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Home My WebLink AboutPlanning Commission - 06/08/2015 AGENDA EDEN PRAIRIE PLANNING COMMISSION Monday, June 8, 2015, 7:00 P.M. PLANNING COMMISSION John Kirk, Jon Stoltz, Charles Weber, Travis Wuttke, Ann MEMBERS: Higgins, Andrew Pieper, Ed Farr STAFF MEMBERS: Julie Klima, City Planner; Rod Rue, City Engineer; Stu Fox, Manager of Parks and Natural Resources I. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE --ROLL CALL II. APPROVAL OF AGENDA III. MINUTES A. Approval of the Minutes for the May 11, 2015 meeting IV. INFORMATIONAL MEETINGS V. PUBLIC MEETINGS VI. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. VARIANCE #2015-02 by Lisanne Oster (Continued Item) Location: 9010 Riley Lake Road Request to: • Permit a lot size of 1.26 acres. City code requires a lot size of 10 acres in the Rural Zoning District • Permit side yard setbacks less than 50 feet for one side and a combination of 150 feet for both side yards in the Rural Zoning District B. VARIANCE # 2015-04 by Rachael and Chad Raskovich. Location: 15709 West 62nd St Request to: • Permit a 12.8 foot side yard setback. City Code requires a 15 foot side yard setback in the R1-22 zoning district. VII. PLANNERS' REPORT VIII. MEMBERS' REPORTS A. CITIZEN ADVISORY COMMITTEE—LIGHT RAIL IX. CONTINUING BUSINESS X. NEW BUSINESS XI. ADJOURNMENT ANNOTATED AGENDA TO: Planning Commission Members FROM: Julie Klima, City Planner RE: Planning Commission Meeting for Monday, June 8, 2015 MONDAY,June 8, 2015 7:00 PM, COUNCIL CHAMBERS I. CALL THE MEETING TO ORDER II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE- ROLL CALL III. APPROVAL OF AGENDA MOTION: Move to approve the agenda. IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES MOTION: Move to approve the following Planning Commission minutes: A. PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING HELD MONDAY, MAY 11, 2015 V. INFORMATIONAL MEETINGS VI. PUBLIC MEETINGS VII. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. VARIANCE #2015-02 by Lisanne Oster (Continued Item) J M & B A Kirtland Trustees Request to: • Permit a lot size of 1.26 acres. City Code requires a lot size of 10 acres in the Rural Zoning District • Permit side yard setbacks less than 50 feet for one side and a combination of 150 feet for both side yards in the Rural Zoning District. At the May 11, 2015 Planning Commission meeting the applicant requested to continue the variance so the proposed house could be redesigned. The Planning Commission continued the meeting to June 8, 2015 with direction to Staff to republish for an additional variance request due to the location of the proposed new house. After the meeting, the applicant requested additional time to finalize the house design. The City will republish the updated request and mail new notices for the June 22, 2015 meeting. MOTION 1: Move to recommend a continuance of Variance #2015-02 to the June 22, 2015 Planning Commission meeting. ANNOTATED AGENDA June 8,2015 Page 2 B. VARIANCE #2015-04 by Rachael and Chad Raskovich Request to: • To permit a two stall garage addition with a side yard setback of 12.8 feet. City Code requires a 15 foot minimum side yard setback in the R1-22 zoning district. The existing garage is a one stall tuck under garage underneath living space. The existing side yard setback is 36.8 feet. The applicant is proposing to convert the existing garage into living space and add a 24 foot wide two car attached garage addition resulting in a 12.8 foot side yard setback. In the R1-22 zoning district, the applicant would be permitted to have a detached garage setback 10 feet from the property. Staff recommends approval. MOTION 1: Move to recommend a continuance to the June 22, 2015 meeting. (Please advise the audience that new public hearing notices will not be mailed) OR MOTION 1: Move to close the public hearing. MOTION 2: Move to recommend approval of the Final Order #2015-04 with conditions based on plans stamp dated May 8, 2015 and the information included in staff report dated June 8, 2015. OR MOTION 1: Move to close the public hearing. MOTION 2: Move to recommend denial of Final Order #2015-04 based on plans stamp dated May 8, 2015 and the information included in staff report dated June 8, 2015. VIII. PLANNERS' REPORT ANNOTATED AGENDA June 8,2015 Page 3 IX. MEMBERS' REPORT A. COMMUNITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE (CAC) REPORT X. CONTINUING BUSINESS XI. NEW BUSINESS XII. ADJOURNMENT MOTION: Move to adjourn the Planning Commission meeting. UNAPPROVED MINUTES EDEN PRAIRIE PLANNING COMMISSION MONDAY,MAY 11, 2015 7:00 P.M., CITY CENTER Council Chambers 8080 Mitchell Road COMMISSION MEMBERS: Jon Stoltz, John Kirk, Travis Wuttke, Ann Higgins, Charles Weber, Andrew Pieper, Ed Farr STAFF MEMBERS: Regina Rojas, Senior Planner Stu Fox, Manager of Parks and Natural Resources Rod Rue, City Engineer Julie Krull, Recording Secretary I. