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Board of Adjustments Minutes March 24, 1998 Page 4 Edward and Cynthia Soltis, applicants, explained the reasons for building the arena and the proposed location. They stated their neighbors have no objection to their plans, as indicated in the attached letters. There being no further public comment, Chair Mesich closed the public hearing. COMMISSIONER COTE MOVED TO APPROVE THE REQUEST BY EDWARD AND CYNTHIA SOLTIS FOR A VARIANCE TO THE MAXIMUM SQUARE FOOTAGE ALLOWED FOR ACCESSORY STRUCTURES, PUBLIC HEARING CASE NO. V 98-2, BASED ON THE FOLLOWING FINDINGS: 1. LITERAL ENFORCEMENT OF THE ORDINANCE WILL CAUSE UNNECESSARY HARDSHIP IN THAT THE APPLICANTS WILL NOT BE ABLE TO PROPERLY TRAIN THEIR HORSES. 2. THE HARDSHIP IS CAUSED BY CONDITIONS UNIQUE TO THE PROPERTY BECAUSE OF THE ABUNDANCE OF WETLANDS. 3. LITERAL APPLICATION OF THE ORDINANCE WOULD DEPRIVE THE APPLICANTS OF RIGHTS ENJOYED BY OTHER PROPERTIES IN THE SAME DISTRICT IN THAT THERE ARE OTHER PROPERTIES IN THE DISTRICT WITH SIMILAR STRUCTURES. 4. THE VARIANCE WOULD NOT BE INJURIOUS OR ADVERSELY AFFECT THE HEALTH, SAFETY OR WELFARE OF THE RESIDENTS OF THE CITY OR THE NEIGHBORHOOD • WHERE THE PROPERTY IS LOCATED; WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITION: 1. THE TWO LOTS OWNED BY THE APPLICANT, PID#' 75-106-1205 AND 75-106- 1210, BE COMBINED INTO ONE LOT WITH A TOTAL ACREAGE OF APPROXIMATELY 16.68 ACRES. COMMISSIONER KUESTER SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 7-0. 3.3. Art Johnson Request for Front Yard Setback Variance, Public Hearing Case No. V 98-1 Staff report by Scott Harlicker. Art and Deborah Johnson have requested a variance to the minimum front setback for an accessory structure on his property located at 9956 153rd Avenue NW. The Johnson's are proposing to construct a 24' x 30' detached garage, twelve feet from the existing street right of way. Scott noted the proposed setback would be comparable to the neighbors' shed setback and the front yard setback of the neighbor's house. The applicants feel the location they have proposed for the garage will be the least obtrusive to the neighborhood. Staff does not believe an undue hardship has been shown because an alternative location is available and recommends denial of the request. • Chair Mesich opened the public hearing.