06-12-2007 BA MINMEETING OF THE ELK RIVER BOARD OF ADJUSTMENTS
HELD AT ELK RIVER CITY HALL
TUESDAY, JUNE 12, 2007
hers Present: Chair Stevens, Commissioners Austad, Lemke, Scott and Westgaard
bers Absent: Commissioners Anderson and Staul
Present: Planning Manager Jeremy Barnhart, Senior Planner Sheila Cartney, Planner
Chris Leeseberg, Environmental Administrator Rebecca Haug, 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 June 12. 2007 Board of Adjustments Agenda
MOVED BY COMMISSIONER LEMKEAND SECONDED BY
COMMISSIONER SCOTT TO APPROVE THE JUNE 12, 2007 BOARD OF
ADJUSTMENTS AGENDA. MOTION CARRIED 5-0.
Consider May 8; 2007 Board of Adjustments Minutes
MOVED BY COMMISSIONER LEMKE AND SECONDED BY
COMMISSIONER AUSTAD TO APPROVE THE MAY 8, 2007, BOARD OF
ADJUSTMENTS MINUTES. MOTION CARRIED 5-0.
4. Request b~Jeff Bickman for Setback Variance. Case No. V 07-04 -Public Hearing
Jeff Bickman requests a 15-foot front yard setback variance in order to build an attached
garage. Mr. Leeseberg stated that the proposed garage would not encroach into the setback
any more than the existing garage/carport already does. He noted that the existing garage
does not meet the city's requirement of having a garage at least 440 square foot in size. The
applicant also needs a variance for the amount of impervious surface being proposed. Mr.
Leeseberg noted that the existing shed will be removed. He reviewed the five criteria that
must be met in order to grant a variance and that staff recommends approval of the request.
Chair Stevens asked where the rain garden would be located, which was recommended by
Ms. Haug. Mr. Leeseberg stated that it would be located toward the street. Ms. Haug stated
that the rain garden will help the whole area by taking the excess runoff from the street as
well, She stated it would be an enhancement to the neighborhood.
Chair Stevens opened the public hearing. There being no public comment, Chair Stevens
closed the public hearing.
MOTION BY COMMISSIONER LEMKE AND SECONDED BY
COMMISSIONER SCOTT TO APPROVE THE REQUEST FOR VARIANCES
BY JEFF BICKMAN, CASE NO. V 07-04, WITH the FOLLOWING
CONDITIONS:
1. THE EXISTING SHED THAT IS NOT ENTIRELY ON the PROPERTY
SHALL BE REMOVED BEFORE CONSTRUCTION OF THE NEW
GARAGE IS STARTED.
2. ALL COMMENTS OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL ADMINISTRATOR 'S
MEMO DATED MAY 23, 2007 SHALL BE ADDRESSED.
3. A 15-FOOT MINIMUM SETBACK SHALL BE ESTABLISHED FROM
the FRONT PROPERTY LINE.
5.
MOTION CARRIED 5-0.
Adjournment
There being no further business, MOVED BY COMMISSIONER LEMKE TO
ADJOURN THE MEETING.
meeting of the Elk River Board of Adjustments adjourned at 6:40 p.m.
submitted,
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Huebner
ng Secretary