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE—ROLL CALL Vice Chair Kirk called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Stoltz and Weber were absent. II. APPROVAL OF AGENDA MOTION by Higgins, seconded by Farr, to approve the agenda. Motion carried 5-0. III. MINUTES A. PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING HELD ON APRIL 27, 2015 MOTION by Farr, seconded by Pieper, to approve the minutes. Motion carried 4-0. Kirk abstained. IV. INFORMATIONAL MEETINGS V. PUBLIC MEETINGS VI. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. VARIANCE #2015-02 by Lisanne Oster; J M & B A Kirtland Trustees Location: 9008 and 9010 Riley Lake Road Request to: • Permit a lot size of 1.26 acres. City Code requires a lot size of 10 acres in the Rural Zoning District Eden Prairie Planning Commission Minutes May 11, 2015 Page 2 • Permit side yard setbacks less than 50 feet for one side and a combination of 150 feet for both side yards in the Rural Zoning District Lisanne Oster, owner of the property,presented the proposal. Ms. Oster said the family bought the property in1951. Since then, they have spent their summers in the cabin that is on the property. The cabin is not winterized and is in need of repairs as the structure is sinking. She said they would like to demolish the cabin and build a home. They tried to fit the home into the 9010 lot but it is too narrow, so they would like to join the lots together. Ms. Oster said they were initially told by the City they have two options; which were to re- plat and rezone or join the two properties together. A few months later they were given a third option; combine the two lots and keep it rural but request a variance, which is the option they are taking and the reason for being at the meeting tonight. Ms. Oster said they would like a continuance to get a variance from the lake, as they are 65 feet back from the lake and the City requires 100 feet. Vice Chair Kirk asked Rojas to review the staff report. Rojas said prior to the meeting this evening, Ms. Oster asked, based on location of the house, if they could take more time to develop a new house plan that would preserve trees and preserve the slope. Rojas said the shoreland setback is 64 to 65 feet and that would require a variance. Recommendation is for the Commission to continue the meeting to the June 8, 2015 meeting to allow time for staff to work with the applicant to finalize the location of the house to fully evaluate the full request. Vice Chair Kirk asked if Ms. Oster was comfortable with coming back in June for the variance request. Ms. Oster said she is comfortable with coming back to the June 8th meeting and then they will do all three variance requests at the same time. Vice Chair Kirk opened the meeting up for public input. There was no input. Farr said he likes the idea of a new house plan for the property. One thing he did notice was the tree replacement trees were red oak and red maple that were being taken down and asked if Ms. Oster would replace them with like kind of trees. Wuttke stated the Natural Resource Guidelines state the setback from the lake is 75 feet and asked why the City is more restrictive. Rojas said the last shoreland ordinance was developed by the DNR and she will have to look into this more. She did state if there are properties on either side, then the setback would be 88 feet. Rojas said she will look to see if the DNR changed the ordinance. Farr asked Fox about the trees on the property and asked if there would be problems with new trees growing in the forest area. Fox said it is a difficult site Eden Prairie Planning Commission Minutes May 11, 2015 Page 3 for trees, but the City and forester will work with the project proponent to pick the correct trees that will thrive in the area. Wuttke asked what the individual lot widths were. Ms. Oster said the widths are on the hand out and they are 84 feet and 109 feet. MOTION by Wuttke, seconded by Pieper, to recommend a continuance to the June 8, 2015 meeting. Vice Chair Kirk said there will be republishing because of the third variance request. Motion carried 5-0. VII. PLANNERS' REPORT A. BOARDS & COMMISSION'S BANQUET Wednesday, May 13, 2015, at 6:00 pm in the Garden Room at City Center VIII. MEMBERS' REPORT A. COMMUNITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE—LIGHT RAIL Pieper had nothing to report. IX. CONTINUING BUSINESS No continuing business. X. NEW BUSINESS No new business. XI. ADJOURNMENT MOTION by Higgins, seconded by Pieper, to adjourn the Planning Commission meeting. Motion carried 5-0. