Marshall County BZA approves two variances, denies one and tables three items

The Marshall County Board of Zoning Appeals on March 11 approved two variance requests, denied one and postponed three other cases after a meeting held at the county courthouse.

The board approved a setback variance for Steven and Jane King (case 25BZA11) to add a 20-by-25-foot addition to an existing barn, and approved a separate variance for a poultry operation (case 25BZA14) that would expand bird numbers and convert manure handling from liquid to dry with covered storage. The board denied a use variance (case 25BZA16) seeking to allow a second residence on a single parcel. The board tabled three matters — a withdrawn tabled item from February (25BZA04), Carmen Farms (25BZA12) and a Raymer special-use matter (25BZA13) — to a future meeting.

Why it matters: the approvals carry conditions tied to health and drainage permits and the denials preserve existing density and septic rules in rural areas, affecting property owners seeking expanded structures or additional dwellings.

Kings barn addition — approved The board approved case 25BZA11, a request from Steven and Jane King to reduce the local front-yard setback from 50 feet to 30 feet to place a 20-by-25-foot addition on an existing barn. Planning staff recommended approval provided the county health department confirms the proposal will not interfere with required septic standards. Jane King, the applicant, told the board the addition "shouldn't bother anybody. We live on…