADOPTED by the Chanhassen Planning Commission this 15th day of October, 2019.
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PLANNING COMMISSION STAFF
REPORT
Tuesday, October 15, 2019
Subject
Consider a Request for a Rear Yard Setback Variance to Construct a Covered Porch and
Walkway at 832 Woodhill Drive
Section
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Item No: B.1.
Prepared By
MacKenzie Young -Walters, Associate
File No: Planning No.2019-I6
Planner
MOALIWIN-11ULSIN
"The Chanhassen Board of Appeals and Adjustments denies a6 -foot rearyard setback variance for the
construction of a screened porch and walkway, and adopts the attached Findings of Facts and Decision."
The applicant is proposing to add on a 12 -foot by 12 -foot screen porch with a 12 -foot by 6.5 -foot screened walkway,
and an approximately 130 square -foot open deck and walkway. The home is built at the 30 -foot rear setback and the
proposed locations of the screened walkway and porch would require a 6 -foot rear setback variance.
The applicant has proposed a project that encroaches six feet into the required rear yard setback. Staff believes that
there are alternate locations on the property that can accommodate a screened porch without requiring a variance from
the City Code, and that the requested variance is for the applicant's preferred placement of the screened porch.
Furthermore, the City Code would permit the construction of an open deck, patio, and other similar improvements
without the need for a variance. Due to these alternatives, staff does not believe the proposal meets the practical
difficulties threshold required to grant a variance.
A full breakdown and analysis of the variance request can be found in the attached staff report.
Noreen Hof, 832 Woodhill Drive, Chanhassen, MN 55317
PRESENT ZONING: Single Family Residential
LAND USE: Residential Low Density
ACREAGE: .55 acres
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DENSITY: NA
APPLICATION REGULATIONS
Chapter I, General Provisions
Section 1-2, Rules of Construction and Definitions
Chapter 20, Article II, Division 3, Variances
Chapter 20, Article XII, "RSF' Single -Family Residential District
Section 20-615, Lot Requirements and Setbacks.
Chapter 20, Article XIII, Division 1, Generally
Section 20-908, Yard Regulations
In March of 1989, the city approved a permit for the construction of a single-family home and attached garage.
Numerous subsequent permits have been pulled for repairs, maintenance, and interior remodels; however, no permit
has altered the footprint of either the house or garage.
to October of 2004, the city approved a permit for the hrstallation of a 120 -square foot shed in the northwest comer of
the property.
Staff recommends that the Planning Commission deny the 6 -foot rear setback variance for the construction of a screen
porch, and adopts the attached Findings of Facts and Decision. Should the Planning Commission approve the variance
request, it is recommended that the Planning Commission adopt the following motion:
"The Chanhassen Board of Appeals and Adjustments approves a 6 -foot rear yard setback variance for the
construction of a screen porch and walkway, subject to the Conditions of Approval and adopts the attached Findings
of Facts and Decision.
1. The applicant must apply for and receive a building permit.
2. Provide an updated survey with permit submittals that illustrates all existing utilities on site and is in accordance
with City Code of Ordinances Sec. 7-19.
3. A 10 -foot wide utility easement shall be recorded in perpetuity with the property for the maintenance and repair
of the storm sewer pipe and manhole located on the subject property. This easement shall extend to the southern
property line in order to access the storm sewer pipe.
❑ Staff Report
❑ Findings of Fad (Denial)
❑ Findings of Fact (Approval)
❑ Variance Document
❑ Development Review Application
❑ Narrative
❑ Plan Sheets
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CITY OF CHANHASSEN
PROPOSED MOTION:
PC Dr# October 15, 2019
CC DATE: November 12, 2019
REVIEW DEADLINE: Nov. 12, 2019
CASE #: 2019-16
BY: MYW
"The Chanhassen Board of Appeals and Adjustments denies a 6 -foot rear setback variance for the
construction of screened porch, and adopts the attached Findings of Facts and Decisions."
(Note: A motion for approval, conditions for approval and appropriate Findings of Fact are also
included at the end of the report.)
SUMMARY OF REQUEST
The applicant is proposing to add on a 12 -
foot -by -l2 -foot screen porch with a 12 -
foot -by -6.5 -foot screened walkway, and
an approximately 130 square foot open
deck and walkway. The home is built at
the 30 -foot rear setback and the proposed
locations of the screened walkway and
porch would require a 6 -foot rear setback
variance.
LOCATION: 832 Woodhill Drive
(PID 251601930)
OWNER: Noreen Hoft
832 Woodhill Drive
Chanhassen, MN
55317
PRESENT ZONING: RSF
2030 LAND USE PLAN: Residential Low Density
ACREAGE: .55 acres DENSITY: NA
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 a variance. The city has a relatively high
level of discretion with a variance because the applicant is seeking a deviation from established
standards. This is a quasi-judicial decision.
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Planning Commission
832 Woodhill Drive — Planning Case No. 19-16
October 15, 2019
Page 2 of 7
Notice of this public hearing has been mailed to all property owners within 500 feet.
PROPOSAU/SUMMARY
The home was built in 1989
with a 30 -foot front yard
setback and a 30 -foot rear
yard setback on a 220 -foot
wide by 100 -foot deep lot.
The property currently has
approximately 2,900 square
feet of lot cover resulting in
13.2 percent lot coverage.
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interior remodel was conducted in 2014.
The applicant bought the home in 1990, and they are proposing to construct an open
deck/walkway, and screened porch/walkway off the rear of the home. While the City Code
allows open decks to encroach up to 5 feet into required setbacks, enclosed structures are
required to meet the district's yard setback. The applicant's proposal would encroach 6 feet into
the required rear yard setback.
The applicant has stated that a screened deck and walkway are necessary due to her husband's
disability, which limits his mobility and will soon require the use of a wheelchair. She notes that
the proposed location will provide the easiest access to the deck and will prevent insects from
getting into the home during ingress and egress. She has noted that an alternative location on the
east side of the house would require a lengthier transit and would block the view from the living
room windows. The applicant has also noted that the proposed screen porch location is over a
level portion of the yard and that other locations would involve more extensive grading. The
applicant has observed that several of the surrounding homes have decks and patios, and feels
that the yard's trees will screen the porch from the neighboring properties.
APPLICABLE REGULATIONS
Chapter 1, General Provisions
Section 1-2, Rules of Construction and Definitions
Chapter 20, Article II, Division 3, Variances
Chapter 20, Article XII, "RSF" Single -Family Residential District
Section 20-615, Lot Requirements and Setbacks.
Chapter 20, Article XIII, Division 1, Generally
Section 20-908, Yard Regulations
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Planning Commission
832 Woodhill Drive — Planning Case No. 19-16
October 15, 2019
Page 3 of 7
BACKGROUND
In March of 1989, the city approved a permit for the construction of a single-family home and
attached garage. Numerous subsequent permits have been pulled for repairs, maintenance, and
interior remodels; however, no permit has altered the footprint of either the house or garage.
In October of 2004, the city approved a permit for the installation of a 120 square foot shed in
the northwest corner of the property.
SITE CONDITIONS
The property is zoned Single -Family Residential (RSF) District. This zoning classification
requires lots to be a minimum of 15,000 square feet with a minim lot width of 90 feet and a
minimum lot depth of 125 feet, have front and rear yard setbacks of 30 feet, side yard setbacks of
10 feet, and limits parcels to a maximum of 25 percent lot cover. Residential structures are
limited to 35 feet in height.
The lot is 22,000 square feet with a lot width of 220 feet and lot depth of 100 feet, and has an
estimated 2,900 square feet (13.2 percent) lot cover. The existing house and shed appear to meet
the district's required setbacks.
NEIGHBORHOOD
Carver Beach
The plat for this area was recorded in July
of 1927 and divided the land up into a
large number of small 20 -foot wide by
100 -foot deep lots. Over the following
decades, many of these lots were
combined to create larger lots; however,
many of the resulting lots are still
substandard or have atypical shapes. The
plat and many of its lot combinations
predate the City of Chanhassen and since
their creation, a zoning code was passed,
the zoning code was amended numerous
times, and buildings were built,
demolished, and rebuilt to meet the
standards and needs of the existing ordinances. The result of this is that many properties in the
area do not meet one or more of the requirements of the city's zoning code, and a significant
number of properties are either non -conforming uses or are operating under a variance.
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Planning Commission
832 Woodhill Drive — Planning Case No. 19-16
October 15, 2019
Page 4 of 7
Variances within 500feet:
1981-02 825 Lone Eagle Road: Approved - 17' front, 7' side (garage)
1988-06 6901 Yuma Drive: Approved - 7,000 sq. ft. lot size (house)
1989-08 825 Ponderosa Drive: Denied - 3,000 sq. ft. lot size (subdivision)
1996-10 855 Lone Eagle Road: Approved - 13' front (garage)
1999-10 6870 Nez Perce Drive: Approved - 11' rear (addition)
2004-11795 Ponderosa Drive: Approved - 7,068 sq. ft. lot size (house)
ANALYSIS
Rear Yard Setback
The property's existing home is
currently located 30 feet from the rear
lot line. The applicant is proposing
constructing a 12 -foot -by -l2 -foot
screened patio and 12 -foot -by -6.5 -foot
screened walkway off the rear of the
house. Due to the angle of the house
only a small, approximately 2.5 foot,
section of the screened way and
approximately half of the 12 -foot -by -
12 -foot patio would be located within
the property's 30 -foot rear setback.
