PendingVariance

Variance request — 20 Circle West

Description

The Kostroskis asked for a 21.6-foot variance to build a new two-story walkout home with an 18.9-foot front setback — the same spot as their 1941 house. Staff recommended approval with conditions.

Impact summary

The new home would look a lot like the old one from the street, just newer and taller — the main question was whether the city bends its setback rule for a rebuild.

Applicant

Name: Natalie and Pete Kostroski
Address: 20 Circle West, Edina, Minnesota

At a glance

Hearings: 1
Public comments: 0
Total mentions: 1

Last discussed May 28, 2026.

Meeting timeline (1)

May 28, 2026

Planning Commission - May 28, 2026

The Kostroskis asked for a 21.6-foot variance to build a new two-story walkout home with an 18.9-foot front setback — the same spot as their 1941 house. Staff recommended approval with conditions.

Related issues (1)

Front-setback variance for 20 Circle West rebuild

A family wants to replace their 1941 rambler with a new two-story home in the same footprint, which means asking for a 21.6-foot break from the city's front-setback rules. The lot's curve and a nearby pond make it hard to place the house any farther back. It's a question of whether the city flexes its zoning rules when a rebuild essentially matches what's already there.

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