08-22-2023 BA MINCity of
Elk 4
River
Members Present:
Members Absent:
Council Liaison:
Meeting of the Elk River Board of Adjustments
Held at the Elk River City Hall
Tuesday, August 22, 2023
Chair Jill Larson -Vito, Commissioners Perry Beise, Dennis Booth, Eric Johnson, Craig
Keisling, Tony Mauren, and Rob Rydberg
None
Councilmember Matt Westgaard
Staff Present: Senior Planner Chris Leeseberg and Sr. Administrative Assistant Jennifer Green
I . 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 Larson -Vito.
2. Pledge of Allegiance
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
3. Consider Agenda
Moved by Commissioner Beise and seconded by Commissioner Keisling to approve the August 22,
2023, Board of Adjustments agenda as presented.
Motion carried 7-0.
4. Consider Minutes
Moved by Commissioner Keisling and seconded by Commissioner Beise to approve the July 25,
2023, Board of Adjustments minutes.
Motion carried 7-0.
S.I Dan Booth — 9980 213"' Ave. NW
Accessory Structure Size Variance, Case No. V 23-07
Commissioner Booth recused himself from this item as the applicant is his son.
Mr. Leeseberg presented the staff report.
Chair Larson -Vito opened the public hearing.
There being no one to speak, Chair Larson -Vito closed the public hearing.
Moved by Commissioner Johnson and seconded by Commissioner Keisling to approve the request
by Dan Booth for an Accessory Structure Size Variance for the property at 9980 214`' Ave. NW for
the following reasons:
Board of Adjustments Minutes
August 22, 2023
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1. The general purpose and intent of the ordinance are 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 petitioner's own action or inaction.
5. The variance will not alter the essential character of the locality.
Motion carried 6-0 with Commissioner Booth recusing himself.
6. Motion to Adjourn Regular Meeting
Moved by Commissioner Johnson and seconded by Commissioner Beise to adjourn the meeting of
the Board of Adjustments.
Motion carried 7-0.
The meeting was adjourned at 6:35 p.m.
Minutes prepared by Jennifer Green.
J dffar on -Vito, Chair
Tina Allard, City Clerk
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