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MINUTES HUGO BOARD OF ADJUSTMENTS AND APPEALS June 26, 2014 Chairperson Weidt called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. PRESENT: Boland, & Gwynn ABSENT: Weidt ALSO PRESENT: Connor Schaefer, Community Development Intern Rachel Juba, Planner Approval of Minutes Boland made motion, Gwynn seconded, to approve the minutes for May 22, 2014, as presented. All Ayes. Motion carried. Windisch — Variance to a construct an accessory building to be in front of the principle structure Community Development Intern, Connor Schaefer, presented on a proposed variance to construct an accessory building in front of the principal structure the application to the Board. The applicant is requesting approval for the construction of a 720 square foot detached garage on his property to be located in front of his existing house. The site is located at 12150 Upper Heather Avenue North. The property is zoned Rural Residential and is 4.38 acres in size. Schaefer presented on the criteria staff uses to evaluate variances, most notably: reasonable use, unique circumstances, character of neighborhood, and spirit and intent. Due to the back placement of the existing house on the lot and the topography of the property, the area that an accessory building can be located is limited. Because of these circumstances, the staff feels that the proposed location of the accessory building is a reasonable placement for an accessory building, while remaining consistent with the character of the neighborhood. Staff recommended the approval of a variance to allow construction of an accessory building to be in front of the principal structure for the property located at 12150 Upper Heather Avenue North. Board Member Boland asked the applicant, Thomas Windisch, to clarify the building material of the proposed garage, and about any plans to plant trees. The applicant answered saying the material will be brick and stucco and that additional trees will be planted to help screen the property. Chairman Gwynn opened the public hearing. No one from the public commented. Chairman Gwynn closed the public hearing. Boland made a motion, Gwynn seconded, to recommend the approval to the City Council of the variance to allow construction of an accessory building to be in front of the principal structure for the property located at 12150 Upper Heather Avenue North. All Ayes. Motion carried.