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Board of Adjustments Minutes August 26, 2025 Page 3 of 4 3. The property can be reasonably used without the variance, as the zoning ordinance already permits a 1,000 square foot ADU and accessory structures up to 2,500 square feet. A compliant ADU and garage could be constructed without exceeding size limits. 4. The plight of the applicant is not due to circumstances unique to the property, but rather a result of the existing home and garage design, which does not justify exceeding ordinance limits. Economic considerations or design preferences do not constitute practical difficulties. S. Granting the variance could alter the essential character of the locality, as the size of the proposed ADU may compete in scale with principal dwellings, changing the intended residential character of the R- I a district. Motion carried 4-0. The variance will go before the City Council at the September 15, 2025 meeting. 5.2 Variance: Minimum Lot Size, Gavin Hemmer - 13631 192 1/2 Ave NW Mr. Carlton presented the staff report. The applicant is proposing a smaller lot size for Lots 2 and 3 than the 2.5 acre standard. Commissioner Zahler asked for clarification on the location of the railroad and easements which Mr. Carlton showed on the map. Acting Chair Booth opened the public hearing. There being no one to speak to this matter, Acting Chair Booth closed the public hearing. Commissioner Rydberg questioned if some of the land from Lot 4 could be transferred to the two smaller lots to make up some of the difference. Commissioner Zahler clarified that the combination of the two smaller lots would be 3.2 acres. Moved by Commissioner Zahler and seconded by Commissioner Kaba to approve the variance request from Gavin Hemmer to support a subdivision of land with two lots below the 2.5 acre minimum lot size, as the following standards have been met: 1. The general purpose and intent of the ordinance are met. 2. The property has a land use guidance for residential, and the proposed single-family residential use is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan. 3. The proposed use is reasonable and is permitted in the zoning ordinance. 4. The plight of the petitioner is due to circumstances unique to the property, not a consequence of the petitioner's own action or inaction. S. The variance will not alter the essential character of the locality. Motion carried 3-I. Commissioner Rydberg opposed. 6. MOTION TO ADJOURN REGULAR MEETING Moved by Commissioner Zahler and seconded by Commissioner Rydberg to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried 4-0. The meeting adjourned at 7:07 p.m.