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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBoard of Adjustments and Appeals - 06/17/1982 J APPROVED MINUTES BOARD OF APPEALS AND ADJUSTMENTS ,THURSDAY, JUNE 17, 1982 7:30 P.M. CITY HALL BOARD OF APPEALS MEMBERS: Chairman, James Wedlund, Richard Lynch, Ron Krueger, Roger Sandvick, and James Dickey BOARD STAFF: Wayne Sanders, Building Official and Lynda Diede, Recording Secretary ROLL CALL: Ron Krueger and Richard Lynch were absent. I. MINUTES A. Minutes of May 20, 1982, regular meeting_. Chairman Wedlund deferred action to approve the Minutes as there were only two Board members present that attended the May 20, 1982 meeting. II. VARIANCES A. Variance Request #82-15M, submitted by Donald Atkins, requesting to move a house to 18375 Pioneer Trail , Eden Prairie, Mn. Mr. Donald Atkins and his wife, Evelyn, were present. A possible future neighbor, Mr. Richard Wilson of 9659 Dell Road, was also present. His home is located straight south of the property in- volved. Mr. Atkins showed his plans to the Board. He will have seven acres of heavily wooded land. Seventy-five small cedar trees have been planted already. Trees from his present site will also be moved and will conceal his equipment that sits outside. The house, built in 1951 , is 24'x4O' and will face to the east with a walk-out on one side. The siding will be upgraded and codes will be up to date. A garage 24'x32r will be added. Discussion ensued regarding plans and changes that would be required for the house. Sandvick inquired when the plans were drawn :up. Atkins replied two months ago. Sanders raised a concern as to where the accumulated water will drain. Atkins replied that it would drain to the east. Sanders stated that you can't have a hole where the water will accumulate. He inquired if the floor drain will go to the drainfield. Atkins responded that two feet of the dirt will be excavated. Sanders inquired if the blocks would show. Atkins replied that the new siding would come down one block to grade level . Dickey asked about the roof and the siding. Atkins stated that the rafters will be the same. The siding will be straight cedar,. Sandvick inquired as to what the evaluation of the house would be if moved. Atkins replied that the assessed evaluation was $65,000. (For 2 acre of land, including 2 of the property. ) Sandvick asked what the evaluation of the house would be as it sits with the addition. Atkins stated that it would be between $55,000-$75,000. BOARD OF APPEALS AND ADJUSTMENTS JUNE 17, 1982 -2- With the barn it would be worth $90,000. Dickey questioned Wilson as to the value and the square footage of his home. Wilson replied that it was valued at $75,000, and contained 1500 square feet. Sandvick inquired as to the square footage of Atkin's home. It was figured at about 1280. Sandvick asked Wilson if his home is an average number of square feet. Wilson stated that 1400' was the minimum number when his home was built. Dickey inquired if Atkins would be operating a business where he lives. Atkins replied in the affirmative. Dickey commented that the bond will be heavy on what Atkins is proposing. He wondered if a cost estimate had been done. Atkins stated that it had, and that a bond would be put on if need be. Wedlund remarked that a company can put in a new home for less than it would cost to move a house. Atkins reported that he had talked to Menard's regarding lumber, but feels that he has a sound house. Dickey commented that a bond is needed to get: a garage, put on other additions, landscaping, damages, shutting down things and removal of trees. When you build you know what you're getting. Atkins pointed out that they hadn't talked to a builder yet. They need to be moved out by August 1 , 1982. Sandvick inquired if another building would be built. Atkins stated he would like to construct another building, 40'x8O' , to the south of the house. Sanders mentioned that the building inspectors have high praise for the pre-built homes. They are built better than average homes and the price is good. Wedlund stated that a house should be available soon at the Vo-Tech School . Sanders remarked that if a house is purchased that comes in two halves you are not required to come before the Board of Appeals. A lot is saved in moving costs. Wedlund commented that these are areas that should be looked at. The house must be up to current building code. It could be very costly. Discussion ensued regarding tabling the meeting until next month. If a special meeting is desired to be held, potential neighbors should be notified. MOTION: Sandvick made a motion to table variance request #82-15M for Donald Atkins, until the next regularly set meeting. Wedlund seconded the motion. They will meet the third Thursday of July, unless notified by Wayne Sanders. Motion carried unanimously. III. OTHER BUSINESS Discussion followed regarding the meeting day for the Board of Appeals. It will be further discussed at the next meeting. IV. ADJOURNMENT MOTION: Sandvick moved, seconded by Dickey, to adjourn at 8:20 P.M. Motion carried unanimously.