NarrativeVARIANCE REQUEST
7701 FRONTIER TRAIL
CHANHASSEN, MN 55317
I am making a request for a variance on the above listed property. I recently purchased the property and
plan on remodeling the house.
The house was built in 1896 and is one of the oldest houses in Chanhassen. It was built well before the
current setback regulations were established.The northwest corner of the house is on the northwest
corner of lot line.The front door which is on the west side of the house opens directly onto the city
right-of-way.To improve safety, I want to move the door to the south side of the house so that it no
longer opens directly to the street.To do this I will need to build a porch on the south side of the house
to provide access to the door.
The west end of the proposed porch will extend south along the property line following the line of the
house for about 8 feet. It will then extend east to the existing porch (app 25.6ft).
The variance is required because of the location of the house in relation to the lot line.
The proposed relocation of the door makes the house safer as it will no longer be necessary to enter the
house directly from the right-of-way. A variance for the porch running along the west property line is
necessary for access to the house after the door is relocated.
The design of the porch is harmony with the age and style of the house and will fit well into the
neighborhood.
My wife and I have owned and lived in the neighboring house to the east, 225 West 77th Street,for 36
years.
1896 HOUSE LLC
Daniel J Burke
Sole Member