4.1. BA DRAFT MINUTES 01-29-2019
Meeting of the Elk River Board of Adjustments
Held at the Elk River City Hall
Tuesday, November 27, 2018
Members Present: Chair Eric Johnson, Commissioners Jill Larson-Vito, Mike Nicholas,
Brad Thiel, Robert Rydberg, and Alexander Feinstein
Members Absent: Commissioner John Jordon
Staff Present: Planning Manager Zack Carlton, Senior Planner Chris Leeseberg, and
Sr. Administrative Assistant/Recording Secretary Jennifer Green
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 Johnson.
2. Pledge of Allegiance
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
3. Consider November 27, 2018, Board of Adjustments Agenda
Moved by Commissioner Larson-Vito and seconded by Commissioner Thiel
to approve the November 27, 2018, Board of Adjustments agenda.
Motion carried 6-0.
4. Consider September 25, 2018, Board of Adjustments Minutes
Moved by Commissioner Larson-Vito and seconded by Commissioner
Feinstein to approve the September 25, 2018, Board of Adjustments minutes.
Motion carried 6-0.
5.1 Gerald S. Sizer, 22300 Jarvis St. NW
Variance to allow 6 accessory structures, Case No. V 18-09
Mr. Leeseberg presented the staff report.
Chair Johnson opened the public hearing.
There being no one to speak, Chair Johnson closed the public hearing.
Board of Adjustments Minutes Page 2
November 27, 2018
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Moved by Commissioner Larson-Vito and seconded by Commissioner
Rydberg to approve the variance request by Gerald S. Sizer for a two (2)
accessory structures variance for the following reasons:
1. The general purpose and intent of the ordinance is met.
2. The property has a land use of residential and the use is consistent
with the comprehensive plan.
3. The proposed use is reasonable and is permitted in the zoning
ordinance.
4. The plight of the petitioner is due to circumstances unique to the
property not a consequence of the petitioners own action or inaction.
5. The variance will not alter the essential character of the locality.
and with the following condition:
1. The two properties (22362 & 22300 Jarvis St.) shall be combined prior
to the variance being recorded with Sherburne County.
Motion carried 6-0.
Mr. Leeseberg stated formal appeals to the Board of Adjustments’ approval of the
variance need to be in writing and filed at city hall within the next 10 days. If no
appeal is made, the variance will be granted.
6. Adjournment
There being no further business, Chair Johnson adjourned the meeting of the Elk
River Board of Adjustments at 6:34 p.m.
Minutes prepared by Jennifer Green.
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Tina Allard
City Clerk
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Eric Johnson
Planning Commission Chair