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Eden Prairie Planning Commission Meeting
7 p.m. Monday, April 28, 2025
City Center Council Chambers
8080 Mitchell Road
Eden Prairie, MN 55344
ATTENDEES
Planning Commission Members: John Kirk, Andrew Pieper, Ed Farr, Robert Taylor, Daniel Grote, Frank Sherwood, Charles Weber, Phou Sivilay, Trisha Duncan
City Staff: Jeremy Barnhart, City Planner; Carter Schulze, City Engineer; Matt Bourne,
Manager of Parks and Natural Resources
MEETING AGENDA
I. Call the Meeting to Order
II. Pledge of Allegiance
III. Approval of Agenda
IV. Minutes
A. Approval of the minutes for Planning Commission Meeting held on February 24,
2025.
V. Public Hearings
A. Akhtar-Petersen Variance (2025-03 BOA)
1. Request for approval for variance to allow for a 100 foot shoreland setback
from Mitchell Lake where 150 feet is required.
VI. Planner’s Report
VII. Members’ Reports
VIII. Adjournment
UNAPPROVED MINUTES
EDEN PRAIRIE PLANNING COMMISSION
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2025 7:00 PM—CITY CENTER Council Chambers
8080 Mitchell Road
COMMISSION MEMBERS: John Kirk, Frank Sherwood, Andrew Pieper, Ed Farr, Trisha Duncan, Robert Taylor, Dan Grote, Charles Weber; Phou Sivilay
CITY STAFF: Jeremy Barnhart, City Planner; Carter Schulze, City Engineer; Matt Bourne, Manager of Parks and Natural Resources; Kristin Harley, Recording Secretary
I. CALL THE MEETING TO ORDER Chair Pieper called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – ROLL CALL
All commission members were present.
III. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
MOTION: Weber moved, seconded by Taylor to approve the agenda, clarified to note
that one scheduled public hearing will be rescheduled. MOTION CARRIED 9-0.
IV. MINUTES
MOTION: Grote moved, seconded by Duncan to approve the minutes of February 10,
2025. MOTION CARRIED 9-0.
V. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. 12251 SUNNYBROOK RD. (2025-01)
• Request for approval for rezoning from Rural to R1-13.5 on .78 acres Cameron Sirk, the applicant, detailed the application. The rural restrictions for setbacks for any shed or outbuilding would require a 30-foot setback, and he
wished to make improvements to his property without such a hindrance.
Ben Schneider presented the staff report. When the home was constructed in the 1970s, the property was zoned Rural and the home was not hooked up to water
PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES February 24, 2025
Page 2
and sewer, but now that the property was connected to utilities, the owner wished
to rezone to R1-13.5, consistent with both the surrounding neighborhood and the
Comprehensive Plan. Staff recommended approval. MOTION: Grote moved, seconded by Kirk to close the public hearing. Motion carried 9-0.
Duncan found this application to be straightforward and Sherwood agreed. MOTION: Duncan moved, seconded by Farr to approve the rezoning to R1-13.5 on 0.78 acres as represented in the February 24, 2025, staff report. Motion
carried 9-0.
PLANNERS’ REPORT Barnhart announced there would be no public hearing on March 10, 2025 but
there would be a public hearing on March 24, 2025.
MEMBERS’ REPORTS VI. ADJOURNMENT
MOTION: Kirk moved, seconded by Taylor to adjourn. Motion carried 9-0. The meeting was adjourned at 7:06 p.m.
Planning Commission Agenda Staff Report
Date: April 28, 2025
Location: 7887 Shamrock Trail
Subject: Variance – 7887 Shamrock Trail
(BOA 2025-03)
From: Sarah Strain, Planner II
Applicant: Nadia Akhtar
Review period
expires:
May 21, 2025
ITEM DESCRIPTION
Variance request for a 100-foot setback from the Ordinary High Water Level (OHWL) in the
Shoreland Overlay Zoning District. City Code requires a 150-foot setback from the Ordinary High
Water Level (OHWL).
