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Board of Adjustments Minutes Page 3 <br /> June 23,2020 <br /> ----------------------------- <br /> Adjustments denying the request and the City Council ultimately approving it. He <br /> stated the request was squaring off the corner of a building to store hay. He indicated <br /> another similar variance request would also be reviewed this evening and questioned <br /> if the ordinance should be adjusted for future requests. <br /> Commissioner Johnson stated when running the numbers by eliminating the 320 sq. <br /> ft. structure, the applicant's request is close to what they have approved in the past <br /> and he would not be opposed to approving a smaller shed. He indicated there were <br /> more business uses on the property than agricultural uses. <br /> Commissioner Beise agreed with Commissioner Johnson and felt the overage was a <br /> bit much. He stated that operating another business on a residential property was a <br /> personal choice and he was more inclined to appro e>v riance request for a <br /> smaller amount of square footage. <br /> Commissioner Feinstein agreed with Commissioner Johnson an se's comments <br /> and would be more inclined to approve a smaller variance request. <br /> Commissioner Jordan stated he disagreed with the comments and had no problem <br /> with approving this request. He stated he did not compare variance requests to each <br /> other but rather individually on their own merit. He felt because of the uniqueness of <br /> both the location of the property and requiring protection both from dust and for <br /> security,he would be in favor of approving the applicant's request. <br /> Chair Larson-Vito``as e`"if this request should beta' ed to allow the applicant to <br /> amend their request. She stated she did not know if the Board had the authority to <br /> modify the applicant's request. <br /> Mr. Leeseberg stated conditions are allowed on variances and if the Board so chose, <br /> they could,add a condition that the structure not exceed 1000 square feet, for <br /> example. <br /> Commissioner Jo�`nson st fter hearing Commissioner Jordan's comment,he felt <br /> more inclined to approve the applicant's original request of an accessory structure <br /> size variance of 2,618 sq. ft. instead of making restrictions trying to make it fit as he <br /> didn't feel they would be doing the applicant justice. <br /> Moved by Commissioner Jordan and seconded by Commissioner Johnson to <br /> approve the variance request by Timothy Thomsen for an accessory structure <br /> size variance of 2,618 square feet on the property located at 11631219'Ave. <br /> NW, for the following reasons: <br /> 1. The petitioner proposes to use the property in a reasonable manner. <br /> 2. The plight of the petitioner is due to circumstances unique to the <br /> property, not a consequence of the petitioner's own action or <br /> inaction. <br /> 3. The variance will not alter the essential character of the locality. <br /> UREJ <br />