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Yamhill planning commission denies variance to legalize 1,000-sq-ft patio on nonconforming storage building
Summary
The commission voted to deny a variance that would have legalized a roughly 1,000-square-foot covered patio added without a permit to a nonconforming storage building at 360 South Olive. Staff found the application failed multiple variance criteria; the applicant may appeal to city council.
The Yamhill Planning Commission voted to deny a request to legalize a covered patio added to a nonconforming storage building at 360 South Olive.
City planning staff told the commission the property is zoned R-3 and contains a storage building that lacks an on-site dwelling, which makes it a nonconforming structure under local code. Staff said the approximately 1,000-square-foot covered patio was constructed without a building permit and that the application failed to demonstrate the hardships or extraordinary circumstances required for a variance. "For this reason, the only recommendation I can provide is that the application be denied," staff member Walt told the commission.
The applicant…
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