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Chairman Shumway called the regular meeting back to order at 7:37 p.m. APPROVAL OF BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT MEETING MINUTE~ Motion by Commissioner Hendriksen and seconded by Commissioner LaDue to approve the following minutes: 1. Board of djustment public hearing minutes dated August 30, 1988 A ' regarding Mr. Lynn Boehland's request for a variance to construct an in-ground swimming pool nearer the front lot line than the principal structure. 2. Board of Adjustment regular meeting minutes dated August 30, 1988. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Chairman Shumway, Commissioners Hendriksen, LaDue, Holm and Terry. Voting No: None. Absent: Commissioners Howell and Zimmerman. BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT BUSINESS Case Reauest For Variance From Sect{on 170.076 Of The Rmmsev Code To Encroach On The Trott Brook Setback: Case Of Mr. SorteberE: Mr. James Sorteberg was present requesting a variance to the Trott Brook setback in order to add a 3-season porch to his home. Ms. Frolik noted that she had talked to John Stine of the DNR on September 22, 1988 and he indicated that Mr. Sorteberg's property is in the flood zone and may be subject to Flood Plain Management restrictions. Mr. Stine recommended that the Board table any action and require Mr. Sorteberg to have ground elevations taken at the house location and at the lowest floor elevation of the home to determine whether those Flood Plain Management restrictions will apply to Mr. Sorteberg's proposed addition to his home. Building Official Erickson explained that if the Flood Plain restrictions do apply, one of the major requirements is that the structure be constructed one foot above the flood plain elevation. Mr. Erickson suggested that a variance be granted contingent upon Mr. Sorteberg providing the elevation measurements to the Building Official. Mr. Sorteberg stated that he talked to Mr. Stine before he applied for the variance and Mr. Stine had indicated that he did not foresee any problems. Mr. Sorteberg also questioned how the home on the property could have been issued a building permit if it is in the flood plain. Chairman Shumway noted that this is not the first instance of an applicant's version of Mr. Stine's comments differing from that of City Staff. Chairman Shumway directed City Staff to contact Mr. Stine to determine why there is a discrepancy in City Staff versus 'applicant' understanding of his directives. Commissioner Terry suggested that the variance be granted contingent upon the structure meeting requirements of the Ramsey City Building Code and if Board of Adjustment/September 22, 1988 Page 2 of 6