08-24-1999 BA MIN MEETING OF THE ELK RIVER BOARD OF ADJUSTMENTS
HELD AT ELK RIVER CITY HALL
TUESDAY, AUGUST 24, 1999
Members Present: Chair Cote, Commissioners Chambers, Kuester, Mesich,
Thompson and Schuster
Members Absent: None
Staff Present: Michele McPherson, Director of Planning; Scott Harlicker, Senior
Planner; Debbie Huebner, Recording Secretary
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 Cote.
2. Consider 8/24/99 Board of Adjustments Agenda
COMMISSIONER MESICH MOVED TO APPROVE THE AUGUST 24, 1999, BOARD OF
ADJUSTMENTS AGENDA. COMMISSIONER CHAMBERS SECONDED THE MOTION. THE
MOTION CARRIED 6-0.
3. Consider 7/27/99 Board of Adjustments Minutes
COMMISSIONER THOMPSON TO APPROVE THE JULY 27, 1999, BOARD OF
ADJUSTMENTS MINUTES. COMMISSIONER CHAMBERS SECONDED THE MOTION. THE
MOTION CARRIED 5-0-1. Commissioner Mesich abstained.
4.1. Request by Mark Jorgenson for Variance from Setback for Septic System, Public
Hearing Case No. V 99-10
Staff report by Scott Harlicker. Mark Jorgenson has requested a five foot variance
from the 10 foot minimum setback from the property line, and an eight foot
variance from the 20 foot minimum distance from any structure in order to
construct a new septic system. Mr. Harlicker explained the site constraints and
stated that the proposed location for the new septic system is the only option
available to the property owner. Staff recommended approval of the variance
based on the findings listed in the staff report to the Board dated August 24, 1999.
Commissioner Kuester asked in the adjacent lot was buildable. Mr. Harlicker
stated that if the property owner could meet the setback requirements, the lot
would be buildable.
Chair Cote opened the public hearing. There being no comments from the
public, Chair Cote closed the public hearing.