REQUESTED ACTIONS
Approve variance request for a 100-foot setback from the Ordinary High Water Level (OHWL) in
the Shoreland Overlay Zoning District with conditions as outlined in the April 28, 2025 staff
report. City Code requires a 150-foot setback from the Ordinary High Water Level (OHWL).
BACKGROUND
The house at 7887 Shamrock Trail, Lot 1 in the
image to the right, was built in the early 1950s,
prior to the creation of the Shoreland Overlay
District. The house currently sits approximately
108’ from the OHWL at its closest point along the
lakeshore.
The applicant notes the history of the property in
their narrative. The image on the right shows the
proposed subdivision plan and variance request
submitted by the property owner in 1992. The
subject lot is the southernmost lot, showing the
original, existing house, a potential building pad
to allow for a future addition, and a proposed
variance to allow a 100 foot setback at the
closest point from the OHWL, the northeast
corner of the house. Two (2) new lots were
proposed in the 1993 subdivision to the north of
the existing house.
Staff Report – 7887 Shamrock Trail Variance April 28, 2025 Page 2 The City Council reviewed and approved the
subdivision in early February 1993. The approval
was subject to the approval of a 105 foot setback
variance for all three lots from the OHWL by the
Board of Adjustments and Appeals. As part of the
subdivision approval, wetland area just south of
Highway 5 and land for a trail were dedicated to
the City of Eden Prairie, shown in the image on the
right.
The Board of Adjustments and Appeals, the
deciding body on variance requests at the time,
met on February 11, 1993. The applicant
requested a variance for a 100 foot setback from
the OHWL. Staff recommended that if the variance
was approved for the lot with the existing home
(7887 Shamrock), the setback should be 105 feet
from the OHWL to be consistent with City Council
approval and discussion. The Board of
Adjustments and Appeals did not grant a 100 or
105 foot setback variance from the OHWL, instead limiting 7887 Shamrock Trail to the existing
structure setback. The exact wording in the Final Order is “existing setbacks along all points of
existing structure.” The existing home is setback between 108 and 160 feet from the OHWL,
over a 50 foot range in setback distance due to the curvature of the shoreline.
The 1993 Final Order did grant setback variances for the two northern lots. However, the
variances were not acted on within the designated timeframe of the Final Order and are no
longer valid. 7867 Shamrock Trail (Lot 3) received setback variance from the OHWL to construct
a home in 2007. These variances were for a setback of 90 feet from the northeast property line,
150 foot setback to the east property line, and a minimum 25 foot setback to the west property
line. The east and northeast property line setbacks roughly align with the lakeshore. The
undeveloped parcel (Lot 2) is currently subject to the 150 foot shoreland setback requirement.
REVISITING THE VARIANCE REQUEST
The current property owners of Lot 1, Nadia Akhtar and Alexander Petersen, are requesting a
100 foot setback from the OHWL. The current house is over 70 years old and does not fit the
needs of their family. To build an addition to accommodate their family, they are requesting a
variance from the OHWL to construct an approximately 1,490 square foot addition lakeward of
the approximately 2,070 sq ft house, which includes a porch and deck. The addition needing
variance approval is outlined in the following image in red. Other improvements are proposed
that do not require a variance, including a garage addition.
Staff Report – 7887 Shamrock Trail Variance April 28, 2025 Page 3
As proposed, the impervious surface coverage on the lot would be 24%, below the maximum of
30% allowed in the shoreland ordinance.
The owners have started the project, demolishing a 3-season room on the back of the house,
stopping after learning of the setback issue.
COMMENTS RECEIVED ON THE VARIANCE REQUEST
Plans were sent to the DNR and the Riley Purgatory Bluff Creek Watershed District regarding
the proposed shoreland setback variance. The DNR responded with no comment, and the
Watershed District did not respond.
As part of the application packet, letters of support from area property owners were provided.
