Edina City Council — Transcript
Thursday, May 28, 2026
Front Yard Setback Variance for 20 Circle West
Upcoming Public Hearings and Meeting Schedule Updates
Status of Vernon Multi-family Units Project and 50th Bridge
Votes (1)
Variance Request for 20 Circle West
Dissent: None
Moved by Unknown Commissioner [00:12:30] · Seconded by Unknown Commissioner [00:12:50]
The property at 20 Circle West sought a front yard setback variance to rebuild a new home within the existing footprint. Discussion highlighted the unique constraints of the lot, including a 50-foot setback requirement due to a pond and a 40-foot front setback established by a neighboring property. Staff supported the request, citing consistency with the existing structure and the constrained building pad. A commissioner questioned past flooding issues, which staff and a site representative indicated were not a problem. The public hearing drew no callers or in-person comments. Commissioners deliberated that the request was reasonable given the specific property conditions.
Notable Quotes (4)
The proposal is to tear down that existing home and build a new one. The new home would be generally located within the same footprint of the existing house shown on the screen here.
The unique circumstance here is the pond in the back that requires that 50- foot setback and the 40 foot setback established by the neighbor to the south.
Yeah, just curious about the pond and any history of flooding uh over the years with that pond. Has it risen up to to become an issue at all uh for residents that live along that pond line?
Um, it seems uh to be in part a function of the curvature of the road and the way that the neighbor to the south property aligns there. So I think this is reasonable. They're building basically within the footprint on a otherwise constrained lot. So I support this.
Ordinances & Resolutions (3)
Specific type of permit requested for 20 Circle West to allow construction closer to the front property line than typically permitted.
Document outlining findings and conditions for the variance request.
Ordinance undergoing an amendment review, specifically related to 50th in France.