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Board of Adjustments Minutes Page 3 July 25,2017 Commissioner Rydberg asked for clarification on the proposed building location. Mr. Leeseberg explained. Chair Johnson asked if the building location would be coming back to the Planning Commission. Mr. Leeseberg stated no, that only a building permit is required for the structure. Discussion followed regarding the rain garden (condition #4). Chair Johnson stated that the request meets the five criteria required to approve a variance. Councilmember Wagner asked if the city has required rain gardens in the past. Mr. Leeseberg stated that it is not a requirement;it is a suggestion. Councilmember Wagner stated that she felt sometimes the aesthetics of rain gardens are not the best. She stated that they may not solve a problem in requiring a rain garden,but create a new one. Mr. Carlton explained that a rain garden is being proposed as an opportunity for the applicant to mitigate stormwater runoff. He stated that rain gardens may be constructed using turf grass with structured soils,gravel,or elaborate plantings and gave the example of the rain garden across the street at the library. He stated that maintenance is an issue. Mr. Carlton explained that rain gardens are a storm water mitigation piece of infrastructure. He stated that curb cuts are put in where possible, and that the intent is to take the sediment out of the runoff before going into the storm sewer. He stated that staff would be working with the applicant to figure out what is feasible. It was the consensus of the Planning Commission to revise condition #4 to state that the applicant shall work with staff regarding storm water mitigation. Mr. Becklin stated that when it rains hard, the water can go to the top of the curb and run over. Commissioner Rydberg stated that the request is only for a shed and that the water in the street is another problem. Mr. Norgren stated that the building is proposed to be 30 ft. by 40 ft. and will be located approximately where the playground is now. He noted that the fence will be moved to the west to create a new playground area. Motion by Commissioner Larson-Vito and seconded by Commissioner Konietzko to approve the variance request by Emmanuel Lutheran Church based on the following findings: 1. The general purpose and intent of the ordinance are met. 2. The property has a land use designation of residential and the use is consistent with the comprehensive plan. 3. The proposed use is reasonable and is permitted in the zoning ordinance. 4. The plight of the petitioner is due to circumstances unique to the property not a consequence of the petitioners own action or inaction. 5. The variance will not alter the essential character of the locality. and with the following conditions: 1. Approval of the Simple Plat, Emmanuel Lutheran Church Addition.