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Board approves front‑setback variance for detached garage at 0.4‑acre parcel
Summary
A variance to reduce the front setback from 25 feet to 15 feet to allow a detached garage on a 0.4‑acre parcel was approved unanimously; applicant cited trees and driveway access as reasons for the requested alignment.
The Board of Adjustments voted unanimously on Feb. 20 to approve variance V24011, reducing the required 25‑foot front setback to 15 feet for a new detached garage on a 0.4‑acre parcel.
Tammy Duett, community planner for the City of Prescott, presented the case and said an earlier variance had been approved in 2022 for a similar setback (14 feet, 3 inches), the applicant had applied for a permit but withdrew it and the variance lapsed after 12 months. Duett said the proposed new garage would be aligned with the house and allow the owner to preserve mature trees that currently complicate access.
The applicant, Brian Rowley, told the board the new angle would make it easier to get vehicles into the garage without removing trees and would add space for vehicle storage and a workshop. Rowley said preserving existing mature trees was a key consideration.
Tom Hutchison moved to approve V24011 as applied for; Mary Frederickson seconded. The board voted 5‑0 to approve the front‑setback variance. Staff noted similar variances in the neighborhood and said notices were mailed to property owners; no opposition comments were received.
The approval allows the applicant to build the detached garage aligned with the house; the applicant will proceed with permit processing and required inspections.
