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Board of Adjustments Minutes Page 3 <br /> July 28,2020 <br /> ----------------------------- <br /> would be the proper way to do it with the current zoning ordinance. He would not <br /> be in support of the variance request. <br /> Commissioner Johnson stated he initially felt subdivision was a better option but <br /> after reviewing this particular request,he felt since they're not building a new <br /> building, he still feels that with the zoning in place, characteristics, and area with the <br /> larger lot,to approve the variance. <br /> Commissioner Rydberg stated he takes issue with the city creating a problem with <br /> the zoning as he felt it cuts back on their ability to use the property and felt this was <br /> a very reasonable use. <br /> Chair Larson-Vito clarified that this parcel was zoned agricultural and would not <br /> have allowed an additional home on the property. She stated she did not feel a zone <br /> change was the issue here. She stated the city created accessory dwelling units to <br /> allow these types of uses in areas where they previously were not permitted. <br /> Commissioner Rydberg stated this unit is pre-existing. <br /> Commissioner Johnson stated what's existing today would fit in the current <br /> ordinance,but when the city created the ordinance, the intent was not meant for a <br /> scenario like this. He felt an exce tion in this case could be made as they are not <br /> creating anything new. <br /> Commissioner Rydberg stated he recalle ailing r that you can have an <br /> accessory structure on the property that can be habitable, and felt the only thing <br /> being asked is a larger size unit. <br /> Commissioner Johnson stated he agreed from a city staff perspective that the <br /> applicant is requesting more than double the occupancy size when the ordinance <br /> states no more than 1,000 square feet. He stated he looked at it differently if they <br /> were to create an office space instead,it would be allowed with a conditional use <br /> permit. He felt this request situation had the uniqueness that would allow for a <br /> variance, noting this was not the type of scenario he thought of when this ordinance <br /> was approved. <br /> Mr. Leeseberg stated the city has received two or three ADUs since the ordinance <br /> was adopted and they have all been on large lots and all approved. <br /> Commissioner Feinstein stated due to the size of the lot and the fact that they are <br /> improving the interior,he would support this request. <br /> Commissioner Jordan stated initially he was not sure if he would approve this <br /> request particularly if the lot were smaller but in this case,he does not have a <br /> problem with it. <br /> UREJ <br />