Public Hearing: Variance request for no basement in a new home at 5312 Halifax Avenue

Alex Lang, City Homes LLC, has submitted a variance application for no basement in a new home at 5312 Halifax Avenue. The average grade of the lot is 879.9'. Due to the floodplain, the lowest floor for this property cannot be below 879.5'. Edina ordinance requires a minimum 50% basement on the property. The applicant would like to construct the two story house without a basement as required by the zoning ordinance.