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Council approves grading variance for proposed house at 2740 Linwood Road
Summary
The council approved a variance to exceed the 3-foot grading limit by 3 feet for a new house at 2740 Linwood Road, citing the site’s natural shelf and the applicant’s design to soften the lakeside elevation.
The Deephaven City Council approved a grading variance to allow a six-foot raised planter—exceeding the city’s standard 3-foot grade-change limit—at a proposed new house at 2740 Linwood Road.
Planning staff explained the lot is vacant and has a topographic shelf that developers commonly use to provide walkout-level access. Pat told the council the proposed house meets height and setback limits and that the only requested exception is the grade change; the planning commission recommended approval.
Kyle Hunt, representing the applicant, said the surveyor updated plans to address staff comments and noted modifications should prevent runoff from flowing onto the southerly neighbor. Council members discussed the local history of the shelf and precedent for similar variances nearby.
A council member moved to accept staff and planning commission findings and approve the variance to exceed the maximum grade limit by 3 feet for the property; the motion carried.
Staff noted that the project would proceed with the standard permitting process and that the council’s approval was limited to the grading variance discussed at the meeting.
