4001 Monterey Ave, Variance for Accessory Dwelling Unit

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**This request was approved by the Planning Commission on August 28, 2024.**


The property owner at 4001 Monterey Avenue wishes to use the space above an existing detached garage as an accessory dwelling unit (ADU). The structure complies with the setbacks required for a garage but does not meet the required setbacks for an ADU. The space is currently used as additional living space for the primary residence. No changes are proposed to the footprint of the structure or the roof. To be used as an independent dwelling unit, minor modifications would be required to comply with building code, including replacement of the existing window on the west side to an egress window and adding sheetrock on the interior of the garage. Since the garage is just over 21 feet tall, a 12-foot rear yard setback is required and a 5-foot interior (south side) side yard setback is required. The garage is located 4.1 feet from the rear lot line and 4.3 feet from the interior side lot line. Therefore, a setback variance of 7.9 feet is requested from the rear lot line and a setback variance of 0.7 feet is requested from the interior side lot line.


Existing garage

**This request was approved by the Planning Commission on August 28, 2024.**


The property owner at 4001 Monterey Avenue wishes to use the space above an existing detached garage as an accessory dwelling unit (ADU). The structure complies with the setbacks required for a garage but does not meet the required setbacks for an ADU. The space is currently used as additional living space for the primary residence. No changes are proposed to the footprint of the structure or the roof. To be used as an independent dwelling unit, minor modifications would be required to comply with building code, including replacement of the existing window on the west side to an egress window and adding sheetrock on the interior of the garage. Since the garage is just over 21 feet tall, a 12-foot rear yard setback is required and a 5-foot interior (south side) side yard setback is required. The garage is located 4.1 feet from the rear lot line and 4.3 feet from the interior side lot line. Therefore, a setback variance of 7.9 feet is requested from the rear lot line and a setback variance of 0.7 feet is requested from the interior side lot line.


Existing garage

Public Input- 4001 Monterey Ave, Variance for Accessory Dwelling Unit

The City of Edina offers several ways for people to provide input on development projects. Regardless of the method, all public input is considered, so people need to use only one method. 

Instructions for leaving a public comment below:

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  • Please introduce yourself, your neighborhood and your thoughts about this project.
    Example: Barbara Smith, The Heights. The project is two blocks from my home and my children would have to walk past it every day on their way to school. Please consider adding sidewalks to this project.

Other ways to provide comment:

1 - Leave a voicemail with your public input at 952-826-0377. Staff will submit the transcribed voicemail to Better Together Edina. (Available once project application is submitted)

2 - One public hearing will take place for variance requests in the City Hall Council Chambers, 4801 W. 50th St. Attend the meeting in person to give public input or watch the meeting live from home on Edina TV (Comcast Channels 813 or 16) or EdinaMN.gov/LiveMeetings(External link). Call in to provide live testimony at 786-496-5601. Call in Conference PINs are provided in the meeting agenda which can be found at EdinaMN.gov/Agendas(External link). 

If you have any difficulties with participating, contact Community Engagement Manager, MJ Lamon at MLamon@EdinaMN.gov(External link) or 952-826-0360.

Public input closed on August 22. This item is on the August 28, 2024 Planning Commission agenda.

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