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BOARD OF APPEALS AND ADJUSTMENTS
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 11 , 1982 7:30 PM, CITY HALL
BOARD OF APPEALS MEMBERS: Chairman, James Wedlund, Richard
L\/nch, Ron Krueger, Roger Sandvick,
and James Dickey
BOARD STAFF: Wayne Sanders, Building Official and
Lynda Diede, Recording Secretary
ROLL CALL: James Dickey was absent.
I. MINUTES
A. Minutes of October 14, 1982.
MOTION: Lynch moved, seconded by Krueger, to approve the Minutes
of October 14, 1982. Sandvick abstained. Motion carried.
II. VARIANCES
A. Request #82-30, submitted by George A. Butler Construction Company,
for property located at 8568 Hiawatha Avenue. The request is for a
variance from Ordinance #135, Subd. 2.2 c to allow a sideyard
. setback of 23' on a corner lot.
George Butler, of Butler Construction Company, displayed a model of
the home. He stated that it will be a "spec" home and consist of
2200 square feet.
Lynch inquired if Butler felt that the home and lot were somewhat
unique or would others need a variance in the future. Butler felt
that the rest of the property, as far as he could tell, would not
need a variance.
Lynch asked the value of the home. Butler responded $140,000.
Sanders wondered if it was necessary to merchandise the area to get
- the house in there to help the total area. Butler stated yes.
Sandvick inquired if the development was Butler's. Butler stated
yes, although he didn't plat it; he bought it from the developer,
Richard Smith.
Krueger felt it is a narrow corner lot to deal with. Butler agreed,
however, the street is curving.
Sandvick asked the width of the lot next to Butler. Butler answered
86' . • He feels that there are a lot of additions in the City that do
. allow the 20' setback automatically.
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Wedlund pointed out that Butler has two front yard setbacks. The
• problem is that it is a corner lot and he has two front yards.
Krueger stated that the lots should've been platted larger.
Sandvick wondered if another concept for the lot could have utilized.
Butler responded that there was more impact with this design.
Sandvick was concerned if we were entertaining a variance here to
enhance someone monetarily or to grant a variance for the health
and welfare of the owners of a lot in Eden Prairie.
Lynch stated that he doesn't have concern for the monetary gain or
loss for Butler. He feels that Butler has a valid point as others
in the City are platted that way. His lot is unique with two front
yard setbacks. The point that bothers him is the fact that several
developers over the years,from the initial concept of the PUD, did
come in and establish sideyard setbacks that have nothing in common
with the ordinance. Butler isn't really overburdening the lot.
Sandvick feels that it is a marketable item and the design could be
changed.
Lynch has concern for the other six or seven lots that are adjacent
across the street. He doesn't want this to set a precedence for the
other lots.
MOTION: Wedlund made a motion to approve Variance Request
#82-30, submitted By George A. Butler Construction
Company. His findings are: He doesn't see that the
decision could harm the health and welfare of the City
of Eden Prairie. His main concern is to have decent'
site lines for traffic. Exceeding the variance by 7'
will not cut it back substantially. The house will
enhance the area. If it were to instill sales for
an area, it would improve the position of Eden Prairie
and make for an attractive area. Krueger seconded
the motion. Sandvick inquired if it was a 23%
variance. Sanders stated yes. Sandvick voted nay.
Motion carried. They have one year to exercise the
petition.
B. Request #82-31 , submitted by Donald P. Revier, for property located
at 14300 & 14302 Golf View Drive. The request is for a variance
from Ordinance #135, Section 2, to allow a lot of 5524 square feet,
instead of the required 6500 square feet.
Lynch inquired if a double would be built. Revier stated that the
double building is already built.
Lynch asked why they were splitting the bungalow. Revier replied
that they were dividing it to get it equal .
• Lynch stated that this is not unusual . It has happened before. He
asked Revier if the neighbors are amenable. Revier replied yes.
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Sandvick asked why there isn't 6500 square feet on each lot.
Revier stated it was because of the L-shaped plan. They want
to keep the center line in the middle of the unit.
Krueger stated that topographically the lot slopes to the south.
If the line was in back of the unit the north side would have a
large lot and the south side a small lot.
Wedlund asked if there was a proper fire wall and if it met the
fire code. Sanders stated yes.
MOTION: Lynch made a motion to approve Variance Request
#82-31 , submitted by Donald P. Revier. This
specifically is to allow two individual lots
rather than a single lot, one being 5524 square
feet instead of the required 6500 square feet.
The property is at Lot 3, Block 1 , Golf Vista.
His findings are: It is not an unusual situation.
Several incidents have been taken before the Board
in the past. It will not have detrimental effects
to the health and welfare of the citizens of Eden
Prairie. Sandvick seconded the motion. Krueger
abstained. Motion carried.
III. OTHER BUSINESS
None
IV. ADJOURNMENT
MOTION: Sandvick moved, seconded by Krueger, to adjourn the meeting
at 8:05 PM. Motion carried unanimously.
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