Board of Adjustment

Variance Hearing

Thursday, August 13, 2026 at 6:00 PM CDT · Board Chambers, Government Center, 151 4th St SE, Rochester

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Notice of this meeting was posted at the Government Center and published on the County website in accordance with the Minnesota Open Meeting Law, Minn. Stat. ch. 13D. Members of the public may address the Board during the public comment period. Reasonable accommodations are available on request.

Attendance

Bridget Callanan present · Emmett Rourke present · Lucia Vasquez-Bell present · Nils Hagstrom present · Vera Okonjo present

• Regular Agenda
• 1. Public Hearing File 2026-0422 Planning & Zoning Approved

  Variance — Setback Reduction, 4419 Marion Road SE

  Request for a 12-foot reduction of the required side yard setback.

  Recommendation: Approve the variance subject to the two conditions in the staff report.

  Fiscal impact: None.

  Action taken

  Variance granted subject to two conditions.

  Motion: Motion to grant the variance subject to the two conditions in the staff report.
  Moved by Nils Hagstrom, seconded by Bridget Callanan
  Carried 5 aye
  Bridget Callanan: aye · Emmett Rourke: aye · Lucia Vasquez-Bell: aye · Nils Hagstrom: aye · Vera Okonjo: aye