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The city establishes rear setbacks in order to provide for rear yard greenspace, afford both the
property owners and rear neighbors a sense of privacy, and to minimize the visual impact of the
principal structure on surrounding properties. Section 20-908 of the City Code allows unenclosed
decks and patios to project up to 5 feet into required yards; however, screened porches are not
entitled to this exemption. Enclosed and unenclosed decks are treated differently due to the differing
visual impact of open and closed structures. While staff agrees that decks and screened porches are
reasonable accessory uses for single-family homes and that the proposed screen porch is not
abnormally large, the reasonable use standard is different from preferred use and location. Since an
11 -foot -by -l2 -foot open deck would be permitted in the same location, it is difficult to take the
position that the City Code does not permit reasonable use of the property.
Variances should only be granted in situations where the nature of the parcel prevents reasonable
use of the parcel. The applicant's 100 -foot deep lot is shallower than the 125 feet required in the
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832 Woodhill Drive — Planning Case No. 19-16
October 15, 2019
Page 5 of 7
RSF district; however, at 220 feet wide, it is significantly wider than the 90 -foot minimum width
required in the RSF district. When the required 30 -foot front and rear setbacks and 10 -foot side
setbacks are removed, the property has a 40 -foot deep by 200 -foot wide building pad. Staff believes
this area provides several options to locate a screened porch without requiring a variance. The
graphic below shows three potential locations that staff believes would accommodate a screened
porch without a variance.
Alternative Screened Porch Locations
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Alternative A would utilize the door located in the house near the intersection of the home and
garage to provide access to a 6 -foot wide covered walkway and 12 -foot -by -l2 -foot screened porch
on the flatter portion of the lot behind the garage. Alterative B would utilize the sliding door and an
open walkway to access a 12 -foot -by -12 -foot screened porch built off of the corner of the existing
home, and Alternative C would utilize the same walkway to access a 12 -foot -by -l2 -foot screened
porch built off of the east side of the house. If a covered walkway is deemed essential, as part of
options B or C, it could be accommodated with a much less intensive 2 -foot rear yard variance for a
small section of the walkway that would encroach into the required setback. As noted earlier, an
open deck could be constructed along the back or sides of the house encroaching up to five feet into
the required rear setback without requiring a variance.
In order to grant a variance, the city must find that there are practical difficulties in complying with
the zoning ordinance. The term "practical difficulties" is clarified to mean that the property owner
proposes to use the property in a reasonable manner not permitted by Chapter 20 of the City Code.
In this case, staff believes that availability of alternative configurations for a screened porch or open
deck designs that meet the requirements of Chapter 20 means that staff must recommend denial of
the requested variance.
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832 Woodhill Drive — Planning Case No. 19-16
October 15, 2019
Page 6 of 7
Impact on Neighborhood
Carver Beach is one of the oldest neighborhoods in the city. Many of its properties are non-
conforming uses, and six variances have been given to the 66 properties within 500 feet of 832
Woodhill Drive. The one variance for a rear yard setback is currently a technical variance, with the
property owner owning a second lot behind their existing home; however, staff does not believe that
the owner owned the second lot at the time the variance was granted. Structures in the immediate
vicinity appear to meet the district's required rear yard setback, with non -conforming front and side
yard setbacks being much more common. Due to the fact that most lots in this subdivision are only
100 feet deep, encroaching on the rear setback has a more pronounced impact as neighboring
properties have less rear yard to offset the impact. That being said, there is a lot of vegetation
between 832 Woodhill Drive and its neighbors which will provide a significant amount of
screening, especially during leaf -on conditions. Overall, staff does not believe that the proposed
variance would fundamentally alter or detract from the character of the neighborhood.
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832 Woodhill Drive — Planning Case No. 19-16
October 15, 2019
Page 7 of 7
SUMMARY
The applicant has proposed a project that encroaches six feet into the required rear yard setback.
Staff believes that there are alternate locations on the property that can accommodate a screened
porch without requiring a variance from the City Code, and that the requested variance is for the
applicant's preferred placement of the screened porch. Furthermore, the City Code would permit
the construction of an open deck, patio, and other similar improvements without the need for a
variance. Due to these alternatives, staff does not believe the proposal meets the practical
difficulties threshold required to grant a variance.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the Planning Commission deny the 6 -foot rear setback variance for the
construction of a screened porch, and adopts the attached Findings of Facts and Decisions.
Should the Planning Commission approve the variance request, it is recommended that the
Planning Commission adopt the following motion:
"The Chanhassen Board of Appeals and Adjustments approves a 6 -foot rear yard setback
variance for the construction of a screen porch and walkway, subject to the Conditions of
Approval and adopts the attached Findings of Facts and Decision.
1. The applicant must apply for and receive a building permit.
2. Provide an updated survey with permit submittals that illustrates all existing utilities on
site and is in accordance with City Code of Ordinances Sec. 7-19.
3. A 10 -foot wide utility easement shall be recorded in perpetuity with the property for the
maintenance and repair of the storm sewer pipe and manhole located on the subject
property. This easement shall extend to the southern property line in order to access the
storm sewer pipe.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Findings of Fact and Decision (Denial)
2. Findings of Fact and Decision (Approval)
3. Variance Document
4. Development Review Application and Narrative
5. Plan Sheets
6. Engineering Memo
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CITY OF CHANHASSEN
CARVER AND HENNEPIN COUNTIES, MINNESOTA
FINDINGS OF FACT
AND DECISION
(DENIAL)
Application of Noreen Hoft for a 6 -foot rear setback variance on a property zoned Single -Family
Residential District (RSF) - Planning Case 2019-16.
On October 15, 2019, the Chanhassen Planning Commission, acting as the Board of Appeals and
Adjustments, met at its regularly scheduled meeting to consider the application. The Planning
Commission conducted a public hearing on the proposed variance preceded by published and
mailed notice. The Board of Appeals and Adjustments makes the following:
FINDINGS OF FACT
1. The property is currently zoned Single -Family Residential District (RSF).
2. The property is guided in the Chanhassen Comprehensive Plan for Residential Low Density.
3. The legal description of the property is:
Lots 2543 through 2553, inclusive, Carver Beach
4. Variance Findings —Section 20-58 of the City Code provides the following criteria for the
granting of a variance:
a. Variances shall only be permitted when they are in harmony with the general purposes
and intent of this Chapter and when the variances are consistent with the comprehensive
plan.
Finding: The zoning code establishes minimum rear yard setbacks to provide
greenspace and separation between neighboring primary structures. While the zoning
code does allow open decks, patios, and sheds to be located within required rear yards,
principal structures and enclosed porches are limited to a property's buildable area. The
intent of this limit is to minimize the visual impact of tall -enclosed structures and to
create a sense of space and openness between neighboring homes. In this case, both the
applicant's property and rear neighbor have lots not meeting the RSF district's minimum
lot depth, a situation that exacerbates the impact of encroachments into the required rear
yard. Permitting an enclosed porch to encroach into the 30 -foot rear yard setback is not
consistent with the intent of the chapter.
b. When there are practical difficulties in complying with the zoning ordinance. "Practical
difficulties," as used in connection with the granting of a variance, means that the
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property owner proposes to use the property in a reasonable manner not permitted by this
Chapter. Practical difficulties include, but are not limited to, inadequate access to direct
sunlight for solar energy systems.
Finding: There are locations on the property that could accommodate a screened porch
without requiring a variance, and the zoning code would allow for the construction of an
open deck or patio in the proposed location. The city does not find that being unable to
construct a preferred improvement in a preferred location constitutes a practical
difficulty.
c. That the purpose of the variation is not based upon economic considerations alone.
Finding: The variance request is not solely based upon economic considerations.
d. The plight of the landowner is due to circumstances unique to the property not created by
the landowner.
Finding: While the lot has a substandard depth of 100 feet, it does provide a 40 -foot deep
building pad which is sufficient to accommodate a single-family home and typical
accessory uses. The plight of the landowner is created by the landowner's desired
location for and design of the accessory structure. A different location or use of an open
porch would remove the need for the variance.
e. The variance, if granted, will not alter the essential character of the locality.
Finding: The property is located in one of the city's oldest subdivisions. Multiple
properties within 500 feet of the parcel either have received variances or are non-
conforming uses. The addition of a screened porch will not alter the essential character of
the locality.
f. Variances shall be granted for earth sheltered construction as defined in Minnesota
Statutes Section 216C.06, subdivision 14, when in harmony with this Chapter.
Finding: This does not apply to this request.
