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Clay County approves after‑the‑fact variance for Bergs’ outbuilding that encroaches on road setback
Summary
The Clay County board granted an after‑the‑fact variance to Jeffrey and Rae Ann Berg for an outbuilding that encroaches about 23 feet into the 125‑foot road centerline setback, finding the reduction minimal and the construction an apparent honest mistake.
The Clay County Board granted an after‑the‑fact variance for Jeffrey and Rae Ann Berg on a request to reduce a road centerline setback for a replacement outbuilding.
The board voted to open a public hearing on the Bergs’ request, heard planning staff findings, closed the hearing and approved the variance by voice vote. Planning staff recommended approval, describing the encroachment as approximately 23 feet into the 125‑foot road centerline setback — an 18 percent reduction — and saying trees between the building and the road limited transportation impacts.
Planning staff…
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