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Board of Adjustments Minutes October 28, 2025 --------- Page 3 of 4 Ben Poythress, 13640 Island View Dr, added that there were other properties around the lake that were close to the water, including a guest house. He has worked with the DNR, Sherburne County Watershed, and the city environmental department to determine the best location for a structure. Mr. Poythress stated that the current size of the shed (10x10) was too small to store some of their water equipment. Commissioner Rydberg asked if the applicant was proposing to store items under the deck. Mr. Poythress responded that the area under the deck would be open and the structure was not permanent. Chair Beise asked what type of structure it was if not permanent. Mr. Poythress clarified that there were no frost footings. Commissioner Zahler asked what made the site unique, requiring a larger building. Ms. Poythress stated the size of the structure was designed to fit the items the applicant already owned and keep them closer to the water. The Commission discussed potential solutions to work within the 400 square foot standards. They informed the applicant that, if the structure was not classified as a water-oriented structure then it would need additional review and may not even be allowed due to its location within the flood plain. Mr. Leeseberg clarified that the square footage of the deck was included in the overall amount requested of 780 square feet. Staff concern was with the size of the request, not the proximity to the water. Commissioner Bland addressed other structures around the lake that do not seem compliant. They needed to meet different standards than a water-oriented structure would need to meet. He questioned the appropriateness of applying a different ordinance standard to make it fit different criteria. Commissioner Johnson agreed that a water-oriented structure was designed to store items from the lake. If a larger structure was built, it would need to follow more stringent rules. Ms. Poythress requested a continuation of the application to a future meeting. Moved by Commissioner Johnson and seconded by Commissioner Kaba to continue the Public Hearing to the November 25, 2025 Board of Adjustments meeting. Motion carried 7-0. 5.3 Variance: Lot Size and Wetland Setbacks, Allen Perkins - 13937 196th Ave NW Mr. Carlton presented the staff report. The Commission asked if it was a better idea to vacate the city street. Mr. Carlton explained that the city had already put infrastructure into Queen Street. Chair Beise opened the public hearing. Allen Perkins, 13937 196th Ave NW, applicant, stated the intent of his request was to split the lot into two buildable lots.