05-28-2002 BA MIN •
MEETING OF THE ELK RIVER BOARD OF ADJUSTMENTS
HELD AT ELK RIVER CITY HALL
TUESDAY, MAY 28, 2002
Members Present: Chair Pederson,Commissioners Baker,Ropp and Schuster
Members Absent: Commissioners Franz and Mesich
Staff Present: Michele McPherson, Director of Planning; Scott Harlicker,Assistant
Planner; Chris Leeseberg, Park Planner/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 6:30 p.m. by Chair Pederson.
2. Consider 5/28/02 Board of Adjustments Agenda
COMMISSIONER BAKER MOVED TO APPROVE THE MAY 28,2002 BOARD
OF ADJUSTMENTS AGENDA. COMMISSIONER JENSON SECONDED THE
MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0.
• 3.1. Request by Leighton Grani for Variance,Public Hearing- Case No. V 02-04
Mr.Harlicker reviewed the request,showed images of the existing conditions,and reviewed
the map referencing the existing buildings and location of setbacks. He stated that the rear
yard setback could be met with an attached building,however,the front yard setback could
not be met due to the need for a 20 foot setback from the septic field. Staff recommends
approval of the request.
Commissioner Baker asked if staff had talked to the applicant about considering an attached
garage.
Leighton Grani, applicant,provided a petition from the adjacent neighbors stating no
opposition.
Chair Pederson asked the applicant if the attached garage was an option. The applicant
stated no,that they preferred a detached garage on a floating slab.
There being no further public comment, Chair Pederson closed the public hearing.
COMMISSIONER BAKER MOVED APPROVAL OF THE REQUEST FOR THE
FRONT AND REAR YARD SETBACK BASED ON THE FINDINGS IN THE
REPORT. COMMISSIONER ANDERSON SECONDED THE MOTION. THE
MOTION CARRIED 5-0.
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May 28,2002
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10 4. Adjournment
There being no further business,COMMISSIONER BAKER MOVED TO ADJOURN
THE MEETING. COMMISSIONER ROPP SECONDED THE MOTION. THE
MOTION CARRIED 5-0.
The meeting of the Elk River Board of Adjustments adjourned at 6:38 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Recording Secretary
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