5. The planning report #2019-16, dated October 15, 2019, prepared by MacKenzie Young -
Walters, is incorporated herein.
DECISION
"The Chanhassen Board of Appeals and Adjustments denies the 6 -foot rear yard setback
variance."
ADOPTED by the Chanhassen Planning Commission this 15th day of October, 2019.
CITY OF CHANHASSEN
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Steven Weick, Chairman
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CITY OF CHANHASSEN
CARVER AND HENNEPIN COUNTIES, MINNESOTA
FINDINGS OF FACT
AND DECISION
(APPROVAL)
IN RE:
Application of Noreen Hoft for a 6 -foot rear setback variance on a property zoned Single -Family
Residential District (RSF) - Planning Case 2019-16.
On October 15, 2019, the Chanhassen Planning Commission, acting as the Board of Appeals and
Adjustments, met at its regularly scheduled meeting to consider the application. The Planning
Commission conducted a public hearing on the proposed variance preceded by published and
mailed notice. The Board of Appeals and Adjustments makes the following:
FINDINGS OF FACT
1. The property is currently zoned Single -Family Residential District (RSF).
2. The property is guided in the Chanhassen Comprehensive Plan for Residential Low Density.
3. The legal description of the property is:
Lots 2543 through 2553, inclusive, Carver Beach
4. Variance Findings —Section 20-58 of the City Code provides the following criteria for the
granting of a variance:
a. Variances shall only be permitted when they are in harmony with the general purposes
and intent of this Chapter and when the variances are consistent with the comprehensive
plan.
Finding: The zoning code establishes minimum rear yard setbacks to provide
greenspace and separation between neighboring primary structures. The zoning code also
allows for typical accessory uses such as decks and porches and allows open decks and
patios to encroach up to 5 feet into required rear yard setbacks. The proposed screened
porch would only extend 6 feet into the required rear yard, with the majority of the
structure being located in an area permitted by the zoning code. The presence of
vegetation between the applicant's property and the neighboring structures will minimize
its potential impact on the neighboring properties and will help maintain a sense of
separation. Permitting the construction of a screened porch partially within the rear yard
setback would be consistent with the intent of the chapter.
b. When there are practical difficulties in complying with the zoning ordinance. "Practical
difficulties," as used in connection with the granting of a variance, means that the
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property owner proposes to use the property in a reasonable manner not permitted by this
Chapter. Practical difficulties include, but are not limited to, inadequate access to direct
sunlight for solar energy systems.
Finding: The proposed size and location of the screened porch are both reasonable, and
screened porches are typical uses within the RSF district. The proposed encroachment
into the required rear yard setback is similar to what an open deck would be entitled to;
however, the zoning code does not extend this encroachment to enclosed decks.
c. That the purpose of the variation is not based upon economic considerations alone.
Finding: The variance request is not solely based upon economic considerations.
d. The plight of the landowner is due to circumstances unique to the property not created by
the landowner.
Finding: The lot has a substandard depth of only 100 feet that prevents the applicant
from having enough buildable area to locate the screened porch outside of the rear
setback.
e. The variance, if granted, will not alter the essential character of the locality.
Finding: The property is located in one of the city's oldest subdivisions. Multiple
properties within 500 feet of the parcel either have received variances or are non-
conforming uses. The addition of a screened porch will not alter the essential character of
the locality.
f. Variances shall be granted for earth -sheltered construction as defined in Minnesota
Statutes Section 216C.06, subdivision 14, when in harmony with this Chapter.
Finding: This does not apply to this request.
5. The planning report 92019-16, dated October 15, 2019, prepared by MacKenzie Young -
Walters, is incorporated herein.
DECISION
"The Chanhassen Board of Appeals and Adjustments approves a 6 -foot rear yard setback
variance for the construction of a screened porch, subject to the following conditions:
1. The applicant must apply for and receive a building permit.
2. Provide an updated survey with permit submittals that illustrates all existing utilities on
site and is in accordance with City Code of Ordinances Sec. 7-19.
3. A 10 -foot wide utility easement shall be recorded in perpetuity with the property for the
maintenance and repair of the storm sewer pipe and manhole located on the subject
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property. This easement shall extend to the southern property line in order to access the
storm sewer pipe."
ADOPTED by the Chanhassen Planning Commission this 15th day of October, 2019.
CITY OF CHANHASSEN
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Steven Weick, Chairman
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CITY OF CHANHASSEN
CARVER COUNTY, MINNESOTA
VARIANCE 2019-16
1. Permit. Subject to the terms and conditions set forth herein, the City of Chanhassen hereby
grants the following variance:
The Chanhassen Board of Appeals and Adjustments approves a 6 -foot rear setback
variance.
2. Property. The variance is for a property situated in the City of Chanhassen, Carver County,
Minnesota, and legally described as Lots 2543 through 2553, inclusive, Carver Beach.
3. Conditions. The variance approval is subject to the following conditions:
1. The applicant must apply for and receive a building permit.
2. Provide an updated survey with permit submittals that illustrates all existing utilities on
site and is in accordance with City Code of Ordinances Sec. 7-19.
3. A 10 -foot wide utility easement shall be recorded in perpetuity with the property for the
maintenance and repair of the storm sewer pipe and manhole located on the subject
property. This easement shall extend to the southern property line in order to access the
storm sewer pipe.
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.
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Dated: October 15. 2019 CITY OF CHANHASSEN
BY:
(SEAL) Elise Ryan, Mayor
Todd Gerhardt, City Manager
STATE OF MINNESOTA )
(ss
COUNTY OF CARVER )
The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this _ day of
2019 by Elise Ryan, Mayor and Todd Gerhardt, 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:
City of Chanhassen
7700 Market Boulevard
P.O. Box 147
Chanhassen, MN 55317
(952)227-1100
NOTARY PUBLIC
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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
Planning Division - 7700 Market Boulevard
Mailing Address - P.O. Box 147, Chanhassen, MN 55317
Phone: (952) 227-1300 / Fax: (952) 227-1110
Submittal Date.
4-13 Ili
CITY OF CAANAASSEN
APPLICATION,FOR DEVELOPMENT REVIEW
It - tor
PC Date. ��--� ' of CC Date !==W- I 60 -Day Review Date.
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Section• ,• (check all that apply)
(Refer to the appropriate Application Checklist for required submetal information that must accompany this application)
❑
Comprehensive Plan Amendment.. ............. . .......
$600
❑ Subdivision (SUB)
❑ Minor MUSA line for failing on-site sewers .....
$100
❑ Create 3 lots or less ........................................
$300
❑ Create over 3 lots .......................5600 * $15 per lot
❑
Conditional Use Permit (CUP)
lap)
❑ Single -Family Residence ................................
$325
❑ Metes & Bounds (2 lots) ..................................
$300
❑ All Others .........................................................$425
❑ Consolidate Lots .............................................
.$150
❑
Interim Use Permit
E] Lot Line Adjustment .........................................
$150
(IUP)
❑ Final Plat.............................ttor......-.ostil.........
$700
❑ In conjunction with Single -Family Residence..
$325
(Includes $450 escrow for attorney costs)'
❑ All Others .........................................................
$425
*Additional escrow may be required for other applications
❑
Rezoning
through the development contract.
(REZ)
❑ Planned Unit Development (PUD)..................$750
❑ Vacation of Easements/Right-of-way (VAC)........
$300
❑ Minor Amendment to existing PUD .................
$100
(Additional recording fees may appy)
❑ All Others .........................................................$500
Variance (VAR) ....................................................
$200
❑
Sign Plan Review ...................................................
$150
❑ Wetland Alteration Permit (WAP)
❑
Site Plan Review (SPR)
❑ Single -Family Residence ...............................
$150
❑ Administrative ..................................................$100
❑ All Others ............. ..........................................
$275
❑ CommerciaVlndustrialDistricts'......................$500
❑Zoning Appeal ......................................................
$100
Plus $10 per 1,000 square feet of building area:
L— thousand square feet)
❑ Zoning Ordinance Amendment (ZOA).................
$500
'Include number or xi i employees:
Include number of new employees.
❑ Residential Districts
$500
TE: When multiple applications era processed
cation. r tly,
.......................................
each
the appropriate tea shall be charged for each appllcatfon.
t appl
Plus $5 per dwelling unit (_ units)
NotificationSign (CM to install and remove)......................................................................................................................
$200
L/ Property Owners' List within 500' (City to generate after pre -application meeting) .................................................. $3 per address
LGS addresses)
E5' Escrow for Recording Documents (check all that apply)...................................................................... $50 per document
❑ Conditional Use Permit ❑ Interim Use Permit ❑ Site Plan Agreement
❑ Vacation 2'Vanance ❑ Wetland Alteration Permit
❑ Metes & Bounds Subdivision (3 docs.) ❑ Easements (_ easements) ❑ Deeds
TOTAL FEE:
Section 2: Required Information
Description of Proposal:
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Property Address or Location: 93),
Parcel#: ZS.If•otg30 Legal Description: 1-otsd -91, 5-53 ,ecbs:v
Total Acreage: 2io• x too, Wetlands Present?
g ❑Yes [,rNO 6-o-.9 -K ?ond)
Present Zoning: Select One Requested Zoning: Select One
Present Land Use Designation: Select One Requested Land Use Designation: SeleatlhrDF CHANHASSEN
Existing Use of Property: R•: dCA+ie1
❑Check box if separate narrative is attached.
