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Request for Action <br /> Cir•ci <br /> Elk - <br /> River= <br /> To Item Number <br /> Board of Adjustments 5.1 <br /> Agenda Section Meeting Date Prepared by <br /> Public Hearings July 27, 2021 Chris Leeseberg, Senior Planner <br /> Item Description Reviewed by <br /> James P. Rossman—404 Main Street NW Zack Carlton,Planning Manager <br /> 1'Parking Lot Setback Variance, Case No. Reviewed by <br /> V 21-02 <br /> Action Requested <br /> Approve,by motion,the front yard setback variance for the following <br /> reasons: <br /> 1. The general purpose and intent of the ordinance are met. <br /> 2. The property has a land use of residential and the use is <br /> consistent with the comprehensive plan. ' <br /> 3. The proposed use is reasonable and is permitted in the zoning CR 33 <br /> ordinance. <br /> 4. The plight of the petitioner is due to circumstances unique to <br /> the property not a consequence of the petitioner's own action z' <br /> or inaction. RR <br /> 5. The variance will not alter the essential character of the locality. _ <br /> and - cR 12 <br /> with the following condition: y <br /> 1. Any improvements located within easements are the <br /> responsibility of the property owner. <br /> Background/Discussion ` <br /> The subject property is zoned C2 (Office District) and is 0.27 acres in <br /> size. The applicant is requesting a side yard parking setback variance to <br /> Figure <br /> allow their parking lot to be expanded to within one foot of the west <br /> property line. Parking lots in commercial zoning districts are required to be setback 10-feet from property lines. <br /> When the applicant built the structure on Main Street over 20 years ago,they met setbacks and parking <br /> requirements.At that time,the available on street parking could be included in the calculations for the total stalls <br /> required. About the time the building was completed, the city changed Main Street into a center turn lane street, <br /> doing away with on-street parking, making their parking lot inadequate for the office building it supported. <br /> The Elk River Vision P I I E R E I I Y <br /> A arelcoming community avith revolutionary and spirited resourcefulness, exceptional [NAfUR <br /> service, and community engagement that encourages and inspires prosperity. Updated.August 2020 <br />