Board approves Moseley variance for 10-foot side setback on 1.39-acre A-1 lot
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Summary
Joseph and Chelsea Moseley received a variance to construct a residence 10 feet from the side property line in lieu of the 15 feet required in A-1 zoning; staff said the parcel's shape and surrounding nonconforming lots supported approval.
The Jefferson County Board of Zoning Adjustment on July 28 approved a variance allowing Joseph and Chelsea Moseley to build a residence 10 feet from a side property line rather than the 15 feet required in A-1 zoning. Staff told the board the subject parcel is 1.39 acres and that its approximate 100-foot width normally yields a 70-foot building envelope, but the owners want to build an 80-foot ranch-style house; staff described the lot shape and surrounding nonconforming development as supporting a variance.
Staff's presentation noted Section 70102 of the county's zoning regulations sets the 1-acre minimum for A-1 zoning and referenced the 15-foot side-yard requirement for residential setbacks; staff concluded that granting the variance would not create a visual disruption to the streetscape because neighboring properties already contain nonconforming setbacks. No members of the public spoke for or against the request.
A board member moved to approve case A250021; another seconded and the board voted in favor. The chair announced the variance had been approved. The record shows staff recommended approval and there were no stipulated conditions beyond compliance with the county permit process.