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<br /> <br />Board of Adjustments Minutes <br />September 23, 2025 <br />--------- <br />Page 3 of 4 <br /> <br />Commissioner Rydberg suggested a condition to require a gap in the east side parking lot to access the <br />rear of the building. Mr. Leeseberg commented that allowing a fire lane would remove four parking <br />spots from the business. <br /> <br />Chair Beise opened the public hearing. <br /> <br />Gino Pitera, applicant/owner, asked for approval of both Variances. <br /> <br />Commissioner Booth asked about the two containers behind the building shown on the overhead map. <br />Mr. Pitera stated they were trailers for straw and hay. The trailers can be accessed from either the east <br />side or the west side currently. <br /> <br />Chair Beise closed the public hearing. <br /> <br />Commissioner Rydberg questioned the following variance standards, as stated in the memo, and felt <br />that the improvements to the building would be positive: <br />2. The petitioner does not propose to use the property in a reasonable manner. <br />3. The essential character of the locale could be altered. <br /> <br />Commissioner Bland commented that having more warehouse space is valuable to a business. <br /> <br />Chair Beise stated, if the Commission denies the west side Variance, it would go to the City Council for <br />review. That would provide time for the fire department to comment on safety concerns. <br /> <br />Moved by Commissioner Johnson and seconded by Commissioner Booth to approve the <br />rear yard setback variance for the following reasons: <br /> <br />1. The general purpose and intent of the ordinance are met. <br />2. The property has a land use guidance of Neighborhood Commercial and the use is <br />consistent with the Comprehensive Plan. <br />3. The proposed use is reasonable and is otherwise permitted in the zoning ordinance. <br />4. The plight of the petitioner is due to circumstances unique to the property, not a <br />consequence of the petitioner’s own action or inaction. <br />5. The variance will not alter the essential character of the locality. <br /> <br />and with the following conditions: <br /> <br />1. A full survey of the property shall be completed for the building permit. <br />2. The rear yard setback shall not be closer to than the existing primary building. <br /> <br />and to deny the side yard setback variance for the following reasons: <br /> <br />1. The general purpose and intent of the ordinance is not met. <br />2. The petitioner does not propose to use the property in a reasonable manner.