5605 McGuire Road, Appeal of the Variance Denial from the Planning Commission

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January 7, 2024 City Council approved an appeal of a Planning Commission decision to deny a variance to the property owners of 5605 McGuire Road.


Scott and Elizabeth Joing are appealing the Planning Commission’s denial to the City Council for a variance from Sec. 36-437 of the Edina City Code to allow a 2.8% or a 627.5 sq ft variance from the 50% impervious surface maximum allowed for a 660 sq ft surface increase to construct a paver walk, paver patio, steps, and steppingstones at 5605 McGuire Road.



January 7, 2024 City Council approved an appeal of a Planning Commission decision to deny a variance to the property owners of 5605 McGuire Road.


Scott and Elizabeth Joing are appealing the Planning Commission’s denial to the City Council for a variance from Sec. 36-437 of the Edina City Code to allow a 2.8% or a 627.5 sq ft variance from the 50% impervious surface maximum allowed for a 660 sq ft surface increase to construct a paver walk, paver patio, steps, and steppingstones at 5605 McGuire Road.



Public Input- 5605 McGuire Road Appeal

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. 

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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 December 29, 2024. This item is on the January 7, 2025 City Council agenda.

The Joings' proposal is very reasonable and logical. They don't want, use, or maintain the driveway and it should not be included in the calculation of their hardscape limit.

If their variance is denied, the Joings would likely be in their rights to tear up the driveway on their property and plant grass then go ahead with their project. That seems like nonsense, so I believe the variance is logical and warranted.

Tom K 4 months ago
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