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MEETING OF THE ELK RIVER BOARD OF ADJUSTMENTS HELD AT ELK RIVER CITY HALL TUESDAY, JULY 8, 2008 Members Present: Chair Westgaard, Commissioners Anderson, Scott and Westberg Commissioner Staul arrived at 6:31 p.m. Members Absent: Commissioner Austad Staff Present: Planning Manager Jeremy Barnhart and Recording Secretary Debbie Huebner Call Meeting To Order Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the meeting of the Elk River Board of Adjustments was called to order at 6:30 p.m. by Chair Westgaard. 2. Consider Jules, 2008 Board of Adjustments Agenda MOVED BY COMMISSIONER SCOTT AND SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER LEMKE TO APPROVE THE JULY 8, 2008 BOARD OF ADJUSTMENTS AGENDA. MOTION CARRIED 5-0. 3. Consider Tune 10. 2008 Board of Adjustments Minutes MOVED BY COMMISSIONER SCOTT AND SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER ANDERSON TO APPROVE THE JUNE 10, 2008, BOARD OF ADJUSTMENTS MINUTES. MOTION CARRIED 5-0. Commissioner Staul arrived at this time (6:31 pm). 4. Request by Christina Simon for Variance to Lot Frontage Requirements, Public Hearing -Case No. V 08-07 Mr. Barnhart stated that the applicant purchased the subject property (11938 and 11948 192°~ Avenue NW), with the intent of subdividing and selling each unit as a single family residence. Mr. Barnhart explained that one of the parcels, as proposed, does not meet the minimum lot frontage and would require a variance. He explained an option for splitting the parcel which would make a variance unnecessary (Exhibit A of staffs memo). If the variance is approved, an Administrative Subdivision and Conditional Use Permit for zero lot line development would be required. He noted that the other parcels referenced in the applicant's narrative were split in the early 1980's. He stated that the request does not meet all five of the criteria for granting a variance and therefore, staff recommends denial of the application. Chair Westgaard opened the public hearing. Christina Simon, applicant -Stated that she purchased the property as an investment. She stated that staffs option would require an easement, and she would prefer to not to have an encumbrance on the lots. She stated that there are other lots in the neighborhood with 70 feet of frontage.