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Commission grants rear-yard setback variance at 155 South Harmon Drive
Summary
The commission approved a variance reducing the rear-yard setback to 17 feet 10 inches for a single-family lot at 155 South Harmon Drive; staff noted floodplain constraints and a neighbor parking concern that was resolved.
The Mitchell Planning Commission approved a variance permit for a rear-yard setback at 155 South Harmon Drive, allowing a 17-foot 10-inch setback where 30 feet is normally required, planning staff said.
Staff presented drawings showing the footprint of the previous house and the proposed new building. Because the prior structure had been demolished, staff said the property lost any prior nonconforming status and therefore requires a variance for the proposed footprint. Staff also said the property owner purchased an adjacent parcel to the north and that the proposal avoids side-yard encroachments. Floodplain along the lakeside was cited by staff as a reason the applicant is proposing to place the building farther north or east to avoid the floodplain.
One neighbor raised concerns about on-street parking and the narrower road; after reviewing the proposed plan — which includes no garage and parking off to the side of the house rather than directly in front — the neighbor reported reduced concern, staff said.
Commissioners moved and seconded approval of the variance. A roll-call vote recorded "yes" votes from Schmitz, Jurza, Sunny, Ablick, Jerza, Oscar Luke and Genslinger, and the motion carried.
Staff noted that a letter in favor was provided to staff but was not included in the packet. No additional conditions beyond standard platting and permitting requirements were attached.
