Variance 2026-02 PresentationPlanning Case #2026-02
3603 Red Cedar Point Road
Planning Commission –March 3, 2026
Applicant: Gregg Geiger
Requesting a variance from a front yard setback in the
RSF Zoning District to assist a lot line adjustment.
Location: 3603 Red Cedar Pt
Zoning:
•Residential Single-Family (RSF)
Land Use:
•Low Density Residential
Lot Attributes:
•0.71 acres
•Bisected by driveway
easement
Proposed Front Setback
•Previous: 9’ 10” Variance
•Proposed: 7’ 6” Variance
•No change in structure
proposed.
•Required for lot line
adjustment to resolve
court order dispute.
Lot Line Adjustment
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 Board of Appeals and
Adjustments approves the requested front
yard setback and adopts the attached
Findings of Facts and Decision.”