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Board approves variance for Desert Rock Church private school building at 9230 W. Franklin Road
Summary
The Board of Adjustments granted a variance allowing a school building addition to sit as close as 10 feet from the side property line where R1R zoning requires 25 feet; the variance was sought to improve drop-off and pick-up access.
The Board of Adjustments approved a variance requested by Desert Rock Church to allow a school building addition at 9230 West Franklin Road to encroach within the required side-yard setback for the single-family Ranchette (R1R) zone.
Planning staff described the project as an addition to serve a recently approved conditional use permit for a private school. The addition would be as close as 10 feet to the side property line; the R1R standard requires a 25-foot side setback. Staff noted the applicant proposed the location to provide better drop-off and pick-up access for the private school. No public speakers addressed the hearing.
Action and conditions: The board moved to approve the variance with the stipulations set forth in the staff report and by the board. Council recorded the motion, second and a unanimous vote in favor.
Why this matters: The variance allows the church's private school to expand with a building sited for operational access; it modifies dimensional zoning requirements for a parcel in a residential zoning category and was approved by the board of adjustments with conditions.
Details from the record: Planning staff Maricela Benitez presented the request and explained the requested 15-foot reduction in the side setback to 10 feet to support circulation and drop-off operations.
