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Board of Adjustments Minutes July 28, 2020 Page 3 would be the proper way to do it with the current zoning ordinance. He would not be in support of the variance request. Commissioner Johnson stated he initially felt subdivision was a better option but after reviewing this particular request, he felt since they're not building a new building, he still feels that with the zoning in place, characteristics, and area with the larger lot, to approve the variance. Commissioner Rydberg stated he takes issue with the city creating a problem with the zoning as he felt it cuts back on their ability to use the property and felt this was a very reasonable use. Chair Larson -Vito clarified that this parcel was zoned agricultural and would not have allowed an additional home on the property. She stated she did not feel a zone change was the issue here. She stated the city created accessory dwelling units to allow these types of uses in areas where they previously were not permitted. Commissioner Rydberg stated this unit is pre-existing. Commissioner Johnson stated what's existing today would fit in the current ordinance, but when the city created the ordinance, the intent was not meant for a scenario like this. He felt an exception in this case could be made as they are not creating anything new. Commissioner Rydberg stated he recalled reading earlier that you can have an accessory structure on the property that can be habitable, and felt the only thing being asked is a larger size unit. Commissioner Johnson stated he agreed from a city staff perspective that the applicant is requesting more than double the occupancy size when the ordinance states no more than 1,000 square feet. He stated he looked at it differently if they were to create an office space instead, it would be allowed with a conditional use permit. He felt this request situation had the uniqueness that would allow for a variance, noting this was not the type of scenario he thought of when this ordinance was approved. Mr. Leeseberg stated the city has received two or three ADUs since the. ordinance was adopted and they have all been on large lots and all approved.. Commissioner Feinstein stated due to the size of the lot and the fact that they are improving the interior, he would support this request. Commissioner Jordan stated initially he was not sure if he would approve this request particularly if the lot were smaller but in this case, he does not have a problem with it. rI 01ERER R1 ATUR