SEP 13 2019
Section 3: Property
APPLICANT OTHER THAN PROPERTY OWNER: In signing this application, I, as applicant, represent to have obtained
authorization from the property owner to file this application I agree to be bound by conditions of approval, subject only to
the right to object at the hearings on the application or during the appeal period. If this application has not been signed by
the property owner, I have attached separate documentation of full legal capacity to file the application. This application
should be processed in my name and I am the party whom the City should contact regarding any matter pertaining to this
application. I will keep myself informed 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. I certify that the information and exhibits submitted are true and correct.
Name: Contact:
Address: Phone:
City/State/Zip: Cell:
Email: Fax:
Signature: Date:
PROPERTY OWNER: In signing this application, I, as property owner, have full legal capacity to, and hereby do,
authorize the filing of this application. I understand that conditions of approval are binding and agree to be bound by those
conditions, subject only to the right to object at the hearings or during the appeal periods. I will keep myself informed 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. I certify that the information and exhibits submitted are true and correct.
Name: Norton R. #Oil- Contact: Jd.uue-
Address: 88.2Voed #.Il Phone: 95,? - 4(6/- d /3/
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City/State/Zip: -&41 as l s od j ✓ ti� 1i' fele 6/1 -'KG -Zyjo l
Email: r1 c t Fax: /
Signature. Date: -
This application must be completed in full and must be accompanied by all information and plans required by
applicable City Ordinance provisions. Before filing this application, refer to the appropriate Application Checklist
and confer with the Planning Department to determine the specific ordinance and applicable procedural
requirements and fees.
A determination of completeness of the application shall be made within 15 business days of application submittal. A
written notice of application deficiencies shall be mailed to the applicant within 15 business days of application.
PROJECT ENGINEER (if applicable)
Name: Contact:
Address. Phone:
City/State/Zip: Cell:
Email: Fax
Section 4: Notification Information
Who should receive copies o staff reports? 'Other Contact Information:
(Property Owner Via: (Email ❑ Mailed Paper Copy Name:
❑ Applicant Via: ❑ Email ❑ Mailed Paper Copy Address:
❑ Engineer Via: ❑ Email ❑ Mailed Paper Copy City/State/Zip:
❑ Other' Via: []Email ❑ Mailed Paper Copy Email:
INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANT: Complete all necessary form fields, then select SAVE FORM to save a copy to your
device. ERIN' FORM and deliver to city along with required documents and payment. SUBMIT FORM to send a digital
copy to the city for processing.
SAVE FORM I PRINT FORMSUBMIT FORM
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City of Chanhassen Community Development Department
Section 6 Variance Application Responses: 832 Wood Hill Drive
September 13, 2019
(6) Written Justification
a. Variances shall only be permitted when they are in harmony with the general purposes and
intent of this Chapter (Section 20-58) and when the variances are consistent with the
comprehensive plan.
Harmony of intent without the Section detail is difficult at this point. What we can say is that the
deign will be in harmony with the Carver Beach environment and will blend -in with its surroundings.
In Chanhassen we espouse to be "A Community for life... Providing for today and planning for
tomorrow." Our variance application is a request to give my husband and I a better life in
Chanhassen, providing for today so that while my husband is able we can enjoy the outdoor space,
and planning for tomorrow when he is less able to access it on his own.
b. When there are practical difficulties in complying with the zoning ordinance. "Practical
difficulties" as used in the connection with granting the variance, meaning the property owner
proposes to use the property in a reasonable manner not permitted by this Chapter.
Our decision to build a screened deck is based on my husband, Mike's disability. He has
Huntington's Disease, which is a neuro -degenerative disorder that is incurable and fatal. We will
both soon be homebound as the disease progresses and Mike loses more cognition and motor
control.
From the Huntington's Disease Society of America (HDSA) website (www .ndso.019 ):
Huntington's disease (HD) is a fatal genetic disorder that causes the progressive breakdown of
nerve cells in the brain. It deteriorates a person's physical and mental abilities usually during
their prime working years and has no cure.
The life expectancy from the onset of this disease is estimated at 15-20 years. Based on the stages
of decline Mike is currently using a walker, but will soon need a wheel chair. I want to be his
Caregiver for as long as possible and keep him at home. We need to find new ways to enjoy living in
our home and experiencing the beautiful outdoor environment that Wood Hill Drive offers. Mike is
a "country boy" from Kansas and loves the hawks, owls, deer, turkey and fox that we have on The
Hill. The ease of access to the screened deck from our dining area sliding glass doors will make
those experiences more accessible to him and to us.
What is our practical difficulty basis for the variance? -- Placing the screened deck roofed entrance
at our sliding glass doors with a 6.5' depth will easily allow Mike to wheel himself out the door
directly into the protected space. Our sliding doors could also stay open without letting insects into
the house allowing more time for egress, which is one of the primary interests we have in screening -
in the space. He would also only need to wheel himself six feet into the large screened area.
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Other practicality -- Our house is built on a significant slope of the hill and immediately after we
purchased it, we leveled the back yard into two terraces. Therefore, the area in which the
submitted design is placed is level ground. Any other placement would involve water flow that
could cause erosion of the footings or that we change the grade or find other structural solutions
that would potentially add significant cost (also references the justification criteria in section C
below(.
If we moved the 12 X 12 screened deck to the East side of the house, which Bob Generous suggested
as an alternate location because it would not infringe on setbacks, the screened deck would be
placed in front of a 3 -pane 8' X 5' casement window in our living room. That placement would both
block our view of the woods and would restrict sunlight into our home from what is a very private
outdoor view into the canopy of our trees. Also, my husband would need to push himself further in
an unprotected space to get to the screened deck area. Building the deck on a solid wall on the
North side that has no widows in the Living Room is the most practical spot
c. That the purpose of the variation is not based upon economic considerations alone.
The cost of this project is over 550,000 because we made decisions for a high-quality design using
composite deck materials that will perform well in our sometimes extreme weather conditions. The
shed roof will be shingled with the same brand and style as our current house roof. The railings and
posts will be of the same color clad aluminum as our current exterior windows.
d. The plight of the landowner is due to circumstances unique to the property and not created by
the landowner.
We did not build this house, 832 Wood Hill Drive, however, we were the first occupants. The person
who bought the property and started to construct the house was foreclosed in 1989. The mortgage
lender was forced to finish the build as architecturally designed and we purchased it in December
1990. We did not choose the placement of the structure with the potential setback encroachment,
which was inherent in the design should anyone want to build a deck r an addition. Even though an
open deck could be approved with the 5" allowance it is not workable for us.
e. The variance, if granted will not alter the essential character of the locality.
The two neighbors to our North both have decks. Our neighbors on the West and East both have
patios. Our screened deck is set into the woods and will primarily be hidden by the canopies in the
Spring and Summer with minimal impact on our closest neighbors' outdoor environments
Variances will be granted for earth sheltered construction as defined in Minnesota Statutes
Section 216C.06, subdivision 14, when in harmony with this Chapter.
This structure is not earth sheltered
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CITY OF C HANHASSE N
Chanhassen is a Comm unity for Life -PmwidingforToday and Planning forTomorrow
To: MacKenzie Young -Walters, Associate Planner
From: Erik Henricksen, Project Engineer
CC. Jason Wedel, Public Works Director/City Engineer
Ryan Pinkalla, Water Resources Technician
Charlie Burke, Streets Superintendent
Date: 10/3/2019
Re: Rear Yard Setback Variance at 832 Woodhill Drive — Planning Case
2019-16
The Engineering Department has reviewed the Variance submittal for 832 Woodhill Drive.
These comments are divided into two categories: general comments and proposed conditions.
General comments are informational points to guide the applicant in the proper planning of
public works infrastructure for this project, to inform the applicant of possible extraordinary
issues and/or to provide the basis for findings. Proposed conditions are requirements that
Engineering recommends be formally imposed on the developer in the final order. Note that
references to the "City Standards" herein refer to the City of Chanhassen Standard
Specifications and Detail Plates.
General Comments/Findings
1. Any and all utility and transportation plans submitted with this application have been
reviewed for the purpose of determining the feasibility of providing utility and
transportation facilities for the project in accordance with City Standards. A
recommendation of variance approval does not constitute final approval of details,
including but not limited to alignments, materials and points of access, connection or
discharge, that are depicted or suggested in the application. The applicant is required to
submit detailed construction drawings and/or plat drawings for the project, as
applicable. The City of Chanhassen Engineering and Public Works Department will
review plans, in detail, when they are submitted and approve, reject or require
modifications to the plans or drawings based upon conformance with City Standards,
PH 952.2273100 • www.Ci.Chanhassen.mn.es • FX 952.227.1110
7700 MARKET BOULEVARD • PO BOX 147 • CHANHASSEN • MINNESOTA 55317
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Chanhassen is a Community for Life- ProvidingforToday and Planning forTomorrow
the Chanhassen Code of Ordinances and the professional engineering judgment of the
City Engineer.
