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January 10, 2022
Murphy Bros. Building and Remodeling
Attn: Jeff Robinson
1330 Park Avenue
Chanhassen, MN 55317
Re: Approval Letter—3711 South Cedar Drive, Excelsior, MN 55331
Request for Variances, Planning Case No. 2022-01
Dear Mr. Robinson:
This letter is to confirm that on January 4, 2022,the Chanhassen Planning Commission, acting as
the Board of Appeals and Adjustments, approved a 7.9-foot west side yard setback, 8-foot front
yard setback and 15.6 percent lot cover variance to construct an addition to a detached garage,
subject to the following conditions:
1. Building plans must provide sufficient information to verify that the proposed building
meets all requirements of the Minnesota State Building Code; additional comments or
requirements may be required after plan review.
2. The exterior wall and eaves on the wall facing the property line will need to be built
using fire-resistant rated construction in areas where the separation distance from the
property line is less than five feet.
3. A building permit must be obtained before beginning any construction.
4. Must provide the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District with calculations of the total area
of disturbance and total volume of any excavation/fill. If these totals trigger the District's
permitting requirements, any and all required permits from the Watershed District must
be obtained before starting work.
5. The installation of any improvements on the site shall meet all applicable jurisdictional
requirements, including but not limited to the Minnesota Department of Natural
Resources and the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District, and all applicable permits shall
be obtained prior to any site improvements.
6. Total lot cover shall not exceed 3,119 square feet.
7. The detached garage's eaves may encroach up to one foot into the required front yard and
side yard setbacks.
8. The detached garage must have gutters and the downspout extensions must not direct
water towards the neighboring property.
PH 952.227.1100 • www.ci.chanhassen.mn.us • FX 952.227.1110
7700 MARKET BOULEVARD • PO BOX 147 •CHANHASSEN • MINNESOTA 55317
3711 South Cedar Drive
January 10,2022
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If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact me (952) 227-1132 or
mwalters@ci.chanhassen.mn.us.
Sincerely,
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MacKenzie Young-Walters, AICP
Associate Planner
c: Michael Corrigan
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