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Board approves setback variance for Flynn property in Desert Hills
Summary
The Maricopa County Board of Adjustment granted a variance allowing a detached RV garage to be built closer to the west property line at 38627 N. 20 Eighth Drive in the Desert Hills area (case BA240030). The vote was 5-0.
The Maricopa County Board of Adjustment approved a variance for the Flynn property in the Desert Hills area (case BA240030) at its Jan. 16 meeting, allowing a proposed detached RV garage to be built with a reduced street-side setback.
Staff said the site is at 38627 North 20 Eighth Drive, is zoned RU-43 and is approximately 1 acre. The applicant requested a reduction of the 20-foot street-side setback; staff showed the proposed detached RV garage would be 13 feet from the ingress/egress easement (27 feet from the western property line) rather than the required 34 feet measured from the western property line.
Daniel (staff planner) said the published staff report contained an exhibit labeling error that referenced a different case number; he clarified the correct case number and described the site conditions. The staff report noted no unusual physical conditions on the lot that would prevent reasonable development, and it identified the setback measurements the board would memorialize if it approved the variance.
Applicant representatives Jared Morris of Saddle Mountain Homes and property owner Tom Flynn presented elevation drawings and renderings showing a sand stucco, Santa Fe–style detached garage designed to match the house. Morris said the applicant moved and reduced the garage in the design to avoid affecting neighbors’ views and submitted signed letters from adjacent property owners indicating they did not object.
Vice Chair Person moved to approve case BA240030 “subject to the language outlined in the staff report.” Member Carden seconded. The board voted by roll call and approved the motion 5-0 (Carden, Clapp, Ward, Person and Chairman Loper voting yes).
