4.1. BA DRAFT MINUTES 12-17-2019
Meeting of the Elk River Board of Adjustments
Held at the Elk River City Hall
Tuesday, October 22, 2019
Members Present: Chair Eric Johnson, Commissioners Perry Beise, Alexander Feinstein,
John Jordan, Jill Larson-Vito, Robert Rydberg, and Brad Thiel
Members Absent: None
Also Present: City Councilmember Nate Ovall
Staff Present: Planning Manager Zack Carlton and Sr. Admin. 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 October 22, 2019, Board of Adjustments Agenda
Moved by Commissioner Larson-Vito and seconded by Commissioner
Feinstein to approve the October 22, 2019, Board of Adjustments agenda.
Motion carried 7-0.
4. Consider September 24, 2019, Board of Adjustments Minutes
Moved by Commissioner Larson-Vito and seconded by Commissioner Jordan
to approve the September 24, 2019, Board of Adjustments minutes.
Motion carried 6-0 with Commissioner Thiel abstaining.
5.1 Distinctive Iron – 15970 Jarvis St. NW
Variance to exceed the allowed square footage of accessory
structures, Case No. V 19-11
Mr. Carlton presented the staff report.
Chair Johnson opened the public hearing.
Board of Adjustments Minutes Page 2
October 22, 2019
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Tim Dolan, Decklan Group, representing the applicant, was available to answer any
questions.
There being no one else to speak, Chair Johnson closed the public hearing.
Moved by Commissioner Larson-Vito and seconded by Commissioner Beise
to approve a variance request by Distinctive Iron to exceed the allowed square
footage of accessory structures for the following reasons:
1. The general purpose and intent of the ordinance are met.
2. The property has a land use of industrial 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 petitioner’s own action or
inaction.
5. The variance will not alter the essential character of the locality.
And with the following condition:
1. The accessory structure shall not exceed 8,200 SF.
Motion carried 7-0.
Any appeals to this variance approval need to be turned in by November 1 to be
reviewed at the November 18, 2019, City Council meeting.
6. Adjournment
There being no further business, Chair Johnson adjourned the meeting of the Elk
River Board of Adjustments at 6:35 p.m.
Minutes prepared by Jennifer Green.
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Tina Allard
City Clerk
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Eric Johnson
Planning Commission Chair