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City planning staff told the board the lot is 4,525 square feet and that the applicant plans to convert the second story of an existing 672-square-foot garage into an ADU. Zoning standards for a detached ADU require a 3-foot interior side-yard setback; the applicant sought a reduction to 2.8 feet. Staff recommended approval, saying the garage was built in 1956 under earlier detached-accessory-structure rules that allowed placement closer to the property line and that reuse of the existing structure presents a property-unique circumstance.

The staff presentation noted there are no external changes to the structure beyond the conversion and that the existing deck shown in the application materials is already in place. \"There won't be any external changes at all,\" planning staff said in response to a public comment about neighborhood character.

Applicant Rashad, who gave his address as 2414 Como, introduced himself at the hearing and said he supports the comprehensive-plan goals for increased occupancy and reuse of existing buildings. Neighbor Miranda Olsen of 2410 Como Avenue Southeast opposed the variance, citing concerns about parking, increased foot traffic through a shared back gate, snow removal and the possibility that the property could house multiple renters. \"I'm a single mom with 2 baby girls... I'm worried about parking,\" Olsen said, also saying a temporary dumpster had been placed on her parking pad.

Board member Ray Cohen spoke in support of the conversion as consistent with the city's comprehensive plan and described the application as the sort of infill density the plan seeks. Chair Matt Perry told the applicant to remove the dumpster from the neighbor's parking spot promptly; \"it would be a real good idea to get that dumpster out of her parking spot like ASAP,\" he said.

The board adopted staff findings and approved the variance by roll call: five ayes, zero nays, with two members absent. Staff and the board noted that converting the existing garage to an ADU would not alter the essential character of the block, that the principal property use remains single-family, and that the proposed use is permitted as an accessory residential use when standards are met.

Staff advised residents with enforcement or parking concerns to follow up with city staff; Chair Perry directed the neighbor to speak with staff about options after the hearing.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","August 14, 2025 Zoning Board of Adjustment","oneSentenceSummary","The Zoning Board of Adjustment approved a variance, 5-0, to reduce the interior side-yard setback from 3.0 feet to 2.8 feet and allow a 672-square-foot accessory dwelling unit above an existing garage at 2414 Como Ave. SE. Neighbors raised concerns about parking, foot traffic and property access.","taxTitle","Minneapolis City, Hennepin County, Minnesota","taxId",3498,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6506585,"Zoning Board approves front-yard setback variance for Linden Hills home at 4148 Upton Ave. S.",1000,324000,1324000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5609806-a1c50226fe802933a3591bdf4c7b9f27&start=324&end=1324","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5609806-a1c50226fe802933a3591bdf4c7b9f27/thumbnail_324000.jpg","/articles/6506585/Minneapolis-City/Hennepin-County/Minnesota/Zoning-Board-approves-front-yard-setback-variance-for-Linden-Hills-home-at-4148-Upton-Ave-S","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6506585-59799c03bd837ed10eade6665be49fc8/orig.mp4?Expires=1770500426&Signature=L6JAVq8loRek2npivaIIeUJswfycHl5YUYjVtj4IilsBLKZr506lirfcExzqf3xU0BF1oG1IJhAIUgo1IVLV26Oak0eQGsXD2beBPDo3NXb04jnjbrbtzZwpF6idDd-i~tTwTr1vnvhTR8-oRdGl-VtzqU4ydIV~f6dGC2YOGdBhBGoE3xU5baY3ZxrAlN9MjnbE1UmeqUhDt4XM9vIkidkxqTgHeu4fNQMK5UV1fp40ncOAkxZvNZZvvHJ8RB6ef6sZbtZ~PW0rJ13CNgrZjvLfkXZhLwgjyLaUikiSJQoqX6Sy4QpFrO~ln0FVNOVKxJKDNBDYsga7NXddhMaohw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Minneapolis Zoning Board of Adjustment Chair Matt Perry and the board approved a variance on Aug. 14 allowing portions of a proposed single-family dwelling at 4148 Upton Avenue South to encroach into the established front-yard setback, by a 5-0 vote.

City planning staff told the board the property, in the Linden Hills neighborhood in Ward 13, has a lot area of 7,669 square feet and that the applicant seeks a reduced front-yard setback of 37.9 feet. Adjacent properties were cited with front-yard setbacks of 48.4 feet to the north and 34.9 feet to the south. Staff recommended approval, finding the proposal meets the ordinance standards and would not alter the essential character of the block.

The variance would allow the front stoop, a corner of the attached garage and a portion of the new dwelling to encroach into the established setback. Staff noted the proposed design currently exceeds the allowable floor-area ratio (FAR) and that staff is working with the applicant to revise plans; \"A building permit will not be issued if they are over FAR,\" a planning staff member said during the hearing.

Applicant Barrick Steamlage of Anchor Builders told the board his company has built about a dozen homes in the neighborhood and said the design changes aim to preserve a large oak tree at the rear of the lot. \"We're really trying to find a way to make this work,\" Steamlage said, saying the builder has adjusted the foundation design and consulted arborists to reduce impact on roots.

Neighbor Beatrice Fleming, who said she lives at 4142 Upton Avenue South, told the board she has lived on the block 44 years and voiced frustration that the applicant had not met with neighbors in advance. Fleming questioned how the 48.4-foot measurement was taken and expressed concern the house moving forward would increase shading of her garden.

Chair Perry acknowledged the communication concern and asked the builder to improve outreach to neighbors. The board discussed lot depth discrepancies — staff noted a 12-foot difference in rear lot depth between the north and south sides — and other site constraints, then voted to adopt staff findings and approve the variance. The clerk recorded five ayes and zero nays (Board members Callahan, Eichholtz, Grama Skorsch, Hutchins and Ingram), with two members absent. The approval was conditioned by staff's note that FAR must be brought into compliance before a permit is issued.

The board encouraged the applicant to follow up with neighbors about the project and tree-preservation measures. No change to the property height or general orientation was approved beyond the setback variance; staff and the board said the proposed development would continue to function as a single-family home and match the block's character.","The Minneapolis Zoning Board of Adjustment on Aug. 14 approved a variance allowing portions of a proposed single-family home to encroach into the established front-yard setback at 4148 Upton Ave. S., 5-0. Staff said floor-area-ratio issues will be resolved before a building permit is issued.","actionData","errors"]

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Zoning Board approves variance to convert garage to ADU at 2414 Como Ave. SE; neighbor raises parking, density concerns

Zoning Board approves front-yard setback variance for Linden Hills home at 4148 Upton Ave. S.