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Variance Request — Case V 25-18 <br />Benjamin & Andrea Poythress <br />13640 Island View Drive NW <br />Elk River, MN 55330 <br />October 28, 2025 <br />Board of Adjustment <br />City of Elk River <br />13065 Orono Parkway <br />Elk River, MN 55330 <br />Re: Variance Request — Expansion of Water -Oriented Structure and Deck <br />Replacement <br />Dear Chair and Members of the Board, <br />Thank you for the opportunity to present our variance request. We respect the City's <br />review process and appreciate staff's careful consideration of our application. As long- <br />time residents of Elk River, we are committed to maintaining our property in a way that <br />protects Lake Orono's environment and character. We would like to provide clarification <br />and additional information that demonstrates why our request is consistent with the <br />purpose and intent of Elk River's ordinances, addresses practical difficulties unique to <br />our property, and preserves the character of Lake Orono. <br />Project Description <br />We are requesting a variance to: <br />1. Expand our existing 10'x10' (100 sq. ft.) water -oriented storage structure by an <br />additional 12'x30' (360 sq. ft.) to safely store kayaks, canoes, oars, lifejackets, <br />lily -pad, and related equipment. <br />2. Rebuild and enlarge our deteriorating deck (320 sq. ft.) that was unsafe and not <br />constructed to current code. The replacement deck will cover the footprint of an <br />existing patio and be elevated approximately 8 feet, with only 13 posts (2.73 sq. <br />ft. ground impact). <br />Responses to Staff Concerns <br />Page 232 of 379