Some of the letters note a conservation easement on the property, which was discussed
between staff and the applicant earlier in this review process. However, there is no
conservation easement proposed or required as part of this variance request. No other
comments have been received as part of the public hearing notification process.
The applicant has also provided pictures showing how views of the proposed addition would be
blocked from the view of the adjacent property owner due to mature vegetation between the
properties.
EVALUATING THE VARIANCE REQUEST
State Statute establishes criteria for the granting of variances. Variances may be granted when
they are in harmony with the general purpose and intent of the ordinance and when the
variances are consistent with the comprehensive plan. Furthermore, variances may be granted
when the applicant for the variance establishes that 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 the zoning ordinance; the plight of the landowner is due to circumstances
Staff Report – 7887 Shamrock Trail Variance April 28, 2025 Page 4 unique to the property not created by the landowner; and the variance, if granted, will not alter
the essential character of the locality.
Below is an analysis of how the variance request with the installation of a vegetated buffer as a
condition of approval satisfies these criteria.
1. Consistency with the Comprehensive Plan
One of the goals of the Comprehensive Plan is to balance conservation and management
of natural resources and the need for residential and commercial development. A
shoreland setback variance to allow a 100 foot structure setback from the OWHL allows
the property owners to maintain and improve their property. The vegetated buffer would
mitigate the impact of this additional development.
One of the goals of the Local Water Management Plan, adopted as part of the 2040
Comprehensive Plan, is to work to achieve water quality standards in lakes consistent
with State water quality standards. The addition of the vegetated buffer along Mitchell
Lake would help improve water quality, supporting this goal.
2. Harmony with the Purpose and Intent of the Ordinance
The shoreland ordinance has two primary goals, 1) preservation and enhancement of
public water quality and (2) conserve economic and natural environmental values of
shoreland. Conserving economic and natural environmental values of the shoreline
means preservation and protection of the natural shore, free from development. The
current house is approximately 108 feet from the OHWL with no buffer to protect the
lake from residential development. The difference in visual impact of two structures in an
urban area, one 108 feet and the other 100, is negligible. The installation of a vegetated
buffer would help filter run-off before entering the lake and provide habitat.
3. Unique Circumstance and Practical Difficulties
This property is unique in that it abuts a small cove of Mitchell Lake. The western shoreline
of Mitchell Lake is largely uniform apart from this inlet. This impacts the setback of the
house due to the proximity of the northeast corner of the house to the inlet. As previously
mentioned, there is about a 50 foot difference in the shortest and longest distance of the
existing structure from the OHWL, which creates difficulty in designing and constructing
a house that uniformly meets the required 150 foot setback.
Also, the wording of the 1993 Final Order, “existing setbacks along all points of existing
structure” is atypical of how Final Orders are written in Eden Prairie and how setback is
measured. The record does not specify why this particular language was included.
Typically, a minimum, numerical, setback is established for clarity.
4. Alteration of the Essential Neighborhood Character
As noted, one of the goals of the shoreland ordinance is to protect pre-development,
natural views of and from bodies of water. The picture on the following page shows the
view of the house from Mitchell Lake.
Staff Report – 7887 Shamrock Trail Variance April 28, 2025 Page 5 This house was built prior to the
adoption of the shoreland ordinance
and does not meet the 150 setback
from the OHWL, as is the case for
several lots abutting Mitchell Lake.
There are 86 single family and twin
homes with direct frontage on
Mitchell Lake. 48 of these homes
were built prior to establishment of
the Shoreland District OHWL
setback; 37 were built after. Of the
homes built before the Shoreland
Ordinance, the average lot depth is
186 feet, and the average setback
from the OHWL is 88 feet. The
average setback from the OHWL for all single-family homes with direct frontage on
Mitchell Lake is 114 feet. The house at 7887 Shamrock Trail, at its closest point, is
approximately 108 feet from the OWHL. The proposed 100’ setback exceeds the average
setback of homes built prior to the Shoreland Ordinance and does not negatively impact
the viewshed.
