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BZA approves large pole barn in lake-residential zone; neighbors object to scale and setbacks
Summary
The board granted variances to allow a 40-by-80-foot pole building in an L1 lake-residential area, reducing front setbacks and approving a reduced south side setback despite public opposition and letters citing conflicts with lake residential guidelines.
The Marshall County Board of Zoning Appeals approved multiple variances to allow construction of a 40-by-80-foot pole building on lots near Liberty and Lipton streets in a lake-residential (L1) neighborhood.
Petitioner Dwayne Knott sought reduced front-yard setbacks on both Liberty Street and Lipton Street, a reduction of a south side-yard setback, and increased lot coverage to accommodate the proposed building. Staff told the board the property is bounded by Liberty Street to the east and Lipton Street to the west and that surrounding lots historically do not meet current zoning standards. The Technical Review Committee…
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