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Board of Adjustments Minutes Page 3 October 27,2015 3. The petitioner proposes to use the property in a reasonable manner not permitted by the zoning ordinance Motion by Commissioner Konietzko and seconded by Commissioner Christianson that the request meets Criteria#3. Motion carried 6-0. 4. The plight of the petitioner is due to circumstances unique to the property not a consequence of the petition's own action or inaction. Motion by Commissioner Konietzko and seconded by Commissioner Christianson that the request meets Criteria#4. Motion carried 6-0. 5. The variance,if granted,will not alter the essential character of the locality. Motion by Commissioner Christianson and seconded by Commissioner Konietzko that the request meets Criteria#5. Motion carried 6-0. Motion by Commissioner Christianson and seconded by Commissioner Larson-Vito to approve the request by Brent and Teresa Christenson for encroachment of a single-family home and driveway into the wetland buffer setbacks,19338 Carson Circle NW, Case No.V 15-14,based on the finding that all five criteria can be met, and the following reasons: 1. The general purpose and intent of the ordinance are met. 2. The property has a land use of residential and the proposed residential driveway use is consistent with the comprehensive plan. 3. The proposed driveway use is reasonable and is permitted in the zoning ordinance. 4. Due to topography and proximity to wetlands, the proposed location is likely the only option and is preferred to the existing driveway location as it has less wetland impact. 5. The variance will not alter the essential character of the locality. Motion carried 6-0. 5. General Business—There was no general business. 6. Announcements -None 7. Adjournment There being no further business, Chair Eric Johnson adjourned the meeting of the Elk River Board of Adjustments at 6:55 p.m.