Five (5) lots on Mitchell Lake have received shoreland setback variances in the past,
reducing the required shoreland setback to distances ranging between 75-130 feet from
the OHWL. This request is consistent with the ranges previously approved.
Related to the neighborhood character, there is a provision in the Shoreland Ordinance
that allows staff to consider neighboring property setbacks in the Shoreland Overlay
zoning district when considering potential setbacks for an undeveloped lot. The proposed
variance, if granted, could impact the potential setbacks of the neighboring undeveloped
parcel (Lot 2). A variance approving a substantially reduced setback for the subject
property would effectively reduce the setback for the adjacent lots, without the need for
a variance, impacting the neighborhood character, specifically the homes along the
western shores of Mitchell Lake.
5. Reasonable Use of Property
The reasonable use of the property has been established with the single-family home on
the property, and the scale of the proposed addition is reasonable.
REVIEW OF CODE COMPLIANT ALTERNATIVES
As part of all variance requests, staff and the applicant consider what code compliant options
exist to achieve the desired goal. Due to the wording of the 1993 Final Order, there are few
options to modify the house without altering “existing setbacks along all points of existing
structure” without the need for a variance.
Staff Report – 7887 Shamrock Trail Variance April 28, 2025 Page 6 This proposed variance is the only option that meets the accessibility goals of the family and
reduces the need for additional tree removals. Since three (3) trees have already been removed
from this lot, and the lot is over 22,000 square feet in size, tree replacement is required.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Staff can support a variance from the 150’ setback if other protections are placed to support
the water quality goals of the shoreland ordinance. Staff recommends requiring a vegetated
buffer strip at least 17.5 feet wide along 90 percent of the shoreline as a condition of approval
of a 100’ structure setback variance from the OHWL, as shown on the survey below. This buffer
must be planted with native plantings and approved in a Vegetation Management Plan with
staff. The Vegetation Management Plan must be approved prior to the issuance of a building
permit for the proposed addition. This condition of approval would allow for the house addition
as proposed while supporting the overarching goals of the shoreland regulations, i.e. improving
the water quality of the lake, enhance riparian habitat, and offsetting the visual impacts of
development.
The applicant has stated their agreement with this condition and is proposing a vegetated
buffer along the shores of Mitchell Lake that averages to a depth of 17.5 feet, shown in the
image on the following page. The narrowest point on the northern property line, closest to the
proposed addition, is 5 (five) feet deep, and the deepest point is 25 feet.
A 10 foot gap in the buffer, extending from the lake edge toward the house, would be
permitted to facilitate access to the lake and a potential future dock. Staff will work with the
applicants to determine where the best location for the gap and lake access would be given the
current slope of the backyard and water quality goals.
Staff Report – 7887 Shamrock Trail Variance April 28, 2025 Page 7 Earthwork in excess of 10 cubic yards within the Shore Impact Zone (within 75 linear feet of the
OHWL) due to the buffer establishment or other grading work requires a Land Alteration Permit
from the Engineering Division.
Tree replacement is required for the three (3) trees lost due to the proposed construction,
consistent with City Code.
The Commission may choose from one of the following actions:
1. Approve Final Order #2025-03 with conditions as recommended by staff in the April 28,
2025 staff report.
2. Deny the Variance as presented, directing staff reasons to be noted in the Final Order.
January 17, 2025
Property Address: 7887 Shamrock Trail, Eden Prairie, MN
Purpose
I am writing to formally request a variance for lakeside setback requirement, zoning restriction, etc. for the property located at 7887 Shamrock Trail. I am seeking a variance of 20 feet due to extenuating circumstances that present a hardship if the current regulations are strictly applied.
