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Board approves 5‑foot shed setback variance at Meadowridge Circle
Summary
The board approved a variance allowing a shed five feet from the rear property line at 1358 Meadowridge Circle, citing neighborhood precedent and staff recommendation. Neighbors and the applicant described the lot shape and adjacent developer‑owned green space.
The board approved Beth Rice’s request to locate a utility shed approximately 5 feet from the rear property line at 1358 Meadowridge Circle, where the code requires a 20‑foot minimum rear‑yard setback. Staff reported aerial evidence that at least six neighboring properties have sheds set 2–10 feet from the line and recommended approval based on consistency with neighborhood character and prior precedent.
Beth Rice testified that her lot is unusually pie‑shaped and backs onto developer‑owned green space, and she said the chosen location would avoid placing the shed near neighboring houses. Neighbors asked about easements and who maintains the adjacent green space; staff and commenters noted mowing responsibilities and potential easement impacts.
A written email from an adjacent homeowner, Ron Spinlove, was read into the record indicating no objection. A motion to approve the variance was moved, seconded, and passed by roll call.
Next steps: approval permits Rice to locate the shed as requested, subject to any easement constraints or utility adjustments identified during permitting.
