06-11-2013 BA MIN • SPECIAL MEETING OF THE ELK RIVER BOARD OF ADJUSTMENTS
HELD AT ELK RIVER CITY HALL
TUESDAY,JUNE 11, 2013
Members Present: Chair Anderson,Commissioners Eric Johnson,Jeremy Johnson,Keller,
Keefe, and Konietzko
Members Absent: Commissioner Westberg
Staff Present: Planning Manager Jeremy Barnhart,Planner/Park Planner Chris Leeseberg,
and Recording Secretary Debbie Huebner
1. Call Meeting To Order
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the meeting of the Elk River Board of Adjustments
was called to order at 6:30 p.m. by Chair Anderson.
2. Consider 6/11/13 Board of Adjustments Agenda
MOVED BY COMMISSIONER ERIC JOHNSON AND SECONDED BY
COMMISSIONER KONIETZKO TO APPROVE THE AGENDA AS
AMENDED. MOTION CARRIED 6-0.
3. Request by Solid Rock Church for Variance to Allow Platting of Three Lots of Less than the
• Required Minimum Lot Size in the R1A Single Family Zoning District. Public Hearing —
Case No.V 13-03
Chris Leeseberg presented the staff report. Staff recommended approval of the request
based on the criteria analysis outlined in the staff report.
Chair Anderson opened the public hearing.
Emily Maldonado, 19498 Lowell Street,asked if homes on the potential new lots would need
to meet requirements to fit in the neighborhood. Mr.Leeseberg stated that the city would
require the homes meet lot coverage and setback requirements,in addition to building codes.
Ms.Maldonado expressed concern that homes may not fit within the subdivision and could
lower their property values.
Commissioner Konietzko asked if there are minimum requirements for home values. Ms.
Maldonado stated she was not aware of any requirements. Mr.Leeseberg stated that he was
not aware of restrictive covenants for this area,but that the city does not enforce covenants
and are a civil matter for property owners.
MOTION BY COMMISSIONER KEEFE AND SECONDED BY
COMMISSIONER ERIC JOHNSON TO MOVE APPROVAL OF THE
REQUEST BY SOLID ROCK CHURCH FOR A LOT SIZE VARIANCE BASED
ON THE FOLLOWING FINDINGS:
• MOTION CARRIED 6-0.
Board of Adjustments Minutes Page 2
June 11,2013
4. General Business •
There was no General Business.
5. Adjournment
There being no further business,MOVED BY COMMISSIONER ERIC JOHNSON
TO APPROVE ADJOURNING THE MEETING. MOTION CARRIED 6-0.
The meeting of the Elk River Board of Adjustments adjourned at 6:41 p.m.
Minutes prepared b Debbie -uebner.
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