Email from Bob Generous to Pat Mackey 03-13-2015Generous, Bob
From:
Generous, Bob
Sent:
Friday, March 13, 2015 2:57 PM
To:
'Pat Mackey'
Subject:
RE: Preliminary Garage siting - 3603 Red Cedar Point Drive
Pat,
The garage location is not acceptable. When we looked at this previously, we anticipated a garage approximately in line
with the existing structure. While our preference would be attached at the northwest corner of the structure,
something to the east of the house may also be possible, with a variance.
Setbacks are 75' from the ordinary high water (OHW) of lake Minnewashta, which is an elevation of 944.5.
Technically, the front yard setback of 30' would be from the west property line.
In reviewing a variance, the following criteria are used:
A variance may be granted if all of the following criteria are met:
(1) 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.
(2) 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 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.
(3) That the purpose of the variation is not based upon economic considerations alone.
(4) The plight of the landowner is due to circumstances unique to the property not created by the
landowner.
(5) The variance, if granted, will not alter the essential character of the locality.
(6) Variances shall be granted for earth -sheltered construction as defined in M.S. § 216C.06, subd.
14, when in harmony with this chapter.
Please note that the graphic scale and the drawing scale do not match.
If you have additional questions or need more information, please contact me.
:r,
Robert Generous, AICP
Senior Planner
7700 Market Boulevard
P.O. Box 147
Chanhassen, MN 55317
(952)227-1131
beenerouslaci.chanhassen.m n.us
Chanhassen is a Community for Life—
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From: Pat Mackey [mailto:patamackeymalin.com]
Sent: Thursday, March 12, 2015 4:15 PM
To: Generous, Bob
Cc: ki oeioer(nbyahoo.com; Gregg T. Geiger
Subject: Preliminary Garage siting - 3603 Red Cedar Point Drive
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As we discussed last week, here is a preliminary site plan for a 2 -car garage at 3603 Red Cedar Point Drive
(single family home). There is currently no garage on site on the property. We are seeking a variance to build
one, but want to understand our chances of success with that, so we are sending this preliminary plan.
We have placed the garage due north of the house. The garage is designed with 621 s.f. footprint, and will be
slab -on -grade with a studio space above. The diagram shows about an additional 340 s.f. of asphalt driveway,
and there will be a small subtraction of existing driveway, so net impervious increase of just under 1000 s.f.
It's possible that we could slide the garage further to the west, but we want to understand the setbacks and what
criteria you and City Staff are looking at.
Please take a look and let me know if you have any comments or how we proceed from here. If you want, I can
easily get some dimensions on the plan or send a scale -able .pdf. The attached .pdf is an overall with a graphic
scale from the Surveyor.
Thanks!
Pat Mackey
Mackey Malin Architects
5200 Washburn Avenue S
Minneapolis MM 55410
612-220-6190
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