Laserfiche WebLink
Motion Carried. Voting Yes: Chairperson Levine, Commissioners VanScoy, Nosan, Bauer, and <br /> Brauer. Voting No: None. Absent: Commissioner Maul. <br /> 5. PUBLIC HEARINGS /COMMISSION BUSINESS <br /> 5.01: Public Hearing: Consider Request for Variances to Side Yard Setback for an <br /> Existing Pool and to Minimum Lot Size in the Critical River Overlay District on the <br /> Properties Located at 14255 and 14235 Bowers Drive NW; Case of Travis and <br /> Bridgette Richard and Lucas Hase <br /> Public Hearing <br /> Chairperson Levine called the public hearing to order at 7:01 p.m. <br /> Presentation <br /> City Planner Anderson presented the staff report stating the City has received an application for a <br /> variance to minimum lot size standards in the Mississippi River Corridor Critical Area Overlay <br /> District to accommodate an Administrative Subdivision that would resolve an encroachment of <br /> an existing swimming pool across a property boundary. In reviewing the request, it became <br /> evident that the Administrative Subdivision, as proposed, would correct the encroachment but <br /> would not fully address the minimum required setback for a pool from an adjoining property. <br /> The request involves two (2) adjacent properties, 14235 Bowers Drive, NW and 14255 Bowers <br /> Drive NW. Staff discussed the request in further detail with the Commission and recommended <br /> approval of two variances. <br /> Citizen Input <br /> Commissioner Brauer asked what portion of the pool was encroaching. <br /> City Planner Anderson discussed the City Code amendment that was made several years ago and <br /> noted the required 10 foot setback was to the water's edge and noted a four foot concrete apron <br /> was required around the pool. He noted that a portion of the water within the pool was split <br /> directly on the property line. <br /> Steven Little, attorney representing Travis and Bridgette Richard, noted the pool was built in <br /> 1985, prior to his clients purchasing the home. He appreciated the cooperation of the neighbors <br /> and noted the buyers /sellers were in agreement with the proposed boundary lines. <br /> Motion by Commissioner Bauer, seconded by Commissioner VanScoy, to close the public <br /> hearing. <br /> Motion Carried. Voting Yes: Chairperson Levine, Commissioners Bauer, Van Scoy, Brauer, <br /> and Nosan. Voting No: None. Absent: Commissioner Maul. <br /> Planning Commission/March 5, 2015 <br /> Page 2 of 8 <br />