Agenda - Council - 03/12/2002 - Laserfiche WebLink

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I I I I I ,I I I I I I I ,I I Principal Planner Trudgeon explained that Francis and Barbara Klabough are planning to construct a residence on Lot 12, Block 1, Bowers Mississippi Acres on Bowers Drive, which is' currently vacant. City Ordinances state that all homes shall be setback 200 feet from the Ordinary High Water mark (OHW) of the Mississippi River. The Klaboughs are asking for a variance to construct their house 150 feet from the OHW of the Mississippi River. The parcel is in the Scenic and Critical River Overlay districts. Section 9.23.11(2)©(3) of the Scenic River Overlay District allows for a new structure to be constructed at a similar properties if the adjacent properties encroach into the required setback. Overlay District, however, does not give the same permission. Accordin appear that the provision for an adjusted setback in the inadvertently been omitted. The DNR has received the request and has indicated that they are not opposed to the Klaboughs match the existing setbacks and do not disturb bluff protection area (40 feet landward of the bluffl3ne). S river setback be granted based on the setback of the south is approximately 145 feet from the OHW feet from the OHW. Staff recommends a variance be residence on Lot 12 no closer than 150 feet from the OHW natural ve that a structures. 'The of adjacent River DNR, it would may have variance as the the .ot to the approximately 160 for the construction of a Board Member Johnson questioned if this with of this type. Principal Planner Trudgeon answered yes. Citizen Input John Mueller, Lot 13, stated~Ee has he objects to the vance: He said it was hopes he does not most uncomfortable situation. He said He-said it has been a rUle for years. He Motion by Board Meml5 hearin seconded by Board Member Kociscak, to close the public 'carried. Vol Reeve, Sweet and Wats61. The iS~tibIie .hearing Board Busi~eS~i 7:09 p.m. Nixt, Board Members Johnson, Kociscak, Brauer, None. Absent: None. Chairperson Nixf~i the Board of Adjustment meeting back to order at 7:09 p.m. Board Member Sweet questioned why it would be ok to 'do this now just because it was done in the past. Board of Adjustment/February 7, 2002 Page 3 of 7 -13-