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Board approves 25-foot front setback for all lots in Northridge Valley Phase 4 Section 1
Summary
The board granted Klein Custom Homes a variance to reduce the front setback from 35 feet to 25 feet for 47 residential lots in Northridge Valley Phase 4 Section 1, finding the reduction consistent with neighboring sections and not detrimental to public welfare.
On Oct. 9 the Area Board of Zoning Appeals approved a front-setback variance requested by Klein Custom Homes to reduce the required front setback from 35 feet to 25 feet for all 47 lots in Northridge Valley Phase 4 Section 1.
Sean Klein of Area Plan Commission staff told the board the reduction would "allow for consistent development" across this new section and noted adjacent, previously platted sections already have a 25-foot front setback; staff recommended approval. Klein said staff finds that the change would have no impact on public health or safety and would not adversely affect the value of nearby properties.
Builder representative Chris Kadlewski said the request is a continuation of the setback used in the existing development and that the builder would start constructing homes immediately if the variance is granted. There were no public speakers for or against the petition.
Tom Byers moved to approve the variance in accordance with staff recommendation; Julie Lauch seconded. The board recorded affirmative votes from members present and granted the variance; written findings of fact will be issued.
The action standardizes the front setback for the new section with surrounding development and allows the builder to proceed with home construction at the 25-foot line.