Background and Context
The context and timeline of the request is important in that it sheds light on the lack of consistent
city procedures that allowed for an obscure condition to the originally proposed setback in 1993. We believe this should not be upheld, as a record of this change was not found by the property owners
I met with City of Eden Prairie staff in November to discuss the project and review preliminary
plans. Staff pulled the property file and shared a diagram that showed setbacks that allow for the
addition to the existing home that was approved in the 1993 variance request. I was told I could proceed with approved variance setback. Property owners then worked on final architectural plans, along with a certified survey. The plans were submitted to the city of Eden Prairie one week later. At that time, Sarah Strain informed me that in 1993, a Board of Appeals and
Adjustments Committee approved everything except one condition: 7887 Shamrock Trail (Lot 1)
setback: existing setbacks along all points of existing structure. The statement is unclear and contradicts the survey that was submitted and recommended for approval by The Planning Commission, City Council, and the Parks Commission. Furthermore, this process violated precedent in that it was not shared back with the Council for additional approval.
History of stewardship
Moiz Akhtar purchased this property with the clear understanding that the variance was approved in 1993 with Bill Kinney, along with the division of the land into 3 separate plots. During this time, in good faith, the Akhtar family had worked with the city by agreeing to their request to give back land for a public trail and water purification. They also planted over 100
Arbor Vites.
The proposed plans were designed in accordance with code per our understanding of setback allowances from the original sale of the property in 1993. They include plans to preserve the water resource, including native habitation (8 – 12 feet along the entire length of the shoreline) to prevent erosion along the shoreline and a rainwater garden at the base of the home to manage
stormwater runoff. These efforts would mitigate the impact of the reduced setback from the lake.
The property owners also plan to install solar panels and to update the overall energy efficiency of the home.
Reasonable Use of the Property
This property is unique to the area as it is a dead-end with a private road and the addition to the
existing home will not obstruct lake views. This property was originally purchased as a
subdivision intended for generational living. There are no remaining properties on Lake Mitchell that share a similar topography or are yet to be developed. The Akhtar family is also the guardian of a special needs, autistic adult son, Ali, who has significant health issues and requires full time care and other accommodations. In addition, the family has been residents of Eden Prairie for
over 45 years, 35 as residents on Mitchell Lake.
The addition to the home would create a main floor living space (without stairs) to accommodate Ali or other dependents in the future. An update to the home would match the quality and accommodations of the neighboring homes in the area, by creating a living space with a kitchen upstairs. The original stairs leading to the basement level would also be improved and brought up
to current construction standards. Almost all the original home’s construction would be
maintained, where possible Updates to the home would also improve efficiency of the home.
In alignment with the property owner’s stewardship of the land and lake, a sale will be placed on the slope to help direct water down to the buffer. Additionally, the homeowners will work with city staff to create a vegetative buffer along the shoreline. This would improve upon current
runoff mitigation strategies due to the topography of the land as is. The vegetation will improve
water quality to preserve the natural resources. We believe this would improve any degradation of the lake that currently exists and honors the shoreland ordinance.
Maintaining the Essential Character of the Neighborhood
We are committed to maintaining the integrity of Mitchell Lake and the neighborhood and will
make every effort to ensure that the variance does not negatively impact the community. The current home on the property is over 70 years old. For the longevity of the home as well as the investment in the neighborhood, an addition to this property that extends within the original confines of the setback granted is a reasonable way to update the home to match the character of
the neighborhood. Additionally, the proposed structure is the least obstructive for nearby
residents and neighbors have shared a letter of support for the current plan. By maintaining the current height of the house, we limit the obstruction of views from or to the lake (see pictures). This proposed structure will be parallel to the existing structure, as well as neighboring sightlines. Should the home be built further in front of the current house, it would obstruct access
to the shared driveway and sightlines to the lake. Adding an additional level would also be an
anomaly next to the neighboring homes. This would also impact views from across the lake. The Akhtar family has strong ties to their neighbors and the neighborhood and aims to preserve the best interest of all.
