Variance Request Submittal NarrativeCITY OF CHANHASSEN
RECEIVED
JAN 0 4 2019
CHANHASSEN PLANNING DEPT
VARIANCE REQUEST
ST]BMITTAL NARRATTVE
RED CEDAR POINT
CHANHASSEN, MINNESOTA
December 21,2018
Lot 2 Block 1 Leach Addition- see attached for len4hy description
3800 Red Cedar Point Road, Chanhassen, MN
25-4L00O20,1.05 acres
SITE !NFORMATION
legal Description;
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The parcel has been in the same family since 1954. When we began the process to sell the property at 3800 Red
Cedar Pt Rd, we discovered that the lot size was large enough to become two parcels. Each parcel, when the split
is made, has 23,139 sq ft which is well within the minimum lot size as required by City code. The property is zoned
RSF and will retain this designation when split.
After a survey was made, we were informed by the City planning department, that we would need a variance to
complete this sub division.
The proposed request for a variance applies to Lot #1 on the plat. ln 2004 the City vacated a portion of Kirkham
Road and deeded it to 3737 Hickory Rd. At the same time a lifetime easement was granted to 3739 Hickory Rd (Lot
#1). This vacated portion is the driveway for both properties and also contains City utilities (sewer/water) for both
properties. The variance request is for 45ft at this location. 3739 Hickory Rd is the EMS street address for 3800 Red
Cedar Pt Rd. Lot #1 abuts Kirkham Rd.
Lot#2, on the plat, abuts Red Cedar Pt Rd and thus complies with all City codes and parameters.
An alternate plat was also developed that eliminates the need for a variance, but it is felt that this configuration
wouldn't allow proper access from that frontage. By going with our original plat, we feel we would be providing
the City with a better product- two equal lots with similar square footage.
JUSTIFICATION
a) The requested variance results in a subdivision that would be in harmony with RSF zoning standards. This
variance creates two lots that are consistent with some surrounding properties. lt should also be noted
that other Red Cedar Point neighborhood residential lots are of a smaller size and have had various
setback variances granted for construction.
b) The variance is not being requested for the property owner to use the property in a manner not
permitted by RSF zoning standards.
c) The variance is not being requested for economic considerations alone. The variance is being requested to
create two lots with typical configuration.
d) The plight of the current property owners revolves around the vacated portion of Kirkham Rd leaving said
owner with less than the required 90' frontage required by City code.
e) The essential character of the locality will not be changed or altered by granting this variance.
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f) The variance is not being requested for an earth sheltered structure.
CONCLUSION
By granting this variance, we feel that development of this property will be consistent with other single family
residential lots. Each lot will have simple access to public roads. Each lot will have public services as required
by City code. And each lot will be in harmony with its surroundings.
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