26-09 Dakota Variance presentationPlanning Case #2026-09
7024 Dakota Ave
Planning Commission –July 7, 2026
Applicant: Next Day Fences
Owner: Kory Yamada
Requesting a variance to the front yard setback to
install a privacy fence.
Location: 7024 Dakota Ave
Zoning:
•Residential Single-Family (RSF)
Land Use:
•Low Density Residential
Lot Attributes:
•0.47 acres
•Front door located on Dakota Circle
•Driveway placed on Dakota Ave due
to unique slope
Unique Slope
As per municipal code, driveway
grades shall be between a
minimum of one-half of one
percent and a maximum of ten
percent at any point in the
driveway.
The slope on the
western side of the
property exceeds 14%
Proposed Setback for Fence
Installation
= Proposed Fence
•Required setback for opaque
fences over 3 feet: 30’
•Requested setback: 20’
•Existing home setback: 25’ 4’’
= 20’ Setback
Sight Triangle Distance
Variance Criteria
1.Variances shall only be permitted when they are in harmony with the general purposes and
intent of this chapter and when the variances are consistent with the comprehensive plan.
2.When there are practical difficulties in complying with the zoning ordinance. "Practical
difficulties," as used in connection with the granting of a variance, means that the property
owner proposes to use the property in a reasonable manner not permitted by this chapter.
Practical difficulties include, but are not limited to, inadequate access to direct sunlight for solar
energy systems.
3.That the purpose of the variation is not based upon economic considerations alone.
4.The plight of the landowner is due to circumstances unique to the property not created by the
landowner.
5.The variance, if granted, will not alter the essential character of the locality.
6.Variances shall be granted for earth-sheltered construction as defined in M.S. § 216C.06, subd.
14, when in harmony with this chapter.
Planning Commission
Discussion
Public Hearing
Planning Commission
Discussion
Proposed Motion
“The Chanhassen Planning Commission,
acting as the Board of Adjustments and
Appeals, approves the requested front
setback variance for the property at 7024
Dakota Avenue and adopts the attached
Findings of Facts and Decision.”