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Board of Adjustment Meeting Minutes May 20, 2015 Page 4 of 5 Meseck asked the applicants if they were ready to proceed with the hearing. The applicants indicated they were ready to proceed with the hearing. Staff Presentation of Facts and Issues: McCartney summarized the request for a variance at 611 Front Street: • Background: a. The City will be removing a building and sheds to place a new surface parking lot south of their existing surface parking lot. b. The property is located in the AH flood zone district c. Being the property is located in the AH flood zone district, a flood plain development permit is required for any development • The engineer of record, Cameron Fowlkes, has stated development of the parking lot will not adversely affect the surrounding property. • All criteria have been met. • Therefore Staff recommends approval of this request Questions from Board to Staff: Borrmann asked if the vendor buildings will be removed. McCartney stated the vendor buildings and the principal structure will also be removed. None of the structures are historic. Public Present in Opposition of Application: Cameron Fowlkes asked if there were any questions. Stuart asked if there was any increase found. Fowlkes stated the elevation will actually be a little lower than the existing since the buildings will be removed. Ewy asked if the City has any criteria for depth of flooding in a parking lot. Fowlkes stated there aren’t any policies regarding depth of flooding in a parking lot. He added the City is also working on a storm water project which will remove most of downtown from the flood plain. Public Present in Favor of Application: None heard. Public Hearing Closed / Board Discussion: Ewy stated she is very comfortable with the request. Borrmann agreed. Stuart made a motion to approve. Ewy seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote: Chris Fuller Absent Leslie Ewy Yes James Stuart Yes Carl Borrmann, Vice Chair Yes