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:37 p.m. STAFF REPORT TO: Planning Commission FROM: Regina Dean, Senior Planner DATE: June 8, 2015 SUBJECT: Variance 2015-02 APPLICANT/OWNER: Lisanne Oster J M & B A Kirtland Trustees LOCATION: 9008 and 9010 Riley Lake Road REQUEST: To permit a lot size of 1.26 acres. City code requires a lot size of 10 acres in the Rural zoning district To permit side yard setbacks less than 50 feet for one side and a combination of 150 feet for both side yards in the Rural zoning district. BACKGROUND At the May 11, 2015 Planning Commission meeting the applicant requested to continue the item so the proposed house could be redesigned. The Planning Commission continued the meeting to June 8, 2015 with direction to Staff to republish for an additional variance request due to the location of the proposed new house. After the Planning Commission meeting Staff met with the applicant and discussed next steps. The applicant requested additional time to refine the location of the revised house plan. The City will republish the revised request in the Eden Prairie News and mail new property owner notices for the June 22, 2015 Planning Commission meeting. STAFF RECOMMENDATION Motion: Move to recommend a continuance of Variance #2015-02 to the June 22, 2015 Planning Commission. STAFF REPORT TO: Planning Commission FROM: Tania Mahtani, Planner I DATE: June 8, 2015 SUBJECT: Variance#2015-04 APPLICANT/ Rachael and Chad Raskovich OWNER: LOCATION: 15709 W 62nd Street REQUEST: • To permit a two stall garage addition with a side yard setback of 12.8 feet. City code requires a 15 foot minimum side yard setback in the R1-22 Zoning District. BACKGROUND The property is zoned R1-22. The surrounding zoning is R1-22. The site is guided Low Density Residential. The surrounding area is guided Low Density Residential. The existing garage is a one stall tuck under garage underneath living space. The existing side yard setback is 36.8 feet. The applicant is proposing to convert the existing garage into living space and add a 24 foot wide two car attached garage addition. In the RI-22 zoning district, the applicant would be permitted to have a detached garage setback 10 feet from the property. VARIANCE REQUEST The property owner is requesting to build a two stall 24' wide attached garage addition that requires a side yard setback variance from 15 feet to 12.8 feet. The proposed addition would meet the front yard and rear yard setback. VARIANCE REQUEST Variances may be granted when they are "in harmony with the general purposes and intent of Staff Report—Variance #2015-04 June 8th, 2015 Page 2 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 unique to the property not created by the landowner; and the variance, if granted, will not alter the essential character of the locality." Harmony with Purpose and Intent of Ordinance The requested variance is in harmony with the purpose and intent of the ordinance. Two car garages are permitted in the R1-22 zoning district. The requested variance will not alter the intended use of the property as a single family home. Consistent with Comprehensive Plan The State law requires that variances be consistent with the comprehensive plan. The existing use of the property is low density residential. No land use change is proposed. The variance would be consistent with the comprehensive guide plan. Reasonable Use of the Property The requested variance is a reasonable use of the property. It is reasonable for a home to have a two stall attached garage. Circumstances Unique to the Property and not Created by Landowner The property is unique for the following reasons: The house was designed as a single stall tuck under garage. The Eden View neighborhood was platted in 1955 and is zoned R1-22. Many lots in Eden View are closer to 16,000 square feet, which is closer to the minimum lot size standard(13,500) for the R1-13.5 zoning district. The R1-13.5 zoning district has a minimum side yard setback of 10 feet, with a minimum of 25 feet for both sides. The proposed garage addition meets the minimum setback requirements for the R1-13.5 zoning district. Will not alter Character of Locality The requested variance will not change the character of the locality for the following reasons: There are other 2 car garage additions in the neighborhood. Detached garages on R1-22 lots are allowed a minimum 10 foot side yard setback. The proposed two car attached garage addition would fit better in the neighborhood than a detached garage that is closer to the lot line. STAFF RECOMENDATION Recommend approval of the request subject based on staff report dated 6/8/2015 and survey stamp dated 5/8/2015. Staff Report—Variance #2015-04 June 8th, 2015 Page 3 REQUESTED COMMISSION ACTION The Commission may wish to choose from one of the following actions: 1. Approve Final Order#2015-04. 2. Approve Final Order#2015-04 with modifications. 3. Continue Variance Request#2015-04 for additional information. 4. Deny Final Order#2015-04. VARIANCE#2015-04 CITY OF EDEN PRAIRIE PLANNING COMMISSION FINAL ORDER 2015 Applicant: Rachael and Chad Raskovich ADDRESS: 15709 West 62nd Street OTHER DESCRIPTION: PID #0411622220005 VARIANCE REQUEST: • To permit a two stall attached garage addition with a side yard setback of 12.8 feet. City code requires a 15 foot minimum side yard setback in the R1-22 Zoning District. The Board of Adjustments and Appeals for the City of Eden Prairie at a regular meeting thereof duly considered the above petition and after hearing and examining all of the evidence presented and the file therein does hereby find and order as follows: 1. All procedural requirements necessary for the review of said variance have been met. (Yes No N/A). 