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MEETING OF THE ELK RIVER BOARD OF ADJUSTMENTS HELD AT ELK RIVER CITY HALL TUESDAY, AUGUST 12, 2008 Members Present: Chair Westgaard, Commissioners Anderson, Austad, Lemke, Staul and Westberg Members Absent: Commissioner Scott Staff Present: Jeff Gongoll, Community Development Director; Chris Leeseberg, Planner; Debbie Huebner, Recording Secretary 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. Consider 8/12/08 Board of Adj_ustrnents Agenda Chair Westgaard noted that Item 3. -Consider July 8, 2008 Board of Adjustments minutes will be removed from the agenda and these minutes will be considered at the September meeting. MOVED BY COMMISSIONER LEMKE AND SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER STAUL TO APPROVE THE AUGUST 12, 2008 BOARD OF ADJUSTMENTS AGENDA. MOTION CARRIED 6-0. 4. Consider Request by Elk River United Methodist Church for Setback Variances_ Case No. V 08-08 Mr. Leeseberg reviewed the request by United Methodist Church to use the existing building setbacks for a proposed addition, which includes classroom space, a sanctuary, a narthex and administration areas. He explained the ordinance requires a 30-foot setback from Main Street and 4th Street, and current building setbacks are 7 feet from Main Street and 10 feet from 4th Street. He noted that there are other properties in this neighborhood that don not meet the setback requirements. Mr. Leeseberg reviewed each of the five criteria for granting a variance, how they applied to this request. He stated that staff recommends approval of the request. Chair Westgaard opened the public hearing. Phil Strom, Pastor of Elk Rivet United Methodist Church, 1304 Main Street -stated that they would like to stay in the neighborhood, rather than relocating. He noted that they have met with their neighbors regarding their expansion plans. There being not further comment, Chair Westgaard closed the public hearing. Commissioner Staul asked if staff has received any comments on the Holy Trinity Church's expansion in this neighborhood Mr. Leeseberg stated that no concerns have been received.