08-11-2009 BOA MINMEETING OF THE ELK RIVER BOARD OF ADJUSTMENTS
HELD AT ELK RIVER CITY HALL
TUESDAY, AUGUST I I, 2009
Members Present: Chair Scott, Commissioners Anderson, Ives, Lemke and Westberg
Members Absent: None
Staff Present: Planning Manager Jeremy Barnhart and 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 Scott.
2. Consider August 11, 2009 Board of Adiustments Agenda
MOVED BY COMMISSIONER ANDERSON AND SECONDED BY
COMMISSIONER LEMKE TO APPROVE THE AUGUST 11, 2009 BOARD OF
ADJUSTMENTS AGENDA. MOTION CARRIED 5-0.
Consider Ju1y20, 2009 Board of Adjustments Minutes
MOVED BY COMMISSIONER LEMKE AND SECONDED BY
COMMISSIONER STAUL TO APPROVE THE JULY 20, 2009, BOARD OF
ADJUSTMENTS MINUTES. MOTION CARRIED 5-0.
4.1.
Staff report presented by JeremyBarnhart. Mr. Barnhart stated the applicant is requesting
two variances; first, to allow an additional driveway; and second, to increase the amount of
impervious surface area. Mr. Barnhart explained that certain driveways are allowed to have
two driveways and that the goal is to reduce the number of access points onto city streets.
He stated that in this case, two are consistent with the spirit of the ordinance, and also will
reduce on-street parking. He stated that the applicant has asked for a total drivewaywith of
40 feet, and that staff is not opposed to the request, as it is consistent with the ordinance.
Mr. Barnhart stated that staff also supports up to 30 percent of impervious surface, provided
the applicant employs a storm water plan, as described in his letter to the applicant dated
August 5, 2009. Staff recommends approval of this variance as well, with the five conditions
listed in the staff repon. He noted that staff will work with the applicant to address the
issues in the city engineer's letter.
Commissioner Anderson asked if the city engineer's comments should be listed in the
conditions. Mr. Barnhart stated that staff's comment letter addresses these concerns.
Chair Scott opened the public hearing. There being no comments, Chair Scott closed the
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Commissioner Westberg asked if staff was recommending a total drivewayaridth of 30 feet
as stated in the conditions, or 40 feet as mentioned bystaff. Mr. Barnhan stated that staff is
comfonable with 40 feet, which is consistent with the ordinance.
MOTION BY WESTBERG, SECONDED BY ANDERSON TO APPROVE THE
REQUEST BY JAKE NELSON FOR A VARIANCE TO ALLOW AN
ADDITIONAL DRIVEWAY, WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:
1. THE TWO DRIVEWAYS DO NOT EXCEED 40 FEET IN WIDTH.
MOTION CARRIED 5-0.
MOTION BY WESTBERG, SECONDED BY ANDERSON TO APPROVE THE
REQUEST BY JAKE NELSON FOR A VARIANCE TO EXCEED THE
MAXIMUM AMOUNT OF IPERVIOUS SURFACE REQUIREMENTS,
SUBJECT TO:
1. ALL COMMENTS IN THE LETTER DATED AUGUST 5, 2009, INCLUDING:
• LANDSCAPE PLAN
• STORM WATER MANAGEMENT PLAN
2. MOVE PROPOSED RETAINING WALL AT LEAST 5 FEET FROM THE
NORTH PROPERTY LINE.
3. MAXIMUM IMPERVIOUS SURFACE OF 30%
4. CONSOLIDATE THE TWO SUBJECT LOTS INTO 1 LOT.
5. PROVISION OF ESCROW TO GUARANTEE THE IMPROVEMENTS
OUTLINED ABOVE. AMOUNT TO BE DETERMINED BY STAFF ONCE
A LANDSCAPING AND STORM WATER MANAGEMENT PLAN IS
APPROVED.
MOTION CARRIED 5-0.
5. Other Business -None
6. Adj_ourtuizent
There being no further business, MOVED BY COMMISSIONER LEMKE TO
APPROVE ADJOURN THE MEETING.
The meeting of the Elk River Board of Adjustments adjourned at 6:43 p.m.
Minutes prepay d by Debbie Huebner.
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Tina Allard, Ciry Clerk
Kevu1 Scott, Board of Adjustments Chair