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MINUTES HUGO BOARD OF ADJUSTMENTS AND APPEALS April 22, 2010 Chairperson Schumann called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. PRESENT: Schumann, Weidt, Puleo ABSENT: Puleo ALSO PRESENT: Bryan Bear, Community Development Director Rachel Simone, Associate Planner Approval of Minutes — September 24, 2008 Weidt made motion, Schumann seconded, to approve the minutes for September 24, 2010 as presented. All Ayes. Motion carried. Marston — Variance from Shoreland and Side Yard Setback Requirement Rachel Simone, the Associate Planner, described the application to the Board of Zoning. The applicant is asking for variances from the shoreland and side yard setback requirements to allow for construction of additions to their home located at 8895 126th Street North. The addition would consist of a larger garage, home, and recreation room. Staff recommends approval of the shoreland setback, and if that was approved the hardship for the side yard set back would be eliminated. Staff recommends denial of the side yard setback variance request. Schumann asked if the shore land setbacks have changed in recent years. Rachel answered that the ordinance has been the same since it was adopted. Schumann asked if they knew the elevation level of the lake compared to the home. John Murphy, the contractor, answered that the lowest floor elevation of the new home would not change. The water level is approx. ten feet lower than the lowest floor elevation. He also added that the only survey that he had been given had a line showing a 10 foot setback and not a 20 foot setback. He mentioned that the lot is unusual and has a smaller building pad and should be taken into consideration. Scott Marston stated that he could not have an outbuilding in the front yard of the home and that creates some hardship for him. He also stated that the property to the north is just a farm field. Weidt asked if the home is currently 24 feet from the property line.