2. Variance 2015-04 is: granted modified denied 3. Findings and conditions are attached as Exhibit A. 4. This order shall be effective fifteen days after the decision of the Board of Adjustment and Appeals or on June 23, 2015; however, this variance shall lapse and be of no effect unless the erection or alternatives permitted shall occur within one (1) year of the effective date unless said period of time is extended pursuant to the appropriate procedures prior to the expiration of one year from the effective date hereof. 5. All Board of Adjustments and Appeals actions are subject to City Council Review. BOARD OF ADJUSTMENTS AND APPEALS N/A=Not Applicable BY: Jon Stoltz —Vice Chair Date: June 8, 2015 EXHIBIT A—FINDINGS AND CONDITIONS FINDINGS Harmony with Purpose and Intent of Ordinance The requested variance is in harmony with the purpose and intent of the ordinance. Two car garages are permitted in the R1-22 zoning district. The requested variance will not alter the intended use of the property as a single family home. Consistent with Comprehensive Plan The State law requires that variances be consistent with the comprehensive plan. The existing use of the property is low density residential. No land use change is proposed. The variance would be consistent with the comprehensive guide plan. Reasonable Use of the Property The requested variance is a reasonable use of the property. It is reasonable for a home to have a two stall attached garage. Circumstances Unique to the Property and not Created by Landowner The property is unique for the following reasons: The house was designed as a single stall tuck under garage. The Eden View neighborhood was platted in 1955 and is zoned R1-22. Many lots in Eden View are closer to 16,000 square feet, which is closer to the minimum lot size standard(13,500) for the R1-13.5 zoning district. The R1- 13.5 zoning district has a minimum side yard setback of 10 feet, with a minimum of 25 feet for both sides. The proposed garage addition meets the minimum setback requirements for the R1- 13.5 zoning district. Will not alter Character of Locality The requested variance will not change the character of the locality for the following reasons: There are other 2 car garage additions in the neighborhood. Detached garages on R1-22 lots are allowed a minimum 10 foot side yard setback. The proposed two car attached garage addition would fit better in the neighborhood than a detached garage that is closer to the lot line. Area Location Map-- Variance 2015-04 Address: 15709 W 62nd Street Eden Prairie, MN 55346 City of Minnetonka 62 TOWN LINE RD 62 TOWN LINE RD W 62nd St W62NDST SITE N EDEN DR W 158th Ave N Eden Dr lifittip 11111 S EDEN DR • L \ H \ y 0 155 310 620 eet Guide Plan Map Variance Request #2015-04 15709 West 62nd Street, Eden Prairie, MN 55346 City of Minnetonka SIT N, EDEN DR il II • I !_i_jr a4 All ill Alt/ a or l Legend n Lakes -Industrial Streams N n Rural Residential 0.10 Units/Acre I Neighborhood Commercial Principal Arterial Low Density Residential 0-2.5 Units/Acre I Community Commercial —A Minor Arterial ®Low Density/Public/Open Space Regional Commercial * +: 11 -Medium Density residential 2.5-10 Units/Acre®Town Center —B Minor Arterial ®Medium Density Residential/Office . 1 Park/Open Space —Major Collector EDEN -High Density Residential 10-40 Units/Acre -Public/Quasi-Public —Minor Collector -Airport I-I Golf Course Date Revised 03-01-2014 PRAIRIE Office -Church/Cemetary 17- Office/Industrial 1 Open Water P 7� �'=e-.^f E �,,°^" LIVE•WORK•DAEAM Office/Public/Open Space -Right-Of-Way E "°"°°°1p:°""`°mt:, _-°° .°° °.mF..m ,,,,mm„m„ 0 155 310 620 Feet I I I I I I I Zoning Map Variance Request #2015-04 15709 W 62nd Street, Eden Prairie 55346 City of Minnetonka IENDRr . 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Ordinance#33-2001(BFI Addition)approved,but not shown on this map edition PRAIRIE Office J Public Date:March 1,2014 Neighborhood Commercial I I Golf Course In case of discrepancy related to a zoning classitmaaon on this zoning map,the ordinance ME,•WORK•DH E A M and attached legal description on file at Eden Paine Ciry Center will prevail. -Community Commercial Water -Highway Commercial Right of Way 0 0.075 0.15 -Regional Service Commercial Miles .wau_...m..=m._..®..g..o.a.,a ..o...,,a..m ,..,,m„ Aerial Map Variance Request #2015-04 15709 West 62nd Street, Eden Prairie, MN 55346 - ', it.cpit r "s4':� 'F?1;/�x rye"f." .. tier r '.. A .Af - 4,,, 4 ,1{ .• -.t• - ,.':1,'-'------:" -:;',-:: /".:'?,t,-. o.- F, F� 3 r ,r 1 ._, n ■k• ;e.,).-•- i X , - - . . ,fri . -.'- .'-•- ,. % --:- -",,• . ''.' , )77,72 14 - Its '4.r. ' - L.:3' - t iLii ;-%141,*4!,.• r.a. • :'- :.:71 p: *,:'.;-,, ,,, -.'n' Atioic. ..7 ,..:,; y•Y 4! r' &11ki.atiiiiiiiiffilMivialwyw-mi - • - - = .r, 1 r' S�T W 62nd St ilW ' ''- • 1p . ... W 158th Ave ---� —��,� � �' .. ait ..$ �: Ott : A �: l. , y-..'Y, ,�....) r,,, I ;*. N Eden Dr ill 111 {fS. 9. 114111i: AIM { L 4 J. i Nilo 884 ... --7. it .�q 1 4 CITY OF EDEN PRAIRIE VARIANCE APPLICATION 2015 PROJECT NAME Name: C)O\Q C .) \ 0C- d.