2. It is the opinion of the Engineering Department that the proposed variance at 832
Woodhill Drive can be developed in accordance with the requirements of the
Chanhassen Code of Ordinances (as it pertains to Engineering and Public Works
requirements) and City Standards, provided it fully addresses the comments and
conditions contained herein, and can be approved.
3. The property is located within the Carver Beach subdivision and has no drainage and
utility easements recorded or platted on the property.
4. No improvements to the existing water or sanitary sewer services is proposed at this
time, and the property is served by a conforming driveway access off Woodhill Drive.
5. The survey provided appears to be from a building permit submittal from 2004. The
survey used for the 2004 submittal has a certificate of survey dated from the 1980s.
This dates the survey being used on the provided plans to be over 30 years old and
without an original signature (required under City Ordinances Sec. 7-19). As it is
probable there have been changes to the property that aren't reflected on the older
survey (e.g. public utilities, structures, elevations, etc.), and as it does not meet the
requirements of Sec. 7-19, an updated survey must be submitted for review in
conjunction with the plan submittal for permits. See condition 1.
6. The applicant is proposing the installation of a deck on the north side of the existing
home which triggered the variance request for rear yard setbacks. The installation and
construction of the proposed deck off the home would bring the structure closer to an
existing public storm sewer pipe. The storm sewer pipe generally bisects the west
portion of the property from north to south. There is also a storm sewer manhole
located on the northwest portion of the property. Currently there are no easements for
the purpose of maintenance and repair over this existing storm sewer pipe and
manhole. In order to protect and maintain this public utility in perpetuity, an easement
must be recorded over it. See condition 2.
Proposed Conditions
1. Provide an updated survey with permit submittals that illustrates all existing utilities on
site and is in accordance with City Code of Ordinances Sec. 7-19.
2. A 10 -foot wide utility easement shall be recorded in perpetuity with the property for the
maintenance and repair of the storm sewer pipe and manhole located on the subject
property. This easement shall extend to the southern property line in order to access
the storm sewer pipe.
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7700 MARKET BOULEVARD • PO BOX 147 • CHANHASSEN • MINNESOTA 55317
CITY OF CHANHASSEN
AFFIDAVIT OF MAILING NOTICE
STATE OF MINNESOTA)
(ss.
COUNTY OF CARVER )
I, Kim T. Meuwissen, being first duly swom, on oath deposes that she is and was on
October 3, 2019, the duly qualified and acting Deputy Clerk of the City of Chanhassen,
Minnesota; that on said date she caused to be mailed a copy of the attached notice of Public
Hearing to consider a request for a rear yard setback variance to construct a covered
porch and walkway located at 832 Woodhill Drive, Planning Case No. 2019-16 to the
persons named on attached Exhibit "A", by enclosing a copy of said notice in an envelope
addressed to such owner, and depositing the envelopes addressed to all such owners in the
United States mail with postage fully prepaid thereon; that the names and addresses of such
owners were those appearing as such by the records of the County Treasurer, Carver County,
Minnesota, and by other appropriate records.
Kim T Met issen, Deputy Nlwk
Subscribed and sworn t before me
thisP.)(J day of e�r 2019.
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JFaN M STECKLING
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This map is neither a legally recorded map nor a survey and is not intended to be used
as one. This map is a compilation of records, information and data located in various city,
county, state and federal offices and other sources regarding the area shown, and is to
be used for reference purposes only. The City tices not warrant that the Geographic
Information System (GIS) Data used to prepare this map are error free, and the City does
not represent that the GIS Data can be used for navigational, tracking or any other
purpose requiring exacting measurement of distance or direction or precision in the
depiction of geographic features. The preceding disclaimer is provided pursuant to
Minnesota Statutes §466.03. Subd. 21 (2000), and the user of this map acknowledges
that the City shall not be liable for any damages, and expressly waives all claims, and
agrees to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the City from any and all claims brought
by User, its employees or agents, or third parties which arise out of the users access or
use of data provided.
This map is neither a legally recorded map nor a survey and is not intended to be used
as one This map is a compilation of records, information and data located in various city,
county, state and federal offices and other sources regarding the area shown, and is to
be used for reference purposes only. The City tices not warrant that the Geographic
Information System (GIS) Data used to prepare this map are error free, and the City does
not represent that the GIS Data can be used for navigational, tracking or any other
purpose requiring exacting measurement of distance or direction or precision in the
depiction of geographic features- The preceding disclaimer is provided pursuant to
Minnesota Statutes §466.03, Subd. 21 (2000), and the user of this map acknowledges
that the City shall not be liable for any damages, and expressly waives all claims, and
agrees to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the City from any and all claims brought
by User, its employees or agents, or third parties which arise out of the users access or
use of data provitled.
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Notice of Public Hearing
Chanhassen Planning Commission Meeting
Date & Time,
Tuesday, October 15, 2019 at 7:00 P.M. This hearing may not
'
start until later in the evening, depending on the order of theagenda.
Location:
City Hall Council Chambers 7700 Market Blvd.
To consider a request for a rear yard setback variance to
Proposal:
construct a covered porch and walkway located at 832
Proposal:
Woodhill Drive. Zoned Single -Family Residential District
RSF.
Applicant:
Noreen Hoft
Property
832 Woodhill Drive
Location: I
A location map Is on the reverse side of this notice.
The purpose of this public hearing is to inform you about the
applicant'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
What Happens
steps:
at the Meeting:
1. Staff will give an overview of the proposed project.
2. The applicant will present plans on the project.
3. Comments are received from the public.
4. Public hearing is closed and the Commission discusses
the project.
If you want to see the plans before the meeting, please visit
the City's projects web page at:
www.ci.chanhassen.mn.us/2019-16. If you wish to talk to
someone about this project, please contact MacKenzie
Young -Walters by email at mwalters(EDci.chanhassen.mmus
Questions &
or by phone at 952-227-1132. If you choose to submit
Comments:
written comments, please send one copy to staff in advance
of the meeting. Staff will provide copies to the Commission.
The staff report for this item will be available online on
the project web site listed above the Thursday prior to
the Planning Commission meeting.
NEWT Sign up to receive email and/or text notifications when meeting agendas,
packets, minutes and videos are uploaded to the city's website. Go to
www.ci.chanhassen.mn.us/notifyme to sign up!
City Review Procedure:
• Subdivisions, Planned Unit Developments, Site Plan Reviews, Conditional and Interim Uses. Wetland Alterations, Rezonings.
Comprehensive Plan Amendments and Code Amendments require a public hearing before the Planning Commission. City
ordmanms require all property within 500 feet of the subject site to be notified of the application In writing. Any Interested party is
invited to attend the meeting.
• Staff prepares a report on the subject application that includes all pertinent information and a recommendation. These reports are
available by request. At the Planning Commission meeting, staff will give a verbal overview of the report and a recommendation
The item will be opened for the public to speak about the proposal as a part of the hearing process. The Commission will close the
public hearing and discuss the item and make a recommendation to the City Council. The City Council may reverse, affirm or
modify wholly or partly the Planning Commission's recommendation. Rezonings, land use and code amendments take a simple
majority vote of the City Council except rezonings and land use amendments from residential to fAmmen:Ial/Industrial.
• Minnesota State Statute 519 99 requires all applications to be processed within 60 days unless the applicant waives this standard
Some applications due to their mmplexily may take several months to complete. Any person wishing to follow an item through the
Process should check with the Planning Department regarding its status and scheduling for the City Council meeting.
• A neighborhood spokespersonlrepresentative is encouraged to provide a contact for the city. Often developers are encouraged to
meat with the neighborhood regarding their Proposal. Staff is also available to review the project with any interested person(s).
• Because the Planning Commission holds the public hearing. the City Council does not Minutes are taken and any
correspondence regarding the application will be included in the report to the City Council, d you wish to have something to be
included in thereort, please contact the Planning Staff person named on the notification.
Notice of Public Hearing
Chanhassen Planning Commission Meeting
Date & Time:
Tuesday, October 15, 2019 at 7:00 P.M. This hearing may not
'
start until later in the evening, depending on the order of the agenda.
Location:
City Hall Council Chambers 7700 Market Blvd.
To consider a request for a rear yard setback variance to
construct a covered porch and walkway located at 832
Proposal:
Woodhill Drive. Zoned Single -Family Residential District
RSF.
Applicant:
Noreen Hoft
Property
832 Woodhill Drive
Location:
A location map is on the reverse side of this notice.
The purpose of this public hearing is to inform you about
the applicant's request and to obtain input from the
neighborhood about this project. During the meeting, th�
Chair will lead the public hearing through the following
What Happens
steps:
at the Meeting:
1. Staff will give an overview of the proposed project.
2. The applicant will present plans on the project.
3. Comments are received from the public.
4. Public hearing is closed and the Commission discusses
the project.
