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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBoard of Adjustments and Appeals - 06/13/1985 i APPROVED MINUTES BOARD OF APPEALS AND ADJUSTMENTS THURSDAY, JUNE 13, 1985 7:30 PM, ADMINISTRATION BLDG. ,_SCHOOL BOARD ROOM, 8100 SCHOOL ROAD BOARD OF APPEALS MEMBERS: Chairman Ron Krueger, Richard Lynch, Roger Sandvick, James Dickey and Hanley Anderson BOARD STAFF: Assistant Planner, Steve Durham and Recording Secretary, Lynda Diede ROLL CALL: Dickey and Sandvick were absent. I. MINUTES A. Minutes of May 9, 1985. MOTION: Lynch moved, seconded by Anderson, to approve the minutes of May 9, 1985. Motion carried unanimously. I. VARIANCES A. Request #85-11-M, submitted by Jerry Rodberg to be moved to 11818 Dunhill Road, Eden Prairie. This variance was continued from the May 9, 1985 meeting to allow the proponent time to submit additional information in support of the house moving request. Jerry Rodberg, proponent, reviewed his request with the Board. Architectural plans of the home were displayed. Chicago brick will be extended to both sides of the home. The wooden column in the front of the home will be changed to brick columns to enhance the brick work. Decorative shutters will be used. The landscaping will consist of mature trees from the existing location. They intend to add a three season porch plus a full walk-out. Lynch inquired as to the completion date. Rodberg said that it should be completed in the month of September. The brick should be on by November. Lynch asked what the value of the home would be. Rodberg stated that it would be worth $200,000. The house is 32 feet wide with 1600 square feet on the first floor and 800 square feet on the second floor. Lynch inquired if the electrical system had been upgraded. Rodberg said that it is 200 amps electric service and all conduit. The plumbing is all copper? there is no plastic. Lynch asked if Rodberg had talked with the neighbors since the last meeting. Rodberg said that he had invited the Slavens over, but that they were unable to attend. Board of Appeals and Adjustments - 2 - June 13, 1985 Krueger asked if Rodberg had received any bids. Rodberg said that • he only had one bid for the block work which was from Hans Hagen. Rodberg felt that the bid was high. Krueger inquired if there were any foreseeable financial problems. Rodberg said no, the condemnation money has been paid. Hennepin County paid Rodberg $160,000 three years ago. Anderson asked how Ed Sieber, 11792 Dunhill Road, felt. Rodberg said that Sieber, the next door neighbor, had no qualms regarding the move. A letter was received from Tom Rossman, June 11 , 1985, stating that he was opposed to the house moving request unless improvements are made to the home to bring its value up to at least the average price of the existing homes in Carmel ($192,000) . Eddie Slaven, 11732 Boulder Bay Road, felt that Rodberg had made a good start, but that the design of the house had not changed. With more work it would be acceptable to her. Slaven does not feel it is a $200,000 house. Krueger asked if Slaven would see the back of Rodberg's house. Slaven replied that they would see the back of the house in the winter. Lynch asked Rodberg if he would have a problem posting a performance bond with a completion date on it. Rodberg said that he would go along • with the bond. Lynch felt that Rodberg had made the house compatible with the house alongside of his. Rodberg said that he and his relatives plan to build the three season porch and the deck. The brick work will be done by professional masons. Durham noted that in other development projects , if landscaping is not done according to a specific approved plan, the City can cash the bond and complete landscaping. This procedure may not apply to actual con- struction. Lynch remarked that we need the confidence that the project will get finished. Rodberg said that all of the brick work would be done 6-8 weeks after the house is moved. Rodberg chose January 1 , 1986, as the proposed completion date for the house. Lynch said that the $20,000 performance bond does not include the three season porch, but the brick work must be completed. Rodberg inquired how the bond worked. Krueger stated that when the workers finish their work and present a bill , an inspection is done by the City and the bond is released. Lynch was concerned about the three season porch being accomplished as 0 a do-it-yourself project. Board of Appeals and Adjustments - 3 - June 13, 1985 Rodberg decided to put the three season porch on later. The major . work is the brick work and the block basement. Lynch inquired what type of material would be used on the block. Rodberg said that a decision had not been made, it quite possibly could be cedar siding. Anderson felt that the house