Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting Date: October 15, 2026
To: Members of the Zoning Board of Appeals
From: Mathias Hughey, AICP, Interim City Planner
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Public Hearing for a Variance Request at 908, 910, and 912 5th St. E.
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Action Requested:
The Zoning Board of Appeals is asked to conduct a public hearing to gather input on a proposed variance for a minor subdivision at 908, 910, and 912 5th St. E.
Summary Report:
TK Properties of Northfield LLC has applied for a variance to create two parcels through a minor subdivision that will be smaller than the minimum lot size required for panhandle lots. Both lots will be approximately 7,300 square feet - smaller than the required minimum of 20,000 square feet.
The property owners within 350 feet of 908, 910, & 912 5th St. E. received a mailed public hearing notice on the variance request, and the public hearing notice was published in the Northfield News on Wednesday, September 30, 2026. A copy of the public hearing mailing and location map are attached.
The following is the procedure of the public hearing per the City Council’s adopted Rules of Business:
Public Hearing Procedure:
A Public Hearing is used to solicit the public's comments on various projects or City operation procedures.
A. The Chair will open the hearing by identifying the subject.
B. Staff Presentation - staff will give a presentation on the subject.
C. Applicant's Presentation - if needed.
D. Public Input - The public will have the opportunity to speak for or against the issue. The public may ask questions, make comments, voice support, agree or disagree with the issue.
1. The Chair will recognize a speaker and comments/conversation will be between the Chair and speaker; and between the Chair and Commissioners.
2. The speaker must give their name, and if representing a business, must give the name of the business or corporation. If an Attorney or consultant is representing a client, the client must be identified for the reco...
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