- kC9. AND LOCATION Location: €,t.,�(1 \\ems APPLICANT/ Applicant: - 3 FEE OWNER INFORMATION Address: �,5 _A tJ U.w City/State/Zip: Y'( i�\ { � `5'5 ? to Phone: 1(),— --\k--,` A Fax: Email Address: 1. Fee Owner: C)a\t\e— Cj.. C'3\i,P. Address: City/State/Zip: Phone: Fax: Email Address: RESIDENTIAL-(Includes building $400.00 Request: REQUEST AND additions,decks,code Non- k�••w k- c \-L• a-'hG2- r FEES interpretation, etc.) Refundable OTHER—(Includes office, $640.00 Request: industrial,commercial and public Non- district requests as well as new Refundable construction) SUBMISSION SEE REVERSE SIDE FOR REQUIREMENTS REQUIREMENTS Planning Main Line: 952-949-8485 Fax Number: 952-949-8392 Staff Contact: Tania Mahtani 952-949-8413 tmahtani@edenprairie.org Applican a ') �� DATE:5 REQUIRED PP III SIGNATURES Fee Owne : an, .r s ,s l��xri t� G�' + DATE:5 B i 1 Page 1 City of Eden Prairie, 8080 Mitchell Road, MN 55344, Phone: 952.949.8485 Fax 952.949.8392 May 8,2015 Eden Prairie Planning Commission 8080 Mitchell Rd. Eden Prairie,MN 55344 To Whom It May Concern: We respectfully submit our variance request for your consideration. Background of Request: While searching for a new home in September of 2008,I was immediately drawn to 15709 W 62nd St. Generally speaking,there are characteristics of any property that you cannot change and there are aspects you can influence. With a focus on the uncharacteristically large,fenced lot full of mature trees in an established neighborhood of Eden Prairie,it was an easy decision to purchase the 1,200 sq. foot home with three bedrooms,one bathroom, a tiny tuck under garage and an outdated kitchen.The interior of any home is easily customized to suit the occupants' preference but there are few options to increase the size of your lot or the age of the trees it contains. As the years have passed and my family has grown to include a husband and his requisite belongings,the current garage has become impractical for not only storage but also everyday use based on sheer size. • Height: With a functional ceiling height of 7' and a support beam running down the center,my husband's vehicle doesn't even fit in the space. The height also constrains us from most options for a garage door opener. • Depth: While the garage is 26' deep,we utilize a portion of the rear for storage of necessary items such as a snow blower,tools, lumber and lawn implements that don't fit in our detached shed. In a small house, storage space is a premium and we have diligently organized the shed,garage and basement to utilize every possible inch of space but are still left well short of what we truly need to move additional items out of the house in order to reclaim valuable living space. • Width: The current garage is a single-stall so with a household size of two,there isn't enough enclosed parking space for both occupants.We have suffered two instances of preventable hail damage to our vehicles simply because one must always be parked outside.Further,if there is a vehicle parked in the garage,the rear storage is inaccessible because of the narrow passable side aisles. Neighborhood Character: The Eden View neighborhood of Eden Prairie is characterized by large lots with mature trees and modest,well-kept homes and yards.There appear to have been several original floorplan choices for the development, including ours, which is the smallest. The population is a mix of original homeowners and young families and is frequented by walkers,joggers and bike riders from the early morning through the late evening.Many of the original homes have been improved with garage additions of varying sizes and styles but very few of the original single stall tuck under garages remain today.The various home additions in our neighborhood have been tastefully added and do not detract from the character of Eden View whatsoever. I would actually argue that having cars neatly tucked away out of sight in garages actually enhances the neighborhood aesthetic. Arguments for Granting a Setback Variance: We believe that the following conditions constitute practical difficulties such that a variance could be justifiably granted.We further submit that adding a two-stall garage is a reasonable use of our property and not in contradiction of Chapter 11 of the City Code. 1. Zoning and Structure Placement: a. Lots in Eden View,including ours,are zoned as R1-22,which prescribes a minimum lot size of 22,000 square feet.R1-22 lots have a 15' side setback. Our proposed garage addition would result in a 12'9" side setback and the subject of our variance application. However,the vast majority of the lots in Eden View are actually closer 16,000 square feet,which would fall into the R1-13.5 zoning category.R1-13.5 lots have a 10' side setback. But for our lot being zoned as R1-22,we would be within the allowed setback at the proposed dimensions. b. Detached garages on R1-22 lots are afforded a 10' setback. We feel that it would be more aesthetically pleasing,beneficial for property values and in conformity with the appearance of the neighborhood to have an attached garage rather than a garage that is detached by several feet but • closer to the side lot line. c. The primary structure(house)on our property is centered. Thus,even a standard 22' wide garage addition will impinge on the setback requirement regardless of location. Our current garage is 12' wide(interior)and we are proposing to double the width so as not to compromise the functionality when there are two vehicles parked within. 