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Zoning board approves west front setback variance for new home at 906 Bridge Street
Summary
The Galena Zoning Board of Appeals approved a variance to reduce the west front setback to 10 feet so a new single‑family residence can be placed facing Bridge Street at 906 Bridge Street. The board found the application met the required hardship and compatibility criteria and voted to approve the request.
The Zoning Board of Appeals on July 9 approved a variance allowing a new single‑family home at 906 Bridge Street to be placed with a 10‑foot west front setback.
The board adopted a finding of fact that concluded Melissa Hammer’s request met the legal criteria for a variance, including that strict adherence to the code would result in practical difficulties and that the variance is the minimum necessary for reasonable use. The board also found the proposal compatible with adjacent properties, not injurious to public health or safety and in conformance with the comprehensive plan.
Board staff read a written finding describing the standard variance criteria — uniqueness of the hardship, lack of self‑infliction, minimum necessary relief and conformance with the code — and stated that those criteria were met in this case. The board then moved to approve the finding and called the roll; members present recorded affirmative votes and the motion carried.
The approval directs staff to prepare the formal positive finding of fact for the record. No amendments or conditions were recorded in the meeting minutes.
The action resolves only the variance for the west front setback at 906 Bridge Street; no building permits or inspections were discussed during the approval and any subsequent permit approvals remain subject to normal staff review and conditions.
