6900 Dawson Lane, Rear Yard Setback Variance

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The Edina Planning Commission approved a rear yard setback variance at 6900 Dawnson Lane Oct. 11, 2023.

This public hearing was continued from 9/27/23 to 10/11/23.


The applicants are applying for a 14.6-foot rear yard setback variance to tear down the current 2-car attached garage and build a 3-car attached garage. Per the applicants, the current 2-car garage is undersized and does not fit 2 cars. Applicants are also wanting to reduce the amount of cars parked on the street, hence, 3 car garage. They will be adding 2 electric car charging ports in the garage to create a more functional space for the future. The attached garage re-build is a more practical solution and is less imposing on neighboring properties given a detached garage may be much closer to a side and rear yard then the attached garage, even with the setback variance.


The Edina Planning Commission approved a rear yard setback variance at 6900 Dawnson Lane Oct. 11, 2023.

This public hearing was continued from 9/27/23 to 10/11/23.


The applicants are applying for a 14.6-foot rear yard setback variance to tear down the current 2-car attached garage and build a 3-car attached garage. Per the applicants, the current 2-car garage is undersized and does not fit 2 cars. Applicants are also wanting to reduce the amount of cars parked on the street, hence, 3 car garage. They will be adding 2 electric car charging ports in the garage to create a more functional space for the future. The attached garage re-build is a more practical solution and is less imposing on neighboring properties given a detached garage may be much closer to a side and rear yard then the attached garage, even with the setback variance.


Public Input- 6900 Dawson Lane

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

Instructions for leaving a public comment below:

  • Your comment will be available to Planning Commission, City Council, staff and others to review immediately instead of waiting until the public hearing.
  • Your comment will be posted and publicly viewable as soon as you hit 'Submit'.
  • You will not be able to edit or remove your comment.
  • 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), Facebook or EdinaMN.gov/LiveMeetings. 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. 

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

Public input closed on October 5. This item is on the October 11, 2023 Planning Commission agenda.
Page last updated: 24 Oct 2023, 12:33 PM