would look newer if a panel type garage door was put on. Rodberg said that he plans to put decorative panels on the existing door. Slaven inquired as to the condition of the roof. Rodberg said that it was in good shape. There is a black fungus growing on the north side of the roof. It has nothing to do with the pebbles , but with snow sitting on the roof. If the sun does not bleach out the roof in the new location, Rodberg will attend to it or replace it. Lynch inquired about the possibility of a new roof for the 15 year old house. Rodberg said that it was a possibility. Slaven asked what things are reasonable to insist be done such as: roofing, garage door, brickwork, color of paint, and the three season porch. Lynch felt that the roof would probably have to be reroofed. It will not be a long term concern. Rodberg said that he would have to check with a roofing contractor. • Durham showed concern that something be written up that the neighbors could count on. MOTION: Lynch made a motion to approve Variance Request #85-11-M, submitted by Jerry Rodberg with the following findings: 1 ) It is a short move, less than a mile. 2) Rodberg has made an attempt to bring the architectural styling of the home into conformance with the other existing homes on the cul-de-sac. 3) Applicant meet all conditions related to building moving application outlined in Chapter 10, of Eden Prairie City Code. 4) The old site be restored as required, by City Code. 5) Erection of the house on the new site meet all building code requirements and zoning regulations. 6) The front of the home be brick veneer as presented on the drawing 6-13-85. 7) The block work on the rear of the house be covered with siding which is the same as the existing siding on the house. Board of Appeals and Adjustments - 4 - June 13, 1985 8) That a panelled type garage door be installed. 0 9) The roof color should be consistent throughout. Bleach which might discolor roof shall be grounds for replacement of roof. 10) These recommendations be completed prior to January 1 , 1986. 11 ) Prior to the issuance of a house/moving permit, the proponent must post with the City a performance bond in the sump of $20,000. Anderson seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. B. Request #85-15, submitted by Leonard Quiram for property located at 18360 Duck Lake Trail . The request is for a variance from City Code, Chapter 11 , Section 11 .03, Subdivision 2, B, to permit the addition . of a garage 10'5 from the side lot line. Code requires 15 feet. Leonard Quiram, proponent, reviewed his proposal with the Board. His plans are to add 14 feet on to his garage. Krueger asked if Quiram presently had a two car garage. Quiram said yes , they plan to add a third. Krueger inquired if there were any utilities in the easement. Quiram said no, there is overhead wiring. Lynch asked where the closest house was. Quiram said that it was 200 feet away. Durham noted that the property is zoned R1-22. Lynch asked if there was sewer and water on the property. Quiram said yes. Lynch inquired if Quiram had spoken to the neighbors. Quiram said yes, there were no objections. There were no comments from the audience. MOTION: Anderson made a motion to approve Variance Request #85-15 submitted by Leonard Quiram with the following findings: 1 ) There are no objections from the neighbors. 2) There are no utilities in the easement. Lynch seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Board of Appeals and Adjustments - 5 - June 13, 1985 C. Request #85-16, submitted by Howard & Eileen Klevann for property . located at 15017 Hillside Drive. The request is for a variance from City Code, Chapter 11 , Section 11 .03, Subdivision 3, _to permit the construction of a kitchen, bathroom, and bedroom addition 41 feet from the front property line. Code requires a minimum of 50 feet as per the average setback of the block, Howard Klevann, 15017 Hillside Drive, presented his request to the Board. The proposed addition would be constructed across the entire width of the house. The addition would enlarge the front bedroom, bathroom, kitchen, and entrance way by 6 feet. Lynch asked how the addition could be put on without affecting the roof. line. Klevann said that it was a hip roof and the peak on the roof would have to be raised. Lynch asked, if the work would be hired out. Klevann said yes. Lynch inquired if the neighbors had been spoken to. Klevann said yes, there were no problems. Durham said that no comments were received at City Hall . Krueger noted that there was not an alternative. Krueger asked what the average setback of the homes was. Durham said that the average setback for the block is 50 feet. The property is zoned R1-22. There were no comments from the audience. MOTION: Lynch made a motion to approve Variance Request #85-16 submitted by Howard & Eileen Klevann with the following findings: 1 ) The impact of the variance will not cause a negative impact on the neighborhood. 