Board of Adjustment Agenda and Packet 2020 06 17

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Board of Adjustment Meeting Minutes May 20, 2020 Page 8 of 9 The applicant says they appreciate the board members comments and would like to move forward with a continuance. Ritchie mentions that if the board votes for a continuance, they have to move the application to a date certain so the application will be under the same public notice. Staff may re -notice this application if the design changes drastically though. She then asks the applicants if they would be ready for the June meeting or would need more time to address the changes they need to make. Barsch tells staff that he is confident the application could be moved to the June meeting. Leedy asks staff that if the board votes for a continuance, are the board members allowed to drive by the site. Ritchie says that the city attorney discourages site visits but staff believes that in certain circumstances it can be beneficial. She mentions that she will reach out to the board members later to provide further direction on this matter. Leedy says that will be helpful. Cooper mentions that she thinks it is necessary to visit the sites and will be visiting sites for all future variance applications. She thinks it is especially necessary for this particular application. Leedy moves and Mihaly seconds a motion to continue the 701 Grant Ave variance application to the June 17t" meeting. Motion passes by voice vote. Discussion Items: None heard. Business Items tentatively scheduled for June 17, 2020: • 104 Rose Variance Staff Comments: None heard. Board Comments: The board asks staff if they should assume the June meeting will be conducted electronically. Ritchie says that City Council will give more guidance on this subject at their May 26t" meeting but it is probable that the June meeting will be electronic. Discussion Items for June 17, 2020 Meeting: None heard.