NEW – 138 Huntington Ave S Variances
Applicant’s representative Black Dog Homes, on behalf of homeowner John Blank, has submitted a development application to replace the current driveway and support other ongoing home updates at 138 Huntington Ave S. The project requires an impervious surface variance and parking area setback variance.
NEW – 374 Ferndale Rd W Variances
Applicant’s representative Outdoor Perfection, on behalf of owners Mike and Julie Speetzen, has submitted an impervious surface variance application in order to construct a new backyard patio at 374 Ferndale Rd W. The patio would include a pool.
200 Lake St/TCF Building Redevelopment
Applicant Lake West Development has submitted a new application to redevelop the property at 200 Lake St, otherwise known as the former TCF building. The proposed project would include a single mixed-use building with 30 residential units, 28,240 sq. ft. of ground-floor commercial space, and underground parking. A neighborhood meeting was held by the applicant on Monday, April 24 from 5:15 to 6:15 at City Hall. The Planning Commission recommended denial of the application at their May 1 meeting. The City Council will consider the application at their June 6 meeting.
Solar Panels on City Buildings Conditional Use Permit
The Wayzata City Council considered a development application from the applicant, City of Wayzata, to install rooftop solar systems at Wayzata City Hall, Fire Station, and Library at 600 Rice Street East and the Municipal Bar & Grill, Wine & Spirits at 747 Mill Street East. The request was for a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) at each property for rooftop solar. The Council approved the CUP for 600 Rice St E, but requested additional information on the CUP for 747 Mill St E which will go back to Council for further review at a later date.
Tree Preservation Ordinance Update
The City of Wayzata applied for Zoning Text Amendments to Chapter 936 - Tree Preservation and Chapter 918 - Fencing/Screening. In October 2022, the City adopted amendments to Chapters 519, 710, and 936 of the Zoning Ordinance to help ensure the protection, preservation, and enhancement of the City’s trees. Through the implementation and enforcement of the new amendments, staff has discovered that additional updates are needed to help with the implementation and enforcement of the Tree Preservation Ordinance, Chapter 936, as intended. The Ordinance was approved by the City Council at the May 16 meeting.
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