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Board of Adjustment approves setback variance for Stewart Ranch Park lot
Summary
The Summit County Board of Adjustment on July 31, 2025, approved a variance reducing front and river setback requirements for Lots 1 and 2 of the Stewart Ranch Park subdivision so the applicant can replace an aging house and foundation and create a workable septic area.
The Summit County Board of Adjustment approved a variance on July 31, 2025, allowing a reduction of front and river setbacks for Lots 1 and 2 of the Stewart Ranch Park subdivision so the applicant, identified only as Travis, can replace an existing house and foundation and create space for a septic system.
County planning staff told the board the parcel is legally recorded as 1.09 acres but that a large portion is occupied by two branches of the Provo River, which run along the northern and southern property lines. Staff said enforcing the standard 100-foot setback from the ordinary high watermark would leave no buildable area on the lot. "This is really just 1 lot," staff said, and the proposed variance would create the buildable area shown in Exhibit A. "That's all I have, but happy to answer any questions," the planner added.
The applicant, Travis, told the board his planned house design is based on the original foundation footprint and that the foundation is old. "It's 80, 90 years old, and we wanna replace that no matter what," Travis said, describing why a new foundation and replacement of the structure are needed. He said the project team originally designed to use the existing footprint but had to revise plans to meet current code and setback enforcement.
Board members discussed whether the proposal would confine new construction to the former house footprint and confirmed the septic system would need to meet separate health-department setback requirements. Staff noted the proposed buildable area is located on the highest portion of the lot to reduce flood risk.
A motion to approve "the applicant's request for a variance to reduce the front and the river setbacks as shown in Exhibit A according to the findings of fact, conclusions of law, and conditions of approval found in the staff report" was made and seconded. In a roll-call vote, Board member Spencer voted yes, Board member Sandy voted no, CJ voted yes, and the chair voted yes, producing a 3–1 vote to approve the variance.
The board proceeded with routine business after the action, approving prior meeting minutes and confirming a quorum for the regular August meeting on Aug. 28, 2025. The board adjourned after those items.