If you want to see the plans before the meeting, please visit
the City's projects web page at:
www.ci.chanhassen.mn.us/2019-16. If you wish to talk to
someone about this project, please contact MacKenzie
Young -Walters by email at mwalters(cDci.chanhassen.mn.us
Questions &
or by phone at 952-227-1132. If you choose to submit
Comments:
written comments, please send one copy to staff in advance
of the meeting. Staff will provide copies to the Commission.
The staff report for this item will be available online on
the project web site listed above the Thursday prior
the Planning Commission meetin .
NEWI Sign up to receive email and/or text notifications when meeting
agendas, packets, minutes and videos are uploaded to the city's website. Go
to www.ci.chanhassen.mn.us/notifyme to sign u I
City Review Procedure:
• Subdivisions, Planned Unit Developments, Site Plan Reviews, Conditional and Interim Uses, Weiland Alterations, Rezonings,
Comprehensive Plan Amendments and Code Amendments require a public hearing before the Planning Commission. City
ordinances require all property within 500 feet of the subject site to be notified of the application in wincing. Any Interested party is
invited to allend the meeting.
• Staff prepares a report on the subject application that includes all pertinent information and a recommendation. These reports
are available by request. At the Planning Commission meeting, staff will give a verbal overview of the report and a
recommendation. The item will be opened for the public to speak about the proposal as a part of the hearing process. The
Commission will close the public hearing and discuss the item and make a recommendation to the City Council, The City Council
may reverse, affirm or modify wholly or partly the Planning Commission's recommendation. Razonings, land use and code
amendments lake a simple majority vote of the City Council except razonlrgs and land use amendments from residential W
commerciallindustrial.
• Minnesota State Statute 519.99 requires all applications to be processed within 60 days unless the applicant waives this
standard. Some applications due to their complexity may take several months to complete. Any person wishing to follow an item
through the process should check with the Planning Department regarding its status and scheduling for the City Council meeting.
• A neighborhood spokespersonJrepresentative is encouraged to provide a contact for the city. Often developers are encouraged
to meet with the neighborhood regarding their proposal, Staff is also available to review the project with any interested person(sl.
• Bemuse the Planning Commission holds the public hearing, the City Council does not. Minutes are taken and any
conespondencoregarding the application will be included in the report to the City Council. ft you wish lc have something to be
inctutled in the report. lease contact the Planning Staff person named on the notification.
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CITY OF CHANHASSEN
CARVER & HENNEPIN
COUNTIES
NOTICE OF PUBLIC
HEARING
PLANNING CASE NO. 2019-16
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN
that the Chanhassen Planning
Commission will hold a public
hearing on Tuesday, October 15,
2019 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council
Chambers in Chanhassen City
Hall, 7700 Market Blvd. The
purpose of this hearing is to
consider a request for a rear yard
setback variance to construct
a covered porch and walkway
located at 832 Woodhill Drive.
Zoned Single -Family Residential
District (RSF). Applicant: Noreen
Hoft.
A plan showing the location
of the proposal is available
for public review on the city's
web site at wwwci.chanhassen.
mn.us/2019-16 or at City Hall
during regular business hours.
All interested persons are invited
to attend this public hearing
and express their opinions with
respect to this proposal.
MacKenzie Young Walton
Associate Planner
Email: mwalters@
ci.chanha CCA.mmus
Phone: 952-227-1132
(Published in the Chanhassen
Pillager on Thursday, October 3,
2019: No. 4789)
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CITY OF CHANHASSEN
CARVER & HENNEPIN COUNTIES
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
PLANNING CASE NO. 2019-16
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Chanhassen Planning Commission will hold a
public hearing on Tuesday, October 15, 2019 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers in
Chanhassen City Hall, 7700 Market Blvd. The purpose of this hearing is to consider a request
for a rear yard setback variance to construct a covered porch and walkway located at 832
Woodhill Drive. Zoned Single -Family Residential District (RSF). Applicant: Noreen Holl.
A plan showing the location of the proposal is available for public review on the city's
web site at www.ci.chanhassen.mn.us/2019-16 or at City Hall during regular business hours.
All interested persons are invited to attend this public hearing and express their opinions with
respect to this proposal.
MacKenzie Young -Walters
Associate Planner
Email: mwaltersna),ci.chanhassen.mn.us
Phone: 952-227-1132
(Publish in the Chanhassen Villager on October 3, 2019)
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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
Planning Division — 7700 Market Boulevard
OF CgA NSEN
Mailing Address — P.O. Box 147, Chanhassen, MN 55317 CITY
Phone: (952) 227-1130 / Fax: (952) 227-1110
AGENCY REVIEW REQUEST
LAND DEVELOPMENT PROPOSAL
Please review and respond no later than the review response deadline
Agency Review Request Date:
Agency Review Response Deadline:
Date Application Filed:
September 16, 2019
October 3, 2019
September 13, 2019
Contact:
Contact Phone:
Contact Email:
MacKenzie Young -Wafters
952-227-1132
mwalters@ci.chanhassen.mn.us
Associate Planner
Planning Commission Date:
City Council Date:
60 -Day Review Period Deadline:
October 15, 2019 at 7:00 p.m.
November 12, 2019 at 7:00 p.m.
November 12, 2019
Application:
A request for a reg and setback variance to construct a covered porch and walkway.
Planning Case: 2019-16 Web Page: www.ci.chanhassen.mn.us/2019-16
In order for staff to provide a complete analysis of issues for Planning Commission and City Council review, we would
appreciate your comments and recommendations concerning the impact of this proposal on traffic circulation, existing and
proposed future utility services, storm water drainage, and the need for acquiring public lands or easements for park sites,
street extensions or improvements, and utilities. Where specific needs or problems exist, we would like to have a written
report to this effect from the agency concerned so that we can make a recommendation to the Planning Commission and
City Council. Your cooperation and assistance is greatly appreciated.
City Departments: Federal Agencies: Adjacent Cities:
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® Building Official 1\\❑ US Fish & Wildlife
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Utilities: ❑ Scott
❑ Community Development
❑ Engineer ❑ Cable TV — Mediacom School Districts:
❑ Environmental Services ❑ Electric — Minnesota Valley
❑ Historical Society ❑ Electric — Xcel Energy ❑ Eastern Carver County 112
❑ Parks ❑ Magellan Pipeline ❑ Minnetonka 276
❑ Soil & Water Conservation District ❑ Natural Gas — CenterPoint Energy
❑ Phone — Centuryl-ink Other Agencies:
State Agencies: ❑ Hennepin County Regional Railroad
F1Board of Water & Soil Resources Authority
ElMN Landscape Arboretum
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❑ Natural Resources -Forestry ❑ TC&W Railroad
❑ Natural Resources -Hydrology
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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
Planning Division —Market Boulevard
OF CHMNSEN
Mailing Address — P.O.O. Box 147, Chanhassen, MN 55317 CITY
Phone: (952) 227-1130 / Fax: (952) 227-1110
AGENCY REVIEW REQUEST
LAND DEVELOPMENT PROPOSAL
Please review and respond no later than the review response deadline
Agency Review Request Date:
Agency Review Response Deadline:
Date Application Filed:
September 16, 2019
October 3, 2019
September 13, 2019
Contact:
Contact Phone:
Contact Email:
MacKenzie Young -Walters
952-227-1132
mwalters@ci.chanhassen.mn.us
Associate Planner
Planning Commission Date:
City Council Date:
60 -Day Review Period Deadline:
October 15, 2019 at 7:00 p.m.
November 12, 2019 at 7:00 p.m.
November 12, 2019
Application:
A request for a rea andsetback variance to construct a covered porch and walkway.
PlanningCase: 2019-16 Web Page: www.ci.chanhassen.mn.us/2019-16
In order for staff to provide a complete analysis of issues for Planning Commission and City Council review, we would
appreciate your comments and recommendations concerning the impact of this proposal on traffic circulation, existing and
proposed future utility services, storm water drainage, and the need for acquiring public lands or easements for park sites,
street extensions or improvements, and utilities. Where specific needs or problems exist, we would like to have a written
report to this effect from the agency concerned so that we can make a recommendation to the Planning Commission and
City Council. Your cooperation and assistance is greatly appreciated.
