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Board of Adjustments Minutes August 25, 2020 Page 2 anything being built on the parcel. He stated it would be filed against the parcel and follow it even if someone else were to purchase the parcel. Commissioner Thiel asked if there was an alternative process the applicant could take. Mr. Leeseberg stated the applicant would have to plat the property and explained the process, noting the applicant said it was time consuming and quite a bit more expensive than going through a variance. Chair Larson -Vito opened the public hearing. Eric and Elizabeth Toth, 1023 Manor Place, thanked staff for helping them find the best means to achieve their desired outcome. He stated their intention is not to ever build on the newly created parcel and accepts that it would not conform to the zoning district requirements. He explained the Stritesky parcel, for whatever reason, was not included when the parcels surrounding them were originally platted. He stated after he and his wife purchased this parcel, the Stritesky's approached them and asked about purchasing part of this vacant parcel. To keep costs and time at a minimal, they would prefer to request the variance as the platting process is pretty extensive and can take 6-18 months due to the administrative process with cost about 1/3 the cost to purchase the property. He stated he understands if a variance were approved, there would be covenants following it. He stated an Administrative Subdivision by Simple Plat process is not allowed by state and county authorities. He requested for approval of a lot size variance less than the required standard with a covenant to record a deed restriction stating the platted parcel is not buildable unless the subdivided property is platted as a conforming lot with the adjacent parcel. He felt this process would protect the property from being built on and would meet the variance requirements as presented in the staff report. Commissioner Beise asked if restrictions could be placed on the Stritesky property to prevent the vacant lot from being unkempt. Mr. Leeseberg stated Gary and Diane Stritesky would still be the owners of the vacant lot even if they sell their main property and would be required to maintain the vacant lot following city ordinance. He was not sure if a deed restriction could be placed on the Stritesky property and would have to talk to the city attorney. Commissioner Rydberg asked if this parcel has lake access. Mr. Toth stated it does not have lake access. Commissioner Thiel asked if the lot as it sits is buildable. Mr. Leeseberg stated it is buildable. Mr. Toth stated it always has been a buildable lot since 1960 when it was platted. P 0 1 E B E I B Y NATURE