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Board of Adjustments Minutes November 9,2004 Page 2 • Vance Zehringer, 18920 Concord Street,Vice President of the Sherburne Chapter of Habitat for Humanity-Reviewed the history of Habitat for Humanity and the Sherburne County Chapter founded in 2002. He noted that they built their first home in 2003. Mr. Zehringer explained that the proposed lot is being donated by Jerry and Thiry Minor. They are proposing a 1,200 square foot,walk-out rambler style home for the site,which will blend in well with the generally modest neighboring residences. Tami Hanenburg, 16864 Yale Street-Asked if the street would be opened up in Mississippi Ridge. Director of Planning Michele McPherson stated that there is no right-of- way for a street. Ms.Hanenburg asked how many homes are being proposed. Mr. Zehringer stated that only one home is being proposed. She asked if the people to occupy the home would be working. Mr.Zehringer stated yes,and that they would have a mortgage payment of approximately$500 per month. Jeanine Ryther, 16971 Yale Street-Stated that her home was not modest,and was 1,500 square feet on one floor. She stated that there is a$600,000 home down the block from her home. Commissioner Offerman asked if the proposed Habitat for Humanity home was 1,200 feet on one level. Mr.Zehringer stated yes. There being no further public comment,Chair Ropp closed the public hearing. Commissioner Anderson asked if Habitat for Humanity was requesting the variance. Ms. • McPherson stated yes and explained that the property owners have consented to the application. Commissioner Offerman stated that he has looked at the property and feels the home would be a good fit in the neighborhood. He stated that he could see no problem with the request. Chair Ropp concurred that it was a good use for the property,and agreed that affordable lots for this use are hard to find in Elk River. MOTION BY COMMISSIONER STEVENS AND SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER LEMKE TO APPROVE THE REQUEST FORA VARIANCE TO THE 2.5 ACRE MINIMUM LOT SIZE TO ALLOW A.79 ACRE WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITION: 1. THE APPLICANT SHALL PROVIDE THE CITY WITH TEST BORINGS SHOWING THAT THERE ARE SUITABLE LOCATIONS FOR PRIMARY AND SECONDARY SEPTIC SYSTEMS AND A WELL. AND,BASED ON THE FOLLOWING FINDINGS: 1. LITERAL ENFORCEMENT OF THE ORDINANCE WILL CAUSE UNDUE HARDSHIP. LITERAL ENFORCEMENT WOULD NOT ALLOW THE APPLICANT TO SUBDIVIDE THE PARCEL AND CONSTRUCT A SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE. IF THE 3.63-ACRE PARCEL WAS UNDEVELOPED,THERE • WOULD NOT BE A NEED FOR THE VARIANCE. THE APPLICANT