City Departments: Federal Agencies: Adjacent Cities:
❑ Attorney ❑ Army Corps of Engineers ❑ Chaska
E Building Official ❑ US Fish & Wildlife ❑ Eden Prairie
E Engineer ❑ Jackson Township
® Fire Marshal Watershed Districts: ❑ Minnetonka
® Forester ❑ Shorewood
® [jPark Director Carver County WMO ❑ Victoria
® ❑ Lower MN River
Water Resources
El Minnehaha Creek
El Law Enforcement Adjacent Counties:
® Riley -Purgatory -Bluff Creek
Carver County Agencies: El HennepinUtilities: ❑ Scott
❑ Community Development
[I Engineer ❑ Cable TV — Mediacom School Districts:
❑ Environmental ❑ Electric— Minnesota Valley
Services
❑ Historical Society ❑ Electric — Xcel Energy ❑ Eastern Carver County 112
❑ Parks ❑ Magellan Pipeline ❑ Minnetonka 276
El &Water Conservation District E] Natural Gas — CenterPoint Energy
❑ Phone — CenturyLink Other Agencies:
State Agencies: ❑ Hennepin County Regional Railroad
❑ Board of Water & Soil Resources Authority
❑ MN Landscape Arboretum
El Health
El Society ❑ SouthWest Transit
El Natural Resources -Forestry E] TC&W Railroad
❑ Natural Resources -Hydrology
❑ Pollution Control
❑ Transportation
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CITY OF CHANHASSEN
P O BOX 147
CHANHASSEN MN 55317
09/13/2019 3:08 PM
Receipt No. 00419581
CLERK: AshleyM
PAYEE: Noreen Rachor Hoft
832 Wood Hill Road
Chanhassen MN 55317-
832 Woodhill Drive
Planning Case 2019-16
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variance
200.00
Sign Rent
200.00
Rezoning Fees
50.00
GIS List
195.00
Total
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832 WOODHILL DRIVE - PLANNING CASE NO. 2019-16 (MYW)
$200.00 Variance
$200.00 Notification Sign
$195.00 Property Owners List (65 addresses x $3 each)
$50.00 Escrow for recording variance documents
$645.00 TOTAL
$645.00 Check 2804 from Noreen Rachor Hoft
$0.00
$0.00 BALANCE OWED
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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
Planning Division – 7700 Market Boulevard CITY OF CHANNSEN
Mailing Address – P.O. Box 147, Chanhassen,. MN 55317
Phone: (952) 227-1300 / Fax: (952) 227-1110
APPLICATJ,ONSFOR DEVELOPMENT REVIEW
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Submittal Date: Q - 13 - Iq PC Date:' 19 CC Date. CCT -91i dl 60 -Day Review Date:
Section 1: Application Type (check all that apply)
(Refer to the appropriate Application Checklist for required submittal information that must accompany this application)
❑ Comprehensive Plan Amendment ......................... $600
❑ Minor MUSA line for failing on-site sewers ..... $100
❑ Conditional Use Permit (CUP)
❑ Single -Family Residence ................................ $325
❑ All Others......................................................... $425
❑ Interim Use Permit (IUP)
❑ In conjunction with Single -Family Residence.. $325
❑ All Others ......................................................... $425
❑ Rezoning (REZ)
❑ Planned Unit Development (PUD) .................. $750
❑ Minor Amendment to existing PUD ................. $100
❑ All Others... ...... ............................................... $500
❑ Sign Plan Review ................................................... $150
❑ Site Plan Review (SPR)
❑ Administrative.................................................. $100
❑ Commercial/Industrial Districts'......................$500
Plus $10 per 1,000 square feet of building area:
(_ thousand square feet)
'Include number of existing employees:
'Include number of new employees:
❑ Residential Districts ......................................... $500
Plus $5 per dwelling unit (_ units)
❑ Subdivision (SUB)
NOTE: When multiple applications are processed concurrently,
the appropriate fee shall be charged for each application.
Notification Sign (City to install and remove)...................................................................................................................... $200
Property Owners' List within 500' (City to generate after pre -application meeting) .................................................. $3 per address
(GS addresses)
[� Escrow for Recording Documents (check all that apply)....................................................................... $50 per document
❑ Conditional Use Permit ❑ Interim Use Permit ❑ Site Plan Agreement
❑ Vacation ❑ Variance ❑ Wetland Alteration Permit
❑ Metes & Bounds Subdivision (3 docs.) ❑ Easements( easements) ❑ Deeds
TOTAL FEE:
Section 2: Required Information
Description of Proposal:
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Parcel #: 25. 16o I J-30 Legal Description: L„ts d ' n 3 ';"Vee
Total Acreage: div' x 1cc'Wetlands Present? ❑Yes []'No �$+v�^t ?o.tdJ
Present Zoning: Select One Requested Zoning: Select One
Present Land Use Designation: Select One Requested Land Use Designation: SeleQjbh®F CHANHASSEN
Existing Use of Property: R.• . d en+)& l
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❑ Create 3 lots or less ........................................$300
❑ Create over 3 lots .......................$600 + $15 per lot
( lots)
❑Metes & Bounds (2 lots)..................................$300
r7Consolidate Lots..............................................$150
❑ Lot Line Adjustment.........................................$150
❑ Final Plat ..........................................................$700
(Includes $450 escrow for attorney costs)'
'Additional escrow may be required for other applications
through the development contract.
❑
Vacation of Easements/Right-of-way (VAC)........
$300
(Additional recording fees may apply)
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Variance (VAR) ....................................................
$200
❑
Wetland Alteration Permit (WAP)
❑ Single -Family Residence ...............................
$150
❑ All Others .......................................................
$275
❑
Zoning Appeal ......................................................
$100
❑
Zoning Ordinance Amendment (ZOA).................
$500
NOTE: When multiple applications are processed concurrently,
the appropriate fee shall be charged for each application.
Notification Sign (City to install and remove)...................................................................................................................... $200
Property Owners' List within 500' (City to generate after pre -application meeting) .................................................. $3 per address
(GS addresses)
[� Escrow for Recording Documents (check all that apply)....................................................................... $50 per document
❑ Conditional Use Permit ❑ Interim Use Permit ❑ Site Plan Agreement
❑ Vacation ❑ Variance ❑ Wetland Alteration Permit
❑ Metes & Bounds Subdivision (3 docs.) ❑ Easements( easements) ❑ Deeds
TOTAL FEE:
Section 2: Required Information
Description of Proposal:
1
Property Address or Location: g -3 Z N cod } ; I j �r ve Chi-
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Parcel #: 25. 16o I J-30 Legal Description: L„ts d ' n 3 ';"Vee
Total Acreage: div' x 1cc'Wetlands Present? ❑Yes []'No �$+v�^t ?o.tdJ
Present Zoning: Select One Requested Zoning: Select One
Present Land Use Designation: Select One Requested Land Use Designation: SeleQjbh®F CHANHASSEN
Existing Use of Property: R.• . d en+)& l
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Section 3: Property
APPLICANT OTHER THAN PROPERTY OWNER: In signing this application, I, as applicant, represent to have obtained
authorization from the property owner to file this application. I agree to be bound by conditions of approval, subject only to
the right to object at the hearings on the application or during the appeal period. If this application has not been signed by
the property owner, I have attached separate documentation of full legal capacity to file the application. This application
should be processed in my name and I am the party whom the City should contact regarding any matter pertaining to this
application. I will keep myself informed 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. I certify that the information and exhibits submitted are true and correct
Name: Contact:
Address: Phone:
City/State/Zip: Cell:
Email: Fax
Signature: Date:
PROPERTY OWNER: In signing this application, I, as property owner, have full legal capacity to, and hereby do,
authorize the filing of this application. I understand that conditions of approval are binding and agree to be bound by those
conditions, subject only to the right to object at the hearings or during the appeal periods. I will keep myself informed 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. I certify that the information and exhibits submitted are true and correct.
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This application must be completed in full and must be accompanied by all information and plans required by
applicable City Ordinance provisions. Before fling this application, refer to the appropriate Application Checklist
and confer with the Planning Department to determine the specific ordinance and applicable procedural
requirements and fees.
A determination of completeness of the application shall be made within 15 business days of application submittal. A
written notice of application deficiencies shall be mailed to the applicant within 15 business days of application.
PROJECT ENGINEER (if applicable)
Name: Contact:
Address: Phone:
City/State/Zip: Cell:
Email: Fax:
Section 4: Notification Information
Who should receive copies q staff reports? "Other Contact Information:
Property Owner Via: U✓ Email ❑ Mailed Paper Copy Name:
❑ Applicant Via: ❑ Email ❑ Mailed Paper Copy Address:
❑ Engineer Via: ❑ Email ❑ Mailed Paper Copy City/State/Zip:
❑ Other" Via: ❑ Email ❑ Mailed Paper Copy Email:
INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANT: Complete all necessary form fields, then select SAVE FORM to save a copy to your
device. =;- ,-' „C;RIf and deliver to city along with required documents and payment. SUBMIT FORM to send a digital
copy to the city for processing.
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City of Chanhassen Community Development Department
Section 5 Variance Application Responses: 832 Wood Hill Drive
September 13, 2019
(5) Description of Variance Request
Based on the submitted rough drawings of our design (attached) and in working with Bob Generous, City
of Chanhassen Sr. Planner, in our pre -application meeting on September 10, 2019, we determined there
are two points of roofed/screened deck that would be placed beyond the 30' setback:
1. 6 -foot variance —the North wall of the 12'X 12' screened deck at it's furthest point will be
placed at 24' from the property line. However, based on the angle on which our house lies on
the lot, not the entire wall will be at that distance (see survey with sketch).
