Petition and Letter to Fred Oelschlager 7-2-09
CITY OF
CHANHASSEN
7700 Market Boulevard
PO Box 147
Chanhassen, MN 55317
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July 2, 2009
Mr. Fred Oelschlager
7410 Chanhassen Road
Chanhassen, MN 55317
Re: Letter and Petition regarding Setbacks on Lotus Lake
Dear Fred:
Your petition requests that all homeowners in the 15 lots sold under the
subdivision of Sunset Village have a minimum home lakeshore setback of 125
feet. I have noted that all of the homes in this location meet the 125-foot setback
but one.
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While these lots are legal nonconforming as far as width, today's lakeshore lot
width requirement is 90 feet at the O.H.W. and the building setback line. Upon
examining lots at 7480-7500 Chanhassen Road and 10-40 Hill Street (setback
area is shown in red on the map), the average lot width is 50 plus feet. The
minimum setback for side yards is 10 feet. In order to build a home at the
minimum 75-foot lakeshore setback, a house could only be 30 feet wide. Typical
lakeshore homes in Chanhassen have a much larger footprint. The widest part of
the lot is closer to Chanhassen Road, which is why the majority of homes have
been constructed there. If someone chooses to build at the minimum setback, the
variance process could allow for denial of the request.
Chanhassen is a Community for Life - Providing for Today and Planning for Tomorrow
Mr. Fred Oelschlager
July 2, 2009
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Therefore, based on the number of narrow lots that limits homes that could be built at the
minimum 75-foot setback, I believe that the City has a mechanism in place to maintain a greater
setback.
If you have any questions, feel free to contact me at 952-227-1139 or by email at
kaanenson@ci.chanhassen.mn.us.
Sincerely,
Kathryn R. Aanenson, AICP
Community Development Director
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May 24, 2009
City of Chanhassen
Chanhassen, MN.
To Whom It May Concern,
In reference to a meeting held at City Hall approximately
3 weeks ago about the property at 7470 Chanhassen Road
located in the subdivision known as Sunset View.
My grandfather owned all the property from 7410 Chanhassen
Road to the public access on Lotus Lake.
In the early 1950's he had this land plotted out into
15 lots to be sold each having access to Hwy 101 better
known as Chanhassen Road and also each with lakeshore
frontage. He personally sold all the lots. The only way
he considered selling a lot was with a personal guarantee
with a "hand shake" to not build 3 hom~ within 125 feet
of the lakeshore. Unfortunately, there is not paperwork
to back this up. Everyone that purchased those lots
did abide by that rule pli.1s,~ also built back further yet:
from the lakeshore.
I have liv~d at 7410 Chanhessen Road O~ Lotus Lake all my
life and still do and respectively would want to nbide
by my grandfather's wishes.
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Carl B.Fitzsimmons, D.D.S.
7480 Chanhassen Road
Chanhassen, MN 55317
Monday, May 25, 2009
City of Chanhassen
7700 Market Blvd
PO Box 147
Chanhassen MN 55317
RE: 7470 Chanhassen Road House Project-We request to the home to be set back at
least 125 feet from the Lotus Lake shoreline
Dear Planning Commission and City Council of Chanhassen:
The neighbors of 7470 Chanhassen Road welcome the new owners of this property to the
Lotus Lake community; we are looking forward to befriending our new neighbors. We are
excited about the beautiful home they plan to build. AND the elimination of the rental
property at 7470 is a welcomed event for all of us.
We have taken special interest in this project as it affects all of us who share the natural
beauty of Lotus Lake. We enjoy the panoramic views we have of the lake from our
properties. Our homes are set far enough back from the shore of the lake to witness much
wildlife such as migratory birds, fox, deer and other animals which are rarely seen in most
metropolitan neighborhoods. We would very much like to maintain and continue to share in
the natural beauty of the lake.
The proposed home to be built at 7470 Chanhassen Road is planned to be 75 feet from the
Lotus Lake shoreline. Under the current statutes of the city this is with in the building
guidelines for the property. However, the neighbors of 7470 Chanhassen Road are greatly
concerned by the position of the proposed house. The position of the house will have a
negative impact on the views from our homes, the value of our property and the natural
beauty of the shoreline of Lotus Lake.
The neighbors of 7470 Chanhassen Road welcome the building of the new home on this
property. However, we request that home be built no closer than 125 feet from the Lotus
Lake shore line.
Sincerely,
Lotus Lake Residents
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7700 Market Blvd
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