Commission asks staff to study front‑setback and carport rules after repeated hailstorm requests

Steve, a city staff member, told the commission that planning staff have repeatedly received requests for carports after hailstorms but that current setback rules (a 19‑foot minimum from the property line for some structures; 25 feet typical in R‑1) limit options for residents. He explained the rationale—protecting street character and sight lines—and noted the Zoning Board of Adjustment remains an avenue for variances but that many requests are self‑imposed conditions (e.g., homeowners who converted garages).