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Board of Adjustments Minutes Page 3 June 27,2017 stated he would not support reducing the number of stalls below 90. He stated that the applicant could potentially add more stalls by leasing adjoining property. Acting Chair Larson-Vito asked if the applicant had the ability to add 20 more stalls to the existing 45 on site. Mr. Carlton stated he would have to measure to determine that. He noted that,per ordinance, 36 covered stalls are required, as well. Rydberg stated that he understands that currently there is a different population in this building,but they need to address the ordinance standards,to deal with whatever use may come along later. Commissioner Thiel concurred. Chair Larson-Vito stated that there are reasons for having requirements, since tenants have families and friends who may visit. She stated that if the applicant were to utilize 20 spaces on site and 20 leased from the adjacent property owner,they would be pretty close to meeting the requirements. She stated that if they were at 2 per unit, she could support a variance for this,with proof of parking for future increased needs. Acting Chair Larson-Vito asked what the requirement is for covered parking. Mr. Carlton stated that one covered space per apartment is required for all new apartments. Commissioner Nicholas noted that adding future units would require more parking stalls. Acting Chair Larson-Vito state that she would like to work with this applicant to meet the requirements, as she feels there are other apartments in town that do not have one covered stall per unit. Mr. Carlton stated that if approved, the 20 additional stalls would have to be constructed and a lease agreement provided with adjacent property owner for 20 more stalls. Acting Chair Larson-Vito stated the number of stalls would then be approximately 85 total. Ms. Weston stated it would not be their preference to add covered parking and 20 additional stalls. She stated the costs have to be passed on to someone. She stated they are extremely interested in the 25 stall garage. She explained that if could lease the additional parking stalls for the interim. She stated that currently,parking not an issue or challenge. She suggested they could add parallel parking after the right-of-way along the driveway. Commissioner Thiel stated that he would support a variance with 20 additional stalls constructed and 20 leased,but he could not support it without. Acting Chair Larson-Vito—further explained concerns for parking between the other property,and stated it may become a security issue. She would rather see 20 additional on- site, so clear they are for apartment building. The Commissioners discussed the criteria for granting a variance. It was the consensus of the Board of Adjustments that the request meets all five criteria. Motion by Commissioner Konietzko and seconded by Commissioner Feinstein to approve the request by Elk River Lodge & Residential Suites for variance to reduce