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Planning commission approves setback variance for Scott Williams to build detached garage
Summary
The Dawson County Planning Commission approved a variance allowing Scott Williams to build a detached garage with 5-foot side setbacks instead of the required 10 feet after the applicant described narrow lot constraints and no public opposition was recorded.
The Dawson County Planning Commission on Aug. (date not specified) approved a variance that lets Scott Williams reduce the required 10-foot side setback to 5 feet on both sides to construct a detached garage.
The request stems from a narrow lot and an existing single-car garage on the property, Williams said. “The lots are very narrow where we live… the house has a garage that holds only one car. So my wife gets that spot, and I'm outside,” he told the commission, and said he plans a compact detached garage large enough to hold his F-150.
Williams described the proposed dimensions: about 16 feet at the rear outer edge, roughly 13.5 feet at the front edge and a 14-foot interior width to allow vehicle doors to open. He said the lot was recently surveyed and that a neighboring property to the west will maintain a 10-foot setback. No members of the public spoke in favor or opposition during the hearing.
Commissioners moved and seconded approval; the chair announced the motion carried 5-0 and told Williams the variance was granted.
Because the commission record did not identify additional conditions or next-step permits in the hearing, the approved variance allows the applicant to pursue building permits consistent with county procedures.
