4. BOA DRAFT MINUTES 12-20-2022
Meeting of the
Elk River Board of Adjustments
Held at Elk River City Hall
Tuesday, November 22, 2022
Members Present: Vice Chair Perry Beise, Commissioners Dennis Booth, Eric
Johnson, Craig Keisling, and Tony Mauren
Members Absent: Chair Jill Larson-Vito and Commissioner Rob Rydberg
Also Present: Councilmember/Liaison Mike Beyer
Staff Present: Senior Planner Chris Leeseberg, 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 Vice Chair Beise.
2. Pledge of Allegiance
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
3. Consider November 22, 2022, Board of Adjustments Agenda
Moved by Commissioner Johnson and seconded by Commissioner Keisling to
approve the November 22, 2022, Board of Adjustments agenda.
Motion carried 5-0.
4. Consider October 25, 2022, Board of Adjustments Minutes
Moved by Commissioner Johnson and seconded by Commissioner Booth to
approve the September 27, 2022, Board of Adjustments minutes.
Motion carried 5-0.
5.1 Elk River Lodge – 17432 Zane St. NW
Parking Variance allowing a reduced number of stalls and
increasing rental units, Case No. V 22-14
Mr. Leeseberg presented the staff report.
Vice Chair Beise noted the public hearing was still open.
Board of Adjustments Minutes Page 2
November 22, 2022
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There being no one to speak, Vice Chair Beise continued the public hearing to
December 20, 2022.
5.2 Paul Peterson – Fresno St. NW
Variance for a 10’ rear yard setback to construct a home, Case
No. V 22-15
Mr. Leeseberg presented the staff report.
Commissioner Maurer asked about the applicant wishing for a front yard setback.
Mr. Leeseberg stated the applicant would prefer a larger rear yard.
Commissioner Maurer asked if the driveway location would be something to discuss
tonight or at a different time.
Mr. Leeseberg indicated the driveway location would be part of the building permit
process and would be reviewed by the city engineer.
Vice Chair Beise opened the public hearing.
Jim Hecker, 13196 Mississippi Road, indicated his property adjoins the applicant’s
and asked for clarification regarding the setbacks from the 2018 meeting. His notes
indicated the setback was 25’. He indicated he has no concerns with where the home
is proposed but asked if staff could foresee there being any impacts to his property.
Mr. Leeseberg indicated the information in the 2018 staff report was incorrect and
should have referenced a 15’ setback. Mr. Leeseberg stated a shed can be placed 5’
from the property line. Staff doesn’t see any issues with future impacts.
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Amy Banker, 13149 180 Avenue NW, expressed concerns about the location of
the proposed driveway, explaining the traffic and pedestrians on the road makes it a
precarious area already.
Mr. Leeseberg indicated the owner of the lot would work with the city engineer
during the building permit process to address the proper location of the driveway.
There being no one else to speak, Vice Chair Beise closed the public hearing.
Moved by Commissioner Johnson and seconded by Commissioner Keisling
to approve the request by Paul Peterson for a variance for a 10’ rear yard
setback to construct a home at 18094 Zane St. NW as all five of the criteria
required for approval of the variance are met as outlined in the staff report.
Motion carried 5-0.
Board of Adjustments Minutes Page 3
November 22, 2022
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6. Adjournment
There being no further business, Vice Chair Beise adjourned the meeting of the Elk
River Board of Adjustments at 6:42 p.m.
Minutes prepared by Jennifer Green.
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Tina Allard
City Clerk
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Perry Beise
Planning Commission Vice Chair