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Board of Adjustment approves variance for accessory building at 808 South Ninth Street
Summary
The Planning Commission, sitting as the Board of Adjustment, approved a variance allowing an accessory building taller than the principal structure at 808 South Ninth Street, with conditions to limit neighborhood impact.
The Laramie Planning Commission, sitting as the Board of Adjustment, approved a variance on Feb. 24 allowing an oversized accessory building at 808 South Ninth Street to exceed height limits in the R2 Limited Multifamily Zone.
The variance sought relief from the height restrictions that generally prevent accessory buildings from being taller than the principal structure on a property. After considering neighborhood compatibility and the city code criteria for variances, the commission approved the request with specific conditions intended to minimize impact on surrounding properties; the transcript did not specify those conditions.
Emma Dixon, City of Laramie planner, described the variance as a request for relief from code requirements when unique property conditions would create hardship. The commission said it approved the variance after weighing compatibility with the R2 zone and adherence to city code.
The property owner who requested the variance was not named in the meeting recap. The commission’s action as the Board of Adjustment is final for many variance decisions under city code, but the transcript did not state whether any appeals or further review are expected.
