Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Get email alerts on the Setbacks Variance topic
No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.
Board grants smaller front-yard setback for Powder Mountain West lot at 6715 E. 6675 N.
Summary
The board granted a reduced front-yard setback for a Powder Mountain West parcel at 6715 E. 6675 North after discussing private-road width, HOA parking requirements and design compromises; staff and the builder said the request responds to steep/irregular lot shape.
Weber County planning staff and the builder told the Board of Adjustment that a steep, irregular lot shape in the Powder Mountain West subdivision warranted a modest front-yard setback reduction to allow a functional driveway and off-street parking.
Staff explained the property lies on a private, narrow road in a ski-area neighborhood and described alternative house positions and grading options. Builder Jared Kaye said the owner seeks enough setback to provide on-site parking while working with HOA off-street-parking rules; Kaye told the board an intended house design would be about 4,500–5,000 square feet across multiple levels and that the owner had discussed smaller variances with designers.
Board members focused on public-safety and access implications if the private road were later improved, and on precedent. After discussion about possible compromise distances, a motion passed to grant a reduced front-yard setback (the motion on record authorized an 8-foot variance to allow a 17-foot setback as stated during the motion). The staff and builder said they would confirm exact setback and design details with county building and health authorities (septic/engineering) during the permitting process.
Next steps: staff will finalize the written findings and conditions to reflect the boards motion and the building-permit process will include standard reviews for septic and driveway access.
