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it ci <br />Elk* <br />River <br />Request for Action <br />To <br />Item Number <br />Board of Adjustments <br />5.1 <br />Agenda Section <br />Meeting Date <br />Prepared by <br />Public Hearings <br />April 25, 2023 <br />Chris Leeseberg, Senior Planner <br />Item Description <br />Reviewed by <br />Ben & Ellie Meyer - 19501 York St. NW <br />Zack Carlton, Community Development Director <br />Reviewed by <br />■ Installation of an in -ground pool within the <br />30' front yard setback, Case No. V 23-02 <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 <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 <br />or inaction. <br />5. The variance will not alter the essential character of the locality. <br />Hwy 10 <br />and; <br />with the following conditions: <br />1. The variance only applies to the pool. <br />2. No part of the pool (including pool deck) or improvements <br />shall be located within drainage and utility easements. <br />3. Swale to convey stormwater should maintain a minimum of 2% <br />grade to catch basin located in the southern portion of the <br />Figure I <br />property. <br />4. Structures or improvements should not impede or affect drainage of neighboring properties. <br />CR 12 <br />yw� <br />r69 <br />Background/Discussion <br />The applicant is seeking a front yard setback variance to allow construction of a pool in their backyard. A variance <br />is required due to the presence and configuration of the cul-de-sac and how it encumbers a significant portion of <br />the back yard with a front -yard setback of 30 feet. <br />The property is zoned R1-c Single -Family Residential and is a corner lot with streets on the south and west sides <br />with a cul-de-sac in the southeast portion of the property. The property has the following setbacks for pools: <br />The Elk River Vision P O E R E O s Y <br />A welcoming community with revolutionary and spirited resourcefulness, exceptional [NATURE <br />service, and community engagement that encourages and inspires prosperity. Updated. August 2020 <br />