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MEETING OF THE ELK RIVER BOARD OF ADJUSTMENTS <br />HELD AT ELK RIVER CITY HALL <br />TUESDAY, AUGUST I I, 2009 <br />Members Present: Chair Scott, Commissioners Anderson, Ives, Lemke and Westberg <br />Members Absent: None <br />Staff Present: Planning Manager Jeremy Barnhart and Recording Secretary Debbie <br />Huebner <br />Call Meeting To Order <br />Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the meeting of the Elk River Board of Adjustments <br />was called to order at 6:30 p.m. by Chair Scott. <br />2. Consider August 11, 2009 Board of Adiustments Agenda <br />MOVED BY COMMISSIONER ANDERSON AND SECONDED BY <br />COMMISSIONER LEMKE TO APPROVE THE AUGUST 11, 2009 BOARD OF <br />ADJUSTMENTS AGENDA. MOTION CARRIED 5-0. <br />Consider Ju1y20, 2009 Board of Adjustments Minutes <br />MOVED BY COMMISSIONER LEMKE AND SECONDED BY <br />COMMISSIONER STAUL TO APPROVE THE JULY 20, 2009, BOARD OF <br />ADJUSTMENTS MINUTES. MOTION CARRIED 5-0. <br />4.1. <br />Staff report presented by JeremyBarnhart. Mr. Barnhart stated the applicant is requesting <br />two variances; first, to allow an additional driveway; and second, to increase the amount of <br />impervious surface area. Mr. Barnhart explained that certain driveways are allowed to have <br />two driveways and that the goal is to reduce the number of access points onto city streets. <br />He stated that in this case, two are consistent with the spirit of the ordinance, and also will <br />reduce on-street parking. He stated that the applicant has asked for a total drivewaywith of <br />40 feet, and that staff is not opposed to the request, as it is consistent with the ordinance. <br />Mr. Barnhart stated that staff also supports up to 30 percent of impervious surface, provided <br />the applicant employs a storm water plan, as described in his letter to the applicant dated <br />August 5, 2009. Staff recommends approval of this variance as well, with the five conditions <br />listed in the staff repon. He noted that staff will work with the applicant to address the <br />issues in the city engineer's letter. <br />Commissioner Anderson asked if the city engineer's comments should be listed in the <br />conditions. Mr. Barnhart stated that staff's comment letter addresses these concerns. <br />Chair Scott opened the public hearing. There being no comments, Chair Scott closed the <br />public hearing. - <br />