2) It is a major improvement to the home. 3) There were no concerns from the neighbors. Anderson seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. D. Request #85-17, submitted by James Refrigeration for property located at 6640 Shady Oak Road The request is for a variance from City Code, Chapter 11 , Section 11 03, Subdivision 2 B, to permit the construction of an accessory structure 11 feet from the front property .l.ine alon Bryant Lake Drive Code requires 35 feet) , and 21 feet from the front property line along Shady Oak Road Code requires 35 feet . Charles James, representing James Refrigeration, reviewed the proposal with the Board. The request is to build an accessory structure which has a two-fold function: • 1 ) To provide building identification and street address as provided by the Code. Board of Appeals and Adjustments - 6 - June 13, 1985 2) To provide an enclosure to put a 22 cubic yard dumpster. • There is no place in the building to put a dumpster. They were limited to certain areas. There is a heavy duty paving located at the proposed area. They propose to build a cube made of the same brick as the building. A solid steel door would match the exit doors . Flat cut letters would be installed with the building logo, Junipers would be planted at the base of the structure. One of the problems with the site is that every yard is a front yard. Lynch asked if there was a roof or cover on the structure. James said no, the walls will be 8 feet tall . There should be no problem with anybody seeing inside the dumpster. Lynch remarked that there is a tendency to overfill dumpsters. The material may exceed the side of the wall . James said that after talking to rubbish contractors, they decided on as small a dumpster as possible. Their garbage is basically just paper. There were no comments from the audience. Durham stated that he received a call from a property owner to the north concerned about the open dumpster. MOTION: Anderson made a motion to approve Variance Request #85-17, submitted by James Refrigeration with the following findings : • 1 ) Actual distance of dumpster enclosure is 48' from Shady Oak Road and 63' from Bryant Lake Drive. 2) This is the most logical location for an outside storage dumpster on this site. 3) The Variance Request must be utilized within one year. Lynch seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. E. Request #85-18-M, submitted by Eden Land Sales , Inc. to be moved to Outlot G, Edenvale Industrial Park, south of Martin Drive and west of 14825. K. Schumacher, representing Eden Land Sales, Inc. , reviewed the proposal with the Board. They propose to move their house/office from 14500 Valley View Road to property they they own on Outlot G, Edenvale Indust- rial Park. They intend to upgrade the exterior of the house and occupy the structure for 2 years as an office for Eden Land Sales , Inc. The long term use of the structure will be a resident caretaker unit for future mini-storage proposed on Outlot G. Lynch was concerned about the house fitting in. Without the mini-storage, it does not fit in the Industrial climate. Schumacher said that he and his partner own 12 acres of industrial prop- erty. It would not be economical to move a house onto this site if he Board of Appeals and Adjustments - 7 - June 13, 1985 did not intend to develop the mini-storage facility. • Schumacher noted that they are in a time constraint. The site that the house sits on was sold 6-7 years ago. The owner of the property wants the house removed now so that he can construct an apartment building. Durham said that a building permit for the house was obtained in 1949. Schumacher said that they are willing to sign a contract with the City. If approval is not received for accepting the mini-storage within 2 years, they would remove the house. Lynch asked if they planned to put a basement under the house. Schumacher said no, the soil is not good. A two-car garage would be added on. Durham asked if the brickwork would be done at the time of the moving. Schumacher said yes. Lynch inquired if there was a landscape plan. Durham said that the landscape plan submitted needs to be revised. Durham asked how much brick would be done. Schumacher said that brick would be put on 3 sides, up to the bottom of the windows. Durham noted that it would be a requirement in the Industrial Zoning District • that brickwork be completed according to City Code and plans dated May 30, 1985. Lynch felt that there was a lot of expense involved in moving this structure. Lynch inquired about the electrical system. Schumacher said that architects went through the home and brought it up to Code in 1973. There