March 5, 2026 — Meeting Minutes

MINUTES BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT March 5th, 2026 ROLL CALL

RICK BLISS LIZA STREETT LEE HANSON JASON LEHTMAN ANNA ETZKORN

OTHER ATTENDEES:

RYAN HELLE, PLANNER THOMAS MORGAN, PLANNING TECHNICIAN KEVIN O’KEEFE, CITY ATTORNEY REBECCA BREWER, COURT REPORTER

Chairman Rick Bliss called the meeting to order at 5:07 pm.

1. Minutes Minutes from November 6th, 2025, were presented for approval. Liza Streett made a motion to approve the minutes as submitted. Lee Hanson seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously.

2. 6420 Ellenwood An appeal from Sharon Dougherty, Applicant/Owner, for an 11-foot variance from the required rear yard setback of 30 feet, Section 405.1900.A.2 of Article XIII (“R- 2”) Single-Family Dwelling District. Rebecca Brewer swore in all those present wishing to speak on the appeal. Kevin O’Keefe entered the exhibits into the record. Sharon Dougherty, Applicant, was present on behalf of the appeal. The board discussed the appeal with the applicant. Liza Streett made a motion to approve an 11-foot variance from the required rear yard setback of 30. Lee Hanson seconded the motion. The motion did not carry with three votes in favor and two votes opposed.

3. The meeting adjourned at 5:35 p.m.