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Motion by Board Member Johnson, seconded by Board Member Brauer to adopt Resolution #04- 04-__ adopting Findings of Fact #0 favorable to the applicant relating to Mr. and Mrs. Lamprecht's request for a variance to the front yard setback on the property located at 17060 Bison Street. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Vice Chair Van Scoy, Board Members Johnson, Brauer, Jeffrey, Shepherd and Watson. Voting No: None. Absent: Chairperson Nixt Motion by Board Member Johnson, seconded by Board Member Brauer to approve Mr. And Mrs. Lamprecht's request for a variance to the front yard setback on the property located at 17060 Bison Street based on the findings of fact, and adopt Resolution #04-04-__ declaring terms of the variance. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Vice Chair Van Scoy, Board Members Johnson, Brauer, Jeffrey, Shepherd and Watson. Voting No: None. Absent: Chairperson Nixt Case #2 Request for a Variance from Lot Width Requirements; Case of Jerry Bouta Presentation Associate Planner Wald advised Jerry Bouta is requesting a variance to the minimum lot width requirement on an existing lot of record in order to sell the parcel to a buyer that desires to construct a home. The subject property is approximately 1 acre in size, and is zoned R-1 Single Family. She stated the City Code allows development on existing lots of record that do not meet the current acreage requirements. She indicated City Code does not permit, without the issuance of a variance, the development of a home on a lot that does not meet the minimum lot width requirements. She stated the subject property is located adjacent to Sodium Street and measures 188 feet at the 40-foot building setback line. Associate Planner Wald advised soil borings show there is sufficient room for a septic system and an alternate site. The applicant will need to determine the 100 year flood plain elevation and construct a house with the lowest floor elevation at least 2 feet above the 100 year flood elevation. Associate Planner Wald indicated City Staff recommends approval of the variance. She noted Staff has received two letters in opposition, which have been given to the Planning Commission. She indicated the concern is that construction of this home is not compatible with the surrounding acreage; however this lot will be very comparable in size and front lot width. She showed a site map outlining the acreage and front lot widths in the neighborhood, noting they were very consistent with the subject property. Public Hearing Vice Chair Van Scoy asked if this was an existing lot, and Associate Planner Wald stated it is. Board of Adjustment/April 1, 2004 Page 3 of 8