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Board approves variance to place shed at Jacqueline Circle address
Summary
The O'Fallon Board of Adjustment approved a variance allowing a 72‑sq‑ft prefabricated shed to be placed in the side yard at 23 Jacqueline Circle, citing documented rear‑yard drainage hardship; approval included three staff‑recommended conditions.
The O'Fallon Board of Adjustment approved a variance to allow a 72‑square‑foot prefabricated shed in the side yard at 23 Jacqueline Circle, concluding the applicant demonstrated a hardship related to rear‑yard drainage.
Staff recommended approval with three conditions: the shed must not be placed in any required setback or easement; the variance becomes void if the shed falls into disrepair or is removed; and the applicant must obtain a building permit. Eric Lopez, the applicant, said heavy water runoff collects in a rear‑yard corner and that placing the shed adjacent to the house would reduce water intrusion; he told the board he had contacted his HOA and that Home Depot was awaiting approval to deliver the shed.
Arnie C., the city public advocate, addressed the board in support of the request and said the applicant had demonstrated a hardship tied to drainage and that the proposed 72‑sq‑ft shed is smaller than the 300‑sq‑ft allowance recently discussed at city council meetings. After a motion to approve with the staff conditions and a second, the board voted to grant the variance. The transcript records approval but does not include a detailed roll‑call tally of votes.
