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1) The inability to create a parcel that will meet the new code is partially a self-created hardship, due to the fact that the applicant previously dedicated right-of-way as part of the Echo Ridge Estates subdivision. 2) It is possible for the applicant to create a lot that meets the 2.5 acre minimum proposed under the new code and that also meets all of the required setback minimums for the existing homestead. Chairperson Nixt noted that the public hearing was continued to tonight's need to open it. He stated that he recognizes staff's "picture" but "big picture" and what will happen to the west. so there is no talk about the Principal Planner Trudgeon explained if the varianCe is approve foot right-of-way be dedicated. The applicant would not be time. He noted the larger parcels to the east that could Mr. Longfield has objected to that recommendation. property that is to be divided, not the property to or the City needs the easement from. If the dedication needed since that is required by City code. a 66 to construct this be served. He Planner noted is the property that a variance would be Citizen Input Chairperson Nixt invited interested parties to:::~ress th Motion by Chmcerson N~;'second~y Board ~ber Reeve, to close the public he~ng. Motion came& Vo~ng Yes: Ch~son~:~t, Bo~a M~bers Reeve, Brauer, Koc~scak, and Watson. Voting No:'~ofie. Abg~tY~B6 ~rs Jonson ~d Sweet. Board Business ::::~:,:~ Ch~erson Nixt called t~oard of Adjus~ent meeting back to order at 7:11 p.m. Bo~d M~ber Kocics~'7~&ted he a~ees wi~ sta~s reco~endat~on, noting ~s s;matmn is of ~e ap p lie ant~S'm.~k~;? Chai~erson Nixt agked when the existing house was built. Mr. Longfield, applicant, stated he built it eight or nine years ago and it was part of the original subdivision. He stated the 35-acre parcel to the south was landlocked so they gave up the property since they did not need an access to their house. Board of Adjustment/July 11, 2002 Page 3 of 6