Practical Difficulty with Current Restrictions
In building an addition behind the existing home away from the street, we eliminate any
obstruction of view of neighbors, as well as preserving the shared driveway and land towards the
public trail. The topography of the land is such that building an additional level upwards would be an anomaly of the sightline of properties along the shoreline. The existence of an underground
well in the front of the property, along with city water lines also presents a barrier to construction
towards the public trail. Lastly, the land in front of the existing house is shared (both legally and functionally) with our neighbors.
Request for Variance
On behalf of the homeowners, I am requesting a variance from the existing shoreline setback.
The current standard is a setback of 150 feet from the shoreline. The current home was given a
variance based on its original footprint such that the current setback is 120 feet from the shoreline at its closest point. The home is situated further from the lake on average. To support the modernization of the property, maintain the integrity of the neighborhood, and do so in the least disruptive manner, I am requesting a variance of 20 feet, a 100 foot setback from the
shoreline.
I trust that this unfortunate situation is one that merits careful consideration, and we are more than willing to provide any additional documentation or information to support this request.
Thank you for your time and understanding. We look forward to working with you and are hopeful for a favorable outcome. Please feel free to contact me at 612-250-9400 or
vogstrom@gmail.com should you need any further information.
Sincerely, Paul T. Vogstrom
Shared Backyard
Shared Drive with Arborvitae
Front Yard
View of 7887 Shamrock from southern neighbor’s deck
View for Mitchell Lake
View for Mitchell Lake
View for Mitchell Lake
View for Mitchell Lake
View of 7887 Shamrock from the north side
View of 7887 Shamrock from 7867 Shamrock Trail
P-1
REVISION TABLE
NUMBER
DATE
REVISED BY
DESCRIPTION
SHEET:
SCALE:
DRAWINGS PROVIDED BY:
DATE:
12/6/24
RENDERING
house addition
garage addition
7887 Shamrock Trail
Eden Prairie
NEW SHED ROOF OVER ENTRY
1/4" = 1'-0"
existing
existing
new 3 car garage
existing
existing
asphalt shingles
Elevation 24
existing
existing
vinyl siding
alum fascia & soffit
asphalt shingles
new garage
new addition
new addition
Elevation 25
REVISION TABLE
NUMBER
DATE
REVISED BY
DESCRIPTION
SHEET:
SCALE:
DRAWINGS PROVIDED BY:
DATE:
12/12/24
7887 Shamrock Trail
Eden Prairie
1/4" = 1'-0"
vinyl siding
alum fascia & soffit
asphalt shingles
new addition
new addition
new addition
Elevation 22
vinyl siding
alum fascia & soffit
asphalt shingles
new addition
new addition
new addition
new addition
Elevation 23
REVISION TABLE
NUMBER
DATE
REVISED BY
DESCRIPTION
SHEET:
SCALE:
DRAWINGS PROVIDED BY:
DATE:
12/12/24
7887 Shamrock Trail
Eden Prairie
1/4" = 1'-0"
SB3320
L / V
L / V
L / V
L / V
SB61
L / V
L / V
BCB126
L / V
L / V
L / V
BCB7236
SB3320
SB61
BCB126
BCB7236
3068
3068
3068
2668
3068
3068
2668
2668 9168 12168
2968
5068
6068
UP
2'
16'
24'-4"
34'
2'-3"
12'-6"
21'
9 '
6'-3"
14'16'-3"
21'-4"
5'-7"
19'6'-3"16'-5"
2'
53'-10" X 17'-6"
11'-3" X 17'-8"
41'-6" X 29'-10"
w d
existing walls
existing walls
existing walls
existing walls
drop new addition 21" lower than
existing
8' conc wall to meet grade
for garage addition above
