Minnetonka City Council — Transcript
Thursday, August 6, 2026
City Council Actions & Upcoming Zoning Ordinance Review
Community Engagement & Youth Climate Initiatives
Accessory Dwelling Structure Conditional Use Permit
Oakland Woods Second Edition Subdivision Preliminary and Final Plats
Votes (2)
Conditional Use Permit for Accessory Dwelling Structure more than 12 feet high at 13511 Minnetonka Boulevard
Moved by Shear [0:10:48] · Seconded by Brink [0:11:03]
This application for a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) was included on the consent agenda, signifying that staff considered it a routine matter. Neither commissioners nor the public raised any concerns or requested its removal for individual discussion. The CUP pertained to an accessory dwelling structure exceeding the standard 12-foot height limit.
Preliminary and Final Plats of Oakland Woods Second Edition, a two-lot subdivision at 2213 Oakland Road
Moved by Johnson [0:29:55] · Seconded by Schumacher [0:30:17]
The proposal by Zander Homes involved subdividing a 1.93-acre property into two new lots, necessitating the demolition of existing structures. Staff confirmed that the project comprehensively met all city subdivision, wetland, flood plain, and tree protection ordinances, crucially not requiring any variances. Applicant discussion focused on engineering for site grading, stormwater management via rain gardens, and erosion control using sod. The applicant clarified that while specific home designs might change, they would remain within approved parameters, without requiring future variances. Construction for the first home is anticipated in the spring.
Notable Quotes (5)
The first item is a is number 7A, conditional use permit for accessory dwelling structure more than 12 feet high at 13511 Minnetonka Boulevard.
Staff recommends that the Planning Commission recommend that the City Council adopt the resolution approving the preliminary and final plat for Oakland Woods Estate Second Edition at 2213 Oakland Road.
Yeah, absolutely. I mean, they'll both be they will still have ground cover on both of them which will be sod. So, you know, the the rain garden and storm water mitigation on site is designed to take that runoff and and obviously filtrate and and draw down the the storm water and you know, the grades won't be significantly different than you know, any other lookout or walkout you know, lot in Minnetonka or any other you know, suburb or city for that matter and so yeah, they'll have ground cover so erosion shouldn't be shouldn't be an issue.
No, it it looks like a good project. It's very straightforward. There aren't any variances being sought after that it's meeting all the all the code and regulatory requirements. No infringements into the wetlands or the the flood plain. Um and it meets the requirements for the trees too. So, I don't see any problems with this. Looks like a a good plan.
And that is when the Planning Commission and City Council approve a project that meets all of our minimum standards. Um we approve that with some conditions that basically say that the grading on this plan has to be substantially compliant with the grading that you're seeing here. The the overall impact to the site has to be compliant with this, but the specific home designs are things that um can move or change, but within that impact zone.
Ordinances & Resolutions (12)
City's overarching plan for development and land use
City's regulations governing land use and development, currently undergoing an update process
City's rules and standards for dividing land into smaller lots
Permits for land uses that may be appropriate in a zoning district but require special review and conditions
Detailed plans showing proposed development on a property, decided by the Commission
Applications for new or modified signage, decided by the Commission
Requests to deviate from strict interpretation of zoning ordinance requirements
Permits for expanding existing structures or uses
A grant program funded by Bloomberg Philanthropies for youth-led environmental projects
A two-stage approval process for subdividing land, requiring both initial and final plan acceptance
A formal expression of opinion or intention by an official body
A permit required for grading, utility installation, and other site improvements before building construction