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Board of Adjustments Minutes Page 2 <br /> November 24,2020 <br /> ----------------------------- <br /> 5.1 City of Elk River- Fire Station #3, 9921 191St Ave. NW, Case No. <br /> V 20-17 <br /> ■ Driveway width variance allowing two driveways to exceed the <br /> 30-foot width limit <br /> ■ Variance to allow two additional driveways <br /> Mr. Carlton presented the staff report. <br /> Chair Larson-Vito opened the public hearing. <br /> There being no one to speak, Chair Larson-Vito closed the public hearing. <br /> Moved by Commissioner Beise and seconded by Commissioner Rydberg to <br /> approve the variance request by the City of Elk River to allow two driveways <br /> at 60-feet and 85-feet wide for the following reasons: <br /> 1. The general purpose and intent of the ordinance are met. <br /> 2. The property has a land use of Public/Institutional and the use is <br /> consistent with the comprehensive plan. <br /> 3. The proposed use is reasonable and is permitted in the zoning <br /> ordinance. <br /> 4. The plight of the petitioner is due to circumstances unique to the <br /> property not a consequence of the petitioner's own action or inaction. <br /> 5. The variance will not alter the essential character of the locality. <br /> And approve the variance request by the City of Elk River permitting <br /> construction of four driveways for the fire station property, for the following <br /> reasons: <br /> 1. The general purpose and intent of the ordinance are met. <br /> 2. The property has a land use of Public/Institutional and the use is <br /> consistent with the comprehensive plan. <br /> The proposed use is reasonable and is permitted in the zoning <br /> ordinance. <br /> The plight of the petitioner is due to circumstances unique to the <br /> ,property not a consequence of the petitioner's own action or inaction. <br /> 5. The variance will not alter the essential character of the locality. <br /> Any appeals to this variance approval need to be turned in by December 4, 2020, to <br /> be reviewed at the December 21, 2020, City Council meeting. <br /> Councilmember Ovall asked if the ordinance should be reviewed or amended when <br /> the city is requesting variances. <br /> Mr. Carlton stated he will discuss with the city attorney and research how other cities <br /> handle their internal variance requests. <br /> NATUREI <br />