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Tony Emmerich, representing Gor-em, LLC, commented that the Rivers Bend subdivision had a 5 foot setback. The Board of Adjustment reviewed the findings of fact. Motion by Board Member Bawden and seconded by Board Member LaDue to adopt Resolution g93-06-100 adopting Findings of Fact #0335 relating to a request for a variance to side yard setback requirements on parcels in the plat of Amber Ridge. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Chairperson Hendriksen, Board Members Bawden, LaDue, Deemer, Holland and Terry. Voting No: None. Absent: Board Member Thom& The Board proceeded to review the terms of the variance. Board Member Deemer stated that the hardship was that a 3-car garage would not fit with the current setback and suggested making a 3-car garage one of the conditions so as not to allow a 2- car garage built at the 6-foot setback. Mr. Emmefich stated that there would be some 2-car garages but that 90% of the homes they build are built so that the owner can add the third garage when they can afford it. City Admirdstxator Schroeder explained that the rationale mentioned was 3-car garages but that the issue is that the structure is allowed to be wider; in other words, does the City want to allow 64- foot structures or limit to a 57-foot building pad. Mr. Emmefich confirmed that they are trying to build larger homes. The Board was polled on whether to stipulate a 3-car garage as the hardship for the variance. Board Members Deemer and Terry were for the stipulation; Chairperson Hendriksen and Board Members Bawden, Holland and LaDue were against, stating that it was unnecessarily burdensome for Staff andthat this was just a matter of expediency since City Council will be changing the ordinance beeanse they recognize the hardship. Board Member Deemer cautioned that the minimums become the maximums. Mr. Emmerich stated that it depended on what was being limited. He explained that they are marketing to mid-size and up with an average home of 1100 square feet. Motion by Board Member Bawden and seconded by Board Member Holland to adopt Resolution g93-06-101 approving the issuance of a variance to side yard setbacks in the plat of Amber Ridge and declaring terms of same. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Chairperson Hendriksen, Board Members Bawden, Holland, and LaDue. Voting No: Board Members Deemer and Terry. Absent: Board Member Thom& ADJOURNMENT Motion by Commissioner LaDue and seconded by Commissioner Holland to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Chairperson Hendriksen, Board Members LaDue, Holland, Bawden, Deemer, and Terry. Voting No: None. Absent: Board Member Thorud. Board of Adjustment/June 7, 1993 Page 2 of 3