existing walls
existing walls
9'-6" ceiling
6x8 SLIDER
PORCH
ABOVE
PORCH ABOVE
PORCH ABOVE
BEDROOM
BEDROOM
9'-6" ceiling
9'-6" ceiling
9'-6" ceiling
FAMILY
DN
DN
DN
DN
existing walls
BASEMENT PLAN
new conc wall
new conc wall
new conc wall
new conc wall
new conc frost wallnew conc frost wall
new conc frost wall
new conc frost wall
20x8 conc ftg
2x6 bearing wall
20x8 conc ftg
2x6 bearing wall
REVISION TABLE
NUMBER
DATE
REVISED BY
DESCRIPTION
SHEET:
SCALE:
DRAWINGS PROVIDED BY:
DATE:
12/12/24
9'-6" ceiling
7887 Shamrock Trail
Eden Prairie
EXISTING
HOME
1/4" = 1'-0"
L / V
L / V
SB3320
L / V
L / V
SB3920
B24L
B24L
L / V
L / V
SB36
L / V
L / V B39
L / V
L / V
B24R
L / V
L / V
B12RL / VL / V
RB36
B15R
L / V
L / V
L / V
B12R
L / V L / V
B24L
L / V L / V
B21L
L / V
L / V
L / V
L / V
B36
L / V
L / V
B39
L / V SB3820
L / V
L / V
B721821
L / V
L / V
B3015
L / V
L / V
BCB3315
L / V
L / V
BCB3315
SB3320
SB3920
B24L
B24L
SB36
B39
B24R B12R
RB36
B15R
B12R
B24L
B21L
B36
B39
SB3820
B721821
B3015
BCB3315
BCB3315
U651290
U211590R
U482490OTC302496
W2736
W2736
W332427
2668
3068
3068
2668 31168
6068
4068
3068 2968
3068
5068
3068
2068
5068
3068
2668
3068
3068
807080708070
6068
3068
41168
2568
3068 3068
UP
UP
32'34'
66'
2'
78'-8"
4'-3"
5'-9"
6'
16'-5"
7'
11'-10"
1'-6"
23'-8"
10'
34'
6'-2"19'-1"
17'-6"
11'-9" X 9'-0"
18'-1" X 17'-0"
11'-10" X 22'-3"
9'-11" X 16'-7"
22'-10" X 17'-3"
16'-0" X 6'-3"
NEW GARAGE
1500 SQ FT ADDITION
3000 SQ FT TOTAL FINISHED
EXISTING HOME
EXISTING HOME
EXISTING HOME
EXISTING HOME
EXISTING HOME
bench
SHWR
CLOSET
MASTER BDRM
fireplace
LIVING tv wall
floor drain
vaulted ceiling
PORCH
vaulted ceiling
shelf
DINING
STORAGE
GARAGE
NEW
PORCH
DECK
setback from lake
EXISTING HOME
MAIN FLOOR PLAN
1st Floor
REVISION TABLE
NUMBER
DATE
REVISED BY
DESCRIPTION
SHEET:
SCALE:
DRAWINGS PROVIDED BY:
DATE:
12/6/24
7887 Shamrock Trail
Eden Prairie
EXISTING
HOME
1/4" = 1'-0"
To Whom it May Concern at the City of Eden Prairie,
As residents of Mitchell Lake and neighbors of the Petersen-Akhtar family, we are writing in support of
their planned addition to the lakeward (East) side of their home on 7887 Shamrock Trail. As you are
aware, this property is one of the oldest on the lake and has a smaller footprint than most of the more
modern homes around the lakeshore and across the neighborhood. I support the project proposed by
the Petersen-Akhtar household including their request for an additional variance to the shoreland
setback rule for Mitchell Lake in order to build a structure that is better aligned with the character of the
neighborhood.
I do not support the dedication of land to the City of Eden Prairie as an easement in this circumstance, as
it infringes on the ability of the homeowners (and the Mitchell Lake Association) to maintain the
property in accordance with the character of the neighborhood and risks setting a precedent that could
potentially lead to decreased property values. Although land has previously been donated to the city by
the original property owners, the city has not demonstrated a superior ability to maintain that land
compared to said property owners. I trust that our neighbors will continue to be good stewards of their
private land as they have been stewards of the public trail abutting their lot – adding trees and
maintaining the quality of the landscape – without the need for public funds.
Sincerely,
Cristy Jensen