Planning Commission Meeting July 10, 2024
Variance Modification for 6716 Arrowhead Pass
Certificate of Occupancy and Site Safety
Minnesota Zoning Atlas Project
Public Engagement and Communication
Full Document Analysis
Votes (1)
B24-5 Front Yard Setback Variance Modification - 6716 Arrowhead Pass
Dissent: None. Commissioner Felt expressed initial concerns about retaining wall proximity to property lines but voted in favor.
Moved by Commissioner Day [22:53] · Seconded by Unknown [23:02]
The property was described as having an extremely challenging buildable area (less than 650 sq ft) due to its location on a cul-de-sac. The commission clarified that the modification only concerned the patio layout and site improvements, not the building footprint itself. Safety concerns regarding previous un-engineered retaining walls were highlighted as the reason for the project's delay.
Notable Quotes (3)
The unique circumstances include the two street frontages and the cul-de-sac that severely cut into the buildable area of the lot.
Are you living in that house illegally essentially... what's the meaning of that [Certificate of Occupancy] if you get to live in the home and you don't have that certificate yet?
Because of the retaining walls, there wasn't going to be a certificate of occupancy because they're very high retaining walls and they were not engineered and there was a safety concern.
Ordinances & Resolutions (4)
Front yard setback variance request for 6716 Arrowhead Pass.
The original land-use approval that established the building footprint and setbacks for the subject property.
A draft planning document currently undergoing community review and pop-up feedback sessions.
A pending legislative item scheduled for a work session on August 14th.