08-14-2007 BA MINMEETING OF THE ELK RIVER BOARD OF ADJUSTMENTS
HELD AT THE ELK RIVER CITY HALL
TUESDAY, AUGUST 14, 2007
Members Present: Chair Stevens, Commissioners Austad, Lemke, Scott, Staul and Westgaard
Members Absent: Commissioner Anderson
Staff Present: Planning Manager Jeremy Barnhart, Senior Planner Sheila Cartney, Park
Planner/Planner Chris Leeseberg, Recording Secretary Debbie Huebner
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 Stevens.
2. Consider August 14, 2007 Board of Adjustments Agenda
MOVED BY COMMISSIONER AUSTAD AND SECONDED BY
COMMISSIONER WESTGAARD TO APPROVE THE AUGUST 14, 2007,
PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA AS PRESENTED. MOTION CARRIED
6-0.
3.1. Consider July 10. 2007 June 12, 2007 Board of Adjustments Minutes
MOTION BY COMMISSIONER STAUL AND SECONDED BY
COMMISSIONER LEMKE TO APPROVE THE JUNE 12, 2007 BOARD OF
ADJUSMENTS MINUTES. MOTION CARRIED 6-0.
3.2. Consider July 10, 2007 Board of Adjustments Minutes
MOTION BY COMMISSIONER STAUL AND SECONDED BY
COMMISSIONER AUSTAD TO APPROVE THE JULY 10, 2007 BOARD OF
ADJUSTMENTS MINUTES. MOTION CARRIED 6-0.
4. Recfuest by Robert and Heidi Anderson for Setback Variance. Case No. V 07-06 -Public
I Hearne
Mr. Barnhart stated that the applicants are requesting a variance of 21 feet from the required
front yard setback of 35 feet in order to construct a detached garage. He explained the
uniqueness of the property, noting that the proposed garage would not stand out from other
residences and garages in the neighborhood. Staff recommends approval of the request as
illustrated on drawings dated August 14, 2007.
Chair Stevens opened the public hearing. There being no public comment, Chair Stevens
closed the public hearing.
Comissioner Westgaard stated he was in agreement with staff's recommendation in favor
of approval, given the circumstances of the property.
Chair Stevens concurred, stating that he felt this was an unique area of the city. He
suggested that the city might consider a separate zoning for these types of areas.
', MOTION BY COMMISSIONER SCOTT AND SECONDED BY
', COMMISSIOENR LEMKE TO MOVE APPROVAL OF THE REQUEST BY
', ROBERT AND HEIDI ANDERSON, CASE NO V 07-06 FORA 21-FOOT
FRONT YARD SETBACK VARIANCE. MOTION CARRIED 6-0.
', Adjournment
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There being no other business, COMMISSIONER WESTGAARD MOVED TO
ADJOURN THE MEETING. The meeting of the Elk River Board of Adjustments
adjourned at 6:35 p.m.
by,
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Debbie Huebner
Re ording Secretary