2. Usable Yard Space: a. The proposed garage would be located on the East side of our house,which is currently comprised of underutilized and impractical yard and garden space.Because of the significant elevation difference between the front(North)to the back(South)of our lot,the side yard consists of a shaded,very small area of difficult-to-access yard space and inaccessible,terraced garden beds without a convenient entrance point from the house.Replacing the yard with a garage will actually improve the utility of the yard space and will not require the removal of any mature trees. Locating a garage elsewhere on the property would likely require the removal of mature trees,which would harm the neighborhood character and reduce our property value.Further,location the garage at any other location on the property would result in the loss of Other Considerations: 1. Safety and Security: a. Since becoming a 2-vehicle household on June 19,2010,either my husband or I have to park our vehicle outside because of the limited garage space. I have twice suffered hail damage to my vehicle because there wasn't anywhere to park it during a storm. b. Because our home faces West 62"d Street and County Road 62,there is a significant amount of traffic throughout the day and evening. We have significant visual exposure to both roads and would prefer to have our vehicles stored inside where they are not a visible theft temptation to any random passerby with potential mal-intent. 2. Property Value: a. There are currently two bedrooms upstairs and one downstairs in our home. Additionally,there is • only one bathroom serving the entire structure.By adding a garage we will be able to recapture the current garage space and convert it to a bedroom suite,thereby making the home a four-bedroom, two-bathroom home and significantly improving the property value.Further,the addition of a two- car garage with storage space will add additional value to the property. In light of the foregoing,we respectfully ask for your approval on a side setback variance for our property at 15709 W 62"d St.The proposed structure has been included in the attached survey and the final structure setback would be 12'9"from the property line. We have considered other alternatives but believe the current proposal is the best alternative to maintain the neighborhood's character and accomplish the objectives of the City of Eden Prairie. 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MINNESOTA 15709 62ND STREET (AS NOTED) EDEN PRAIRIE, MN 55346 SET 1/2" RESAR W/CAP #44109 Seale, In Feet ® 14 POWER POLE 0 20 q FIRE HYDRANT 14 GATE VALVE a SIGN ® COMMUNICATIONS PEDESTAL 6 2 N D STREET WEST ® SANITARY SEWER MANHOLE ^i / / DECIDUOUS TREE (SIZE IN INCHES) p / 9p'Sy /°j /°'pry c°,F ��A °'°� " ey 7 1 , _/ g / _1 .l: a? 0 / �A0-"11 / / __ CONIFEROUS TREE (SIZE IN INCHES) qpp v \ ! \ ` `^1` 14 INCy(CNP I ----- �-� J / ® \9 \ \sv� \\s42� \\94/� 4 /�\ —_ —— a�'� /a` OVERHEAD UTILITY LINE N w OPT NUT S \ =-S89'09'03 E ---- /9h94--_ - _ LlEVATION-1 _ \ - ��a,- R=20.00 946.1e _ L=31.51 �_ i'L - �SZRu-E-994_ \\` _SPRUCE-=\ \\ 7�/STORM SEWER UNE =90'15r23" ' 9gs3 \ - eel 4 sbRUCE --- / t �I • 10 SPRUCE s46, \ — \ \ A/ -s47, \ \ / SPRU\ \ In WOOD FENCE 5 SPRUCE---948� \ \ \ \ \ \ 4 I 14 / \ \ \ \ ———— / 16 SPRUCE \ 1 I-- 80 \ n SPRUCE —949———\\\\ \ \ \ ` • \ CHAINUNK FENCE (I) l /\ i' \ \ \ \ \ \ iw, /.\ \ I \ / / 30_00T SET CR\ \ \ _ 1 \ \ Li `P / 99PR/ICE �/_ I \\ - / O1\ I. SPRUCE \ //'//i!.'/„ / / _ \\ \\ \ `I 914.\\ N \ CONCRETE SURFACE '\ 7.4 N '\ / \✓ / / / f / I R NN NG I \\9y t\ (V i ICI PRUC / / 12 SPRUCE I ALLS 94,,. 1.\ 03\ BITUMINOUS SURFACE ti) / " / o5 v///. // /1144.2//"/ ,/. 24.0 12.8--1 .M- / 1, / I ° '-o2 °r ° o / /-////-///, ::) I DO/• / g / / k 9 EXISTING SPOT ELEVATION / / I -/ EXISTING HOUSE 4 \_ x _ 4. y� - 9S5 /�/ # 15709 N Ap s qys PROPOSED SPOT ELEVATION Li I I •I N I FTE=945.0 i HOUSE # 15701 \ I '1 __136.8 _ �y - / S NOTES: q: I I I / e. \ ^9-o RET%us 94 1) THIS SURVEY WAS PERFORMED WITHOUT THE BENEFIT OF A 13.1 s c Pu 1 0, y8 x y°. 7 `` TITLE INSURANCE COMMITMENT. EASEMENTS SHOWN ARE PER \ 1 in '\ / o/ 0 PLAT OF EDENVIEW. \ I M'I �a , 0 HOT \ 25.0 / I-- \ I M I 6 CRABAPPLE TUB O^T 1 o f\\ I\ \948 2) P.I.D.:04-116-22-22-0005 0 9 INCH 'BIRCHES I I - II 1 N 0 3) PARCEL AREA: 16,238 SQ. FT. DO I •1 _____o-t---- / I \g o 4) BEARING BASIS IS ASSUMED. Lf) / I *MAPLE/ m ---951---' of \ / e 25 FOOT SETBACK - - � NI- I 0 5) ELEVATION DATUM: NGVD 1929 '"" / �/ or_--- 9s;--_--- I 0 CO,V) BENCHMARK: TOP NUT HYDRANT ELEVATION = 948.18, AS I / _ --- 12 CRPBAP\ 2 2 SHOWN ON MAP I - ssz--- - / i /-- -- c 6) PARCEL IS ZONED R1-22. REQUIRED SETBACKS ARE AS d •1/, --oz `_ I SHOWN ON MAP. 80 w •� ('0 /- I I -UTILITY EASEMENT PER PLAT OF EDEN VIEW�,�0 1 __4;t," 7) DATE OF FIELDWORK: 5-6-2015 71101 -OH -OH p90H g 8 OH -- OH - H OH°Ohle" OH S89'22'01"E 117.82 CERTIFICATION HARDCOVER CALCULATIONS: HOUSE: 1,160 SQ. FT I hereby certify that this survey, plan, or report was prepared by me or