Madson Residence Conditional Use Permit & Variance Application

This City of Minnetonka planning commission meeting on April 23, 2026, focused on the conditional use permit and variance application for the Madson residence at 13131 Minnetonka Drive. The applicant proposed constructing a 1,874 square foot garage with a second-story accessory dwelling unit (ADU), exceeding the maximum allowable ADU size of 992.6 square feet and the 35% floor area limit relative to the principal dwelling. Staff recommended denial of the conditional use permit and rear yard setback variance, citing that the proposal did not meet variance standards and conflicted with ordinance intent for ADUs to remain clearly secondary in appearance and function. The planning commission was advised that a motion to deny the variance requires five affirmative votes, with the city council scheduled to review the project on May 18, 2026. No contract awards or procurement decisions were discussed.