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HUGO BOARD OF ADJUSTMENTS AND APPEALS
APRIL 14, 2005
Chairperson Schumann called the meeting to order at 6:33
PRESENT: Brunotte, Schumann
ABSENT: Puleo
ALSO PRESENT: Bryan Bear, Community Development Director (CDD)
Michele Lindau, Community Development Assistant
Minutes March 24 2005
Brunotte made motion, Schumann seconded, to recommend approval of the minutes of March 24,
2005 as submitted.
All Ayes. Motion carried.
Variance for Bob and Dawn Dittle for Porch
The Board considered the application of Bob and Dawn Dittle, 14471 Glenbrook Avenue North,
for a variance to construct a three season porch six feet, three inches from the side property line,
where ten feet is required by ordinance. The applicant was requesting to remove the existing
deck and construct an 11 X 25 foot porch. The deck is located approximately six feet from the
side yard property line and was constructed prior to the ordinance change in 1999 where the side
yard setback was increased from five feet to ten feet.
Dawn Dittle, the applicant, explained that she did not consider her lot typical; the lot was narrow
in the front and wider in the rear so the rear portion would meet the setback. She said if she
located the porch elsewhere, she would be unable to us the sliding glass door. When they
purchased the house, they intended to eventually construct a porch in that location, which would
have met the set backs at that time. They were unaware that the setbacks could change.
Schumann said that though it was not necessarily a hardship, the deck was already there. He
pointed out that no neighbors were in attendance.
Brunotte said that future neighbors may not like the porch there.
Schumann said he felt an enclosed porch would seem less intrusive than an open deck. If the
porch was built elsewhere on the home, the deck would still be out of compliance with the
current ordinance.
Board of Zoning Adjustments Meeting April 14, 2005 - page 2
Schumann made motion, Brunotte seconded, to recommend approval of the variance for a side
yard setback at 14471 Glenbrook Avenue North.
Motion carried.
Adjournment
Brunotte made motion, Schumann seconded, to adjourn at 7:00 p.m.
All Ayes. Motion carried.
Michele Lindau, Secretary
Board of Zoning Adjustments