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Request for Action ToItem Number Board of Adjustments5.1 Agenda Section Meeting DatePrepared by Public Hearings January 29, 2019 Zack Carlton, Planning Manager Item Description Reviewed by Venture Pass Partners, LLC –17994 Zane St. NW Chris Leeseberg, Senior Planner Minimum Lot Size Variance, Case No. V 19-01 Reviewed by Action Requested Approve, by motion, a variance allowing a 0.20 acre reduction to the minimum lot size for Lot 1, Block 1, of the proposed plat of ER Ventures 2nd Addition as the following standards, requiredfor approval of a variance, are satisfied: 1.The general purpose and intent of the ordinance ismet. 2.The property has a land use of residential and the use is consistent with the comprehensive plan. 3.The proposed use is reasonable and is permitted in the zoning ordinance. 4.The plight of the petitioner is due to circumstances unique to the property not a consequence of the petitioners own action or inaction. 5.The variance will not alter the essential character of the locality. and, upon condition of approval of the Preliminary and Final Plats of ER Ventures 2nd Addition by the City Council. Background/Discussion The applicant, Venture Pass Partners, has requested a variance to the required minimum lot size of one acre in the C-3 (Highway Commercial) zoning district. The applicant requests a minimum lot size of 0.80 acres for Lot 1, Block 1, of the proposed plat ofER Ventures 2nd Addition. The subdivision is located directly south of PetSmart and west of Home Depot at 17994 Zane St. NW. The parcel to be subdivided includes one billboard, permitted via CUP 17-05, and is heavily encumbered by utility easements – significantly reducing the buildable area of the site (see attachment). The objective of the requested variance and plat is to create one new buildable commercial lot and one lot which will continue to house the billboard. Billboards are a principal use in the C-3 zoning district and must remain on their own lot. The lot platted to house the billboard is proposed to be 0.80 acres, and is almost entirely encumbered by easements. The Elk River Vision A welcoming community with revolutionary and spirited resourcefulness,exceptional service, and community engagement that encourages and inspires prosperity