Approval Letter
September 3, 2025
Scot Lacek
3630 Hickory Road,
Chanhassen, MN 55331
Re: Planning Case #2025-13 – Side Setbacks Variance
Dear Mr. Lacek,
This letter is to confirm that on September 2, 2025, the Chanhassen Planning Commission,
acting as the Board of Appeals and Adjustment, approved the requested side yard setbacks
variance for the construction of a replacement garage subject to the following conditions:
1. Building plans must provide sufficient information to verify that proposed building meets
all requirements of the Minnesota State Building Code, additional comments or
requirements may be required after plan review
2. Structure proximity to property lines (and other buildings) will have an impact on the
code requirements for the proposed buildings, including but not limited to; allowable
size, protected openings and fire-resistive construction. These requirements will be
addressed when complete building and site plans are submitted.
3. Retaining walls (if present) more than four feet high, measured from the bottom of the
footing to the top of the wall, must be designed by a professional engineer and a building
permit must be obtained prior to construction. Retaining walls (if present) under four feet
in height require a zoning permit.
4. A building permit must be obtained prior to demolishing any structures on the site and
before beginning any construction on the site.
5. If any soil corrections are done on the property a final grading plan and soil report must
be submitted to the Inspections Division before permits will be issued.
6. The location and configuration of the garage and driveway must substantially conform to
what is shown on the proposed survey by Sisu Land Surveying submitted on August 19,
2025, to the city as a part of Planning Case No. 2025-13.
Also note that a variance shall become void within one year unless substantial action has been
taken by the petitioner in reliance thereof and that approval of a variance is not approval to begin
demolition, construction, or grading activities and that permits are required before engaging in
any of the aforementioned.
Please attach this letter of approval to your building permit at the time of application.
If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact me at (952) 227-1132 or
by email at rarsenault@chanhassenmn.gov.
Sincerely,
Rachel Arsenault
Associate Planner