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Commissioners deny Mitchell variance after staff says approval would be special privilege
Summary
Albany County commissioners denied a requested variance (VAR‑01‑25) to allow subdivision below the Ranch‑A density standard. Staff concluded granting the variance would create a special privilege inconsistent with the zoning district.
The Albany County Board of County Commissioners voted to deny an application by property owner Jason Mitchell for a variance (VAR‑01‑25) that would allow subdivision at a density below the Ranchette (Ranchette) zoning district standard.
Staff summary: Planning staff told the board the parcel measures roughly 9.16 acres and that the applicant sought a variance from the county zoning resolution to subdivide smaller than the required five‑acre density in the Ranchette district. The staff report concluded the applicant did not meet the legal standards for a…
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