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SPECIAL MEETING OF THE ELK RIVER BOARD OF ADJUSTMENTS HELD AT ELK RIVER CITY HALL MONDAY, JULY 20, 2009 Members Present: Acting Chair Lemke, Commissioners Anderson, Ives, and Westberg Members Absent: Chair Scott and Conuiussioner Staul Staff Present: Planning Manager Jeremy Barnhart, Recording Secretary Debbie Huebner 1. 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 5:30 p.m. by Acting Chair Lemke. 2. Consider July 202009 Board of Adjustments Agenda MOVED BY COMMISSIONER WESTBERG AND SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER ANDERSON TO APPROVE THE JULY 20, 2009 BOARD OF ADJUSTMENTS AGENDA. MOTION CARRIED 4-0. 3. Consider May 12 2009 Board of Adjustments Minutes MOVED BY COMMISSIONER IVES AND SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER WESTBERG TO APPROVE THE MAY 12, 2009 BOARD OF ADJUSTMENTS MINUTES. MOTION CARRIED 4-0. 4. Consider Reduest b~Elk River Community Agencyfor Lot Size Variance Public Hearing- Case No. V 09-03 Mr. Barnhart explained that a group of citizens is leading an effort to construct a "Welcome to Elk River" sign along Highway 10 near the eastern city limits, similar to the sign by Lake Orono. He noted that in October 2008, the City Council approved an ordinance amendment that allowed city entrance monuments signs on city or private property. The group plans to purchase a .05-acre parcel (split from a 50.44-acre parcel) to locate the sign. The minimum lot size in this zone (Commercial Reserve Transition -CRT) is 20 acres; therefore, a variance is required. Mr. Barnhart reviewed the criteria for granting a variance. Staff recommends approval of the request. Acting Chair Lemke opened the public hearing. Lynn Caswell, 580 Dodge Avenue -stated he represented the applicants. He stated they would like to build the sign this fall. He noted that the lettering and logo would be very similar to the sign by Lake Orono, but that the landscaping and retaining wall design will be slightly different. Mr. Caswell stated that they will raise funds to construct the sign when they obtain the necessary approvals. Commissioner Westberg asked what would happen if the funds are not raised. Mr. Barnhart stated that if not action is taken in two years, the variance would expire.