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HUGO BOARD OF APPEALS AND ADJUSTMENTS
FEBRUARY 28, 2001
Schumann called the meeting to order at 6:35 p.m.
PRESENT: Puleo, Schumann
ALSO PRESENT: Community Development Director, John Rask
Secretary, Michele Lindau
ABSENT: Brunotte
Minutes of August 23, 2000
Puleo made motion, Schumann seconded, to approve the Board of Zoning Adjustment for August 23, 2000, as
submitted.
All Ayes. Motion carried.
Variance (Woody's Bar & Grill)
The Board of Adjustments and Appeals held a public hearing to consider the request of Brad Smith, 611 South
Holcombe Street, Stillwater, for a variance from parking and setback requirements so he may construct a 2,060
addition on the existing Keysone Bar and Grill building located at 1202 Keystone Avenue. Specifically, Smith
requested a seven-foot side yard setback where 10 feet is required from the south property line. Additionally, the
applicant requested a variance from the City's parking standards. The Comprehensive Land Use Regulations
requires a total of approximately 40 parking stalls, and the site currently contains adequate space for 28 parking
stalls. The existing parking lot is not stripped, and therefore is difficult to determine how many vehicles the lot
could accommodate.
Smith proposed to construct the addition on the west side of the building on an existing foundation that was
from a storage building that was removed from the site. At a seven-foot setback, the addition would be in line
with the existing building, which is non-conforming. Also present is a garage/shed on the north side of the
building that is encroaching on the property line, leaving less than seven feet between the two buildings.
Staff had concerns regarding their current septic system, the condition of the existing foundation, and the change
in building and fire code requirements should the square footage and capacity of Woody's Bar& Grill increase.
Smith said he was speaking to Washington County about moving and updating his septic system, and was
making arrangements to purchase the other two parcels to the west, which would allow him to move the septic
and give him more room for parking.
Schumann stated he felt the business was an amenity to the community; however, it should be constructed as
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according to city code. Puleo was uncomfortable with adding to a nonconforming use.
Puleo made motion, Schumann seconded, to recommend the City Council deny the variance for the side-yard
setback.
All Ayes. Motion carried.
Puleo made motion, Schumann seconded, to forward the variance on parking, without a recommendation from
the Board of Appeals and Adjustments, to the City Council to be considered with the site plan since the parking
issue was closely tied to the site plan.
All Ayes. Motion carried.
Michele Lindau, Secretary
Board of Appeals and Adjustments