HomeMy WebLinkAboutLA21-000076, 1720 Bohns Pt Rd, VAR, Exhibit B PC MinutesPUBLIC HEARINGS
1. LA21-000076 YARDSCAPES, INC. - LINCOLN DANFORTH, 1720 BOHNS POINT ROAD,
REQUESTS HARDCOVER AND 75-FOOT LAKEYARD SETBACK VARIANCES TO
ALLOW THE RECONSTRUCTION OF A RETAINING WALL.
Staff presented a summary packet of information. Ms. Oakden stated the Applicant is proposing to
reconstruct failing retaining walls within the 75’ lake yard setback with some expansion to the footprint.
The property abuts Lake Minnetonka with a large slope along the shoreline; the existing retaining walls
are made of concrete and the new proposed walls will be boulders to match the neighboring walls. Ms.
Oakden said most of the walls will following the same footprint as the existing walls with some slight
variations. The Applicant is hoping to proactively prevent any further erosion and stabilize the area. Staff
finds there to be practical difficulties for allowing the Applicant to rebuild and install new retaining walls
within the lake yard. The retaining walls would support and protect the slope. Staff would recommend
adding additional screening of the walls to preserve a natural, vegetated view from the lake. Ms. Oakden
noted one letter of support was received.
Chair Kirchner opened the public hearing at 6:05 p.m.
Melissa Santrach, 1700 Bohns Point Road, lives in the house right next door and sent the letter. She urged
the Commissioners to allow this as they can see the condition of the existing concrete wall.
Chair Kirchner closed the public hearing at 6:06 p.m.
Ressler is familiar with this property and it seems manageable, prevents erosion, and he is in support of
Staff’s recommendation.
Ressler moved, Bollis seconded, to approve LA21-000076, 1720 Bohns Point Road, Variances.
VOTE: Ayes 5, Nays 0.