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HUGO BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENTS AND APPEALS
NOVEMBER 9, 2017
Chairperson Weidt called the meeting to order at 6:28 p.m.
Oath of Office
Juba described that the Board of Zoning Adjustments and Appeals is comprised of one City
Council member, one Planning Commission member, and one resident. A vacancy was created
on the Board in January 2017. The Planning Commission recommended the appointment of Scott
Arcand to the Board at their meeting on September 14, 2017. At their meeting on October 2, 2017
the City Council approved the appointment of Scott Arcand as a new member of the Board of
Zoning Adjustments and Appeals.
Arcand read and signed the oath of office for the Hugo Board of Zoning Adjustments and Appeals.
Roll Call
PRESENT: Arcand, Weidt.
ABSENT: None.
ALSO PRESENT: Rachel Juba, Planner
Rachel Leitz, Community Development Assistant
Approval of Minutes
Weidt made a motion, Arcand seconded, to approve the minutes for June 9, 2016, as presented.
All Ayes. Motion carried.
Sierven — Variance request for accessory structure size located at 14496 Geneva Ave. N.
Community Development Assistant, Leitz, presented on a variance request from the size
requirements for an accessory building to allow a total size of 540 square feet where 260 square
feet is allowed by ordinance. The applicant is proposing to construct a 280 square foot addition
onto an already existing 260 square foot accessory structure.
Leitz described the criteria staff uses to evaluate variances, most notably: reasonable use, unique
circumstances, character of neighborhood, and spirit and intent. Leitz stated that the unique
circumstance for this request is a large lot (1.2 acres) in a development generally comprising of
.25 acre properties. It is also unique that the property is not surrounded by homes, as it is located
adjacent to Egg Lake and has wetlands providing a buffer from surrounding properties.
It was in staff's opinion that the applicant meets all the criteria necessary to approve the variance
request. Staff recommended approval of the variance request from the size regulations for an
accessory building for Brian & Eugenia Sjerven on property located at 14496 Geneva Ave. N.
Chairperson Weidt opened the public hearing at 6:37 p.m.
No one was in the audience.
Chairperson Weidt closed the public hearing at 6:38 p.m.
Arcand made a motion, seconded by Weidt, to recommend approval to the City Council of the
variance request.
All Ayes. Motion carried.
Adi ournment
Arcand made a motion, Weidt seconded, to adjourn at 6:39 p.m.
All Ayes. Motion carried.
Respectfully Submitted,
Rachel Leitz, Community Development Assistant
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