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Board approves variance for 10,000‑square‑foot accessory building on 1.2‑acre SF‑2 parcel in Andover
Summary
The Board of Zoning Appeals approved a variance permitting a roughly 10,000‑square‑foot accessory building to replace an existing 50‑by‑50 structure on a 1.2‑acre SF‑2 parcel; commissioners found required findings met and the vote was unanimous.
The Andover Board of Zoning Appeals granted a variance allowing an approximately 10,000‑square‑foot accessory building to be constructed on a 1.2‑acre parcel zoned SF‑2, replacing an existing approximately 50‑by‑50 structure.
City zoning staff reported the SF‑2 district’s default maximum accessory structure size is 300 square feet. Staff said the existing shop appears to predate current regulations (reported as installed around 1985) and that, with the proposed building, the parcel’s total lot coverage would be about 22 percent, below the 35 percent district maximum. Staff noted the new structure’s peak height would be near 32 feet, close to the district’s 35‑foot maximum.
Adam Church of Parabolic Construction spoke for the applicant and said the existing building had interior supports and multiple retrofits that made it impractical for current uses. Church said the replacement building would be an L‑shaped structure (roughly 40×100 and 60×100 sections) with an 18‑foot sidewall and roughly a 28‑ to 32‑foot peak. He described intended uses including vehicle storage for a private car collection and a family recreation area that could include an indoor, climate‑controlled pickleball space.
Staff reported required notifications were mailed and that staff had received informational calls but no formal written objections. Commissioners discussed visual impacts, noting a brick wall about six feet tall along the south and east sides of the property that will limit views from adjacent lots; the board concluded that, compared with the current structure, the proposed building would be more visually appealing and would not create undue light, air, traffic, or safety impacts.
Marla Canfield moved that the chairperson be authorized to sign a resolution granting variance case BZA‑V25‑000‑0011 as requested; the motion was seconded and passed by unanimous voice vote. A written resolution will be provided to the applicant within 45 days and may be appealed to district court within 30 days after filing.