2. 5 -foot variance —the roofed/screened 6.5'X 12' section with our sliding glass door would be
located at a 25' setback (see survey with sketch).
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Please note the Contractor has been selected and will be present at the hearing on October 2019
and we will provide additional details as needed.
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Section 6 Variance Application Responses: 832 Wood Hill Drive
September 13, 2019
(6) Written Justification
a. Variances shall only be permitted when they are in harmony with the general purposes and
intent of this Chapter (Section 20-58) and when the variances are consistent with the
comprehensive plan.
Harmony of intent without the Section detail is difficult at this point. What we can say is that the
deign will be in harmony with the Carver Beach environment and will blend -in with its surroundings.
In Chanhassen we espouse to be "A Community for Life... Providing for today and planning for
tomorrow" Our variance application is a request to give my husband and I a better life in
Chanhassen, providing for today so that while my husband is able we can enjoy the outdoor space,
and planning for tomorrow when he is less able to access it on his own.
b. When there are practical difficulties in complying with the zoning ordinance. "Practical
difficulties" as used in the connection with granting the variance, meaning the property owner
proposes to use the property in a reasonable manner not permitted by this Chapter.
Our decision to build a screened deck is based on my husband, Mike's disability. He has
Huntington's Disease, which is a neuro -degenerative disorder that is incurable and fatal. We will
both soon be homebound as the disease progresses and Mike loses more cognition and motor
control.
From the Huntington's Disease Society of America (HDSA) website (www.hdsa.org ):
Huntington's disease (HD) is a fatal genetic disorder that causes the progressive breakdown of
nerve cells in the brain. It deteriorates a person's physical and mental abilities usually during
their prime working years and has no cure.
The life expectancy from the onset of this disease is estimated at 15-20 years. Based on the stages
of decline Mike is currently using a walker, but will soon need a wheel chair. I want to be his
Caregiver for as long as possible and keep him at home. We need to find new ways to enjoy living in
our home and experiencing the beautiful outdoor environment that Wood Hill Drive offers. Mike is
a "country boy" from Kansas and loves the hawks, owls, deer, turkey and fox that we have on The
Hill. The ease of access to the screened deck from our dining area sliding glass doors will make
those experiences more accessible to him and to us.
What is our practical difficulty basis for the variance? -- Placing the screened deck roofed entrance
at our sliding glass doors with a 6.5' depth will easily allow Mike to wheel himself out the door
directly into the protected space. Our sliding doors could also stay open without letting insects into
the house allowing more time for egress, which is one of the primary interests we have in screening -
in the space. He would also only need to wheel himself six feet into the large screened area.
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Other practicality -- Our house is built on a significant slope of the hill and immediately after we
purchased it, we leveled the back yard into two terraces. Therefore, the area in which the
submitted design is placed is level ground. Any other placement would involve water flow that
could cause erosion of the footings or that we change the grade or find other structural solutions
that would potentially add significant cost (also references the justification criteria in section C
below).
If we moved the 12 X 12 screened deck to the East side of the house, which Bob Generous suggested
as an alternate location because it would not infringe on setbacks, the screened deck would be
placed in front of a 3 -pane 8' X 5' casement window in our living room. That placement would both
block our view of the woods and would restrict sunlight into our home from what is a very private
outdoor view into the canopy of our trees. Also, my husband would need to push himself further in
an unprotected space to get to the screened deck area. Building the deck on a solid wall on the
North side that has no widows in the Living Room is the most practical spot.
c. That the purpose of the variation is not based upon economic considerations alone.
The cost of this project is over $50,000 because we made decisions for a high-quality design using
composite deck materials that will perform well in our sometimes extreme weather conditions. The
shed roof will be shingled with the same brand and style as our current house roof. The railings and
posts will be of the same color clad aluminum as our current exterior windows.
d. The plight of the landowner is due to circumstances unique to the property and not created by
the landowner.
We did not build this house, 832 Wood Hill Drive, however, we were the first occupants. The person
who bought the property and started to construct the house was foreclosed in 1989. The mortgage
lender was forced to finish the build as architecturally designed and we purchased it in December
1990. We did not choose the placement of the structure with the potential setback encroachment,
which was inherent in the design should anyone want to build a deck r an addition. Even though an
open deck could be approved with the 5" allowance it is not workable for us.
e. The variance, if granted will not alter the essential character of the locality.
The two neighbors to our North both have decks. Our neighbors on the West and East both have
patios. Our screened deck is set into the woods and will primarily be hidden by the canopies in the
Spring and Summer with minimal impact on our closest neighbors' outdoor environments
Variances will be granted for earth sheltered construction as defined in Minnesota Statutes
Section 216C.06, subdivision 14, when in harmony with this Chapter.
This structure is not earth sheltered.
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Description
Lots 25+3 through 2553, inclusive, iM CARVER -BEACH, according to the plat thereof
as recorded and on file in the office of the County Recorder of Carver County, Minnesota.
The undersigned hereby certifies to Mony Cor Savings Bank, F•S.B., and Sherburne Corporation, that the
print of survey correctly shows the premises described on %his survey and the location of any and all
buildings, structures and other improvements situated on said premiges, all applicable setback lines and
all easements, right of way and other encroachments on or from said premises that are knorm to the
undersigned and that are visible on the premises. But excluding from certification items that would be
involved if the words, "or that are of record", were appended at the end of this certification.
Aar, - Minnesota License No. 13390 Date:a gnEAlg x /989
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Rogers, MN
CARVER COUNTY
W014 TAXPAYER SERVICES DEPARTMENT
Laurie Huepenbecker Davies, Manager
600 East 4th Street, P.O. Box 69
Chaska, MN 55318-0069
952-361-1910 • www.co.carver.mn.us
TAXPAYER(S):
20344 1 AV 0.373
MICHAEL L HOFT
NOREEN C RACHOR
832 WOOD HILL RD
CHANHASSEN MN 55317-9561
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Property Information
Property ID: Property Address:
25.1601930 832 WOODHILL DR
CHANHASSEN MIN 55317-9561
Property Description:
Section 02 Township 116 Range 023 CARVER BEACH LOTS 2543 - 2553
PROPOSED TAX
Property Taxes before credits
VALUES AND CLASSIFICATION
Step School building bond credit
Taxes Payable Year
2017
0.00
Estimated Market Value
326,400
Step
$4,268.00
1
Homestead Exclusion
7,900
Taxable Market Value
318,500
(952) 361-1510
Property Classification
Res Hstd
PROPOSED TAX
Property Taxes before credits
4,268.00
Step School building bond credit
0.00
2 Agricultural market value credit
0.00
Other Credits
0.00
Taxes Payable Year
$4,268.00
2018 1
355,700
5,200
350,500
Res Held
Step PROPERTY TAX STATEMENT
3 To be mailed by the end of March 2018
The time to provide feedback on
PROPOSED LEVIES IS NOW
It in tnn late to anneal vnur value withn,.t nninn to Tax Cnurf
Proposed Property Taxes and Meetings by Jurisdiction for Your Property
Contact Information
Actual 2017
Proposed 2018
Meeting Information
CARVER COUNTY - ADMINISTRATION
1,241.35
1,315.16
DECEMBER 7, 2017 6:00 PM
GOVT CENTER - 602 4TH ST E
CARVER COUNTY
CHASKA MN 55318-2102
GOVERNMENT CENTER BOARD ROOM
(952) 361-1510
602 4TH ST E
CHASKA MN 55318
CITY OF CHANHASSEN
797.23
833.76
DECEMBER 4, 2017 7:00 PM
PO BOX 147
CITY OF CHANHASSEN
CHANHASSEN MN 55317-0147
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
(952) 227-1149
7700 MARKET BLVD
CHANHASSEN MN 55317
SO 0276 MINNETONKA
DECEMBER 7, 2017 6:00 PM
SCHOOL DISTRICT 0276
SCHOOL DISTRICT 0276
5621 COUNTY ROAD 101
SERVICE CENTER - COMMUNITY ROOM
MINNETONKA MN 55345-4214
5621 COUNTY ROAD 101
(952) 401-5024
MINNETONKA MN 55345
VOTER APPROVED LEVIES
994.43
1,090.49
OTHER LOCAL LEVIES
708.89
799.63
METRO SPECIAL TAXING DISTRICTS
90.26
92.43
DECEMBER 13, 2017 6:00 PM'i
MET COUNCIL
METRO SPECIAL TAXING DISTS
390 ROBERT ST N
COUNCIL CHAMBERS -
ST. PAUL MN 55101-1805
390 ROBERT ST N
(651) 602-1738
ST. PAUL MN 55101
OTHER SPECIAL TAXING DISTRICTS
118.84
136.53
NO MEETING REQUIRED
3C"&'
TOTAL
Excluding Special Assessments
$ 3,951.00
$ 4,268.00
Percent
of Change 8 �'
IMPORTANT INFORMATION IS PRINTED ON THE BACK OF THIS FORM.