were no comments from the audience. Lynch asked the value of the house. Schumacher said that it would be worth $100,000. MOTION: Lynch made a motion to approve Variance Request #85-18-M, submitted by Eden Land Sales, Inc. , with the following findings: 1 ) The approval of Variance Request #85-18-M is based on the proponents intent to develop the east 4+ acres of Outlot G, Edenvale Industrial Park, as a mini-storage site. The structure will be utilized exclusively as an office of Eden Land Sales Inc. , for no more than two years from the date of approval of Variance Request #85-18-M. After this two year time period, the structure shall be converted to a caretaker facility for the proposed mini-storage. Should a mini-storage facility not be developed within two years, or the site dev- eloped as another land use, the structure shall be removed from Outlot G, Edenvale Industrial Park. A letter of intent Board of Appeals and Adjustments - 8 - June 13, 1985 and house moving bond in the amount of $10,000 is required, prior to the issuance of a building moving permit. • 2) A revised landscape plan be submitted, indicating height of berm, height of proposed landscaping, quantity of trees, and species identification. A landscape performance bond and revised landscape plan shall be required, prior to issuance of a building moving permit. 3) Parking lot shall be hard surfaced and stripped at the time of moving. 4) Structure shall be connected to sanitary sewer and water. 5) Proposed exterior masonary shall be approved by the Planning Department, prior to the issuance of house moving permit. Exterior remodeling shall occur at the initial time of moving. 6) All procedures for building moving permits, as outlined in Chapter 10 of Eden Prairie City Code, shall be adhered to. 7) The proponent post with the City a performance bond in the sum of $10,000, prior to issuance of a building moving permit. This bond shall remain in effect until the site is developed as a_mini-storage facility or the house removed from the site. 8) The structure must meet all building codes. Anderson seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. F) Request #85-19, submitted by Harvey Rott for property located at 11500 West 78th Street. The request is for a variance from City Code, Chapter 11 , Section 11 .70, Subdivision 3, L, to permit a sign 7 feet from the front property line. Code requires any free-standing sign to be 25_ feet from any intersection or street right-of-way and/or driveway entrances . Harvey Rott, representing Super 8 Motel , reviewed the proposal with the Board. The sign for the new motel is close to the power line. NSP has asked that the sign be moved 3 feet closer to the road. A sign of 20 feet could then be erected. Lynch inquired if the existing sign would be higher. Rott said that the sign would be 3 feet higher than it is now. Lynch asked how close they would be to the street. Rott said that it would be 17-18 feet from the curb. Lynch inquired about removal of the overhead power lines. Rott said that the cost would be $65,000 to install . MOTION: Anderson made a motion to approve Variance Request #85-19 submitted by Harvey Rott. Lynch seconded the motion with the following findings: Board of Appeals and Adjustments - 9 - June 13, 1985 1 ) It is a hardship for the business if the sign is not visible. i2) It is a reasonable proposal . It is not out of conformance with the other signings in the area. Motion carried unanimously. G. Request #85-20, submitted by Korsunsky Krank Erickson Architects, Inc. , for property located at the southeast corner of Shady Oak Road and City West Parkway. The request is for a variance from City Code, Chapter 11 , Section 11 .03, Subdivision 3, H, 4, to permit parking on site of 298 stalls Code requirments is 310 parking stalls) . Ron Krank, representing Korsunsky Krank Erickson Architects, spoke to the request. The parking ratio proposed is an overall ratio for the entire 50,000 square foot development of 5.5 cars per 1 ,000 gross square feet. The National Standards Parking Ratio is 4.4. Lynch asked why the ratio was going down. Krank felt that no one really knew. The real ratio is 4.5 however, many communities have a ratio of 5.5 Durham noted that the Eden Prairie Center, the Prairie Village Mall , and the Preserve Village Mall have a ratio of 5.5. MOTION: Lynch made a motion to approve Variance Request #85-20 with the following findings: 1 ) The ratio for parking spaces be 5.5 per 1 ,000 gross square feet. 2) It is in line with the national standards. 3) City Staff is comfortable with the request. Anderson seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. III. OLD BUSINESS None IV. NEW BUSINESS None V. ADJOURNMENT MOTION: Anderson moved, seconded by Lynch, to adjourn the meeting at 9:10 PM. Motion carried unanimously.