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Request for Action <br />ToItem Number <br />City Council4.7 <br />Meeting DatePrepared By <br />October 20, 2025Chris Leeseberg, Senior Planner <br />Item DescriptionReviewed by <br />Resolution 25-60: Finding of Fact for Denial of Zack Carlton <br />Variance (Belde)Cal Portner <br />Tina Allard <br />Action Requested <br />Adopt, by motion, Resolution 25-60 making Findings of Fact denying the application submitted by Jennifer <br />Belde for a variance to exceed the allowed square footage of accessory structures and accessory dwelling <br />units in the R1a Single Family District at 21131 Vernon Street NW. <br />Background/Discussion <br />At the September 15, 2025, Regular City Council meeting, the Council reviewed an application for a Variance <br />(Case No. V 25-13) to exceed the allowed square footage of Accessory Structures and Accessory Dwelling <br />Units in the R1a Single Family District at 21131 Vernon Street NW. <br />After considering the request and receiving public comments, the Council directed staff to prepare a <br />resolution making Findings of Fact, denying the application based on the request not meeting the standards <br />outlined in City Code Section 30-635. The complete record, including the findings, is attached for review. <br />If the Council has questions or disagrees with the findings, the item can be pulled from consent and discussed <br />further. <br />Financial Impact <br />None <br />Mission/Policy/Goal <br />Appropriately govern in an ever-changing environment. <br />Attachments <br />1.Resolution Making Finding of Facts for Denial <br />2.City Council Staff Report 9-15-2025 <br />3.City Council Staff Report 10-6-2025 <br />The Elk River Vision <br />A welcoming community with revolutionary and spirited resourcefulness, exceptional service, and community <br />engagement that encourages and inspires prosperity <br />