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Planning commission denies appeal to convert backyard sheds into sleeping units at 190 Y Broadway
Summary
The City of North Bend planning commission denied an appeal from property owner David Weller to convert two previously permitted storage sheds at 190 Y Broadway into sleeping units, agreeing with staff that the conversion would unlawfully expand a nonconforming residential use in the ML zone.
The City of North Bend Planning Commission voted to deny an appeal from property owner David Weller seeking to convert two permitted storage sheds at 190 Y Broadway into detached sleeping rooms.
City planner Palak Bande told the commission the property sits in a light‑industrial (ML) zone. Staff found the existing residence is a nonconforming use established before the current zoning and that converting the sheds into bedrooms would expand that nonconforming residential use, contrary to city code. "Based on these factors, staff determined that the request does not meet the…
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