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Request for Action To Item Number Board of Adjustments 5.1 Agenda Section Meeting Date Prepared by Public Hearings June 28, 2022 Chris Leeseberg, Senior Planner Item Description Reviewed by Steve Rust – 21562 Elk Lake Rd. NW Jennifer Green, Sr. Administrative Assistant Lot Width and Lot Size Variance, Case No. V Reviewed by 22-03 ~ continued from May 24, 2022 Action Requested References to lot numbers shall be as those shown on the site plan dated June 28, 2022. Approve, by motion, the lot size variance for Lot 2 for the following reasons: 1. The general purpose and intent of the ordinance are met. 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 petitioner’s own action or inaction. 5. The variance will not alter the essential character of the locality. with the following conditions: 1. The lot shall not be less than 1.75 acres in size. 2. Survey work/soil testing will need to be completed to ensure the lot can support primary and secondary septic systems before the variance or plat is recorded. Approve, by motion, the lot width variance for Lot 3 for the following reasons: 1. The general purpose and intent of the ordinance are met. 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 petitioner’s own action or inaction. 5. The variance will not alter the essential character of the locality. with the following condition: 1. Lot 3 shall not have less than 120-feet of frontage on the county right-of-way. Deny, by motion, the lot size variance for Lot 3 for the following reason: 1. The plight of the petitioner is not due to circumstances unique to the property and is a consequence of the petitioner’s own action or inaction. Background/Discussion The subject property is 10 acres in size and is zoned R1a where platting of new parcels requires a minimum of 2 ½ acres and 160’ of street/right-of-way frontage. The applicant is requesting two lot size and one lot width variances The Elk River Vision A welcoming community with revolutionary and spirited resourcefulness, exceptional service, and community engagement that encourages and inspires prosperity. Updated: August 2020