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Board of Zoning Appeals approves conditional use to place moved cabin as ADU at 1904 E. Central
Summary
The Board of Zoning Appeals granted a conditional use allowing a cabin moved from Wichita to be used as an accessory dwelling unit (ADU) at 1904 East Central; the structure has passed inspection, must be placed on a foundation, and the applicant has 60 days from council approval to complete the move.
The Board of Zoning Appeals authorized a conditional use to install a relocated cabin as an accessory dwelling unit (ADU) on a large lot at 1904 East Central, approving the applicant’s request after staff confirmed the structure has passed inspection and utilities are available.
City zoning staff told the board the city council had already approved the structure’s relocation and that the BZA’s role was to authorize its use as an ADU under the SF‑1 district’s conditional‑use standards. Staff said the lot is large (nearly 40 acres) and that the cabin "will be on a foundation" and likely will have a basement; utilities and access are available for the unit.
Commissioners asked about logistics, including power line work (Evergy was named), the move date, and ongoing coordination with the fire marshal about hydrant access. Board member Dan Colson moved to authorize the chair to sign a resolution granting the conditional use for case BZA‑CU25‑0004; the motion was seconded and passed by voice vote. The resolution will be prepared and may be available to the applicant within 45 days; the owner has 60 days from council approval to move the cabin.
Board members asked staff to notify Commissioner Marla Canfield and other interested parties of the move date so residents who want to watch the relocation can do so. No members of the public spoke in opposition and no written communications were received for the case.
The board’s approval authorizes the ADU with typical conditions to ensure bulk, setback, utility and access standards are met; any appeal would be to district court within 30 days after the resolution is signed and filed with the zoning administrator.
