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. . . Page 8 Planning Commission Minutes January 27. 1987 Chairman Wilson opened the public hearing. Denny Chuba stated that he would be building a house in Greenhead Addition and stated he felt with the topography of the land he would need a variance in order to build a house. He further stated he felt the request for variance would be similar to New Creation Homes request and. therefore. he would soon be before the Planning Commission with such a request. Chairman Wilson closed the public hearing. COMMISSIONER BARRETT MOVED TO RECOMMEND TO THE CITY COUNCIL ~PROVAL OJ' THE 15 FOOT VARIANCE TO THE FRONT YARD SETBACK REQUESTED BY NEW CREATION HOMES FOR LOT 37. BLOCK 1. GREENHEAD3RD ADDITION. COMMISSIONER MORTON SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION PASSED 5--0. . 10. Consider Variance Request by Standard Lumber/Public Hearing The Building and Zoning Administrator noted that Standard Lumber Company located at 728 Railroad Drive. is requsting a 48 foot variance to the required 50 foot front yard setback to add an addition to their office. Mr. Weiss of Standard Lumber explained to the Planning Commission that he is proposing to add a 30 by 36 foot addition for an office and display area. He further stated he would be adding a new front on the existing building and stated these changes will be an improvement to the appearance of the neighborhood. He further stated that the building at the present time already encroaches within 3 feet of the lot line. Chairman Wilson opened the against the variance request. public hearing. No one appeared for or Chairman Wilson closed the public hearing. Commissioner an existing stated that setback. Barrett recommended approval of the variance because it is structure and because of the economic situation. He further the existing building was already encroaching on the COMMISSIONER BARRETT MOVED TO RECOMMEND TO THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL OF THE 48 FOOT VARIANCE REQUEST TO THE FRONT YARD SETBACK ON LOT 10. BLOCK 10. VILLAGE OF ELK RIVER. COMMISSIONER KIMBALL SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION PASSED 5-0. 11. Variance Request by Douglas & Sharon Waletzko/Public Hearing The Building and Zoning Administrator noted that Mr. & Mrs. Waletzko are requesting a .4 acre variance on the 2.5 acre required lot size in a R-la zone. Mrs. Waletzko stated they own 4.6 acres of land with their existing home on this land. She noted that they would like to split their land and sell their home and also build another home on 2.5 acres of land. She also indicated they have been paying taxes on 5.1 acres of land.