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• MEETING OF THE ELK RIVER BOARD OF ADJUSTMENTS HELD AT ELK RIVER CITY HALL TUESDAY,JUNE 26, 2001 Members Present: Chair Pederson,Commissioners Franz,Mesich,Ropp and Schuster Members Absent: Commissioner Baker Staff Present: Michele McPherson,Director of Planning; Scott Harlicker,Assistant Planner; Debbie Huebner,Recording Secretary 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 Pederson. 2. Consider 6/26/01 Board of Adjustments Agenda COMMISSIONER MESICH MOVED TO APPROVE THE JUNE 26, 2001, BOARD OF ADJUSTMENTS AGENDA. COMMISSIONER FRANZ SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0. 3. Consider Request by Joe and Linda Miske for Variance,Public Hearing—Case No.V 01-03 Staff report by Michele McPherson. The applicants request a variance to reduce the side yard setback for an accessory structure from 20'to 13',in order to construct a 10'addition to an existing detached accessory structure in the Meadowvale Forest subdivision. Ms. McPherson explained that the property line runs at an angle,the building was not set back parallel from the lot line and currently does not meet the current setback requirements for this zoning district. She noted that the request was generated by a neighbor complaining about Mr.Miske's motor home being parked outside. The proposed addition will allow the applicant to park his motor home inside. Ms.McPherson reviewed the location of existing structures on the site and the proposed addition,noting that there is adequate separation between the buildings. A video of the site was shown at this time. Staff recommends approval of the side yard setback variance from20'to 13'to allow a 10'addition to the front of the existing accessory structure. Ms. McPherson reviewed the criteria for granting a variance. Commissioner Mesich asked what the maximum height restriction is in this district. Ms. McPherson stated that the limit is 35 feet,and that the proposed addition would be well under that restriction. Chair Pederson opened the public hearing. Joe Miske,20431 Meadowvale Road,applicant,stated that the adjacent lot was originally part of his property and was split,which is the reason the accessory structure is not parallel to the lot line and does not meet the setbacks. He stated that the roof of the addition will • only be five feet higher than the existing structure.