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Board of Adjustments Minutes Page 4 June 28, 2016 ----------------------------- and, with the following conditions: 1.The area within the 25 foot wetland buffer strip is not to be maintained as yard area (no mowing, no planting, and no landscaping) and must be left to grow naturally. 2.The 25 foot wetland buffer strip area must be signed to identify the buffer edge and note that maintenance is not permitted within the area. Motion carried 6-0. --------------------- Thomas Gannon, applicant, stated he objected to the signage requirement. Mr. Carlton stated that the Board of Adjustments could amend their motion if they wished to remove the requirement. Chair Johnson stated that the requirement was consistent with other approvals and felt it should remain. 5.3 Church of St. Andrews Ï 524 and 534 Fourth Street NW Variance for number and size of accessory structures, Case No. V The staff report was presented by Chris Leeseberg. Staff recomm request based on the findings listed in the staff report. Chair Johnson opened the public hearing. There being no commen Johnson closed the public hearing. The Board of Adjustments reviewed the five criteria for the variance requests as follows: 1.Is in harmony with the general purpose and intent of the ordinan Motion by Commissioner Thiel and seconded by Commissioner Nicholas that the request meets Criteria #1. Motion carried 6-0. 2.Is consistent with the City of Elk River comprehensive plan. Motion by Commissioner Feinstein and seconded by Commissioner Crook that the request meets Criteria #2. Motion carried 6-0. 3.The petitioner proposes to use the property in a reasonable manner not permitted by the zoning ordinance Motion by Commissioner Feinstein and seconded by Commissioner Larson-Vito that the request meets Criteria #3. Motion carried 6-0. 4.The plight of the petitioner is due to circumstances unique to t consequence of the petition's own action or inaction.