Narrative Development Review Application—Description of Proposal 7024 Dakota Ave—Variance
Request
Kory Yamada located at 7024 Dakota Ave Chanhassen; MN 55317 is requesting a variance
to be able to build a privacy fence 20 feet from Dakota Ave. Today the property located
along Dakota Ave is considered Kory Yamada's side yard. This is because herd riveway is
also located on the Dakota Ave. However, her front door is located on Dakota Circle. In
speaking with Rachel Jeske, a city planner for Chanhassen, it was determined that, the
driveway was required to come off the side of the house because of the steep grade on the
west side, which would not have met the city's standards for driveway slope. The driveway
location is the only reason that the side of the house is considered the "front yard" by city
code.
To have this Variance approved would allow Kory Yamada to make necessary upgrades to
her property. This new fence would not only improve a city of Chanhassen's residents'
quality of life but also increase the value of her home and neighborhood.
Thank you for your consideration on this matter.