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Jackson County Board of Adjustment grants side-setback exception for garage addition
Summary
The Jackson County Board of Adjustment on April 28 granted special exception 25-02 to allow an addition with a 13-foot side setback where 15 feet is required; the approval includes a condition that work begin within three months and finish within six months.
The Jackson County Board of Adjustment on Monday granted special exception 25-02 to allow a homeowner to build a two-car garage addition with a 13-foot side setback, two feet closer than the 15-foot side setback normally required by county zoning rules.
Kevin (applicant) told the board the addition is “basically, I'm adding another 2 car garage” and that the new garage aligns with the existing structure; he said the building foundation is outside the setback and that the portion encroaching is an overhang and gutter. The board heard that neighbors Jerry and Dorothy Bullock had reviewed the survey and had “no issues.”
Jackson County planning staff confirmed the applicant provided a recent survey showing the property lines and said utilities and septic were not affected. The board closed the public hearing and approved the special exception with one condition: the project must be started within three months and completed within six months of the approval.
Discussion and context: Board members asked about property-line verification and the relationship of the new roofline to the setback; staff and the applicant described that the encroachment was limited to roof overhang and guttering and that the house orientation made the requested reduction necessary to align with the existing garage. Neighbors present reported no objection during the hearing.
Outcome and next steps: The motion to grant special exception 25-02 carried; the board recorded the approval and the chair instructed staff to notify the applicant of the conditions and next permitting steps. The applicant said he expected to begin construction within the next three months and hoped to finish by the following winter.
Speakers
- Mike Nicholson — Board of Adjustment member (government) - Daryl Devore — Board of Adjustment member (government) - John Arns — Board of Adjustment member (government) - Pete Fish — Board of Adjustment member (government) - David Kendall — Board of Adjustment member (government) - Kevin (applicant) — homeowner and applicant (citizen) - Laurie (staff member) — county planning/zoning staff (government)
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