06-22-1999 BA MIN Appnowrig
4111. MEETING OF THE ELK RIVER BOARD OF ADJUSTMENTS
HELD AT ELK RIVER CITY HALL
TUESDAY, JUNE 22, 1999
Members Present: Chair Cote, Commissioners Mesich, Thompson and Schuster
Members Absent: Commissioners Chambers, Kuester and Morris
Staff Present: Michele McPherson, Director of Planning; Steve Wensman, Planner
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 6:35 p.m. by Chair Cote.
2. Consider 6/22/99 Board of Adjustments Agenda
COMMISSIONER THOMPSON MOVED TO APPROVE THE JUNE 22, 1999, BOARD OF
ADJUSTMENTS AGENDA. COMMISSIONER MESICH SECONDED THE MOTION. THE
MOTION CARRIED 4-0.
3. Consider 5/25/99 Board of Adjustments Minutes
COMMISSIONER THOMPSON TO APPROVE THE MAY 25, 1999, BOARD OF
ADJUSTMENTS MINUTES. COMMISSIONER MESICH SECONDED THE MOTION. THE
MOTION CARRIED 4-0.
4. Request by Karl Mortenson for a Variance, Public Hearing Case No. V 99-7
Staff report by Steve Wensman. Karl Mortenson has requested a 15 foot variance
from the front yard setback requirements. The applicant proposes to construct a
new garage. Steve reviewed the justifications for approval of the request.
Chair Cote opened the public hearing.
Mr. Mortenson was present to answer questions.
There being no further comments from the public, Chair Cote closed the public
hearing.
COMMISSIONER MESICH MOVED APPROVAL OF THE REQUEST BY KARL MORTENSON
FOR A 15 FOOT FRONT YARD SETBACK VARIANCE BASED ON THE FINDINGS LISTED IN
THE STAFF REPORT DATED JUNE 22, 1999. COMMISSIONER THOMPSON SECONDED
THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 4-0.