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Meeting of the Elk River Boards of Adjustments Held at the Elk River City Hall Tuesday, November 25, 2014 Members Present: Chair Eric Johnson, Commissioners Andrew Crook, Jeremy Johnson, Mike Keller, Jill Larson-Vito, Mark Konietzko and Thomas Petschl Members Absent: None Staff Present: Community Operations and Development Deputy Director Jeremy Barnhart, Park Planner/Planner Chris Leeseberg, Planner Zack Carlton Also Present: Councilmember Burandt 1. Call Meeting to Order Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the meeting of the Elk River Board of Adjustments was called to order at 6:30 p.m. by Chair Johnson. 2. Pledge of Allegiance The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. 3. Consider 11/25/14 Agenda Moved by Commissioner Jeremy Johnson and seconded by Commissioner Keller to approve the November 25, 2014 Board of Adjustments agenda. Motion carried 7-0. 4.1 Consider Request by Reg Powell for Minimum Lot Depth Variance, Case No. V 14-02 – Public Hearing Zack Carlton presented the staff report. He noted that the new lot and the existing remaining lot meet the 11,000 square foot minimum lot size. He reviewed each of the criteria for granting a variance and discussed why staff feels the application meet the criteria. He noted the location of five other lots in the neighborhood that did not meet the minimum lot depth requirement. Staff outlined the Commission’s actionable options; approve, approve with conditions, or deny the application. He noted that a denial must include specific reasons stated. Commissioner Konietzko asked if both lots will meet the minimum lot size. Mr. Carlton stated yes. Commissioner Konietzko asked if there was a homeowner’s association and if so, did the lots meet their specifications. Mr. Carlton stated that the property was formerly zoned rural residential and staff was not aware of any homeowner’s association.