Board of Appeals - February 5, 2026 Minutes
Members Present: Clay Dietrich, Justin Schoenberg, Mark Lundberg
Members Absent: Brian Berg, Kevin Bartram, David Vig
Others Present: Shawn Ouradnik (Inspections Director), Ryan Erickson (Fire Marshal), Alissa Farol Czapiewski (Assistant City Attorney), Chad Neff (Appeal Applicant), Ronald Laney, Robin Nelson, Michelle Lemar
Clay Dietrich called the meeting to order at 9:31am.
Justin Schoenberg made a motion to approve the minutes from June 5, 2025, seconded by Mark Lundberg. No one was in opposition and the motion was declared carried.
Unfinished Business - none
New Business
a) Appeal: Chad Neff/Storage Kings for 4108 44 St N
Shawn Ouradnik stated there needs to be a 4 board members present to vote on an appeal so the option would be table this business until the next meeting or it could be heard today but no vote would be allowed.
Clay stated that the board should hear the information today and could vote at the next meeting.
Chad Neff provided information regarding his appeal and shared the additional costs to his company to fix the issue. He is requesting the board approve his appeal allowing him to leave the building as is.
Justin asked Chad questions regarding the habitable space – what is the space above and below the mezzanine being used for to which Chad responded with his explanation and pictures. Mark asked Shawn a follow up question regarding the space to which Shawn answered.
Shawn provided information in response to the appeal, requesting the board deny the appeal.
The board asked some follow up questions regarding the drawings that were submitted to the city to which Chad and Shawn both provided answers.
Clay suggested that Chad work with his design professional and the city to see what alternatives might be available before the next meeting.
The appeal was tabled until the next meeting.
b) Repeal Section 405 - Home Day Care Occupancy from the IPMC
Shawn shared some history on the subject and asked to table this item, as there are some challenges with verbiage between the agencies involved.
The board asked Ryan Erickson some questions on the subject to which Ryan answered.
Robin Nelson, CEO of the Boys and Girls Club of the Red River Valley shared her support for the recommended motion and shared some information on the subject.
Announcements
Shawn shared that Doug Desotel, one of the department’s commercial plan reviewers, is retiring and they are in the process of hiring a replacement. There will be a retirement party for Doug on Feb 13th at the Sidestreet from 4:45pm-7pm. NDBOA is holding a training session here in Fargo this spring and anyone interested could sign up to attend.
Clay Dietrich called for a motion to adjourn the meeting. Mark Lundberg motioned to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Justin Schoenberg. No one was in opposition and the motion was declared carried.
Meeting adjourned at 10:13am.