Harvey Zuckman wrote: There's what the ordinance says and what many of us who were around at the time believe was the intention of the city council at that time. I think they felt that they were setting a very high threshold in order to vary from the limits in the Shoreland Ordinance.
Gary Farland wrote: These ordinances say that buildings are limited to 35 feet tall within 1000 feet of our waterways, and were passed after the awful Lake Point building was built that destroys the view from the east side of Lake Calhoun, the most used part of our chain of lakes. **Thatcher Imboden writes: Below I've included the section regarding heights of structures within the Shoreland Overlay. My questions are as follows: (a) Has 551.480 been changed since it was created? (b) How does 551.480, specifically the four additional factors, come off as setting a very high threshold? (c) In terms of character, if tall buildings already dominate the character along Lake Street on the NW corner of Lake Calhoun (whether wanted or not), then what sort of argument would one make for factor (3) from 551.480? (d) Regarding Lander's proposal, what are your feelings regarding CIDNA's compromise or Lander's compromise? (CIDNA would be willing to have 84' and 70' given the context and some other conditions; I'm not remembering what Lander's compromise was...) Lake Point was built, whether it should have or not. I walk that part of the lake a fair amount and I can tell you that Calhoun Beach Club (both parts), Lake Point, Calhoun Exec Center, and the four or five 6+ story buildings just to the SW of Calhoun Exec Center already dominate the view from the east side of Lake Calhoun - well that's if you choose to look at the buildings rather than the Lake, the people around it, and the 6-lane road on the north side. Thatcher Imboden Looking for clarification over in CARAG ------------------------------ 551.480. Height of structures. The maximum height of all structures within the SH Overlay District shall be two and one-half (2.5) stories or thirty-five (35) feet, whichever is less. The height limitation of principal structures may be increased by conditional use permit, as provided in Chapter 525, Administration and Enforcement. In addition to the conditional use standards contained in Chapter 525 and this article, the city planning commission shall consider, but not be limited to, the following factors when determining maximum height: (1) Access to light and air of surrounding properties. (2) Shadowing of residential properties or significant public spaces. (3) The scale and character of surrounding uses. (4) Preservation of views of landmark buildings, significant open spaces or water bodies. ------------------------------ REMINDERS: 1. Be civil! Please read the NEW RULES at http://www.e-democracy.org/rules. If you think a member is in violation, contact the list manager at [EMAIL PROTECTED] before continuing it on the list. 2. Don't feed the troll! Ignore obvious flame-bait. For state and national discussions see: http://e-democracy.org/discuss.html For external forums, see: http://e-democracy.org/mninteract ________________________________ Minneapolis Issues Forum - A Civil City-focused Civic Discussion - Mn E-Democracy Post messages to: mailto:mpls@mnforum.org Subscribe, Un-subscribe, etc. at: http://e-democracy.org/mpls
