5.1. BASR 08-23-2022 - Laserfiche WebLink

Home Browse Search

Request for Action To Item Number Board of Adjustments 5.1 Agenda Section Meeting Date Prepared by Public Hearings August 23, 2022 Chris Leeseberg, Senior Planner Item Description Reviewed by Karin Filip- 15488 Fillmore St. NW Zack Carlton, Community Development Director Setback variance to build a pool (20’ river Reviewed by setback), Case No. V 22-07 ~ continued from July Suzanne Fischer, Environmental Services/Special Projects 26, 2022 Director Action Requested Approve, by motion, the river setback variance for the following reasons: 1. The general purpose and intent of the ordinance are met. 2. The property has a residential land use that 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. Background/Discussion The applicant is requesting variances to the side yard and river setbacks for a deck and pool. The pool and deck were installed without being permitted, as determined during a site inspection for the pool heater gas line in the fall of 2021. The applicant retroactively applied for the permit per the inspector’s instructions. During the plan review process for the permits, staff discovered the setback issues for both the pool and deck permits. The following are the setback requirements: Pool Deck Side 8’ 15’ River 100’ 100’ 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