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Commission grants setback variance for homeowner’s covered‑patio addition
Summary
Planning commissioners granted a variance allowing a covered patio to tie into an existing nonconforming shop that encroaches on a setback; staff said a floodplain development permit will be needed and recommended engineering contact before a building permit is issued.
The Planning Commission approved a variance request by Steve Vance to reduce the rear setback so a new covered patio can tie into an existing shop building that does not meet the 35‑foot setback standard.
Vance told commissioners he planned a covered patio to connect with the nonconforming shop and that the addition would not worsen the nonconformity. Planning staff reviewed the request and recommended a variance because the canopy would not increase the nonconforming condition. Staff noted the canopy will require a floodplain development permit and advised Vance to contact the engineering department prior to applying for a building permit to address floodplain requirements.
Commissioners voted to approve the variance unanimously. Staff asked the applicant to coordinate the floodplain permit step with engineering before final building permits are issued.
