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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 />October 24, 2023 <br />Chris Leeseberg, Senior Planner <br />Item Description <br />Reviewed by <br />Mark Christofferson —18585 Ogden St. NW <br />Zack Carlton, Community Development Director <br />■ Front Yard Setback Variance to construct <br />Reviewed by <br />an Accessory Structure, Case No. V 23-09 <br />Action Requested <br />Approve, by motion, the front yard setback variance of 15 feet for the <br />following 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 x <br />or inaction. RR <br />5. The variance will not alter the essential character of the locality. <br />f <br />And with the following condition: Hwy 10 _ CR 12 <br />1. The property owner assumes all responsibilities for the <br />structure located in the drainage utility easement and will be <br />responsible for removing the structure if ever required. �P <br />tiw <br />Background/Discussion <br />The property is zoned R1-b Single -Family Residential and is a corner <br />lot with streets on the north and west sides. The applicant is seeking a <br />Figure I <br />front yard setback variance, of 15 feet, to allow construction of an <br />accessory structure in their backyard. A variance is requested due to the presence of public right-of-way (streets) <br />on two sides of the property which follow front setbacks requirements. <br />The property has the following setbacks for detached accessory structures: <br />Front: 35' (from the north and west property lines) <br />Side: 5' <br />Garage Side: 5' <br />Rear: 5' <br />The Elk River Vision P I I E I E U I 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 />