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City Council Minutes Page 5 <br /> December 18,2017 <br /> ----------------------------- <br /> Mayor Dietz indicated he understands other Councilmember comments but doesn't <br /> feel the request meets the five criteria outlined in ordinance. He stated he doesn't see <br /> a valid reason to approve and overturn the Board of Appeal's decision. <br /> Councilmember Ovall explained he is challenged by the request because he doesn't <br /> feel it meets the criteria for granting a variance. He questioned how the 16,000 <br /> square feet maximum was set. Mr. Leeseberg stated all properties increased based on <br /> criteria and equation. He cautioned an ordinance amendment because he feels the <br /> Council can set the maximum for whatever they want but will be challenged no <br /> matter what amount is chosen. <br /> Councilmember Wagner questioned why the variance process exists if requests never <br /> meet the criteria for approval. Mayor Dietz commented many variances are <br /> recommended for approval and approved by the city. He believes the process is <br /> working for most requests. <br /> Moved by Councilmember Wagner and seconded by Councilmember <br /> Westgaard to approve the variance request by Peter Hasse1quist, 13349—190`'' <br /> Avenue, for additional accessory structure area based on all five variance <br /> criteria having been met. Motion carried 3-2. Mayor Dietz and Councilmember <br /> Ovall opposed. <br /> 7.5 Variance: Wetland Setback to Construct Deck, Dan Weinmann <br /> Mr. Leeseberg presented the staff report. <br /> Mayor Dietz opened the public hearing. <br /> Dan Weinmann, applicant, 13825 214"'Avenue— stated the house was designed for <br /> the deck to be built on the back prior to the ordinance amendment in 2006. He <br /> indicated he would be willing to build the deck without impervious surface <br /> underneath to allow for water runoff. He stated he did start building the deck <br /> already. <br /> Rebecca Brown, ReMax Results— sold Mr. and Mrs. Weinmann the property. She <br /> stated the Weinmann's equity will be affected if not allowed to build a deck. <br /> Adam Harrison, 13470 214"'Lane— stated he may be in a similar position in the <br /> future when he builds a deck. He stated he is a land planner and questioned if a <br /> wetland survey was done as he had never seen a wetland with such straight lines. <br /> Mr. Leeseberg indicated the graphic was created based on a completed wetland <br /> survey. Ms. Bednar added it is not uncommon for wetland delineations to have <br /> straight lines. <br /> There being no one else to speak to this issue,Mayor Dietz closed the public <br /> hearing. <br /> UREJ <br />