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PUBLIC H/EARINGS Chairperson Hendriksen adjourned the regular Board of Adjustment meeting at 7:37 p.m. in order to conduct tha following public hearing: 1) Request for a variance to construct an accessory structure nearer the front property line than the principal structure; case of Gary Miller. ChairpersonHendriksen called the regular Board of Adjustment meeting back to order at 7:39 p.m. BOARD BUSINESS Case #1: Request for a Variance to Construct an Accessory Structure Nearer the Front Property Line than the Principal Structure; Case of Gary Miller Zoning Administrator Frolik stated that Gary Miller's property is situated on the Mississippi River, and his home is located approximately 248 feet from the front property line and 135 feet from the river. Mr. Miller is proposing to construct an accessory structure approximately 152 feet from the front propert3r line. Ms. Frolik explained there is not a sufficient amount of width to the property to construct the garage in the side yards, and it is not possible to site the accessory structure in the rear yard bee. ause it would then encroach on the Mississippi River setback requirement (which was adopted 8 years after the home was built). Ms. Frolik also noted that the location of the on-site septic system in the side yard also hinders construction in accordance with City Code. Board Member Terry questioned whether the location of the existing garage required a variance, and Ms. Frolik stated there were no other variances in the property file. Gary Miller stated that the existing garage was built in 1967, at which time he was not the owner. It was the consensus of the Board to make the variance inclusive of the existing garage also. Chairperson Hendriksen inquired whether the neighboring properties' structures were closer to the front property 'line, and Mr. Miller advised they were not. Discussion ensued around the aerial map of the location. Chairperson Hendriksen inquired about the acreage of the parcel, and Mr. Miller stated it was approximately one acre. Chairperson Hendriksen advised Staff to reflect the acreage in the variance. The Board of Adjustment proceeded to review the Findings of Fact It was the consensus of the Board that #1 through #12 would remain as presented. Motion by Board Member Deemer and seconded by Board Member Bawden to delete #13. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Chairperson Hendriksen, Board Members Deemer, Bawden, LaDue, Terry, and Thorud. Voting No: None. Absent: Board MemberHolland. Motion by Board Member Bawden and seconded by Board Member Terry to amend #14 through #20 in the affirmative. Board of Adjustment/October 21, 1993 Page 2 of 4