Board approves reduced western frontage setback for Standage garage; McDot clearance still pending

The Maricopa County Board of Adjustment on a 5–0 vote approved a variance allowing a western lot‑frontage setback reduction to 10 feet (from the 40‑foot requirement) so the Standage family can build an additional garage accessed from the west frontage.

Andrew, a planning staff member, told the board the request stems from the parcel’s dual‑frontage configuration and a small wash that limits moving the garage east. He said the applicant is “in the process of removing the required right of way with McDot,” which staff said would resolve placement constraints.

Property owner Brett Standage said the lot’s through‑lot status and an Arizona Water Company 20‑foot easement had restricted buildable area; he described ongoing coordination with utility and roadway authorities and said a quitclaim deed removing a utility easement had been filed with the county.

Member Clapp moved approval and Vice Chair Person seconded; the motion passed 5–0. Staff and the board noted that removing the extra right‑of‑way with the county’s transportation department (referred to in the record as “McDot”) is a separate step the applicant must complete to fully resolve placement of the garage.