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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBoard of Adjustments and Appeals - 08/16/1979 APPROVED MINUTES EDEN PRAIRIE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS AND ADJUSTMENTS THURSDAY, August 16, 1979 7:30PM - CITY HALL MEMBERS PRESENT: Chairman James Wedlund, James Cardinal Roger Sandvick and Ronald Krueger MEMBERS ABSENT: Richard Lynch STAFF PRESENT: Carl Jullie, P.E. Director of Public Works and Sharon Gagnon, Recording Secretary CALL TO ORDER - ROLL CALL 1 . Minutes of July 19, 1979 regular meeting. This item will be continued to the Sept. 20, 1979 regular meeting. 2. Continued Variance Request #79-24 submitted by Praire State Bank __ requesting 2nd idenification sign on site having area in excess of 36 sq. ft. and height in excess of 8 ft. • Jim Larson, Architectural Alliance, presented a revised sign approximately 45 sq. ft. The time and temperature on the original proposed sign would be deleted on this sign. The construction would match the building using stucco and bronze idenification letters. This sign would be 2 sided placed directly on the ground without a stand. MOTION: Cardinal moved to grant the request because it is reasonable and in good taste. There would be no consequence to the community. Sandvick seconded, motion carried unanimously. 3. Variance Request #79-26 submitted by Eunice M. Green, 6611 Leesborouah Ave. from the side yard setback of 30' . Roger Sandvick explained that he would be abstaining from voting since he is an immediate neighbor of Eunice Green. Eunice Green told the Board she wished to build an addition to her present garage using the same roof line and exterior and roofing materials to match the house. She noted that her neighbors on Manchester do not have the required 30' setback. Sandvick questioned if she would be increasing a single garage to a double garage. Green explained that she had a double garage but would be adding another for added storage space. -2- • Bd. of Appls & Adj August 16, 1979 Jullie explained that the Ordinance requires a 30' side yard setback for a a corner lot. He explained that 16' is the boulevard and owned by the City. MOTION: Cardinal moved to grant the variance because it seems a reasonable request with ample room. There were no complaints from the neighbors and this addition would enhance the value of the property. This would not harm the welfare of the community. Krueger seconded, motion carried with Sandvick abstaining. Wedlund added that this would not cause a traffic hazard to the area. 4. Variance Request #79-27 submitted by Edenvale Industrial Co. for property located at 14705 Martin Drive, to allow joint driveway access and reduced sideyard setback. Kaye Schumacher from Edenvale explained that they had originally intended to build two warehouses each the same with 31 ,000 sq. ft. After a soil boring test showed 6' of unsuitable material and ground water, it was necessary to change the positions of the buildings. They would like the second building to have 26,000 sq. ft. Wedlund questioned Jullie if this building would meet all the other requirements.. • Jullie was not certain but said the Board could specify that they do. He noted that the building would have a zero lot line. Kaye explained to the Board where the existing building was and where the joint driveway access would be. The area with'bad soil would be the loading area but they would remove part of the soil and add crushed limestone with blacktop. Wedlund questioned what the side yard setback should be for this area. Jullie answered 20' . Wedlund asked Schumacher how many sq. ft. of building space would be lost if they had to have a 20' side yard setback. Schumacher answered approximately 2000 sq. ft. less. Wedlund felt that a shared driveway is a practical thing but questioned the zero lot line. He noted that a written agreement with a reciprocal easement for ingress and egress would be necessary for the two parties involved. Mr. Don Peterson noted that his company was purchasing one of the buildings and they had everything worked out in regard to the joint driveway and they had no objection to the variance request. • MOTION: Cardinal moved to approve the variance on the basis that this is a special situation because of the soil conditions that dictate how the land is used. To refuse the petition would not make any sense. There were no problems with the neighboring properties. Thhis is granted under the condition that the building conforms to all the other requirements. There is no adverse effect to -3- • Bd. of Appls & Adj August 16, 1979 the health and welfare of the community. Sandvick seconded, motion carried unanimously. 5. Variance Request #79-28 submitted by Dirlam Properties and Dolphin Construction Co. for property located at 15050 Martin Drive to allow lot sizes of less than 2.0 acres, joint driveway access and parking space setback. Present were Don Peterson, vice president of Dirlam properties, Dan Johnson from Pioneer Builders and Kaye Schumacher who owns the property adjacent to this parcel . Don Peterson explained they had originally planned to build in the center of the property but had three soil borings tests taken which indicated peat from 23' - 32' . They built a car wash on the east side of the property (parcel 1 ). They wish to split the property and build on Parcel 2 which Dave Schultz from Dolphin Construction and Dan Johnson from Pioneer Builders expressed interest in. This would require a joint driveway and two parking spaces which would not meet the set back requirements. Wedlund questioned the need for parking spaces for the car wash. Peterson answered that they had three wiping stalls. Jullie noted that the Ordinance defines parking stalls as any temporary storage of cars. Wedlund questioned the lot size of less than 2.0 acres. Peterson explained that the Council had already approved the subdivision into 16,000 sq. ft. in I-2 Park. Dan Johnson agreed to a joint driveway and this will be filed with the deed. This is already on the survey. MOTION: Wedlund moved to approve the petition since the City Council has already approved the land division in the past. The property will be subdivided as on the survey. Parcel 1 and 2 will have a joint driveway which he felt was economical . The parking space setback would be granted. This would not cause injury to the health and welfare to the citizens of Eden Prairie. Cardinal seconded, adding that the soil conditions restrict the use of this property. All in favor, motion carried. 6. Other Business. Jim Beiswanger from Parker Hannifin Corp. explained they wanted to come before the Board to get their opinion before applying for a formal variance request for materials to be used for a building they will be constructing in Shady Oak Industrial Park. This structure is 56,000 sq. ft. • that would include 8,000 sq. ft. office space and the remaining as warehouse. John Thompson from Parker Hannifin Corp. told they use a particular siding which is energy efficient with a .05 U factor. He explained they -4- Bd. of Appls & Adj August 16, 1979 have 95 plants which are designed and constructed by them using this material . Jullie explained that Ordinance 135 deals with building materials. Cardinal noted that the community is negative of steel buildings and pole barns because they dent and are not insulated. However, he felt this was more substantial and an energy saver. Krueger felt he would like to see this kind of building as long as it was done properly. This would be better than concrete block. Sandvick stated that this was a good U factor and this could be a precedence over metal buildings. Wedlund said he was familiar with this construction and felt it was . a cheaper way to build. He was in favor of the company coming back. Jullie questioned if these buildings could be painted. Beiswanger answered that they had painted one of their buildings six years • ago because a new dye lot came through which did not match the existing building. This is still holding up. He also added that the original paint colors do not fade. Beiswanger noted that the building has a fire rating that is Factory Mutual accepted and is within the acceptable limits for toxin fumes. 7. Adjournment MOTION: Cardinal moved to adjourn at 9:20. Wedlund seconded, all if favor. •