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Planning commission approves variance for Hermiston property addition
Summary
The Umatilla Planning Commission approved Variance V-2-25 allowing an addition to remain 15 feet from the property line instead of the 20-foot setback required under the county UGB rules. Applicant Eduardo Madrigal spoke in favor; staff recommended approval after consultation with fire.
The Umatilla Planning Commission voted to approve Variance V-2-25, allowing an addition on a property addressed in Hermiston to remain 15 feet from the side setback instead of the 20-foot setback that applies under county rules for properties in the urban growth boundary (UGB).
Staff explained the property is in an EFU (exclusive farm use) zone and lies within the Umatilla urban growth boundary where an intergovernmental…
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