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Karen Tarenski, 14533 Bowers Drive, Ramsey, stated that she is opposed to the variance request <br />for the same reasons that have been stated by her neighbors. <br /> <br />Lois Wasenski, 14741 Bowers Drive, Ramsey, stated that it is a situation where a person bought <br />a home on two lots and now is proposing to build a new home on the other lot. She felt that the <br />Larsons have been there a long time and by allowing the home to be built, it will negatively <br />impact the value of the Larson's home. <br /> <br />Mr. Larson noted that he received a call from his neighbor A1 Pearson indicating his opposition <br />to the variance request because he was unable to attend the meeting because he was on the way <br />to the hospital. <br /> <br />Motion by Board Member Kociscak, seconded by Board Member Dempsey, to close the public <br />hearing. <br /> <br />Motion carried. Voting Yes: Chairperson Nixt, Board Members Kociscak, Dempsey, Griffiths, <br />Reeve, and Wivoda. Voting No: None. <br /> <br />The public hearing closed at 8:05 p.m. <br /> <br />Board Business <br /> <br />Chairperson Nixt called the regular meeting of the Board of Adjustment back to order at 8:05 <br />p.m. <br /> <br />Chairperson Nixt inquired when if ever was the side yard setback changed so that it would have <br />reduced the sideyard setback to 10 feet. <br /> <br />Community Development Director Frolik replied that the side yard setback has been 10 feet <br />since 1981 and was 99 percent confident that it was 10 feet prior to that. <br /> <br />Board Member Reeve inquired if there was a copy of the approval from the DNR. <br /> <br />Community Development Director Frolik explained that if the Board of Adjustment approves the <br />variance, then it would be forwarded onto the DNR for certification. The applicant was given <br />verbal indication from DNR that the request would receive a favorable review. <br /> <br />Board Member Wivoda inquired if it is legal to build on the property line if two lots are owned <br />by the same property owner. <br /> <br />Community Development Director Frolik replied yes. <br /> <br />Board Member Dempsey inquired as to how many similar variances have been granted. <br /> <br />Board of Adjustment/September 5, 2000 <br /> Page 6 of 8 <br /> <br /> <br />