Board of Adjustment

BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT Regular Meeting DATE: August 3, 2022 TIME: 5:00 p.m. PLACE: City Council Chambers, City Hall PRESENT: Breza, Buege, Conway, Krofchalk, Murphy, Sanchez, Slavey ABSENT: None Chairman Sanchez called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m. The minutes from the Board’s July 6, 2022 meeting were approved unanimously upon motion by Travis Buege and seconded by Aaron Slavey. All were in favor of approving the minutes. Chairman Sanchez opened the public hearing and read the petition: Petition No. 22-14-V and 22-15-V, Andrew Loos Andrew Loos – City Code Sections 43.02.23, 43.02.24, 43.03.22, and 43.03.72 which list lot dimension standards, site dimension standards, parking, and use specific standards. Applicant is seeking to relocate a dwelling with four 5 bedroom units and renovate it into a dwelling with eight 1 bedroom units. The variances needed are as follows: 43.02.23 • Frontage – 75’ required; 55’ proposed • Lot Area – 12,000 square feet required; 8,250 proposed 43.02.24 • Front Yard – 10’ required, 0’ proposed • Side Yard – 12’ required; 6’ proposed 43.03.22 • Parking spaces required 12; 11 proposed 43.03.72 • Number of units limited to 4; 8 proposed Property is described as B-1 zoning, Sect-26 Twp-107 Range-007 SANBORNS ADDITION Lot-006 Block-018 N ½ and Sect-26 Twp-107 Range-007 SANBORNS ADDITION Lot-006 Block-018 N 28' OF S ½, or at 512 and 516 Center Street. BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT MINUTES August 3, 2022 PAGE 2 Also, the following property: Property is described as B-1 zoning, Sect-26 Twp-107 Range-007 SANBORNS ADDITION Lot-006 Block-018 S 2' & N 50' LOT 7 or at 520 Center Street. Andy Loos, stated that he is seeking the variances to move two buildings he owns to the subject properties. The buildings need to be moved because of the Winona State Foundation dormitory project. Jon Krofchalk asked if the petitioner would consider adding a central driveway between the two buildings. Mr. Loos responded that he preferred to keep the existing southerly driveway because of costs and vehicle circulation among adjacent properties. Tom Conway asked if the petitioner would consider 6 one-bedrooms and 1 two- bedroom unit in order to reduce the number of variances needed. Mr. Loos responded that he preferred to stick with the proposal for 8 one bedrooms for cash flow purposes. Nichole Jorgenson, 517 Lafayette Street asked if the proposal would limit access to her property in the rear. It was noted that access to 517 Lafayette currently goes across adjoining properties and that an easement would be needed to maintain the access. An easement is not proposed for this project. Carlos Espinosa noted that he had received a call from Bill Squires at 508 Center in support of the project. There being no one else who desired to speak, Chairman Sanchez closed the public hearing and opened it up for discussion. Tom Conway asked if the petitioner would move the northerly building further away from the property line to eliminate the need for the variance on that side. Mr. Loos stated that he would like to maintain the proposed green space between the buildings. Mr. Conway asked if Mr. Squires was concerned about the building being so close to his property. Mr. Espinosa responded that he was not concerned about this. The Board went through the variance finding questions as considered by Staff 1) Is the variance in harmony with the purpose and intent of the ordinance? Yes, improves property values. 2) Is the variance consistent with the Comprehensive Plan? Yes, traditional neighborhood next to the university. BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT MINUTES August 3, 2022 PAGE 3 3) Does the proposal put property to use in a reasonable manner? Yes, given location next to the university. 4) Are there unique circumstances to the property not created by the landowner? Yes, construction of the WSU dormitory which requires the existing building to be moved or demolished. 5) Will the variance, if granted, retain the essential character of the locality? Yes, this is a student area next to the university. 6) Are there other considerations for the variance request besides economics? If the findings of questions 3-5 are affirmative this criterion is satisfied. Jon Krofchalk made a motion to approve the variance requests with a second by Travis Buege. The motion passed unanimously Petitioner was informed that there was a 10-day appeal period during which no action could be taken on the petition. Adjournment There being no further business to come before the Board, the meeting was adjourned at 5:55 p.m. _______________________________ Carlos Espinosa, Secretary