4.1. DRAFT PC MINUTES 03-26-2024
Meeting of the Elk River Board of Adjustments
Held at the Elk River City Hall
Tuesday, November 28, 2023
Members Present: Chair Jill Larson-Vito, Commissioners Perry Beise, Dennis Booth, Eric Johnson, Craig
Keisling, Tony Mauren, and Rob Rydberg
Members Absent: None
Council Liaison: Councilmember Matt Westgaard
Staff Present: Community Development Director Zack Carlton, Senior Planner Chris Leeseberg, and Sr.
Administrative Assistant 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 Larson-Vito.
2. Pledge of Allegiance
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
3. Consider Agenda
Moved by Commissioner Rydberg and seconded by Commissioner Beise to approve the November
28, 2023, Board of Adjustments agenda as presented.
Motion carried 7-0.
4. Consider Minutes
Moved by Commissioner Beise and seconded by Commissioner Keisling to approve the October
24, 2023, Board of Adjustments minutes.
Motion carried 7-0.
5.1 Jeremiah Shank – 18643 Yankton St. NW
Setback Variance from the Elk River for a driveway, Case No. V 23-10
Mr. Carlton presented the staff report.
Chair Larson-Vito opened the public hearing.
Jeremiah Shank, 18643 Yankton St. NW – was the applicant and explained the need for the driveway
setback variance due to the road width and steepness of the previous driveway, making it unusable.
There being no one else to speak, Chair Larson-Vito closed the public hearing.
Board of Adjustments Minutes Page 2
November 28, 2023
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Moved by Commissioner Johnson and seconded by Commissioner Booth to approve the request by
Jeremiah Shank for a 100’ Setback Variance from the Elk River for a driveway at 18643 Yankton St.
NW for the following reasons:
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 7-0.
Moved by Commissioner Johnson and seconded by Commissioner Keisling to approve the request
by Jeremiah Shank for a 35’ Driveway Variance at 18643 Yankton St. NW for the following reasons:
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 7-0.
6. Motion to Adjourn Regular Meeting
Moved by Commissioner Beise and seconded by Commissioner Keisling to adjourn the meeting of
the Board of Adjustments.
Motion carried 7-0.
The meeting was adjourned at 6:37 p.m.
Minutes prepared by Jennifer Green.
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Jill Larson-Vito, Chair
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Tina Allard, City Clerk