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Council approves Mariner Drive variance and moves forward on Bella Woods PUD and rezoning
Summary
The council directed the city attorney to draft approvals for a 1.5-foot variance at 7329 Mariner Drive North and for the Bella Woods planned unit development, including rezoning to R-2 PUD; both actions were unanimous and include conditions requiring outstanding staff comments be addressed.
The Maple Grove City Council on Oct. 20 directed the city attorney to draft a resolution approving a 1.5-foot variance at 7329 Mariner Drive North and to draft a planned unit development agreement and rezoning ordinance for the Bella Woods project.
Planning Manager Peter Vickerman explained the Mariner Drive applicant requests a 1.5-foot variance to City Code Section 36-295 that would allow a 7.8-foot east side setback for a 15-foot porch addition; without the variance the porch would need redesign. The Planning Commission recommended approval. Homeowner/applicant Steve Heise thanked the council for considering the request. A motion directing the city attorney to draft a resolution approving the variance passed 5-0.
For Bella Woods, a 24-lot single-family neighborhood with lot widths between 65 and 80 feet, Vickerman said the proposal is part of a concept plan approved in March 2025 and the Planning Commission recommended approval with conditions. The council approved a motion to direct the city attorney to draft a planned unit development agreement and resolution approving the Bella Woods stage plan, preliminary plat and final plat subject to staff comments from Community & Economic Development, Engineering and Fire Departments, and to draft an ordinance rezoning the parcel from R-A to R-2 PUD; the motions carried unanimously.
Josh Metzer, a Lennar representative, said the developer removed parcels from the north and adjusted lot sizes and hopes to develop an adjacent parcel next year. Councilmembers asked about stormwater pond access and easements; staff said access from the roadway makes a separate easement unnecessary for this project.