under my direct m 1 CONCRETE:: SQ.SHED: FT 63 SQ. FT supervision and that I am a duly Licensed Land Surveyor under the laws of the state of BITUMINOUS: 916 SQ. FT. Minnesota. HOT TUB: 47 SQ. FT. - 1 0 -1 TOTAL EXISTING: 2,526 SQ. FT. OR 15.5 % SIGNED: - PROPOSED GARAGE ADDITION: 974 SQ. FT. Travis W.Van Neste, Minnesota Professional Surveyor/44109 PROPOSED DRIVEWAY ADDITION:876 SQ. FT Michigan Professional Surveyor 148595 TOTAL EXISTING / PROPOSED: 4,376 SQ. FT. OR 26.9% JOB / 2015025 ISSUED: 5-7-2015 DRAWN BY:TWVN REV: / SCALE: 1' = 20 FEET ,:HOUSE # 15708 VAN NESTE SURVEYING PROFESSIONAL SURVEYING SERVICES V S 85 WILDHURST ROAD EXCELSIOR, MN 55331 PHONE (952) 686-3055 TOLL-FREE FAX (866) 473-0120 WWW.VANNESTESURVEYING.COM SHEET 1 OF 1 PROJECT PROFILE — June 8, 2015 PLANNING COMMISSION - JUNE 8, 2015 1. VARIANCE # 2015-04 by Rachael and Chad Raskovich. (TANIA) Proposal to add a two-stall garage addition. Location: 15709 West 62nd St Contact: Rachel and Chad Raskovich, 952-205-1477 Request to: • Permit a 12.8 foot side yard setback. City Code requires a 15 foot side yard setback in the R1-22 zoning district. Application Info Planning Commission City Council Date Submitted 05/08/15 Notice to Paper Date 05/20/15 Notice to Paper Date N/A Date Complete 05/08/15 Resident Notice Date 05/22/15 Resident Notice Date N/A 120 Day Deadline 09/08/15 Meeting Date 06/08/15 lst Meeting Date N/A Initial DRC review 05/14/15 2nd Meeting Date N/A 2. VARIANCE #2015-02 by Lisanne Oster. (REGINA) (CONTINUED ITEM) Proposal for combining two existing parcels into one on Riley Lake to construct one single family home. Location: 9010 Riley Lake Road Contact: Lisanne Oster, 952-432-8409 Request to: • To permit a lot size of 1.26 acres. City code requires a lot size of 10 acres in the Rural zoning district • To permit side yard setbacks less than 50 feet for one side and a combination of 150 feet for both side yards in the Rural zoning district. Application Info Planning Commission City Council Date Submitted 01/09/15 Notice to Paper Date 05/20/15 Notice to Paper Date N/A Date Complete 04/09/15 Resident Notice Date 05/22/15 Resident Notice Date N/A 120 Day Deadline 08/07/15 Meeting Date 06/08/15 1st Meeting Date N/A Initial DRC review 2nd Meeting Date N/A CONSERVATION COMMISSION - JUNE 9, 2015 1 HERITAGE PRESERVATION COMMISSION - JUNE 15, 2015 CITY COUNCIL CONSENT - JUNE 16, 2015 1. CROSSROADS CENTER(2014-18)by Tim Cashin. (JULIE) Proposal for facade and landscape improvements. Location: 7731 Flying Cloud Drive Contact: Tim Cashin, 952-212-5004 Request for: • Planned Unit Development Concept Review on 2.9 acres • Planned Unit Development District Review with waivers on 2.9 acres • Zoning District Amendment within the Commercial-Regional-Services District on 2.9 acres • Site Plan Review on 2.9 acres Application Info _ Planning Commission City Council Date Submitted 11/21/14 Notice to Paper Date 3/26/15 Notice to Paper Date 4/23/15 Date Complete 1/14/15 Resident Notice Date 3/31/15 Resident Notice Date 4/24/15 120 Day Deadline 7/12/15 Meeting Date 4/13/15 1st Meeting Date 5/5/15 Initial DRC review 12/4/14 2nd Meeting Date 2. EDEN PRAIRIE PLAZA (SALON CONCEPTS) (2015-03)by SCEPRE, LLC. (TANIA) Proposal for adding 58 additional parking spaces Location: 8040 Glen Lane Contact: Brent Van Lieu, 513-200-4261 Request for: • Planned Unit Development District Review on 3.03 acres • Zoning District Review on 3.03 acres • Site Plan Review on 3.03 acres Application Info Planning Commission City Council Date Submitted 01/16/15 Notice to Paper Date 4/9/15 Notice to Paper Date 4/30/15 Date Complete 03/02/2015 Resident Notice Date 4/11/15 Resident Notice Date 5/1/15 120 Day Deadline 06/30/2015 Meeting Date 4/27/15 1st Meeting Date 5/19/15 Initial DRC review 2nd Meeting Date 6/16/15 2 PLANNING COMMISSION - JUNE 22, 2015 1. VARIANCE #2015-02 by Lisanne Oster. (REGINA) (CONTINUED ITEM) Proposal for combining two existing parcels into one on Riley Lake to construct one single family home. Location: 9010 Riley Lake Road Contact: Lisanne Oster, 952-432-8409 Request to: • To permit a lot size of 1.26 acres. City code requires a lot size of 10 acres in the Rural zoning district • To permit side yard setbacks less than 50 feet for one side and a combination of 150 feet for both side yards in the Rural zoning district. • To permit a shoreland setback for a single family house no closer than 64 feet to the Ordinary High Water Level (OHWL) of Lake Riley (DNR Classified Recreational Development Waters.) City Code requires a 100' setback from the OHWL. Application Info Planning Commission City Council Date Submitted 01/09/15 Notice to Paper Date 05/20/15 Notice to Paper Date N/A Date Complete 04/09/15 Resident Notice Date 05/22/15 Resident Notice Date N/A 120 Day Deadline 08/07/15 Meeting Date 06/08/15 1st Meeting Date N/A Initial DRC review 2nd Meeting Date N/A 2. VARIANCE #2015-03 by Central Bank. (REGINA) Proposal to extend Variance period Location: 6640 Shady Oak Road Contact: Jerry Hentges, 952-944-6640 Request to: • To permit a building identification wall sign up to to 112.5 square feet on the north elevation in