Variance at 5620 Woodcrest Drive
Summary
The council was scheduled to hold a public hearing on an appeal of the Planning Commission's denial of a variance at 5620 Woodcrest Drive. The council's decision could allow or deny a property owner's project that the commission rejected.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 4
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 2 meetings in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 6, 2026.
Impact analysis
No city cost — this is a private home improvement project; grading and drainage review happens at building permit.
The property owner at 5620 Woodcrest Drive if the appeal succeeds; neighbors may have a say at the hearing.
Nearby neighbors could be affected depending on whether the variance is ultimately granted.
Mentions & discussions (4)
City Council - Oct 6, 2026
A resolution approving a variance at 5620 Woodcrest Drive was on the agenda for consideration.
City Council - Sep 15, 2026
The council was scheduled to hold a public hearing on an appeal of the Planning Commission's denial of a variance at 5620 Woodcrest Drive. The council's decision could allow or deny a property owner's project that the commission rejected.
Planning Commission - Aug 12, 2026
A homeowner at 5620 Woodcrest Drive requested a variance, likely tied to a residential improvement. Details weren't published and the outcome is unknown.
Planning Commission - Jun 24, 2026
Homeowners at 82 Woodland Circle want to add a front porch with columns and a deep overhang that would sit about 13.5 feet closer to the street than the required setback. They say the porch would shelter visitors from rain, snow and ice at the exposed front door, and shade sun-baked front rooms. Neighbors are all single-family homes on R-1 zoned lots, and the property backs up to Minnehaha Creek.
Related development
5620 Woodcrest Drive Variance
The appeal could reverse the commission's denial and allow the property owner's variance, affecting the property and its neighbors.
82 Woodland Circle Variance
A small aesthetic and practical upgrade to one home; the creek setback limits rear-yard additions, which is partly why the owners looked to the front.
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