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Planning Commission approves oversized accessory building at 1995 Riverside Drive
Summary
The Laramie Planning Commission approved a conditional use permit allowing a 1,200 sq. ft. detached accessory building at 1995 Riverside Drive that exceeds the city's 1,000 sq. ft. size limit, with staff-recommended conditions and neighbor support.
The Laramie Planning Commission on April 14 approved a conditional use permit allowing a property owner at 1995 Riverside Drive to build a 1,200-square-foot detached accessory building, exceeding the city's 1,000-square-foot size limit for such structures.
The approval, granted with staff-recommended conditions, came after city staff noted the proposed building meets required setbacks and would be used for vehicle and equipment storage. Several neighbors, including representatives from WOWTech, spoke in favor of the project during the public hearing.
Derek Taney, Community and Economic Development Director for the City of Laramie, explained the review process for such requests, saying, "A conditional use permit or a CUP is used when a proposed land use is generally appropriate for a specific zoning district, but may have features that could impact surrounding properties, depending upon its size, design, or how it operates." The project is in a rural residential zoning district where large accessory buildings are more common.
The Commission's action allows the applicant to proceed subject to the conditions attached by staff. The meeting record does not specify the exact vote tally or the text of the motion.
The decision resolves the conditional-use review for 1995 Riverside Drive; any future code or permit requirements (for example, inspections or building permits) were not detailed in the transcript.
