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Council denies request to reduce side-yard setback at 612 Powell Drive
Summary
The council denied a variance application to reduce an accessory-structure side-yard setback from 5 feet to 2.5 feet at 612 Powell Drive after staff and the planning commission recommended denial; the homeowner cited space needs but council found the criteria for hardship were not met.
Council denied a request (F5) to reduce the side-yard setback for an accessory structure at 612 Powell Drive from 5 feet to 2.5 feet. Planning staff and the planning commission recommended denial, saying the lot did not meet the unusual-hardship criteria required for a variance.
Applicant Stephanie Manhilton spoke to the council, saying the variance would help the family "maximize our space and protect our assets" and described the configuration of the lot and accessory building. Staff and several councilmembers said the variance criteria were not met and the council voted to deny the request.
Next steps: the denial stands; the applicant was advised of alternatives discussed at the hearing.
