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Planning commission denies pergola variance at Fairholme Court after neighbors cite unpermitted rebuild
Summary
The Lafayette Planning Commission unanimously denied a variance for a reconstructed pergola at 3295 Fairholme Court, adopting Resolution 2025‑15 and citing the applicant’s failure to demonstrate unusual site constraints required for a variance; a 14‑day appeal period was announced.
The Lafayette Planning Commission voted unanimously to deny a variance requested for a pergola at 3295 Fairholme Court, adopting Resolution 2025‑15 and finding the applicant did not meet the legal findings required for setback relief in the R‑20 district.
Staff explained that the pergola, as reconstructed, sits roughly 1 foot 4 inches from the side yard and about 5 feet 8 inches from the rear yard, while the R‑20 district requires 15‑foot side and rear setbacks. Staff told the commission that the property…
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