the Office zoning district. • To permit a building identification wall sign up to 112.5 square feet on the south elevation in the Office zoning district. Application Info Planning Commission City Council_ Date Submitted 05/04/15 Notice to Paper Date Notice to Paper Date N/A Date Complete 05/12/15 Resident Notice Date Resident Notice Date N/A 120 Day Deadline Meeting Date 1st Meeting Date N/A Initial DRC review 2nd Meeting Date N/A 3 IN BUT NOT SCHEDULED 1. ARBY'S (2015-05)by ArcVision, Inc. (REGINA) Proposal for exterior façade remodel Location: 560 Prairie Center Drive Contact: Tammy Korte, 314-415-2400 Request for: • Site Plan Review on 1.14 acres Application Info _ Planning Commission City Council Date Submitted 03/27/15 Notice to Paper Date Notice to Paper Date Date Complete 00/00/2015 Resident Notice Date Resident Notice Date 120 Day 00/00/2015 Meeting Date 1st Meeting Date Deadline 2nd Meeting Date Initial DRC review 2. CODE AMENDMENT RELATING TO SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS Public hearing to amend City Code Chapter 12, relating to the regulation of subdivisions of property. Contact: Julie Klima, 952-949-8489 Application Info — Planning Commission City Council Date Submitted Notice to Paper Date Notice to Paper Date Date Complete Resident Notice Date N/A Resident Notice Date N/A 120 Day Deadline Meeting Date 1st Meeting Date Initial DRC review 2nd Meeting Date 3. File#2014-20TM by Verizon(c/o—Justin Holt—Jacob,)—Contact Justin Holt 952.831.1043 x3102 office, 773.454.9428 mobile (STEVE) (Approved 00-00-14)Review time? Days Request: Small Cell Site (Project Installation of smaller antennas and associated equipment on City Center Roof to improve Public Safety Communications)—Incomplete as of 10-07-14 Location: 8080 Mitchell Road, Eden Prairie, MN Application Info (2014-20TM) Planning Commission City Council Date Submitted 10-07-14 Notice to Paper Date N/A Notice to Paper Date N/A Date Complete 00-00-14 Resident Notice Date N/A Resident Notice Date N/A 120 Day Deadline 00-00-15 Meeting Date N/A _st Meeting Date 03-03-15 Initial DRC review 00-00-14 2nd Meeting Date N/A 4 4. SHOPS AT SOUTHWEST STATION (2015-03)by Venture Pass Partners, LLC. (REGINA) Proposal for the redevelopment of the existing Santorini's restaurant site into an 11,138 sf multi- tenant retail center Location: 13000 Technology Drive Contact: Randy Rauwerdink 612-801-4313 Request for: • Planned Unit Development District Review on 1.67 acres • Site Plan Review on 1.67 acres Application Info Planning Commission City Council Date Submitted _ 05/08/15 Notice to Paper Date Notice to Paper Date Date Complete 05/08/15 Resident Notice Date Resident Notice Date 120 Day Deadline 09/04/15 Meeting Date 1st Meeting Date Initial DRC review 2nd Meeting Date 5. DRAFT TOD ORDINANCE Public hearing to adopt the draft TOD ordinance. Contact: Regina Rojas, 952-949-8490 Application Info Planning Commission City Council Date Submitted Notice to Paper Date Notice to Paper Date Date Complete Resident Notice Date N/A Resident Notice Date N/A 120 Day Deadline Meeting Date 1st Meeting Date Initial DRC review 2nd Meeting Date 6. VARIANCE #2015-05 by WAND Corporation. (TANIA) Proposal to convert entire facility to 100%office Location: 7575 Corporate Way Contact: Dave Perrill, 952-361-6200 Request to: • To permit 100% office in the I-2 zoning district. City code requires 77% office with remainder as warehouse. Application Info Planning Commission City Council Date Submitted 05/22/15 Notice to Paper Date Notice to Paper Date N/A Date Complete Resident Notice Date Resident Notice Date N/A 120 Day Deadline Meeting Date 1st Meeting Date N/A Initial DRC review 2nd Meeting Date N/A 5 APPROVED VARIANCES TELECOMMUNICATION PROJECTS 1. File#2014-18TM by Verizon (c/o—Justin Holt—Jacob,)—Contact—Justin Holt 952.831.1043 x3102 office, 773.454.9428 mobile (Approved 00-00-14)Review time? Days Request: Small Cell Site (Pilot Project Installation of smaller antennas and associated equipment on Utility poles, traffic lights etc. in right of way.)—Incomplete as of 00-00-14 Location: Right of Way—Pioneer Trail between Homeward Hills Road and Hwy#169 Application Info (2014-19TM) Planning Commission City Council Date Submitted 00-00-14 Notice to Paper Date N/A Notice to Paper Date N/A Date Complete 00-00-14 Resident Notice Date N/A Resident Notice Date N/A 120 Day Deadline 00-00-15 Meeting Date N.A tSt Meeting Date N/A Initial DRC review 2nd Meeting Date N/A Complete Letter 00-00-15 due 2. File#2015-06L Lease by Verizon(c/o—Mandy Brady-Jacobs)—Contact Mandy Brady Office# 651-225-0784, mobile# 612-366-8944 (Approved 00-00-15)Review time ?? Days. Incomplete as of 03-09-15 Location: 6341 Baker Road, Eden Prairie, Minnesota Request: Re-establishment of Lease. Property zoned C-Comm. Planner: (STEVE/TANIA) Application Info (2015-06L) _ Date Submitted 03-19-15 Notice to Paper Date N/A _ Notice to Paper Date N/A Date Complete 00-00-15 Resident Notice Date N/A Resident Notice Date N/A 90 Day Deadline 06-07-15 Meeting Date N.A tst Meeting Date 00-00-15 Initial DRC review 00-00-15 2nd Meeting Date N/A Complete Letter 03-27-15 Due 6