August 2026

Project updates

Following the plat and variance approvals, the applicant determined the apartment project was not feasible and decided to take an alternative approach to the site with a 14-unit townhome development. The applicant has requested a variance to the required front and rear yard setback for second-story porches. The variance application is tentatively scheduled for consideration at the September 2, 2026, board of zoning appeals meeting.  

Previous approvals

City council approved preliminary and final plat and variance applications for the redevelopment of 5430 Minnetonka Blvd. on February 2, 2026.

Sela Investments applied for a preliminary and final plat for the redevelopment of 5430 Minnetonka Blvd. located at the northwest corner of Minnetonka Blvd. and Highway 100. The proposed project consisted of a three-story, 33-unit apartment building with a mix of underground and surface parking and a public trail to the east of the site within the Minnesota Department of Transportation's right-of-way. The variance request reduced the required front yard setback for the underground parking garage. 

Upcoming meetings

  • Sept. 2, 2026: The board of zoning appeals will hold a public hearing for and review the requested variance application.  

Completed meetings

  • Jan. 7, 2026: The applicant held a neighborhood meeting for residents to learn about the project, ask questions and share comments. Approximately 14 residents attended. No one expressed opposition to the project.
  • Jan. 21, 2026: Planning commission held a public hearing for the application and voted to recommend approval of the motions with a 7-0 vote.
  • Feb. 2, 2026: City council approved the requested applications with a 5-0 vote (two council members were absent). 

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